thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Work begins on new link road to relieve traffic pressures between two Hampshire villages

CONSTRUCTION work is now underway on the new `` important '' road link to relieve traffic pressure between two Hampshire villages .
The new road link forms part of the `` One Horton Heath '' development that will help improve large traffic pressures between Fair Oak and Horton Heath .
Connecting Bubb Lane and Burnetts Lane , just north of the Hedge End to Eastleigh railway line , the works will also see new roundabouts built at either end of the new link road .
Work has also begun on a new roundabout on Allington Lane , forming the northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sections of new road are due to be completed in Spring 2021 .
Council Leader Cllr Keith House said : “ It ’ s great to see this vitally significant scheme for Horton Heath get underway .
Mildren Construction have a good understanding of , and relationship with , the local supply chain and we are keen to work with them to ensure the road construction achieves economic benefits locally .
“ This project is further evidence of the Council ’ s ‘ Infrastructure First ’ approach .
This is the first phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Horton Heath and we are ensuring this vital new road infrastructure is in place first to help take traffic away from Burnetts Lane and remove some through traffic in both Fair Oak and Horton Heath.
” Locally based contractor Mildren Construction , who operate predominantly in the South East and South West , commenced work in June 2020 on the £4.5million project that has received funding from Homes England .
Simon French , Managing Director of Mildren Construction said : “ Mildren Construction is delighted to be delivering these infrastructure works at One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council and we look forward to engaging with the local community and working closely with the local businesses throughout the duration of this project . ''

The new road link forms part of the "One Horton Heath" development that will help improve large traffic pressures between Fair Oak and Horton Heath.
Connecting Bubb Lane and Burnetts Lane, just north of the Hedge End to Eastleigh railway line, the works will also see new roundabouts built at either end of the new link road.
Work has also begun on a new roundabout on Allington Lane, forming the northern access to the development, and both sections of new road are due to be completed in Spring 2021.
Council Leader Cllr Keith House said: “It’s great to see this vitally significant scheme for Horton Heath get underway. Mildren Construction have a good understanding of, and relationship with, the local supply chain and we are keen to work with them to ensure the road construction achieves economic benefits locally.
“This project is further evidence of the Council’s ‘Infrastructure First’ approach. This is the first phase of infrastructure for the new community at Horton Heath and we are ensuring this vital new road infrastructure is in place first to help take traffic away from Burnetts Lane and remove some through traffic in both Fair Oak and Horton Heath.”
Locally based contractor Mildren Construction, who operate predominantly in the South East and South West, commenced work in June 2020 on the £4.5million project that has received funding from Homes England.
Simon French, Managing Director of Mildren Construction said: “Mildren Construction is delighted to be delivering these infrastructure works at One Horton Heath on behalf of Eastleigh Borough Council and we look forward to engaging with the local community and working closely with the local businesses throughout the duration of this project."


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Boris' New Deal could help Southampton cruise port become zero emissions facility

THE city ’ s port industry could soon become a world-leading zero emissions base , and may be able to dip their anchors into a £144.6 million pot .
It comes as prime minister Boris Johnson announced a New Deal on Tuesday , backed by funding to boost economic growth across London and the South East .
• Protestors take to dock to urge cruise ships to stop polluting Southampton Plans to “ build , build , build ” are set to deliver upgrades to local infrastructure and boost skills in a move to fuel economic recovery .
This New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund shovel-ready projects across London and the South East .
This investment is being targeted on areas that are facing the biggest economic challenges as a result of the pandemic and the government is agreeing with each area the projects that will be most valuable in restarting economies .
This could include schemes such as the Port of Southampton Cruise Terminal that the government say will deliver a world-leading zero emissions facility .
An ABP spokesperson said : “ We welcome the government ’ s announcement that it will increase investment in transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ABP is committed to investing to support the UK ’ s economic recovery and growth following the disruption caused by the global pandemic.
” But environmentalists have labelled the new plans as “ inadequate ” for helping to fight pollution in the city .
• Cruise line giant Carnival plans `` large number of redundancies '' because of coronavirus lockdown Cara Sandys , of Friends of the Earth Southampton , said : “ The New Deal seemed to be woefully inadequate in terms of green initiatives , instead focusing on high-carbon building projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which do nothing for the environment .
“ The Docks at Portsmouth has its own generators allowing aircraft carriers to plug in to shore side power so there is no reason why Southampton shouldn ’ t follow suit.
” While Extinction Rebellion member and local GP Christelle Blunden said : “ What I would hope to see as part of the deal is simultaneous investment in renewable infrastructure in the region and maybe even on the ships themselves , then it will be as good as it sounds .
Southampton MP Royston Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The awful pandemic has knocked our economy off course and the Prime Minister ’ s announcement will help it to recover .
“ The Port of Southampton is reliant on good infrastructure to ensure we can get goods into the docks for export and goods out for our domestic market .
Southampton is the cruise capital of Northern Europe and a recovery in the cruise business will be hastened by road and rail improvements so this latest investment from government is very welcome .
”

It comes as prime minister Boris Johnson announced a New Deal on Tuesday, backed by funding to boost economic growth across London and the South East.
Plans to “build, build, build” are set to deliver upgrades to local infrastructure and boost skills in a move to fuel economic recovery.
This New Deal includes up to £144.6 million to fund shovel-ready projects across London and the South East.
This investment is being targeted on areas that are facing the biggest economic challenges as a result of the pandemic and the government is agreeing with each area the projects that will be most valuable in restarting economies.
This could include schemes such as the Port of Southampton Cruise Terminal that the government say will deliver a world-leading zero emissions facility.
An ABP spokesperson said: “We welcome the government’s announcement that it will increase investment in transport infrastructure to keep the economy moving. ABP is committed to investing to support the UK’s economic recovery and growth following the disruption caused by the global pandemic.”
But environmentalists have labelled the new plans as “inadequate” for helping to fight pollution in the city.
Cara Sandys, of Friends of the Earth Southampton, said: “The New Deal seemed to be woefully inadequate in terms of green initiatives, instead focusing on high-carbon building projects using bricks, cement and tarmac, which do nothing for the environment.
“The Docks at Portsmouth has its own generators allowing aircraft carriers to plug in to shore side power so there is no reason why Southampton shouldn’t follow suit.”
While Extinction Rebellion member and local GP Christelle Blunden said: “What I would hope to see as part of the deal is simultaneous investment in renewable infrastructure in the region and maybe even on the ships themselves, then it will be as good as it sounds.
Southampton MP Royston Smith welcomed the funding and said: “The awful pandemic has knocked our economy off course and the Prime Minister’s announcement will help it to recover.
“The Port of Southampton is reliant on good infrastructure to ensure we can get goods into the docks for export and goods out for our domestic market. Southampton is the cruise capital of Northern Europe and a recovery in the cruise business will be hastened by road and rail improvements so this latest investment from government is very welcome.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--COVID ZERO: Follow guidelines or risk losing 'new freedoms'

A SOUTHAMPTON hospital boss is urging residents to follow coronavirus social distancing guidelines ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening this weekend .
On Saturday pubs and restaurants across the city are expected to open their doors to the public after months of closure due to the pandemic .
But hospital bosses are warning residents could be “ losing those freedoms ” if people are unable to act sensibly .
Derek Sandeman , chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton , is urging people to get behind the hospital ’ s new COVID ZERO campaign .
Launched in an effort to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encourage Southampton residents as well as the hospital trust ’ s 11,500 staff is “ walk , wear , wash ” .
Health experts at the hospital say people should follow government guidance and walking apart .
They should walk at a safe distance from other people , wear a mask where they can ’ t walk apart from others , and they should wash their hands as often as possible .
Now , Mr Sandeman is urging people to take heed more than ever as pubs and restaurants plan their reopening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign yesterday , he told the Daily Echo : “ I completely understand and I am really grateful that we will be able to do things like that [ go to pubs and restaurants ] .
“ But all we have to do is walk apart where we can , wear a mask where we can ’ t , and wash our hands as frequently as we can .
“ And if we do those we will control this infection so we don ’ t need to lose those freedoms .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if we don ’ t take those things seriously then the infection will return and we will lose those freedoms .
“ We don ’ t want to lose those freedoms , I don ’ t want that for our city , I don ’ t want that for Hampshire or the Isle of Wight .
“ And truthfully , we can ’ t afford this as a country.
” • 'Second wave could overwhelm the NHS ’ : Campaign to wipe out covid The campaign , backed by the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus .
According to hospital bosses , stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to return to their regular roles .
Emergency department nurse Laszlo Penzes is currently on the recovery trail after a difficult battle against coronavirus .
Having been put on a ventilator , the 45-year-old was rushed , in an induced coma , from Southampton to London in a last-ditch bid to save his life .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backing the COVID ZERO campaign .
• 'We need to all be very cautious ' : Nurse struck down by covid backs hospital campaign He said : “ The reason why I think this campaign is because when people are seeing all of the figures and statistics in the news , it can be frightening .
“ But if you don ’ t have someone in your close proximity - as a family member , as a friend , as a colleague - who might have gone through the hard way with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole measures of preventing a second wave too seriously .
”

On Saturday pubs and restaurants across the city are expected to open their doors to the public after months of closure due to the pandemic.
But hospital bosses are warning residents could be “losing those freedoms” if people are unable to act sensibly.
Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton, is urging people to get behind the hospital’s new COVID ZERO campaign.
Launched in an effort to stop further infections, it aims to encourage Southampton residents as well as the hospital trust’s 11,500 staff is “walk, wear, wash”.
Health experts at the hospital say people should follow government guidance and walking apart.
They should walk at a safe distance from other people, wear a mask where they can’t walk apart from others, and they should wash their hands as often as possible.
Now, Mr Sandeman is urging people to take heed more than ever as pubs and restaurants plan their reopening.
Speaking at the official launch of the campaign yesterday, he told the Daily Echo: “I completely understand and I am really grateful that we will be able to do things like that [go to pubs and restaurants].
“But all we have to do is walk apart where we can, wear a mask where we can’t, and wash our hands as frequently as we can.
“And if we do those we will control this infection so we don’t need to lose those freedoms.
“And when we talk about ‘flocking’, if we don’t take those things seriously then the infection will return and we will lose those freedoms.
“We don’t want to lose those freedoms, I don’t want that for our city, I don’t want that for Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.
“And truthfully, we can’t afford this as a country.”
The campaign, backed by the Daily Echo, aims to speed up the return of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus. According to hospital bosses, stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to return to their regular roles.
Emergency department nurse Laszlo Penzes is currently on the recovery trail after a difficult battle against coronavirus.
Having been put on a ventilator, the 45-year-old was rushed, in an induced coma, from Southampton to London in a last-ditch bid to save his life.
He is now on the recovery trail and is backing the COVID ZERO campaign.
He said: “The reason why I think this campaign is because when people are seeing all of the figures and statistics in the news, it can be frightening.
“But if you don’t have someone in your close proximity - as a family member, as a friend, as a colleague - who might have gone through the hard way with this disease, you might not take the whole measures of preventing a second wave too seriously.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Southampton firefighters rush to Weston Allotments fire

A FIRE has torn through an allotment shed this morning .
Firefighters rushed to Weston Allotments off Newton Road following @ @ @ @ @ around 1.30am .
Two engines from Hightown Fire Station were sent to tackle the blaze @ @ @ @ @ was 100 per cent destroyed , according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
The @ @ @ @ @ 2.16am .
No one was reported as injured .

Firefighters rushed to Weston Allotments off Newton Road following reports of a blaze at around 1.30am.
Two engines from Hightown Fire Station were sent to tackle the blaze.
However, the shed was 100 per cent destroyed, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
The stop message came in at 2.16am.
No one was reported as injured.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Hairdressers reopening: What you can and can't do from July 4

Hairdressers and barbers are set to reopen in England from July 4 .
But customers have been warned to expect some major changes .
While details are yet to emerge for those in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland - the rules below are set to be similar to the ones in England .
Here 's a round-up of what you can and can not do in a hair salon - according to PA. What can I expect when I get there ?
Markings on the floor will show where customers should sit , with people encouraged to turn up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of being in waiting areas .
For those who have to queue - that should be done outside with social distancing in place - with people urged to attend appointments on their own .
When inside , customers should expect to be seated away from others and side-to-side , with at least one metre ( or possibly two ) between themselves and others .
The till points will have perspex screens , seperating customers and cashiers , with the doors and windows will be kept open to increase ventilation .
The use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between workstations , where practical , has also been recommended .
Hairdressers and barbers must wear a protective visor that extends below their chin - but there is no need to wear an additional face mask .
Customers can choose to wear a face covering if they wish to but this is not compulsory .
However - having a blow dry is not banned under the guidance .
Will I get my usual tea or coffee and a magazine while there ?
Some bad news here .
Drinks and magazines will be off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own drinks .
Depending on the salon , disposable cups may be used .
Will safety measures will be in place ?
Yes .
The guidance says customers should be encouraged to wash or sanitise their hands as they enter the premises or before a treatment .
Salons should use disposable equipment where possible , but should wash non-disposable equipment such as scissors between each client .
Customer chairs should also be sanitised after each use , toilets cleaned regularly and disposable gowns used for each person where possible , with clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers find out if there has been a coronavirus outbreak linked to a salon ?
Barbers anhd salons , along with other close contact services , have been told they must keep a temporary record of all clients and visitors for 21 days in case there is an outbreak .
That allows NHS Test and Trace to contact those who have been in close contact with an infected individual - and inform them that they need to self-isolate .
Yes they are - however , only the client should be present in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

But customers have been warned to expect some major changes.
While details are yet to emerge for those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the rules below are set to be similar to the ones in England.
Here's a round-up of what you can and cannot do in a hair salon - according to PA.
What can I expect when I get there?
Markings on the floor will show where customers should sit, with people encouraged to turn up to their appointment exactly on time, instead of being in waiting areas.
For those who have to queue - that should be done outside with social distancing in place - with people urged to attend appointments on their own.
When inside, customers should expect to be seated away from others and side-to-side, with at least one metre (or possibly two) between themselves and others.
The till points will have perspex screens, seperating customers and cashiers, with the doors and windows will be kept open to increase ventilation.
The use of screens to create a physical barrier between workstations, where practical, has also been recommended.
What about face coverings?
Hairdressers and barbers must wear a protective visor that extends below their chin - but there is no need to wear an additional face mask.
Customers can choose to wear a face covering if they wish to but this is not compulsory.
However - having a blow dry is not banned under the guidance.
Will I get my usual tea or coffee and a magazine while there?
Some bad news here. Drinks and magazines will be off limits, with customers encouraged to bring their own drinks.
Depending on the salon, disposable cups may be used.
Will safety measures will be in place?
Yes. The guidance says customers should be encouraged to wash or sanitise their hands as they enter the premises or before a treatment.
Salons should use disposable equipment where possible, but should wash non-disposable equipment such as scissors between each client.
Customer chairs should also be sanitised after each use, toilets cleaned regularly and disposable gowns used for each person where possible, with clean towels for each client.
How will customers find out if there has been a coronavirus outbreak linked to a salon?
Barbers anhd salons, along with other close contact services, have been told they must keep a temporary record of all clients and visitors for 21 days in case there is an outbreak.
That allows NHS Test and Trace to contact those who have been in close contact with an infected individual - and inform them that they need to self-isolate.
Are mobile hairdressers allowed to work?
Yes they are - however, only the client should be present in the same room for appointments at home.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Marlhill Copse tree matter is closed, says city council leader

ISSUES around controversial tree works in Southampton are over , a city leader has said following renewed calls for an investigation .
Talking about plans to fell three trees at Marlhill Copse in Southampton , city council leader Christopher Hammond said “ the matter is closed ” .
The news comes as campaigners and opposition leaders renewed calls for an investigation into the initial decision made by planning officers at Southampton City Council .
The plans were approved by officers in May as the council said the trees were posing a health and safety risk to residents and nearby properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to court and the plans were approved by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at the city council last week .
Following the final decision campaigners said the council should still investigate why the initial decision was not made in public .
Gareth Narbed , who has been at the forefront of the campaign , said : “ Given the well-documented promises by the City Council of a meeting being held , there was no legitimate imperative for officers to have usurped the role of panel .
Councillor Hammond needs to explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is responsible .
Someone somewhere has made very serious mistakes .
We need to be able to trust our local council ” Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , opposition leader at the city council , added : “ The council need to justify why they made the decision in the way they did in May , whose advice this was based on that ultimately significantly damaged the reputation of the council.
” Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the issue cost the council time and money .
He added : “ They should look into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what went wrong .
It could have been avoided .
They should have had the meeting in the first place .
There was no question that some of these trees needed to come down and the council made a complete mess.
” But Cllr Hammond said : “ These three trees were deemed by experts to pose a risk to the safety of users of the copse and the residents who are living directly under them .
This decision was challenged , but upheld unanimously by Labour and Conservative Councillors who looked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Way Panel .
It ’ s fair to say that everyone has had their chance to make their case , people will now be kept safe and the matter is closed .
”

Talking about plans to fell three trees at Marlhill Copse in Southampton, city council leader Christopher Hammond said “the matter is closed”.
The news comes as campaigners and opposition leaders renewed calls for an investigation into the initial decision made by planning officers at Southampton City Council.
The plans were approved by officers in May as the council said the trees were posing a health and safety risk to residents and nearby properties. But the issue was then taken to court and the plans were approved by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at the city council last week. Following the final decision campaigners said the council should still investigate why the initial decision was not made in public.
Gareth Narbed, who has been at the forefront of the campaign, said: “Given the well-documented promises by the City Council of a meeting being held,there was no legitimate imperative for officers to have usurped the role of panel. Councillor Hammond needs to explain what went on, why and who is responsible. Someone somewhere has made very serious mistakes. We need to be able to trust our local council”
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader at the city council, added: “The council need to justify why they made the decision in the way they did in May, whose advice this was based on that ultimately significantly damaged the reputation of the council.”
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the issue cost the council time and money. He added: “They should look into what they have done and tell us what went wrong. It could have been avoided. They should have had the meeting in the first place. There was no question that some of these trees needed to come down and the council made a complete mess.”
But Cllr Hammond said: “These three trees were deemed by experts to pose a risk to the safety of users of the copse and the residents who are living directly under them. This decision was challenged, but upheld unanimously by Labour and Conservative Councillors who looked at this independently through the Planning and Rights of Way Panel. It’s fair to say that everyone has had their chance to make their case, people will now be kept safe and the matter is closed.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Southampton man jailed after exposing himself to ambulance staff

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed after he exposed himself to ambulance staff .
Gary Alan Smith , 43 , @ @ @ @ @ pulling down his trousers and indecently exposing himself to ambulance staff on Burgoyne Road , @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard how the offence was committed in the presence of emergency workers @ @ @ @ @ the defendant .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to committing @ @ @ @ @ exposing himself .
Smith , of Millbrook Road West , Southampton , was committed to @ @ @ @ @

Gary Alan Smith, 43, committed a public nuisance by pulling down his trousers and indecently exposing himself to ambulance staff on Burgoyne Road, Southampton, on April 25.
The court heard how the offence was committed in the presence of emergency workers who were trying to assist the defendant.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to committing a public nuisance by indecently exposing himself.
Smith, of Millbrook Road West, Southampton, was committed to prison for six weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Campaign to aid Lymington shops hit by lockdown and online sales

A HAMPSHIRE town has launched a `` Shop Local '' campaign following the three-month lockdown and a sharp rise in online shopping .
Banners , posters and flyers are being used to encourage people living in the Lymington area to support retailers and other businesses in the town .
The `` I Love Lymington - Shop Local - Save Jobs '' campaign has been devised by the Lymington Society .
Members of the influential group say they want to `` get Lymington shopping again '' with the help of the town 's chamber of commerce .
As reported in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to defer the introduction of controversial new parking charges in the High Street .
But traders in Lymington and other parts of the Forest have been hit by Camping in the Forest 's decision not to reopen its ten campsites in the district this summer .
Traders in Lyndhurst fear the continued closure of the huge sites will slash their summer trade by 50 % .
Anthony Climpson , chief executive of Go New Forest , which represents the area 's tourism industry , has described the campsite closures as a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lymington campaign aims to combat the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Lymington Society spokesman Don Mackenzie said : `` We all know how hard the retail sector has been hit by the three-month lockdown which , while very necessary , has caused havoc with the finances of many business , especially that of non-essential shops .
`` This is on top of the pressure shops were already facing from the internet .
`` Now that the lockdown is being eased we 've decided to launch our campaign to try to persuade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , suppliers and businesses rather than looking elsewhere .
`` As part of the campaign we are urging residents to 'think before they click ' and give local shops a try rather than automatically reaching for the mouse or the smartphone .
`` A call to a local shop could allow them to order in the item as quickly as ordering online and help preserve the High Street , which we all want to survive . ''

Banners, posters and flyers are being used to encourage people living in the Lymington area to support retailers and other businesses in the town.
The "I Love Lymington - Shop Local - Save Jobs" campaign has been devised by the Lymington Society.
Members of the influential group say they want to "get Lymington shopping again" with the help of the town's chamber of commerce.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Hampshire County Council has agreed to defer the introduction of controversial new parking charges in the High Street.
But traders in Lymington and other parts of the Forest have been hit by Camping in the Forest's decision not to reopen its ten campsites in the district this summer.
Traders in Lyndhurst fear the continued closure of the huge sites will slash their summer trade by 50%.
Anthony Climpson, chief executive of Go New Forest, which represents the area's tourism industry, has described the campsite closures as a "potential catastrophe" for shops.
The Lymington campaign aims to combat the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lymington Society spokesman Don Mackenzie said: "We all know how hard the retail sector has been hit by the three-month lockdown which, while very necessary, has caused havoc with the finances of many business, especially that of non-essential shops.
"This is on top of the pressure shops were already facing from the internet.
"Now that the lockdown is being eased we've decided to launch our campaign to try to persuade local people to consider using local shops, suppliers and businesses rather than looking elsewhere.
"As part of the campaign we are urging residents to 'think before they click' and give local shops a try rather than automatically reaching for the mouse or the smartphone.
"A call to a local shop could allow them to order in the item as quickly as ordering online and help preserve the High Street, which we all want to survive."


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Southampton man completes "cycle pub crawl" - visiting every pub in the city for charity

A SOUTHAMPTON man has completed a `` cycle pub crawl '' , visiting every one of the city 's 136 pubs to raise money for charity .
Alex Presland , from Freemantle , Southampton has cycled more than 90km , touring all of the city 's pubs in a bid to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK to combat breast cancer .
After being set the challenge of completing a charity walk , run or cycle by his employer Arqiva , Alex - who is an active volunteer for the Campaign for Real Ale ( CAMRA ) - thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to visit all the pubs he has been missing during lockdown .
The challenge took place across three different days , with the most recent cycle taking place last weekend .
During the 90km distance , Alex visited all 136 pubs in Southampton in between the River Test and the River Itchen , a local award-winning Off License and St Mary 's Stadium , which was due to be the venue of CAMRA 's Southampton Beer Festival , in which he helped organise before the coronavirus lockdown .
Speaking on the cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its employees to do a Race For Life At Home and generously agreed to sponsor every employee who takes part .
As an active volunteer for the Campaign for Real Ale ( CAMRA ) , I ’ ve been missing going to pubs since the lockdown started and was wondering how achievable it would be to cycle to all the pubs in Southampton , and hopefully raise awareness for the challenges that they ’ ll have re-opening in the process .
`` I see from the press that charities have been suffering significantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I am proud to be able to help support Cancer Research UK with my fundraising.
” “ It was really sad to be cycling past St Mary ’ s Stadium on the Friday evening when our beer festival should have been in full swing . ''
Alex has so far raised £965 for Cancer Research UK , almost doubling his original £500 target , and people can still donate to his fundraising page at : https : //fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/alexpresland2020 .

Alex Presland, from Freemantle, Southampton has cycled more than 90km, touring all of the city's pubs in a bid to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK to combat breast cancer.
After being set the challenge of completing a charity walk, run or cycle by his employer Arqiva, Alex - who is an active volunteer for the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) - thought it was only right to use this opportunity to visit all the pubs he has been missing during lockdown.
The challenge took place across three different days, with the most recent cycle taking place last weekend.
During the 90km distance, Alex visited all 136 pubs in Southampton in between the River Test and the River Itchen, a local award-winning Off License and St Mary's Stadium, which was due to be the venue of CAMRA's Southampton Beer Festival, in which he helped organise before the coronavirus lockdown.
Speaking on the cycle, Alex said: "Arqiva challenged its employees to do a Race For Life At Home and generously agreed to sponsor every employee who takes part. As an active volunteer for the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), I’ve been missing going to pubs since the lockdown started and was wondering how achievable it would be to cycle to all the pubs in Southampton, and hopefully raise awareness for the challenges that they’ll have re-opening in the process.
"I see from the press that charities have been suffering significantly reduced income because of the lockdown, so I am proud to be able to help support Cancer Research UK with my fundraising.”
“It was really sad to be cycling past St Mary’s Stadium on the Friday evening when our beer festival should have been in full swing."
Alex has so far raised £965 for Cancer Research UK, almost doubling his original £500 target, and people can still donate to his fundraising page at: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/alexpresland2020.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--How much do yo know about the old Southampton Ford plant?

A FRIEND recently referred to Southampton as Motown because of the many mosaics – and , in a way , the city could be classed as a “ Motown ” of sorts .
The original Motown was Detroit , USA and stood for Motor Town .
However she set me thinking about Southampton ’ s involvement with the motor industry and particularly the early days of motoring when the epithet of “ Motown ” might well have become appropriate for the City .
Southampton is linked with the Ford Motor Company through the manufacture of the Transit van but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ford ’ s very first British dealership was established in 1910 in Southampton when FA Hendy , of York Buildings , sold the Model T motor car .
A year later , Ford opened a factory in Manchester but soon needed more space to grow ideally located on the coast with easy access to European markets and the USA where they could manufacture their Model T car .
Their eyes settled on Southampton and in 1916 , with the full support of Harbour Board , they purchased land at Millbrook with river @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on hold because of the Great War .
A model of the proposed factory was produced and the Council looked forward to increased rate revenue , improved employment opportunities and greater prosperity for the town .
It was not to be though , for the Company had not realised there were foreshore rights involved with the land covering 21 acres of mudflats which the landholders were willing to sell to Ford at £200 per acre .
Ford was adamant that they would not pay .
The project reached an impasse , with result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council from Fords and an Isolation Hospital built on part of the site .
The matter was reopened again in 1922 when Sidney Kimber met Mr Gould , the Managing Director of Ford in Britain , at the South Western Hotel and took the matter back to the Council .
Gould was still keen on the move to Southampton saying Ford had plans pending but could not understand why Southampton was prepared to let them go elsewhere .
Gould explained that Ford wished to locate their entire manufacturing and distribution operations in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than any other site .
Despite the interjection of the Rotarians , Councillors Kimber and Pugh , who was a solicitor , the project ground to a halt once more and Ford walked away locating their factory at Dagenham in East London instead .
Ford was to return to Southampton again in 1953 when they took over Brookes Motor Bodies based on the site of the former Cunliffe Owen aircraft factory at Swaythling .
Brookes had been making body panels for Ford vehicles since 1949 .
Ford switched production to making van and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being transported to Langley near Windsor for assembly .
In 1972 Ford invested £5 million at the Swaythling factory and , from then on , the Transit was made at the site .
Production reached its peak in the 1980s when 4,500 people were employed but by then the site had become too small for expansion and by 2002 production had been scaled back and then stopped in 2011 .
The factory was closed in 2013 and production switched to Turkey .
By 2017 the site had been cleared .
At the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built another manufacturer was also building vehicles in Southampton .
John Gordon and Jim Keeble worked together to design a motor car with a glass fibre body , a 5.4 litre V8 Chevrolet engine and an innovative array of four five-inch headlamps .
The Gordon-Keeble car was reputed to be able to reach 70 mph in first gear with a top speed in excess of 140 mph .
The car was initially produced at Eastleigh Airport but in 1965 production was moved to Sholing .
The company was unfortunately hit by supply problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produced their final production car in 1966 by which time just 99 cars had been made .
A 100th vehicle was privately constructed from spares in 1967 and today 90 of the iconic cars still exist and are avidly sought by collectors who will happily pay more than £100,000 for a good example .

The original Motown was Detroit, USA and stood for Motor Town. However she set me thinking about Southampton’s involvement with the motor industry and particularly the early days of motoring when the epithet of “Motown” might well have become appropriate for the City.
Southampton is linked with the Ford Motor Company through the manufacture of the Transit van but the links go much further back than that.
Ford’s very first British dealership was established in 1910 in Southampton when FA Hendy, of York Buildings, sold the Model T motor car.
A year later, Ford opened a factory in Manchester but soon needed more space to grow ideally located on the coast with easy access to European markets and the USA where they could manufacture their Model T car.
Their eyes settled on Southampton and in 1916, with the full support of Harbour Board, they purchased land at Millbrook with river frontage.
The matter was then put on hold because of the Great War.
A model of the proposed factory was produced and the Council looked forward to increased rate revenue, improved employment opportunities and greater prosperity for the town.
It was not to be though, for the Company had not realised there were foreshore rights involved with the land covering 21 acres of mudflats which the landholders were willing to sell to Ford at £200 per acre. Ford was adamant that they would not pay.
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The project reached an impasse, with result that the land was purchased by the council from Fords and an Isolation Hospital built on part of the site.
The matter was reopened again in 1922 when Sidney Kimber met Mr Gould, the Managing Director of Ford in Britain, at the South Western Hotel and took the matter back to the Council. Gould was still keen on the move to Southampton saying Ford had plans pending but could not understand why Southampton was prepared to let them go elsewhere. Gould explained that Ford wished to locate their entire manufacturing and distribution operations in Southampton as the port better matched their plans than any other site.
Despite the interjection of the Rotarians, Councillors Kimber and Pugh, who was a solicitor, the project ground to a halt once more and Ford walked away locating their factory at Dagenham in East London instead.
Ford was to return to Southampton again in 1953 when they took over Brookes Motor Bodies based on the site of the former Cunliffe Owen aircraft factory at Swaythling.
Brookes had been making body panels for Ford vehicles since 1949.
Ford switched production to making van and truck bodies with the Transit van bodies being transported to Langley near Windsor for assembly.
In 1972 Ford invested £5 million at the Swaythling factory and, from then on, the Transit was made at the site.
Production reached its peak in the 1980s when 4,500 people were employed but by then the site had become too small for expansion and by 2002 production had been scaled back and then stopped in 2011.
The factory was closed in 2013 and production switched to Turkey.
By 2017 the site had been cleared.
At the same time as the Ford Transit was being built another manufacturer was also building vehicles in Southampton.
John Gordon and Jim Keeble worked together to design a motor car with a glass fibre body, a 5.4 litre V8 Chevrolet engine and an innovative array of four five-inch headlamps.
The Gordon-Keeble car was reputed to be able to reach 70 mph in first gear with a top speed in excess of 140 mph.
The car was initially produced at Eastleigh Airport but in 1965 production was moved to Sholing.
The company was unfortunately hit by supply problems which affected their cash flow and they produced their final production car in 1966 by which time just 99 cars had been made.
A 100th vehicle was privately constructed from spares in 1967 and today 90 of the iconic cars still exist and are avidly sought by collectors who will happily pay more than £100,000 for a good example.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Government to announce schools overhaul when pupils return after summer

Schools in England are expected to be told to overhaul the curriculum , stagger break times and group children into “ bubbles ” when they return to the classroom in September , according to guidelines to be published by the Government .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to announce the plans for getting all pupils back after the summer following up to six months at home – on the same day schools in Leicester close again as part of the city ’ s lockdown extension .
The Daily Telegraph reported that a draft of the official guidance also bans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as in assemblies – as well as school choirs , and suggests teachers also stagger the start and end of the day .
Contingency plans must also be in place in case of a local lockdown , the paper said , and schools will be required to liaise with their local health protection team if there are two or more confirmed coronavirus cases within a fortnight .
A general rise in sickness or absence where Covid-19 is a suspected cause could lead to a year group or the whole school being told to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precaution .
Details are expected to be set out at a Downing Street press conference today – the first time one has been held since daily briefings were scrapped last week .

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to announce the plans for getting all pupils back after the summer following up to six months at home – on the same day schools in Leicester close again as part of the city’s lockdown extension.
The Daily Telegraph reported that a draft of the official guidance also bans the mixing of year groups – such as in assemblies – as well as school choirs, and suggests teachers also stagger the start and end of the day.
Contingency plans must also be in place in case of a local lockdown, the paper said, and schools will be required to liaise with their local health protection team if there are two or more confirmed coronavirus cases within a fortnight.
A general rise in sickness or absence where Covid-19 is a suspected cause could lead to a year group or the whole school being told to stay at home and self-isolate as a precaution.
Details are expected to be set out at a Downing Street press conference today – the first time one has been held since daily briefings were scrapped last week.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--RNLI rescue near Hurst Castle

RNLI rescue near Hurst Castle

LIFEBOAT crews rushed to rescue a boat which almost flipped over in Hampshire .
Members of Yarmouth RNLI were called after the 35-foot yacht turned on its side by the rocks near Hurst Castle , in Milford on Sea on Wednesday .
Two people were on board during the incident , and one witness said a man was being `` taken all over the place '' .
Jon Cook , 54 , who was going for a walk with his son , said : `` We were walking around Hurst Castle and turned the corner to see a boat on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We clambered over to see if they needed a hand , the boat was only four metres off the groynes .
There was a brave chap on the front being taken all over the place . ''
The yacht was caught up in rough conditions with south westerly winds of up to 29 knots at 1.23pm , according to Yarmouth RNLI .
The decision was then made for the RNLI to attach a tow line and attempt to free the vessel that had got caught .
`` There was another guy in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the RNLI turned up , they yanked it free off the rocks , which made a few big noises , '' added Jon .
The boat was then taken into Lymington Yacht Haven by Yarmouth RNLI , where she was met by coastguard teams and lifted out to check for damage .
Coxswain Howard Lester , said : `` Ensure that weather conditions and tides are taken into careful consideration , along with navigational hazards as part of passage planning before setting sail . ''
No injuries were reported during the incident .

Members of Yarmouth RNLI were called after the 35-foot yacht turned on its side by the rocks near Hurst Castle, in Milford on Sea on Wednesday.
Two people were on board during the incident, and one witness said a man was being "taken all over the place".
Jon Cook, 54, who was going for a walk with his son, said: "We were walking around Hurst Castle and turned the corner to see a boat on its side by the rocks.
"We clambered over to see if they needed a hand, the boat was only four metres off the groynes. There was a brave chap on the front being taken all over the place."
The yacht was caught up in rough conditions with south westerly winds of up to 29 knots at 1.23pm, according to Yarmouth RNLI.
The decision was then made for the RNLI to attach a tow line and attempt to free the vessel that had got caught.
"There was another guy in the back of the boat, and when the RNLI turned up, they yanked it free off the rocks, which made a few big noises," added Jon.
The boat was then taken into Lymington Yacht Haven by Yarmouth RNLI, where she was met by coastguard teams and lifted out to check for damage.
Coxswain Howard Lester, said: "Ensure that weather conditions and tides are taken into careful consideration, along with navigational hazards as part of passage planning before setting sail."
No injuries were reported during the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Meet the new additions to 12 Hampshire families during lockdown

MEET the latest Hampshire bundles of joy born in lockdown and as the country begins to come out of the other side of the coronavirus crisis .
Today we ’ re saying welcome to the world to another dozen lovely new arrivals .
These are just 12 of the adorable babies born in Hampshire recently .
Launched two weeks ago with a 12 page special featuring 100 babies born in lockdown , this is the third edition of our regular new arrivals slot in the Daily Echo and online .
During lockdown and as the restrictions have been easing slightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester , Eastleigh , the New Forest and Fareham have been welcoming their babies into the world at Princess Anne Hospital , Royal Hampshire County Hospital , New Forest Birth Centre , at other hospitals and at home .
And these bundles of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic .
While restrictions are now being eased , proud new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends , so we are sharing them on their behalf .
See all their fresh little faces in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story below .
From now on , we will be featuring newborn babies every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online .
To tell us about your little one , visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals and fill in the details of how , when and where they were born .
• EDWARD Douglas Barnett was the biggest baby born at Broadlands Birth Centre at the Princess Anne during May , weighing in at 10lbs 4oz on the 27th , the busiest day .
He ’ s the son of Tanita and Richard of Blackfield and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grace Alders is getting lots of love from siblings Ruby , Tilly and Harry after arriving quickly at Princess Anne Hospital on April 6 , weighing 8lbs 8oz .
She ’ s the daughter of Ayron Hooper and Ricky Alders from Southampton .
• AVA May Sacree came into the world as her parents would normally have been clapping for carers and was home by midnight on Thursday April 2 .
Daughter of Lisa Berrecloth and Martin Sacree and sister of Max , she weighed 8lbs 1oz .
• HANDSOME boy Tjay Robert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Weston after his birth at Princess Anne Hospital on March 29 .
The 6lbs 10oz lad is a first born son for Sophie Sinclair and Thomas Tester .
• LOTTIE Louise Emery is a new addition for Gemma Jay and Daniel Emery of Eastleigh and has one sibling .
She was born at 36 weeks on June 12 at Royal Hampshire County Hospital , weighing 8lbs 4oz .
• RALPH Raz Norris has been growing and developing during lockdown after coming into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on March 26 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a son for Chetna and Dan and a baby brother for Matilda .
• ZACHARY Daniel Reggie Burge was welcomed into the world on May 7 at Royal Hampshire County Hospital by parents Emily Kelman and Daniel Burge .
The 7lbs 12oz Eastleigh tot is a baby brother for Loren .
• LOCKDOWN baby Ocean Leigh Phillips was welcomed into the world by parents Anna O ’ Brien and Lewis Phillips at Princess Anne Hospital on April 9 .
The 5lbs 7oz Southampton tot is a baby sister for Aleasia and Lacey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to the Brewer family from Romsey , born in Winchester on May 2 .
The 8lbs 13oz bundle of joy joins parents Rebecca and Neil and siblings Steven , Sophie , Emma and Tyler .
• BABY Bella Christine is the latest addition to the Hale family of Eastleigh and was born in Winchester on June 12 , weighing 7lbs 3oz .
The new bundle of joy is a daughter for Tasha and Gary and a sister for Sophia .

Today we’re saying welcome to the world to another dozen lovely new arrivals. These are just 12 of the adorable babies born in Hampshire recently.
Launched two weeks ago with a 12 page special featuring 100 babies born in lockdown, this is the third edition of our regular new arrivals slot in the Daily Echo and online.
During lockdown and as the restrictions have been easing slightly, hundreds of parents across Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, the New Forest and Fareham have been welcoming their babies into the world at Princess Anne Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, New Forest Birth Centre, at other hospitals and at home.
And these bundles of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic.
While restrictions are now being eased, proud new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends, so we are sharing them on their behalf.
See all their fresh little faces in our online gallery above and read their story below.
From now on, we will be featuring newborn babies every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online.
To tell us about your little one, visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals and fill in the details of how, when and where they were born.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Southampton drink driver handed driving ban

A DRINK driver , who was caught on the road with no licence or insurance , has been handed a @ @ @ @ @ was caught drink driving on Mount Pleasant Road in Southampton on February 5 .
The @ @ @ @ @ 119 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the legal limit of @ @ @ @ @ months later on April 1 , he was caught driving on Bevois Valley Road in @ @ @ @ @ while disqualified from driving .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ driving , once count of driving without insurance , and one count of driving while @ @ @ @ @ Derby Road , Southampton , was disqualified from driving for 23 months and was handed @ @ @ @ @ from leaving his address between 9pm and 6am for 20 weeks .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ pay a victim surcharge of £85 and court costs of £85 .

Dariusz Jaromin was caught drink driving on Mount Pleasant Road in Southampton on February 5.
The 60-year-old was found to have 119 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.
Just two months later on April 1, he was caught driving on Bevois Valley Road in Southampton with no insurance and while disqualified from driving.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving, once count of driving without insurance, and one count of driving while disqualified.
Jaromin, of Derby Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 23 months and was handed an electronic curfew banning him from leaving his address between 9pm and 6am for 20 weeks.
He was also fined £250 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Eastleigh business owners call on council to reverse decision to make town centre car free

EASTLEIGH business owners are pleading with civic chiefs to reverse the decision to temporarily close the town centre 's roads as they are `` barely clinging on '' .
As previously reported , Eastleigh Borough Council took the decision on June 15 to close High Street and Market Street to all drivers on a temporary basis , in a bid to keep customers safe and ensure social distancing is maintained .
However , many small business in the town centre are urging this decision to be reversed , as the lack of close parking is turning the high street into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses are struggling to get people through the door and stay afloat .
The `` Eastleigh Town Council Action Group '' has been set up amongst business owners and residents , and more than 1,000 people have signed a written petition urging the council to reconsider the decision .
Joe Smith , owner of Choices sandwich shop on Eastleigh High Street , and Vice Chairperson of the group , believes if nothing changes , it could be `` very bad '' for local business .
She said : `` I knew sales would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lack of cars is making the streets a ghost town .
With shops like mine , a lot of business comes from people quickly parking outside and running in for their lunch but this has been stopped completely .
It 's not just customers , businesses are struggling to get deliveries in and trade vans have no where to park because they can not fit in the multi-story car parks .
`` We need this decision reversed , the pavements are four meters wide , there is enough room for social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very bad for local business , people are barely clinging on .
It feels like we were up against coronavirus and now we 're up against the council .
Despite this , civic chiefs in Eastleigh say the decision was in the interest of keeping people safe .
A spokesperson said : `` The Council supported the safe reopening of Eastleigh town centre to enable non-essential shops to re-open from Monday 15 June .
Maintaining the safety of shoppers in the town centre is paramount and a key aspect of this is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Street and Market Street in Eastleigh town centre have been temporarily closed to vehicles to allow safer social distancing for shoppers and new parking areas for disabled people have also been provided .
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As previously reported, Eastleigh Borough Council took the decision on June 15 to close High Street and Market Street to all drivers on a temporary basis, in a bid to keep customers safe and ensure social distancing is maintained.
However, many small business in the town centre are urging this decision to be reversed, as the lack of close parking is turning the high street into a "ghost town" meaning local businesses are struggling to get people through the door and stay afloat.
The "Eastleigh Town Council Action Group" has been set up amongst business owners and residents, and more than 1,000 people have signed a written petition urging the council to reconsider the decision.
Joe Smith, owner of Choices sandwich shop on Eastleigh High Street, and Vice Chairperson of the group, believes if nothing changes, it could be "very bad" for local business.
She said: "I knew sales would be down when we reopened, but the lack of cars is making the streets a ghost town. With shops like mine, a lot of business comes from people quickly parking outside and running in for their lunch but this has been stopped completely. It's not just customers, businesses are struggling to get deliveries in and trade vans have no where to park because they cannot fit in the multi-story car parks.
"We need this decision reversed, the pavements are four meters wide, there is enough room for social distancing. If nothing changes it would be very bad for local business, people are barely clinging on. It feels like we were up against coronavirus and now we're up against the council.
Despite this, civic chiefs in Eastleigh say the decision was in the interest of keeping people safe.
A spokesperson said: "The Council supported the safe reopening of Eastleigh town centre to enable non-essential shops to re-open from Monday 15 June. Maintaining the safety of shoppers in the town centre is paramount and a key aspect of this is to ensure that social distancing is maintained. High Street and Market Street in Eastleigh town centre have been temporarily closed to vehicles to allow safer social distancing for shoppers and new parking areas for disabled people have also been provided.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Tony Hadley and Wet Wet Wet star in 80s lockdown fest this weekend

LET 'S Rock legends including Tony Hadley , Wet Wet Wet , Marc Almond , OMD , Sister Sledge and The Boomtown Rats will perform during a second online 80s festival on the eve of the event 's cancelled appearance in Southampton this weekend .
Following the huge success of the first 80s LockdownFest last month , Let ’ s Rock have announced a second online festival , 80s LockdownFest2 , which will take place tomorrow from 7pm .
The evening will also feature performances from Go West and many more and will be hosted by Pat Sharp and Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Let ’ s Rock locations ’ Facebook pages .
The first 80s LockdownFest took place on May 16 , which would been the start of the Let ’ s Rock summer festival season , drawing an estimated audience of more than 3 million and raising over £140,000 for Let ’ s Rock ’ s official charity partner Child Bereavement UK .
The online event – which featured live-at-home sets from Let ’ s Rock stars including ABC , Jools Holland , Howard Jones , Midge Ure , and Jason Donovan - was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No.2 during the evening , above Britain ’ s Got Talent and just below Eurovision 2020 : Europe Shine A Light .
A spokesman said : “ We were humbled by the generosity shown by our audience in raising over £140,000 for Child Bereavement UK during LockdownFest .
We put the event together because we aren ’ t able to raise funds for the charity at our festivals this year , and because we felt we all needed a bit of a pick me up .
Listening to our Let ’ s Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and do just one more - and the timing for the second event is just perfect with the official lockdown being phased out .
We hope you all enjoy 80s Lockdownfest 2 and can not wait to be back next year , bigger and better !
“ This year really has proved that Let ’ s Rock is a family and so , finally we ’ d like to say a huge thank you to the Let ’ s Rock family for the incredible loyalty and understanding you ’ ve shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all deserve one hell of a party next summer !
” A celebration of all things pop and 80s , Let ’ s Rock offers gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun , with legendary artists performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages - many of whom embrace the throwback vibe by dressing in their finest retro fashion .
Independently run and owned , UK Live has raised over £640,000 for Child Bereavement UK since the very first Let ’ s Rock , Let ’ s Rock The Moor in Cookham , Berkshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Rock has grown and grown , with 2019 proving the most successful summer series its eleven-year history , with twelve festival locations and a total audience of over 150,000 .
Original tickets remain valid for next year ’ s rescheduled dates , and each ticket is transferable to any other of the Lets Rock locations in 2021 .
Let 's Rock Southampton 2021 will take place on Saturday July 10 on Southampton Common and feature performances from OMD , Wet Wet Wet , ABC , Kim Wilde , Go West , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Following the huge success of the first 80s LockdownFest last month, Let’s Rock have announced a second online festival, 80s LockdownFest2, which will take place tomorrow from 7pm.
The evening will also feature performances from Go West and many more and will be hosted by Pat Sharp and Dave Benson Phillips on YouTube and across all the Let’s Rock locations’ Facebook pages.
The first 80s LockdownFest took place on May 16, which would been the start of the Let’s Rock summer festival season, drawing an estimated audience of more than 3 million and raising over £140,000 for Let’s Rock’s official charity partner Child Bereavement UK.
The online event – which featured live-at-home sets from Let’s Rock stars including ABC, Jools Holland, Howard Jones, Midge Ure, and Jason Donovan - was livestreamed on YouTube and was trending at No.2 during the evening, above Britain’s Got Talent and just below Eurovision 2020: Europe Shine A Light.
A spokesman said: “We were humbled by the generosity shown by our audience in raising over £140,000 for Child Bereavement UK during LockdownFest. We put the event together because we aren’t able to raise funds for the charity at our festivals this year, and because we felt we all needed a bit of a pick me up. Listening to our Let’s Rock audience we felt strongly that we had to try and do just one more - and the timing for the second event is just perfect with the official lockdown being phased out. We hope you all enjoy 80s Lockdownfest 2 and cannot wait to be back next year, bigger and better!
“This year really has proved that Let’s Rock is a family and so, finally we’d like to say a huge thank you to the Let’s Rock family for the incredible loyalty and understanding you’ve shown us during these exceptional times. We all deserve one hell of a party next summer!”
A celebration of all things pop and 80s, Let’s Rock offers gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun, with legendary artists performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages - many of whom embrace the throwback vibe by dressing in their finest retro fashion.
Independently run and owned, UK Live has raised over £640,000 for Child Bereavement UK since the very first Let’s Rock, Let’s Rock The Moor in Cookham, Berkshire, in 2009. Since then Let’s Rock has grown and grown, with 2019 proving the most successful summer series its eleven-year history, with twelve festival locations and a total audience of over 150,000.
Original tickets remain valid for next year’s rescheduled dates, and each ticket is transferable to any other of the Lets Rock locations in 2021.
Let's Rock Southampton 2021 will take place on Saturday July 10 on Southampton Common and feature performances from OMD, Wet Wet Wet, ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, Midge Ure's Electronica and T'Pau.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Win your household bills paid for the next three months!

Can you imagine the relief of not having to worry about how you ’ re going to pay for your @ @ @ @ @ , your electricity , gas and council tax for the next three months ?
Well @ @ @ @ @ new competition from your favourite local newspaper you can forget about those worries and concentrate @ @ @ @ @ in life – going out and enjoying life !
Now that the government ’ s @ @ @ @ @ and life is getting back to normality , here ’ s your chance to take @ @ @ @ @ household expenditure and WIN peace of mind for the next three months !
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ from Monday we will publish a token each day .
Simply attach 3 out of @ @ @ @ @ to the entry form printed on Friday , answer the qualifying question and send your @ @ @ @ @ on the entry form .
You have been there with us , and so we @ @ @ @ @ .

Well if you win this great new competition from your favourite local newspaper you can forget about those worries and concentrate on what’s important in life – going out and enjoying life!
Now that the government’s lockdown is starting to ease and life is getting back to normality, here’s your chance to take away the pressure of your household expenditure and WIN peace of mind for the next three months!
It’s easy to enter, from Monday we will publish a token each day.
Simply attach 3 out of the 4 differently numbered tokens to the entry form printed on Friday, answer the qualifying question and send your entry to the address stated on the entry form.
You have been there with us, and so we’re there with you.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Solent Rescue seeking consent to replace its lookout station

A HAMPSHIRE search and rescue group preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary is seeking consent to replace its `` ageing '' lookout station .
Solent Rescue , an independent organisation based at Lepe Country Park , has submitted a planning application to the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) .
The volunteer life-savers want to replace their existing building with a slightly larger lookout post on the same site .
Alexis McEvoy , a Conservative councillor for South Waterside , has written to the NPA to voice her support for the £7,000 scheme .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response search and rescue unit with the ability to assist on land and sea .
`` It has been operating entirely with volunteers for nearly 50 years .
It 's a not-for-profit organisation and a vital facility on this part of the coastline . ''
Cllr McEvoy said the volunteers needed an uninterrupted view of the Solent and described their current location as `` ideal '' .
She added : `` The new unit is only slightly larger than the old lookout , is relatively unobtrusive and anaesthetically more pleasing . ''
Solent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Lepe Visitor Centre , unveiled plans to upgrade its `` rusting '' lookout station in 2018 .
Speaking at the time a spokesman said : `` The lookout is the hub of the unit .
It provides communication and navigation assistance to the lifeboat crew .
`` It also offers a good vantage point over the beach and foreshore , ensuring the public feel safe knowing they have members of the team looking out for them too , not just on the water . ''

Solent Rescue, an independent organisation based at Lepe Country Park, has submitted a planning application to the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA).
The volunteer life-savers want to replace their existing building with a slightly larger lookout post on the same site.
Alexis McEvoy, a Conservative councillor for South Waterside, has written to the NPA to voice her support for the £7,000 scheme.
She said: "Solent Rescue is a highly-trained, fast response search and rescue unit with the ability to assist on land and sea.
"It has been operating entirely with volunteers for nearly 50 years. It's a not-for-profit organisation and a vital facility on this part of the coastline."
Cllr McEvoy said the volunteers needed an uninterrupted view of the Solent and described their current location as "ideal".
She added: "The new unit is only slightly larger than the old lookout, is relatively unobtrusive and anaesthetically more pleasing."
Solent Rescue, which occupies a cliff-top site near Lepe Visitor Centre, unveiled plans to upgrade its "rusting" lookout station in 2018.
Speaking at the time a spokesman said: "The lookout is the hub of the unit. It provides communication and navigation assistance to the lifeboat crew.
"It also offers a good vantage point over the beach and foreshore, ensuring the public feel safe knowing they have members of the team looking out for them too, not just on the water."


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Prostitutes guilty after procuring teenager to have illicit carnal connection with man

The engaging headline said it all - 'Prosecution under the Act for the Prevention and Defilement of Women . '
Shockingly the two people facing the unique charge were two common prostitutes , Mary Ann Mears , 38 and Amelia Chalk , 21 , who plotted to seduce a young woman into their vile way of life under the pretext of offering her a home .
`` You are the first persons to be empannelled to act on the provisions of this very wholesome statute , '' trumpeted prosecutor Mr Saunders who told jurors they had under-estimated her strength of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obtain an infamous livelihood by trading in the ruin of a most hopeless and unsuspicious person , but owing to the strong moral courage of the young woman , the offence was not perpetrated .
Everything was done on the part of the defendants to procure it but by her moral resistance , and for which she is to be highly commended , it was not perfected .
I can only comment with the severest severity on the enormity of the crime imputed to them . ''
Johanna Carroll was 15 and alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with nowhere to go was forced to live in the Southampton poorhouse where the Guardians eventually told her she must find a job in service and leave .
So on November 18 , 1850 , she did but where was she to go ?
In desperation she ventured to a public house to ask for a bed for the night but the landlord refused and referred her to Mears who had just come into the premises with Chalk .
Both thought because of her age and circumstances she represented easy prey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry story , conning her to believe she had known her parents and if the teenager went home with her , she would do her best to get her a job .
The unsuspecting teenager agreed and remained there for three days during which several punters were entertained by the two women .
Despite her age , Carroll had an uneasy feeling one night when one man left the downstairs room with Mears , leaving her with Chalk .
`` I said to her , 'Are they going to say anything about me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked at me and smiled .
Chalk replied , 'Perhaps she has gone to ask the man if you might like to go into the bedroom with him . '
I told her I would rather leave the house and go back into the poorhouse again than go into a bedroom with any man .
`` She made no reply and Mrs Mears came back into the room with the man .
She called me to one side and asked if I had any objection to go into the bedroom with the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so .
Mrs Mears told me that if I wanted to get a living , this was the best way .
Chalk afterwards said to me , 'Go into the room with the man , get some money and give it to me . ''
After she again refused and the man left , Mears told her she was a nasty little creature and called her names .
`` She several times told me to get my living as she did and that I should do so if I remained there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving , Mears refused to hand over her belongings until she paid her for staying there .
She refused and Mears threw her out .
Carroll said she then met a distant relative of her mother who took her back to the poorhouse where she reported her narrow escape to the Guardians .
Acting under the Court of Guardians , they instituted the proceedings which came before the town 's quarter sessions on January 6 the following year .
In his summing-up , Recorder Edward Smirke posed one question to jurors .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is for you consider whether these two women attempted , by false representations and fraudulent means , to procure this girl to have illicit carnal connection with a man .
The mere attempt to persuade her , without using false and fraudulent means , does not come within the Act , but if they made false statements to her , acting in concert together , you will find a guilty verdict . ''
They consulted for several minutes before convicting the pair , a verdict with which Smirke concurred .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relied on a higher court .
`` I would not like to take the whole responsibility on myself and I should leave it to the opinion of the judges as it is a new offence . ''
But told they would be remanded in custody in the interim caused Mears to burst into tears as Chalk defiantly bawled : `` Hold on , hold on .
Do n't say a word .
We 'll tell the bastards to go to Hell when they die . ''
Smirke however said that in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months imprisonment without hard labour but that would be respited until the law lords reviewed the case .
Within a month , they convened in the quaintly named Exchequer Chamber and endorsed the conviction and sentence .

Shockingly the two people facing the unique charge were two common prostitutes, Mary Ann Mears, 38 and Amelia Chalk, 21, who plotted to seduce a young woman into their vile way of life under the pretext of offering her a home.
"You are the first persons to be empannelled to act on the provisions of this very wholesome statute," trumpeted prosecutor Mr Saunders who told jurors they had under-estimated her strength of character.
"They had hoped to obtain an infamous livelihood by trading in the ruin of a most hopeless and unsuspicious person, but owing to the strong moral courage of the young woman, the offence was not perpetrated. Everything was done on the part of the defendants to procure it but by her moral resistance, and for which she is to be highly commended, it was not perfected. I can only comment with the severest severity on the enormity of the crime imputed to them."
Johanna Carroll was 15 and alone. She had lost both her parents and with nowhere to go was forced to live in the Southampton poorhouse where the Guardians eventually told her she must find a job in service and leave.
So on November 18, 1850, she did but where was she to go?
In desperation she ventured to a public house to ask for a bed for the night but the landlord refused and referred her to Mears who had just come into the premises with Chalk.
Both thought because of her age and circumstances she represented easy prey.
Mears quickly wheedled out of Carroll her sorry story, conning her to believe she had known her parents and if the teenager went home with her, she would do her best to get her a job. The unsuspecting teenager agreed and remained there for three days during which several punters were entertained by the two women.
Despite her age, Carroll had an uneasy feeling one night when one man left the downstairs room with Mears, leaving her with Chalk.
"I said to her, 'Are they going to say anything about me?' I said that because they looked at me and smiled. Chalk replied, 'Perhaps she has gone to ask the man if you might like to go into the bedroom with him.' I told her I would rather leave the house and go back into the poorhouse again than go into a bedroom with any man.
"She made no reply and Mrs Mears came back into the room with the man. She called me to one side and asked if I had any objection to go into the bedroom with the man. I told her I would not do so. Mrs Mears told me that if I wanted to get a living, this was the best way. Chalk afterwards said to me, 'Go into the room with the man, get some money and give it to me."
After she again refused and the man left, Mears told her she was a nasty little creature and called her names. "She several times told me to get my living as she did and that I should do so if I remained there."
When the teenager said she was leaving, Mears refused to hand over her belongings until she paid her for staying there. She refused and Mears threw her out.
Carroll said she then met a distant relative of her mother who took her back to the poorhouse where she reported her narrow escape to the Guardians.
Acting under the Court of Guardians, they instituted the proceedings which came before the town's quarter sessions on January 6 the following year.
In his summing-up, Recorder Edward Smirke posed one question to jurors.
"It is a very simple one. It is for you consider whether these two women attempted, by false representations and fraudulent means, to procure this girl to have illicit carnal connection with a man. The mere attempt to persuade her, without using false and fraudulent means, does not come within the Act, but if they made false statements to her, acting in concert together, you will find a guilty verdict."
They consulted for several minutes before convicting the pair, a verdict with which Smirke concurred. However, he was unsure what sentence to pass and relied on a higher court. "I would not like to take the whole responsibility on myself and I should leave it to the opinion of the judges as it is a new offence."
But told they would be remanded in custody in the interim caused Mears to burst into tears as Chalk defiantly bawled: "Hold on, hold on. Don't say a word. We'll tell the bastards to go to Hell when they die."
Smirke however said that in his opinion the sentence should be one of 12 months imprisonment without hard labour but that would be respited until the law lords reviewed the case.
Within a month, they convened in the quaintly named Exchequer Chamber and endorsed the conviction and sentence.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Care bosses and county council fear for adult social care funding

THE government has been urged to support the adult social care sector in Hampshire as county bosses are said to be “ deeply concerned ” .
Civic chiefs and care bosses have joined forces to call on the Government to fast track plans for long-term funding for adult social care .
The news comes as last week Hampshire County Council revealed that the pandemic is set to cost the council £195.5m , of which £110m is currently unfunded .
The government said it remains “ absolutely committed ” to bringing forward a plan for social care .
But county bosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association ( HCA ) , which represents the county ’ s independent care home sector , has shown that adult social care costs associated with dealing with the Covid-19 crisis grew by just under 20 per cent between February and May .
The exact figures have not been disclosed but Samir Patel , chair of HCA , says the support from the county council to the care sector across Hampshire has been vital .
However , he warned “ it merely provides a stop-gap ” .
“ Alongside our colleagues at the county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the medium and longer term future for the sector and call upon Government to urgently identify solutions to safeguard the future of social care services , ” Mr Patel added .
He said the work of employees in the care sector deserves recognition and support .
As previously reported , earlier this year the county council approved plans to save £80m by 2021 , with £43.1m set to be saved in the department of adult social care and public health .
The authority , which is a member of HCA , has recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of the care sector .
Councillor Liz Fairhurst , the county council ’ s executive member for adult social care and health , said : “ Not only do we want to be assured that the county has the capacity to support the increasing number of vulnerable local people , but a robust independent care sector is important for the local economy too.We remain absolutely committed to supporting local providers .
This is why it ’ s imperative that , as a country , we find a sustainable , long term funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government said it has made £3.2bn available to local authorities to deal with the pandemic .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said : “ We remain absolutely committed to bringing forward a plan for social care so everybody is treated with dignity and respect , and nobody has to sell their home to pay for care .
The Health Secretary has already sought views from across parliament – but this is one of the most complex issues we face , and it is right we take time to develop a @ @ @ @ @ @

Civic chiefs and care bosses have joined forces to call on the Government to fast track plans for long-term funding for adult social care.
The news comes as last week Hampshire County Council revealed that the pandemic is set to cost the council £195.5m, of which £110m is currently unfunded.
The government said it remains “absolutely committed” to bringing forward a plan for social care.
But county bosses said a survey by the Hampshire Care Association (HCA), which represents the county’s independent care home sector, has shown that adult social care costs associated with dealing with the Covid-19 crisis grew by just under 20 per cent between February and May.
The exact figures have not been disclosed but Samir Patel, chair of HCA, says the support from the county council to the care sector across Hampshire has been vital.
However, he warned “it merely provides a stop-gap”.
“Alongside our colleagues at the county council, we remain deeply concerned about the medium and longer term future for the sector and call upon Government to urgently identify solutions to safeguard the future of social care services,” Mr Patel added.
He said the work of employees in the care sector deserves recognition and support.
As previously reported, earlier this year the county council approved plans to save £80m by 2021, with £43.1m set to be saved in the department of adult social care and public health.
The authority, which is a member of HCA, has recently set out a plan outlining actions in support of the care sector.
Councillor Liz Fairhurst, the county council’s executive member for adult social care and health, said: “Not only do we want to be assured that the county has the capacity to support the increasing number of vulnerable local people, but a robust independent care sector is important for the local economy too.We remain absolutely committed to supporting local providers. This is why it’s imperative that, as a country, we find a sustainable, long term funding solution for adult social care.”
The government said it has made £3.2bn available to local authorities to deal with the pandemic.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “We remain absolutely committed to bringing forward a plan for social care so everybody is treated with dignity and respect, and nobody has to sell their home to pay for care. The Health Secretary has already sought views from across parliament – but this is one of the most complex issues we face, and it is right we take time to develop a fair, sustainable solution.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Zurich to act after reporting on ethnic minority pay gap

INSURANCE giant Zurich – which employs hundreds of people in Hampshire – is launching a programme to tackle pay inequality and career barriers for staff from ethnic minorities .
Zurich has revealed a 9.8 per cent pay gap between staff who declared they came from an ethnic minority and those who said they did not .
It is one of only 16 companies to publish the data and the first insurer to do so .
Although the gap for mean hourly pay has narrowed by two per cent since 2019 , the gap in bonus pay for ethnic minority employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent .
Zurich said this was driven by a small number of changes in senior roles and new appointments made in the middle of the year .
Zurich , which has 600 staff based at Whiteley , supports calls by the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) for compulsory reporting on ethnic minority pay , recruitment , retention and promotion .
Seven per cent of its UK employees declare themselves as belonging to an ethnic minority , although only 86 per cent self-declare their ethnicity .
Zurich UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We have led the way with various campaigns to create a more inclusive work environment taking a number of progressive measures within our business and leading on initiatives such as the Inclusive Behaviours in Insurance pledge signed by over 130 major players in the industry .
“ We are listening to our employees from diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds , and their experiences will help inform any action we take .
“ Our data shows that we have more work to do to appoint more diverse candidates to our business and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are committed to doing everything we can to understand how we can progress meaningful change , which is why we fully support the mandatory reporting of this data in the same way as we do for gender .
Organisations now need practical guidance and a clear framework on how best to do this to tackle race inequality in the workplace – and we look forward to support from the government and EHRC to help us deliver.
” Half of Zurich ’ s UK executive team is involved in the insurance industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also take part in an internal “ reverse mentoring ” programme to understand barriers to career progression .
The insurer is working with the Behavioural Insights Team – often called the “ Nudge Unit ” – on a plan to address the issues .
Last year , Zurich took similar steps to tackle gender pay .
It offered all jobs on a part-time , job share or flexible working basis and says this has led to more women in senior roles .

Zurich has revealed a 9.8 per cent pay gap between staff who declared they came from an ethnic minority and those who said they did not.
It is one of only 16 companies to publish the data and the first insurer to do so.
Although the gap for mean hourly pay has narrowed by two per cent since 2019, the gap in bonus pay for ethnic minority employees rose by 7.8 per cent to 24.5 per cent. Zurich said this was driven by a small number of changes in senior roles and new appointments made in the middle of the year.
Zurich, which has 600 staff based at Whiteley, supports calls by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for compulsory reporting on ethnic minority pay, recruitment, retention and promotion.
Seven per cent of its UK employees declare themselves as belonging to an ethnic minority, although only 86 per cent self-declare their ethnicity.
Zurich UK’s chief executive, Tulsi Naidu, said: “We have led the way with various campaigns to create a more inclusive work environment taking a number of progressive measures within our business and leading on initiatives such as the Inclusive Behaviours in Insurance pledge signed by over 130 major players in the industry.
“We are listening to our employees from diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds, and their experiences will help inform any action we take.
“Our data shows that we have more work to do to appoint more diverse candidates to our business and to better support them in their careers. We are committed to doing everything we can to understand how we can progress meaningful change, which is why we fully support the mandatory reporting of this data in the same way as we do for gender. Organisations now need practical guidance and a clear framework on how best to do this to tackle race inequality in the workplace – and we look forward to support from the government and EHRC to help us deliver.”
Half of Zurich’s UK executive team is involved in the insurance industry’s Cultural Awareness Network mentoring programme . They also take part in an internal “reverse mentoring” programme to understand barriers to career progression.
The insurer is working with the Behavioural Insights Team – often called the “Nudge Unit” – on a plan to address the issues.
Last year, Zurich took similar steps to tackle gender pay. It offered all jobs on a part-time, job share or flexible working basis and says this has led to more women in senior roles.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Man fined after failing to pay parking ticket in Gosport car park

A FAREHAM man has been fined after he failed to pay a parking ticket .
Orhan Arda , of Wynton @ @ @ @ @ at Coates Road Car Park , Gosport , but did not pay a standard charge @ @ @ @ @ Council in the specified 21-day period .
Arda pleaded guilty to one count of failing @ @ @ @ @ in the time specified .
He was also ordered to pay £230 in court costs @

Orhan Arda, of Wynton Way, parked a car at Coates Road Car Park, Gosport, but did not pay a standard charge of £70 to Gosport Borough Council in the specified 21-day period.
Arda pleaded guilty to one count of failing to pay a parking fine in the time specified.
Portsmouth Magistrates Court ordered Arda to pay a £40 fine and a £32 victim surcharge.
He was also ordered to pay £230 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--Drive through gig returning to Southampton after successful launch

ONE of the country 's first drive-in concerts was a huge success and another sold-out gig is taking place later this week .
For the first time since lockdown , live music returned to Southampton on Friday June 19 , as hundreds of people rocked up to a live , socially distanced gig from the comfort of their cars at the Royal Victoria Country Park .
Around 80 cars filled with music fanatics watched as Sean McGowan headlined the unique event , supported by `` Bash '' and `` Me and the Moon '' .
Peter Nicholson , founder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched the event - was delighted with how well the event went , and is looking for the next gig on Friday July 3 .
He said : `` The gig went superbly , everything went 100 % according to plan and we did n't get one single bit of negative feedback .
It was amazing , it felt like such an intimate event .
`` It was so heart warming seeing everyone have fun because it was such hard work to organise and set everything up .
The social distancing rules worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left of their car , or sitting on top of them , and everyone who attended was very respectful of the venue , there was n't a single piece of litter left on site . ''
The upcoming gig on Friday July 3 will see another 110 cars full of music lovers rock up to the same venue to watch south coast Indie band Wild Front perform , with supporting artists Mauvey and Grace Savage .
While this event is sold out , it has been confirmed that yet another drive-in concert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday July 17 , with the line-up set to be announced shortly .
Tickets cost £40 per car , with a maximum of five people per car , and all social distancing measures must be followed .

For the first time since lockdown, live music returned to Southampton on Friday June 19, as hundreds of people rocked up to a live, socially distanced gig from the comfort of their cars at the Royal Victoria Country Park.
Around 80 cars filled with music fanatics watched as Sean McGowan headlined the unique event, supported by "Bash" and "Me and the Moon".
Peter Nicholson, founder of Sound Level - the Southampton-based company who launched the event - was delighted with how well the event went, and is looking for the next gig on Friday July 3.
He said: "The gig went superbly, everything went 100% according to plan and we didn't get one single bit of negative feedback. It was amazing, it felt like such an intimate event.
"It was so heart warming seeing everyone have fun because it was such hard work to organise and set everything up. The social distancing rules worked really well with everyone either standing to the left of their car, or sitting on top of them, and everyone who attended was very respectful of the venue, there wasn't a single piece of litter left on site."
The upcoming gig on Friday July 3 will see another 110 cars full of music lovers rock up to the same venue to watch south coast Indie band Wild Front perform, with supporting artists Mauvey and Grace Savage.
While this event is sold out, it has been confirmed that yet another drive-in concert will be taking place later this month on Friday July 17, with the line-up set to be announced shortly.
Tickets cost £40 per car, with a maximum of five people per car, and all social distancing measures must be followed.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--An online police Beat Surgery is taking place in the New Forest this month

AN online Beat Surgery will be taking place for New Forest residents later this month .
Between 1pm and 2pm @ @ @ @ @ residents will be able to have an online session with members of their local police @ @ @ @ @ Heart Cops Facebook page .
Although many of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted and @ @ @ @ @ approaching normal , the New Forest police team have again cancelled all of their regular @ @ @ @ @ Surgeries this month , and will be continuing with online events throughout July .
The @ @ @ @ @ let residents speak directly to members of their local police team to raise any issues @ @ @ @ @ and to provide opportunities to ask questions .

Between 1pm and 2pm on Monday July 20, residents will be able to have an online session with members of their local police team on the New Forest Heart Cops Facebook page.
Although many of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted and life is returning to something approaching normal, the New Forest police team have again cancelled all of their regular monthly face to face Beat Surgeries this month, and will be continuing with online events throughout July.
The Beat Surgery is designed to let residents speak directly to members of their local police team to raise any issues or problems they may have and to provide opportunities to ask questions.


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--This Hampshire school hosted a virtual Olympic games for students

THIS Hampshire school hosted a virtual Olympic Games for its students during lockdown .
While the Tokyo Olympics may be on hold because of the coronavirus , the Ballard School community hasn ’ t let lockdown hold them back as they came together to enjoy athletic and sporting challenges with their own Virtual Olympic games .
From the youngest pupils in Reception , to the teenagers at the top of the School , along with parents and teachers , the whole community took part in 12 challenges set by teachers to test their endurance , accuracy , balance , coordination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Participants could try as many challenges as they want , as many times as they wanted to get the highest score , over a period of two weeks from June 8 until June 21 , and more than 400 entries were submitted , with many families sending in videos and photos of them completing the challenges .
Headmaster , Andrew McCleave , said : “ It has been wonderful to see the energy and enthusiasm with which the pupils have thrown themselves into the Virtual Lockdown Games – not to mention their parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports Department for finding such a fun way to support the children to stay active and healthy at home , and to bring the community together as well.
” The challenges included running , push-ups , bottle flipping , kick-ups , toilet roll catching and activities such as `` how many tea bags can you throw into a mug '' , aimed at keeping pupils active and having fun .
Justin Whitbread , Director of Sport , added : `` We have been overwhelmed to receive over 400 responses to the challenges from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family . ''

While the Tokyo Olympics may be on hold because of the coronavirus, the Ballard School community hasn’t let lockdown hold them back as they came together to enjoy athletic and sporting challenges with their own Virtual Olympic games.
From the youngest pupils in Reception, to the teenagers at the top of the School, along with parents and teachers, the whole community took part in 12 challenges set by teachers to test their endurance, accuracy, balance, coordination and skill in the home environment.
Participants could try as many challenges as they want, as many times as they wanted to get the highest score, over a period of two weeks from June 8 until June 21, and more than 400 entries were submitted, with many families sending in videos and photos of them completing the challenges.
Headmaster, Andrew McCleave, said: “It has been wonderful to see the energy and enthusiasm with which the pupils have thrown themselves into the Virtual Lockdown Games – not to mention their parents and teachers too! I commend the Sports Department for finding such a fun way to support the children to stay active and healthy at home, and to bring the community together as well.”
The challenges included running, push-ups, bottle flipping, kick-ups, toilet roll catching and activities such as "how many tea bags can you throw into a mug", aimed at keeping pupils active and having fun.
Justin Whitbread, Director of Sport, added: "We have been overwhelmed to receive over 400 responses to the challenges from pupils, staff, parents, friends and family."


thedailyecho--2020-07-02--LETTER - Grass was so long we couldn't find aunty's grave

This photograph was taken by my niece earlier this month when she visited the South Stoneham cemetery to search for @ @ @ @ @ Needless to say she could n't find it .
Her grave is a long flat @ @ @ @ @ headstone protruding .
The grass was so long that most of the graves with headstones @ @ @ @ @ whole area was an absolute disgrace .
Last week I was able , for the @ @ @ @ @ of a year , to visit my husband 's grave in Eling cemetery with my @ @ @ @ @ very pleasantly surprised and it all looked so lovely in the glorious sunshine .
The @ @ @ @ @ hard and I would just like to say how grateful we were and to thank @ @ @ @ @ to the New Forest District Council for releasing the funds to make it all possible @ @ @ @ @ 13 weeks will be treasured always .

Needless to say she couldn't find it.
Her grave is a long flat one so there is no headstone protruding.
The grass was so long that most of the graves with headstones were invisible anyway.
The whole area was an absolute disgrace.
Last week I was able, for the first time in a quarter of a year, to visit my husband's grave in Eling cemetery with my niece.
What a difference.
We were both very pleasantly surprised and it all looked so lovely in the glorious sunshine.
The grass cutters have worked so hard and I would just like to say how grateful we were and to thank them most sincerely and also to the New Forest District Council for releasing the funds to make it all possible.
My first outing for 13 weeks will be treasured always.
Patricia Newman
Totton