thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Coronavirus: Child at Ringwood Junior School tests positive

A CHILD at Ringwood Junior School has tested positive for coronavirus .
Headteacher Sally-Ann Evans contacted parents and carers on the morning of Monday , September 21 , to inform them about a confirmed case of Covid-19 within Year 3 at the school .
A `` small number '' of other children have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days after being identified as close contacts .
These children will be required to stay at home and self-isolate until October 4 , returning to school on Monday , October 5 , if they do not develop symptoms .
The school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place for those children in the bubble , who are required to self-isolate at home .
In her letter to parents and carers , Mrs Evans said : `` We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school .
`` We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
`` The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well . ''
Mrs Evans said the school had followed the national guidance .
Parents and carers of close contacts were asked to collect their children from the school in Hightown @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Headteacher Sally-Ann Evans contacted parents and carers on the morning of Monday, September 21, to inform them about a confirmed case of Covid-19 within Year 3 at the school.
A "small number" of other children have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days after being identified as close contacts. These children will be required to stay at home and self-isolate until October 4, returning to school on Monday, October 5, if they do not develop symptoms.
The school remains open and remote learning arrangements are in place for those children in the bubble, who are required to self-isolate at home.
In her letter to parents and carers, Mrs Evans said: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
"We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well."
Mrs Evans said the school had followed the national guidance.
Parents and carers of close contacts were asked to collect their children from the school in Hightown Road as soon as possible today.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--E-scooter rider caught travelling on M3 near Eastleigh

AN E-SCOOTER rider has been caught on a Hampshire motorway .
Police seized an e-scooter from a rider on the @ @ @ @ @ rider was slapped with a fine , given six points on their driving licence and @ @ @ @ @ afternoon .
Police have warned that e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and @ @ @ @ @ the Hants Roads Policing Twitter account said : `` Unbelievably the rider of this e-scooter @ @ @ @ @ ride on the M3 near # eastleigh ... yes , the motorway !
`` They @ @ @ @ @ fine , 6 points on their driving license and the scooter seized for no insurance @ @ @ @ @ that they are illegal to use on public roads and footpaths unless rented as part @ @ @ @ @ `` You risk getting points , fine and your scooter being seized if used illegally @ @

Police seized an e-scooter from a rider on the M3 near Eastleigh.
The rider was slapped with a fine, given six points on their driving licence and had their scooter seized yesterday afternoon.
Police have warned that e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and footpaths.
A post on the Hants Roads Policing Twitter account said: "Unbelievably the rider of this e-scooter thought it was ok to ride on the M3 near #eastleigh... yes, the motorway!
"They have been issued with a fine, 6 points on their driving license and the scooter seized for no insurance.
"Just a reminder that they are illegal to use on public roads and footpaths unless rented as part of the trial zones.
"You risk getting points, fine and your scooter being seized if used illegally."


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Further investigations into case of missing sailor Simon Parks

INVESTIGATIONS into the mystery disappearance of a young sailor more than 30 years ago will see further searches carried out in Gibraltar .
The new lines on enquiry have identified new areas of interest following a team from Hampshire Police returning from Gibraltar in December in a bid to find out what happened to Simon Parkes .
The 18-year-old , from Bristol , was serving on HMS Illustrious and took shore leave in Gibraltar , on its last stop before returning to Portsmouth .
But the radio operator never made it back on-board .
He was last seen on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the work carried out last year in Trafalgar Cemetery , new lines of enquiry have been identified .
As previously reported , Hampshire Police were sent over to Gibraltar to carry out searches as part of an investigation into the disappearance , when they found bone fragments in early December last year in Trafalgar Cemetery .
• Police find bone fragments in fresh search to crack mystery of missing sailor Further investigation into his disappearance remain within the cemetery and will see specialist teams from Royal Gibraltar Police spend another fortnight at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been fully investigated .
This investigation continues to be a collaborative operation with Royal Gibraltar Police , who will be carrying out the searches , supported by Hampshire Constabulary and the Royal Navy .

The new lines on enquiry have identified new areas of interest following a team from Hampshire Police returning from Gibraltar in December in a bid to find out what happened to Simon Parkes.
The 18-year-old, from Bristol, was serving on HMS Illustrious and took shore leave in Gibraltar, on its last stop before returning to Portsmouth.
But the radio operator never made it back on-board. He was last seen on December 12, 1986.
As a result of the work carried out last year in Trafalgar Cemetery, new lines of enquiry have been identified.
As previously reported, Hampshire Police were sent over to Gibraltar to carry out searches as part of an investigation into the disappearance, when they found bone fragments in early December last year in Trafalgar Cemetery.
Further investigation into his disappearance remain within the cemetery and will see specialist teams from Royal Gibraltar Police spend another fortnight at the site to ensure all possibilities have been fully investigated.
This investigation continues to be a collaborative operation with Royal Gibraltar Police, who will be carrying out the searches, supported by Hampshire Constabulary and the Royal Navy.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--COVID-19: People who don't self-isolate will be fined £10,000

People across England who refuse an order to self-isolate will be fined up to £10,000 , the Government has warned .
The move comes amid deepening concern at the sharp upsurge in coronavirus infections nationwide .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the new self-isolation law ?
In a significant toughening up of the regulations , ministers will impose a new legal duty on people to self-isolate if they test positive for the disease or are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace after coming into contact with someone with the virus .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of earnings as a result of going into quarantine will be eligible for a one-off support payment of £500 to help them cope financially .
With new cases of the infection doubling every week , Boris Johnson said the measures were necessary to control the spread of the virus and to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected .
However they are likely to alarm some Conservative MPs already concerned at the wide-ranging powers being taken by ministers to curb the disease with little or no debate in Parliament .
When will the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ?
The new regulations will come into force in England on Monday , September 28 , although ministers are in discussion with the devolved administrations for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland about extending them UK-wide .
It follows a warning by Professor Neil Ferguson , of Imperial College London – whose modelling led to the original nationwide lockdown , that the authorities needed to act “ sooner rather than later ” if they were to avoid a return to the infection rates of last March .
What has Boris Johnson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were “ inevitable ” .
Announcing the new rules , Mr Johnson said : “ “ The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the rules and self-isolating if they ’ re at risk of passing on coronavirus .
“ And so nobody underestimates just how important this is , new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so by NHS Test and Trace .
“ People who choose to ignore the rules will face significant fines .
We need to do all we can to control the spread of this virus , to prevent the most vulnerable people from becoming infected , and to protect the NHS and save lives.
” How much will the fines be for those who do n't self-isolate in England ?
Fines will initially start at £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for “ the most egregious breaches ” including those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order .
The penalties are in line with those for people who fail to quarantine for 14 days after returning to the UK from a country not on the list of low risk nations .
Officials said NHS Test and Trace would be in regular contact with individuals told to self-isolate and would report any suspicions that people were not complying to the police and local authorities .
Police will also check compliance in Covid-19 hotspots and among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as following up reports from members of the public of people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating .
Prosecutions could follow in “ high-profile and egregious ” cases of non-compliance .
As with other coronavirus rules , there will be specific exemptions for those who need to escape from illness or harm during their isolation , and for those who require care .
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payments if they lose income as a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The latest announcement comes just days after the “ rule of six ” – banning social gatherings of more than six people – came into force and will been seen as further evidence of the concern in Whitehall at the rate of spread of the disease .
On Friday , the Government announced tough new restrictions were being imposed in large parts of England ’ s North West , West Yorkshire and the Midlands .
It means by Tuesday , when the measures come into force , around 13.5 million people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of additional coronavirus controls .
Prof Ferguson said the country was caught in a “ perfect storm ” following the easing of lockdown restrictions over the summer , and that swift action was needed to stop the virus spreading out of control .
“ Right now we are at about the levels of infection we were seeing in this country in late February , ” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme .
“ If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly going to cause deaths because people will be hospitalised .
“ I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later .
”

The move comes amid deepening concern at the sharp upsurge in coronavirus infections nationwide.
Here's everything you need to know.
What is the new self-isolation law?
In a significant toughening up of the regulations, ministers will impose a new legal duty on people to self-isolate if they test positive for the disease or are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace after coming into contact with someone with the virus.
Those on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings as a result of going into quarantine will be eligible for a one-off support payment of £500 to help them cope financially.
With new cases of the infection doubling every week, Boris Johnson said the measures were necessary to control the spread of the virus and to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected.
However they are likely to alarm some Conservative MPs already concerned at the wide-ranging powers being taken by ministers to curb the disease with little or no debate in Parliament.
When will the new self-isolation law come into force across England?
The new regulations will come into force in England on Monday, September 28, although ministers are in discussion with the devolved administrations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland about extending them UK-wide.
It follows a warning by Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London – whose modelling led to the original nationwide lockdown, that the authorities needed to act “sooner rather than later” if they were to avoid a return to the infection rates of last March.
What has Boris Johnson said?
On Friday, the Prime Minister acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were “inevitable”.
Announcing the new rules, Mr Johnson said: ““The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the rules and self-isolating if they’re at risk of passing on coronavirus.
“And so nobody underestimates just how important this is, new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have the virus or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace.
“People who choose to ignore the rules will face significant fines. We need to do all we can to control the spread of this virus, to prevent the most vulnerable people from becoming infected, and to protect the NHS and save lives.”
How much will the fines be for those who don't self-isolate in England?
Fines will initially start at £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for “the most egregious breaches” including those who stop other people from self-isolating, such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order.
The penalties are in line with those for people who fail to quarantine for 14 days after returning to the UK from a country not on the list of low risk nations.
Officials said NHS Test and Trace would be in regular contact with individuals told to self-isolate and would report any suspicions that people were not complying to the police and local authorities.
Police will also check compliance in Covid-19 hotspots and among groups considered to be “high-risk” as well as following up reports from members of the public of people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating.
Prosecutions could follow in “high-profile and egregious” cases of non-compliance.
As with other coronavirus rules, there will be specific exemptions for those who need to escape from illness or harm during their isolation, and for those who require care.
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payments if they lose income as a result of being unable to go into work.
The latest announcement comes just days after the “rule of six” – banning social gatherings of more than six people – came into force and will been seen as further evidence of the concern in Whitehall at the rate of spread of the disease.
On Friday, the Government announced tough new restrictions were being imposed in large parts of England’s North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.
It means by Tuesday, when the measures come into force, around 13.5 million people in the UK will be living under some form of additional coronavirus controls.
Prof Ferguson said the country was caught in a “perfect storm” following the easing of lockdown restrictions over the summer, and that swift action was needed to stop the virus spreading out of control.
“Right now we are at about the levels of infection we were seeing in this country in late February,” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
“If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing more like mid-March. That’s clearly going to cause deaths because people will be hospitalised.
“I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Cannabis factory raided in case of "modern-day slavery"

A CANNABIS factory has been raided in a case of suspected `` modern-day slavery '' .
Police swooped on a @ @ @ @ @ a crackdown on drugs .
Officers acted on information from the community during the raid @ @ @ @ @ .
• Drug dealer who laughed at police officer who tackled him from bike is @ @ @ @ @ operation may be a case of modern-day slavery .
A post on the Gosport Police @ @ @ @ @ It has been a busy weekend for the Gosport East Neighbourhood team but what a @ @ @ @ @ dad of three is spared jail '' The team acted on information provided by the @ @ @ @ @ a Cannabis Factory .
`` Not only have we taken these drugs from streets we @ @ @ @ @ believe may be subject to modern-day slavery . ''

Police swooped on a "cannabis factory" in a crackdown on drugs.
Officers acted on information from the community during the raid in Gosport over the weekend.
Police believe the growing operation may be a case of modern-day slavery.
A post on the Gosport Police Facebook page said: "It has been a busy weekend for the Gosport East Neighbourhood team but what a result.
"The team acted on information provided by the community and located and dismantled a Cannabis Factory.
"Not only have we taken these drugs from streets we have also safeguarded persons we believe may be subject to modern-day slavery."
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Eleven new Covid-19 cases reported in Hampshire as virus continues to spread

ELEVEN positive coronavirus cases have been reported in Hampshire over the latest 24-hour period .
Data released by the government @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , September 19 , and 4pm on Sunday , September 20 , only four @ @ @ @ @ Southampton city council area .
The four new cases in the Southampton area take the @ @ @ @ @ - an infection rate of 428.1 .
The eleven new cases identified across Hampshire as @ @ @ @ @ 's total to 5,722 - an infection rate of 413.9 .
In the New Forest @ @ @ @ @ positive in the latest 24 hour period , meaning there have been 568 cases in @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic , with a rate of 315.4 .
Health secretary Matt Hancock has @ @ @ @ @ point '' as he fails to rule out a second national lockdown in the UK @ @ @ @ @ the rules .

Data released by the government shows that between 4pm on Saturday, September 19, and 4pm on Sunday, September 20, only four people tested positive in the Southampton city council area.
The four new cases in the Southampton area take the city's total to 1,081 - an infection rate of 428.1.
The eleven new cases identified across Hampshire as a whole take the county's total to 5,722 - an infection rate of 413.9.
In the New Forest, just one person tested positive in the latest 24 hour period, meaning there have been 568 cases in the district since the start of the pandemic, with a rate of 315.4.
Health secretary Matt Hancock has warned of a "tipping point" as he fails to rule out a second national lockdown in the UK if people don't follows the rules.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Treatment delayed for thousands at Southampton hospital

THOUSANDS of patients in the Southampton area have had to wait too long for treatment because of delays caused by the Covid-19 crisis .
New NHS figures show that more than half the people on waiting lists at University Hospital Southampton - and more than a quarter of patients seeking treatment by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust - have seen their treatment postponed .
Campaigners say the NHS must cut the backlog ahead of seasonal flu and a winter surge in Covid cases .
NHS rules state that patients referred for non-urgent elective care should start their treatment within 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 51 % of patients on the waiting list for elective operations or other treatment at University Hospital Southampton at the end of July had been waiting longer - up from 14 % in the same month last year .
According to the data , the target time was exceeded in 17,046 cases .
And 26 % of patients on the waiting list at the Calmore-based Southern Health at the end of July had also been waiting longer – up from 6 % in the same month last year .
NHS trusts are told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of patients wait longer than 18 weeks .
But non-urgent elective operations such as hip and knee replacements were suspended at the height of the lockdown to free up beds for coronavirus patients .
Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen said : `` I think people should expect more from our health service , particularly while coronavirus is in much lower numbers than we 've seen in the recent past .
I hope we will soon see operations and treatment back to acceptable levels.
” A Southern Health spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting list backlog .
She said : “ Due to Covid-19 , and following strict government guidelines , Southern Health , along with other Trusts across the country , had to reduce some services to help keep patients safe .
“ In July this unavoidably led to some patients having to wait beyond 18 weeks for some non-urgent routine treatments .
“ Over the past few months , we have been working with our acute partners to help reinstate our elective services to ensure patients needing the most urgent care have been prioritised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting lists for routine treatments continues to significantly improve . ''
The number of patients who have been on a waiting list for routine treatments beyond 18 weeks today is 285 .
Joe Teape , chief operating officer for University Hospital Southampton , said : “ Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of a number of services in line with government guidance , to allow us to commit staff and resources to managing the number of patients needing acute care that were anticipated .
Throughout the pandemic we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elective work in partnership with the independent sector for example , and use digital solutions to enable our clinicians to stay in touch with patients throughout .
“ Since we have seen the number of Covid-related hospital admissions decline , we have urgently sought to re-establish services in the safest way possible taking account of infection control guidance , as we recognise our focus has to been on patients in the community who have been waiting for their care .
“ A significant amount of work has been done by our clinicians to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need and we are operating at over 80 per cent of our usual capacity .
“ We remain ever vigilant in how we respond once again as numbers of hospital admissions are anticipated to rise as the numbers of community cases increase , and would urge the public to follow the national guidance to help protect themselves and hospitals from the spread of infection .
In July UHS launched the COVID ZERO campaign which is aimed at maintaining zero transmission of the virus within the hospital to enable the Trust to continue treating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in need of our care .
”

New NHS figures show that more than half the people on waiting lists at University Hospital Southampton - and more than a quarter of patients seeking treatment by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust - have seen their treatment postponed.
Campaigners say the NHS must cut the backlog ahead of seasonal flu and a winter surge in Covid cases.
NHS rules state that patients referred for non-urgent elective care should start their treatment within 18 weeks.
But the new figures show 51% of patients on the waiting list for elective operations or other treatment at University Hospital Southampton at the end of July had been waiting longer - up from 14% in the same month last year.
According to the data, the target time was exceeded in 17,046 cases.
And 26% of patients on the waiting list at the Calmore-based Southern Health at the end of July had also been waiting longer – up from 6% in the same month last year.
NHS trusts are told to ensure that no more than 8% of patients wait longer than 18 weeks.
But non-urgent elective operations such as hip and knee replacements were suspended at the height of the lockdown to free up beds for coronavirus patients.
Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen said: "I think people should expect more from our health service, particularly while coronavirus is in much lower numbers than we've seen in the recent past. I hope we will soon see operations and treatment back to acceptable levels.”
A Southern Health spokesperson said the trust was working to reduce the waiting list backlog.
She said: “Due to Covid-19, and following strict government guidelines, Southern Health, along with other Trusts across the country, had to reduce some services to help keep patients safe.
“In July this unavoidably led to some patients having to wait beyond 18 weeks for some non-urgent routine treatments.
“Over the past few months, we have been working with our acute partners to help reinstate our elective services to ensure patients needing the most urgent care have been prioritised.
“The number of people on waiting lists for routine treatments continues to significantly improve."
The number of patients who have been on a waiting list for routine treatments beyond 18 weeks today is 285.
Joe Teape, chief operating officer for University Hospital Southampton, said: “Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of a number of services in line with government guidance, to allow us to commit staff and resources to managing the number of patients needing acute care that were anticipated. Throughout the pandemic we were still able to continue with some urgent elective work in partnership with the independent sector for example, and use digital solutions to enable our clinicians to stay in touch with patients throughout.
“Since we have seen the number of Covid-related hospital admissions decline, we have urgently sought to re-establish services in the safest way possible taking account of infection control guidance, as we recognise our focus has to been on patients in the community who have been waiting for their care.
“A significant amount of work has been done by our clinicians to prioritise those patients who are in most need and we are operating at over 80 per cent of our usual capacity.
“We remain ever vigilant in how we respond once again as numbers of hospital admissions are anticipated to rise as the numbers of community cases increase, and would urge the public to follow the national guidance to help protect themselves and hospitals from the spread of infection. In July UHS launched the COVID ZERO campaign which is aimed at maintaining zero transmission of the virus within the hospital to enable the Trust to continue treating those in the community who are most in need of our care.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Family in Eastleigh fundraising page for ill Spreagle Jax

A FAMILY in Eastleigh are trying to raise money to treat their dog for an undiagnosed medical condition .
Jax , a 12-week-old Spreagle , seemed fine when his family first went to pick him up from the litter , but a few weeks after going to his new home his health started to deteriorate .
He has now been taken to a specialist vet where they are conducting tests to try and work out what is wrong with him .
The family have already maxed out their credit card and spent their savings on vet bills but have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere between £3,000 and £6,000 .
As a result they have now created a GoFundMe page to try and raise the funds needed .
Heidi Smith , Jax ' owner , said : “ We didn ’ t know when we got him as he seemed to be in quite good health .
“ He was running around and playing so we just didn ’ t expect any of this to happen .
“ It was about two days after we had him that he wasn ’ t well and we did some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the stress of the move.
” The family then took Jax to the vets where they started treating him for different parasites .
Heidi added : “ We ended up at the emergency vets on a bank holiday which was a £1,000 bill .
“ Then he was taken back to our local vets in Eastleigh where he has been on a drip and antibiotics.
” The Spreagle was then taken to the specialist , but struggled to have blood work done as he is anaemic .
Heidi said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to keep ourselves upbeat that when he ’ s home things will get back to normal , but honestly I just don ’ t know .
“ I get the feeling that he is in a lot of pain and I hope it is something we can cure for him.
” Veterinary costs would normally be covered by the family 's pet insurance , but as they can not prove that he was healthy when they got him , the insurance company won ’ t pay out .
The family ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .

Jax, a 12-week-old Spreagle, seemed fine when his family first went to pick him up from the litter, but a few weeks after going to his new home his health started to deteriorate.
He has now been taken to a specialist vet where they are conducting tests to try and work out what is wrong with him.
The family have already maxed out their credit card and spent their savings on vet bills but have now been told the specialist work could cost anywhere between £3,000 and £6,000.
As a result they have now created a GoFundMe page to try and raise the funds needed.
Heidi Smith, Jax' owner, said: “We didn’t know when we got him as he seemed to be in quite good health.
“He was running around and playing so we just didn’t expect any of this to happen.
“It was about two days after we had him that he wasn’t well and we did some research but thought it was just down to the stress of the move.”
The family then took Jax to the vets where they started treating him for different parasites.
Heidi added: “We ended up at the emergency vets on a bank holiday which was a £1,000 bill.
“Then he was taken back to our local vets in Eastleigh where he has been on a drip and antibiotics.”
The Spreagle was then taken to the specialist, but struggled to have blood work done as he is anaemic.
Heidi said: “We’re optimistic, carrying on, trying to keep ourselves upbeat that when he’s home things will get back to normal, but honestly I just don’t know.
“I get the feeling that he is in a lot of pain and I hope it is something we can cure for him.”
Veterinary costs would normally be covered by the family's pet insurance, but as they cannot prove that he was healthy when they got him, the insurance company won’t pay out.
The family’s target of £5,000 has raised £320 so far.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--'Large knife' and drugs seized at Southampton station

DRUGS AND knives have been seized as part of a crackdown on County Lines drug dealers working in Southampton .
Class A and B drugs were seized during 21 searches done at Southampton Train Station yesterday afternoon .
Police Dog Ted helped during the five-hour operation to stop and disrupt organised crime coming through the city .
British Transport Police seized a large knife meanwhile a 44-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court to face charges of stalking and harassment , dangerous driving and drugs offences .
Inspector Clive Marsh , said : “ Southampton is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in which to live , work and visit - but like most towns and cities up and down the country , we have experienced issues with county lines drugs networks and associated activity such as knife crime and violent assaults .
“ Southampton has good transport links with the M3/M27 motorways and a train line into London and the Midlands so it is an attractive place for criminals who are trying to move drugs around .
But we work alongside our partners like British Transport Police in regular operations such as this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them from using our excellent network .
“ Often , drug dealers will take advantage of and exploit vulnerable housing tenants , taking over their home and using it as a base for their criminal operation .
This is known as ‘ cuckooing ’ .
Not only do these gangs exploit vulnerable people , but they also target children and recruit them into their criminal network .
“ We work alongside our partners to issue closure orders on properties that are causing issues of criminality and anti-social behaviour in the community – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government pledged a specific drug-related harm fund to help us tackle this problem - and this is happening right now in Hampshire .
“ We continue to work extremely hard , alongside our partners , to bring criminals to justice and support those vulnerable people who are exploited by criminals.
” Detective Superintendent Gareth Williams , the lead of the BTP County Lines Taskforce , said : “ Our Taskforce operates nationally , targeting County Lines gangs at every opportunity and carrying out operations almost daily .
I ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this operation at Basingstoke Southampton station .
“ Our role is to make the railway increasingly hostile to gangs who use them to transport drugs – this has been very successful with hundreds of arrests and many seizures of drugs and weapons since the start of the year .
“ Sadly , these gangs exploit or intimidate vulnerable children into carrying drugs or cash on the railway , often putting them at great risk .
We use every operation as an opportunity to identify exploited children and make every effort to offer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re working alongside The Children ’ s Society to encourage everyone to Look Closer for any signs of child exploitation and report them to the police .
Key indicators include a teenager travelling long distances , along with a large amount of cash , or avoiding any sort of authority at stations .
These indicators are small but invaluable and help inform where we target next.
” Anyone who has any concerns is urged to call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency .

Class A and B drugs were seized during 21 searches done at Southampton Train Station yesterday afternoon.
Police Dog Ted helped during the five-hour operation to stop and disrupt organised crime coming through the city.
British Transport Police seized a large knife meanwhile a 44-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court to face charges of stalking and harassment, dangerous driving and drugs offences.
Inspector Clive Marsh, said: “Southampton is a busy city, and is a safe place in which to live, work and visit - but like most towns and cities up and down the country, we have experienced issues with county lines drugs networks and associated activity such as knife crime and violent assaults.
“Southampton has good transport links with the M3/M27 motorways and a train line into London and the Midlands so it is an attractive place for criminals who are trying to move drugs around. But we work alongside our partners like British Transport Police in regular operations such as this – to robustly target criminals and prevent them from using our excellent network.
“Often, drug dealers will take advantage of and exploit vulnerable housing tenants, taking over their home and using it as a base for their criminal operation. This is known as ‘cuckooing’. Not only do these gangs exploit vulnerable people, but they also target children and recruit them into their criminal network.
“We work alongside our partners to issue closure orders on properties that are causing issues of criminality and anti-social behaviour in the community – and to safeguard those vulnerable people.”
“The Government pledged a specific drug-related harm fund to help us tackle this problem - and this is happening right now in Hampshire.
“We continue to work extremely hard, alongside our partners, to bring criminals to justice and support those vulnerable people who are exploited by criminals.”
Detective Superintendent Gareth Williams, the lead of the BTP County Lines Taskforce, said: “Our Taskforce operates nationally, targeting County Lines gangs at every opportunity and carrying out operations almost daily. I’d like to thank Hampshire Police for their support during this operation at Basingstoke Southampton station.
“Our role is to make the railway increasingly hostile to gangs who use them to transport drugs – this has been very successful with hundreds of arrests and many seizures of drugs and weapons since the start of the year.
“Sadly, these gangs exploit or intimidate vulnerable children into carrying drugs or cash on the railway, often putting them at great risk. We use every operation as an opportunity to identify exploited children and make every effort to offer to safeguard and pull them away from crime.
“We’re working alongside The Children’s Society to encourage everyone to Look Closer for any signs of child exploitation and report them to the police. Key indicators include a teenager travelling long distances, along with a large amount of cash, or avoiding any sort of authority at stations. These indicators are small but invaluable and help inform where we target next.”
Anyone who has any concerns is urged to call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Pictures of lost cinemas from Southampton and the local area

TO MANY local these venues are more than simply bricks and mortar .
Each of these old cinemas housed a seemingly bottomless trove of happy memories where emotions were encouraged to run amok - from sorrow to joy , awe to contempt .
Often referred to as dream places , the old structures lived up to their name as they made fantasy and fiction a visual reality before the audience ’ s eyes .
From Gone With the Wind to Jurassic Park , The Sound of Music to Rambo - we ’ ve spent millions of hours watching myriad movies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good , the bad and the ugly !
Opened in June 1935 , this picture house changed name to ABC in 1959 .
The venue , which is now Switch nightclub , closed in 1991 before becoming The Square Balloon club .
Originally opened as Regal Cinema by Gracie Fields on June 22 , 1934 , the dream palace changed to Odeon on April 15 , 1945 .
Doors closed for the last time on September 5 , 1993 after a showing of Jurassic Park .
Built in 1950 by the Esso Petroleum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 1997 at which time it changed to stage productions only .
This cinema first opened its doors on Saturday , September 14 , 1912 , and became a bingo hall in 1975 .
New Century Bingo was unable to open again after the Covid-19 lockdown .
Opened on July 20 , 1989 by Anita Dobson , this picture house went through a slew of owners in its relatively short 29 year life .
The cinema changed from Cannon to MGM , then to Virgin before becoming Cineworld .
Opened in 1937 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year later to Classic .
The building also contained adult picture house Tatler before they both closed in 1978 .
The building is now a Burger King .
This cinema opened in the early 20th century and functioned as one until becoming a bingo hall .
The entertainment venue shut its doors for the last time in October 2007 and is now being converted into flats .

Each of these old cinemas housed a seemingly bottomless trove of happy memories where emotions were encouraged to run amok - from sorrow to joy, awe to contempt.
Often referred to as dream places, the old structures lived up to their name as they made fantasy and fiction a visual reality before the audience’s eyes.
From Gone With the Wind to Jurassic Park, The Sound of Music to Rambo - we’ve spent millions of hours watching myriad movies across a plethora of genres - the good, the bad and the ugly!
Forum Cinema - 127 Above Bar Street, Southampton
Opened in June 1935, this picture house changed name to ABC in 1959.
The venue, which is now Switch nightclub, closed in 1991 before becoming The Square Balloon club.
Odeon - 75 Above Bar, Southampton
Originally opened as Regal Cinema by Gracie Fields on June 22, 1934, the dream palace changed to Odeon on April 15, 1945.
Doors closed for the last time on September 5, 1993 after a showing of Jurassic Park.
Waterside Theatre - 179-181 Long Lane, Holbury
Built in 1950 by the Esso Petroleum Company, the theatre only screened films until 1997 at which time it changed to stage productions only.
The building is awaiting demolition.
The Atherley Cinema, 309 Shirley Road, Shirley
This cinema first opened its doors on Saturday, September 14, 1912, and became a bingo hall in 1975.
New Century Bingo was unable to open again after the Covid-19 lockdown.
Cannon - Ocean Village, Southampton
Opened on July 20, 1989 by Anita Dobson, this picture house went through a slew of owners in its relatively short 29 year life.
The cinema changed from Cannon to MGM, then to Virgin before becoming Cineworld.
Cineworld closed in 2017.
Classic cinema - 98 Above Bar
Opened in 1937 as the Cinenews, the cinema changed name a year later to Classic.
The building also contained adult picture house Tatler before they both closed in 1978.
The building is now a Burger King.
Woolston Picture Theatre - 17-19 Portsmouth Road, Woolston
This cinema opened in the early 20th century and functioned as one until becoming a bingo hall.
The entertainment venue shut its doors for the last time in October 2007 and is now being converted into flats.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Coronavirus outbreak has reached critical point, says Whitty

Britain stands at a “ critical point ” in the coronavirus pandemic , Professor Chris Whitty will warn , as he lays the ground for tough new controls in an urgent attempt to halt the surge in infections .
In a televised briefing on Monday , the chief medical officer for England will say the country faces a “ very challenging winter ” , with the current trend heading in “ the wrong direction ” .
Boris Johnson spent the weekend with senior ministers and advisers discussing what action to take as the rise in the number of new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is thought the Prime Minister could announce new measures in a press conference as early as Tuesday .
Prof Whitty , who will appear alongside the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance , will explain how the virus is spreading in the UK and the potential scenarios that could unfold as winter approaches .
They will draw on data from other countries such as Spain and France , which are experiencing a second surge , to underline how their experience could be replicated in the UK .
Prof Whitty is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK is heading in the wrong direction and we are at a critical point in the pandemic .
“ We are looking at the data to see how to manage the spread of the virus ahead of a very challenging winter period.
” Another 3,899 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK were announced on Sunday , while a further 18 people died within 28 days of testing positive , bringing the UK total to 41,777 .
The latest figures came after the Government announced anyone in England refusing to obey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine of up to £10,000 and just days after the “ rule of six ” – banning social gathering of more than six people – came into force .
Mr Johnson has been desperate to avoid another nationwide lockdown amid concerns about the economic damage it will inflict just as activity was beginning to pick up again .
However , as of Tuesday , about 13.5 million people across the UK will be facing some form of local restrictions , including 10pm curfews for pubs and restaurants , as the authorities grapple with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered by ministers is a temporary two-week “ circuit break ” , with tighter restrictions across England in an attempt to break the chain of transmission .
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour would support any new measures but warned that a second national lockdown was becoming more likely because the Test and Trace programme was in a state of “ near collapse ” .

In a televised briefing on Monday, the chief medical officer for England will say the country faces a “very challenging winter”, with the current trend heading in “the wrong direction”.
Boris Johnson spent the weekend with senior ministers and advisers discussing what action to take as the rise in the number of new cases showed no sign of slowing.
It is thought the Prime Minister could announce new measures in a press conference as early as Tuesday.
Prof Whitty, who will appear alongside the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance, will explain how the virus is spreading in the UK and the potential scenarios that could unfold as winter approaches.
They will draw on data from other countries such as Spain and France, which are experiencing a second surge, to underline how their experience could be replicated in the UK.
Prof Whitty is expected to say: “The trend in the UK is heading in the wrong direction and we are at a critical point in the pandemic.
“We are looking at the data to see how to manage the spread of the virus ahead of a very challenging winter period.”
(PA Graphics)
Another 3,899 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK were announced on Sunday, while a further 18 people died within 28 days of testing positive, bringing the UK total to 41,777.
The latest figures came after the Government announced anyone in England refusing to obey an order to self-isolate could face a fine of up to £10,000 and just days after the “rule of six” – banning social gathering of more than six people – came into force.
Mr Johnson has been desperate to avoid another nationwide lockdown amid concerns about the economic damage it will inflict just as activity was beginning to pick up again.
However, as of Tuesday, about 13.5 million people across the UK will be facing some form of local restrictions, including 10pm curfews for pubs and restaurants, as the authorities grapple with the disease.
Among the measures being considered by ministers is a temporary two-week “circuit break”, with tighter restrictions across England in an attempt to break the chain of transmission.
(PA Graphics)
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour would support any new measures but warned that a second national lockdown was becoming more likely because the Test and Trace programme was in a state of “near collapse”.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Tesco: How to get FREE food from Olio app that helps to cut food waste

Tesco have launched an innovative scheme to stop more surplus food from going to waste and re-distribute it amongst members of the local community .
The supermarket chain has partnered with Olio , a food sharing app and social enterprise , to help reduce food waste in stores across the UK in a move which should help feed more people in crisis in the local community .
The new partnership builds on Tesco ’ s existing food surplus donations programme , including its Community Food Connection scheme with FareShare , which already sees it donate 2 million meals every month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Olio follows a successful six month trial , which was held earlier this year , at 250 Tesco stores which had the most food surplus and which saw a high rate of pick up .
• Nearly 195,000 portions of food being saved .
• The equivalent of 93,000 meals being saved .
How does the Olio app work ?
Anyone downloading the app will be able to see food items nearing their expiry date available to be collected in their area for free , via non-contact pick-up .
The scheme works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8,000+ local volunteer ‘ Food Waste Heroes ’ who visit Tesco stores to collect surplus food nearing its sell-by date .
The food is taken back to their homes , with the items immediately uploaded onto the Olio app , ready to be re-distributed free to those living nearby as well as to community groups .
Olio app users can then pick items up , from an agreed , contact-free collection point and because of social-distancing measures needed right now food items can be left in a front garden or wall outside someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ?
Tesco Head of Communities , Claire De Silva said : “ We are very proud of our food waste work and our Community Food Connection scheme with FareShare helps thousands of charities every week .
“ Right now we want to make sure that any surplus food is being managed and people who need it have access to it .
“ The results of our initial trial were very positive and have allowed us to further roll out the partnership in our commitment to make sure no good food goes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ Food Waste Heroes ’ are allowed to keep 10 per cent of what they collect from stores if they would like .
OLIO is registered with the Food Standards Agency which ensures that all food collected is safe for human consumption .
The three-month trial which took place from December till the end of February resulted in 36 tonnes of food redistributed .
What have Olio said ?
Olio Co-founder , Tessa Clarke said : “ Our partnership with Tesco means that more people than ever before will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They ’ ll also be joining our community of neighbours who not only support one another , but also believe that every little counts in the fight against food waste.
” Tackling food waste has been a major part of Tesco ’ s sustainability strategy since 2009 , when it made a commitment to stop sending food products to landfill .
In 2016 , Tesco launched the UK ’ s biggest food redistribution scheme , Community Food Connection ( CFC ) , through which surplus food from Tesco stores is donated daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olio will collect where charities are unable to or we don ’ t have charities available .
To date , about 100 million meals have been donated to more than 7,000 charity and community groups from Tesco stores and distribution centres .
The move is part of the retailer ’ s pledge that no food safe for human consumption will go to waste .

The supermarket chain has partnered with Olio, a food sharing app and social enterprise, to help reduce food waste in stores across the UK in a move which should help feed more people in crisis in the local community.
The new partnership builds on Tesco’s existing food surplus donations programme, including its Community Food Connection scheme with FareShare, which already sees it donate 2 million meals every month to food charities nationwide.
The partnership with Olio follows a successful six month trial, which was held earlier this year, at 250 Tesco stores which had the most food surplus and which saw a high rate of pick up.
The trial resulted in:
Nearly 195,000 portions of food being saved.
Nearly 4,200 people being fed.
The equivalent of 93,000 meals being saved.
How does the Olio app work?
Anyone downloading the app will be able to see food items nearing their expiry date available to be collected in their area for free, via non-contact pick-up.
The scheme works with the help of Olio’s 8,000+ local volunteer ‘Food Waste Heroes’ who visit Tesco stores to collect surplus food nearing its sell-by date.
The food is taken back to their homes, with the items immediately uploaded onto the Olio app, ready to be re-distributed free to those living nearby as well as to community groups.
Olio app users can then pick items up, from an agreed, contact-free collection point and because of social-distancing measures needed right now food items can be left in a front garden or wall outside someone’s house.
What have Tesco said?
Tesco Head of Communities, Claire De Silva said: “We are very proud of our food waste work and our Community Food Connection scheme with FareShare helps thousands of charities every week.
“Right now we want to make sure that any surplus food is being managed and people who need it have access to it.
“The results of our initial trial were very positive and have allowed us to further roll out the partnership in our commitment to make sure no good food goes to waste.”
In return for their efforts, ‘Food Waste Heroes’ are allowed to keep 10 per cent of what they collect from stores if they would like. OLIO is registered with the Food Standards Agency which ensures that all food collected is safe for human consumption.
The three-month trial which took place from December till the end of February resulted in 36 tonnes of food redistributed.
What have Olio said?
Olio Co-founder, Tessa Clarke said: “Our partnership with Tesco means that more people than ever before will be able to benefit from access to surplus food.
“They’ll also be joining our community of neighbours who not only support one another, but also believe that every little counts in the fight against food waste.”
Tackling food waste has been a major part of Tesco’s sustainability strategy since 2009, when it made a commitment to stop sending food products to landfill.
In 2016, Tesco launched the UK’s biggest food redistribution scheme, Community Food Connection (CFC), through which surplus food from Tesco stores is donated daily to local charities and community groups.
Olio will collect where charities are unable to or we don’t have charities available.
To date, about 100 million meals have been donated to more than 7,000 charity and community groups from Tesco stores and distribution centres. The move is part of the retailer’s pledge that no food safe for human consumption will go to waste.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Firefighters called to Southampton Burger King

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a fast food restaurant in Southampton city centre last night .
Emergency services were called to Burger @ @ @ @ @ at around 9.45pm .
An alarm had been set off due to smoke in a @ @ @ @ @ .
Crews used an aerial ladder observation platform and a thermal imagery camera , however @ @ @ @ @ of the cause '' were found .
The incident deemed a false alarm was `` @ @ @ @ @ '' with the stop message coming in at 10.43pm .
Meanwhile , police were notified @ @ @ @ @ comment by the Daily Echo .

Emergency services were called to Burger King in Above Bar Street at around 9.45pm.
An alarm had been set off due to smoke in a "downstairs toilet area".
Crews used an aerial ladder observation platform and a thermal imagery camera, however, no "obvious signs of the cause" were found.
The incident deemed a false alarm was "handed over to the occupier" with the stop message coming in at 10.43pm.
Meanwhile, police were notified and have been contacted for comment by the Daily Echo.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Five teens arrested after woman, 19, is raped in Portsmouth

FIVE teenagers have been arrested after a 19-year-old woman was raped in the early hours of Sunday morning .
Officers launched an investigation after the woman was raped in Turner Road in Portsmouth just before 1am on Sunday .
This afternoon , three 18-year-old men , a 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy , all from Portsmouth , were detained by police .
They have all been arrested on suspicion of rape .
• Hunt for two men after woman , 19 , is raped in Portsmouth .
They remain in custody at this time and are being questioned by detectives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries .
`` If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Lake Road and Turner Road last night , or if you have dash cam or CCTV footage from the area , then please contact us .
`` You will continue to see officers in the area this evening .
If you have any concerns or information , please do not hestitate to speak with them .
`` Anyone with information can also call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers launched an investigation after the woman was raped in Turner Road in Portsmouth just before 1am on Sunday.
This afternoon, three 18-year-old men, a 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy, all from Portsmouth, were detained by police.
They have all been arrested on suspicion of rape.
They remain in custody at this time and are being questioned by detectives.
A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: "We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries.
"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Lake Road and Turner Road last night, or if you have dash cam or CCTV footage from the area, then please contact us.
"You will continue to see officers in the area this evening. If you have any concerns or information, please do not hestitate to speak with them.
"Anyone with information can also call 101, quoting the reference 44200364429. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--14 people who appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... KATJIZEU KAMBATO , 36 , of New Park Road , London .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving , driving without insurance and while disqualified on Norham Avenue , Southampton on June 20 this year .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks .
Disqualified from driving for three years .
Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge .
JOSEPHINE ANN SMITH , 60 , of Rossan Avenue , Warsash .
Pleaded guilty to drink drinking and failing to stop on Bassett Green Road on June 20 this year .
Community order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out 60 hours of unpaid work .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
STUART MICHAEL DAWKINS , 31 , of Clarendon Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Fined £50 and ordered to pay £30 court costs .
GRZEGORZ GLOWANIA , 39 , of Ascupart Street , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a post-imprisonment supervision requirement .
Fined £200 and ordered to pay £100 court costs .
DALEY BENJAMIN BRIDGES , 39 , of Briarswood , Southampton .
Pleaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 13 last year .
Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 court costs .
JUSTIN DAVE FIXTER , 44 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault .
Committed to prison for 24 weeks .
Ordered to pay £128 .
STEVEN JOHN COOK , 27 , of Honeysuckle Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving .
Community order made for one year .
Disqualified from driving for 14 months .
Must complete 200 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DANIEL ROGERSON , 30 , or Henstead Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to speeding on the M3 on November 20 last year .
Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 court costs .
TAMMY SAGE , 44 , of Western Close , Bournemouth .
Pleaded guilty to speeding on the A31 Ringwood Road on November 30 last year .
Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge .
MARTIN OTTAWAY , 62 , of Bitterne Road East , Southampton .
Convicted of speeding .
Disqualified from driving for six months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ court costs and £32 victim surcharge .
JACK YOUNG , 19 , of Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green .
Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention , causing damage to a shop front and failing to stop in St Mary 's Road , Southampton .
Fined £120 .
Must pay £200 compensation and £200 court costs .
Driving record endorsed with eight points .
ADAM JOE KEITH CALLEYA , 27 , of Victoria Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage .
Community order made until March 2022 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Must complete 200 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs .
STACEY PAMELA NOYCE , 34 , of Rowlands Walk , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £17 from Sainsbury 's , Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
IAN ALEXANDER ROSE , 40 , of Woodmill Lane , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine and diamorphine .
Fined £240 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .

KATJIZEU KAMBATO, 36, of New Park Road, London. Pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without insurance and while disqualified on Norham Avenue, Southampton on June 20 this year. Committed to prison for 12 weeks. Disqualified from driving for three years. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge.
JOSEPHINE ANN SMITH, 60, of Rossan Avenue, Warsash. Pleaded guilty to drink drinking and failing to stop on Bassett Green Road on June 20 this year. Community order made for one year. Must carry out 60 hours of unpaid work. Disqualified from driving for 18 months. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
STUART MICHAEL DAWKINS, 31, of Clarendon Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community order. Fined £50 and ordered to pay £30 court costs.
GRZEGORZ GLOWANIA, 39, of Ascupart Street, Southampton. Admitted breaching a post-imprisonment supervision requirement. Fined £200 and ordered to pay £100 court costs.
DALEY BENJAMIN BRIDGES, 39, of Briarswood, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to speeding on the M27 on October 13 last year. Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 court costs.
JUSTIN DAVE FIXTER, 44, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault. Committed to prison for 24 weeks. Ordered to pay £128.
STEVEN JOHN COOK, 27, of Honeysuckle Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving. Community order made for one year. Disqualified from driving for 14 months. Must complete 200 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £100 court costs.
DANIEL ROGERSON, 30, or Henstead Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to speeding on the M3 on November 20 last year. Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 court costs.
TAMMY SAGE, 44, of Western Close, Bournemouth. Pleaded guilty to speeding on the A31 Ringwood Road on November 30 last year. Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge.
MARTIN OTTAWAY, 62, of Bitterne Road East, Southampton. Convicted of speeding. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £32 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
JACK YOUNG, 19, of Allotment Road, Sarisbury Green. Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, causing damage to a shop front and failing to stop in St Mary's Road, Southampton. Fined £120. Must pay £200 compensation and £200 court costs. Driving record endorsed with eight points.
ADAM JOE KEITH CALLEYA, 27, of Victoria Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Community order made until March 2022. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 25 days. Must complete 200 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £85 court costs.
STACEY PAMELA NOYCE, 34, of Rowlands Walk, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £17 from Sainsbury's, Fined £40. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
IAN ALEXANDER ROSE, 40, of Woodmill Lane, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine and diamorphine. Fined £240. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Body of former teacher found at Milford on Sea home

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a popular Hampshire pensioner who collapsed in his bathroom .
The body of Brian Turnbull was so badly decomposed the pathologist who conducted the post-mortem examination was unable to establish the cause of death .
Mr Turnbull , 76 , of Holly Gardens , Milford on Sea , was found dead on September 19 last year after a friend raised the alarm .
An inquest at Winchester Coroner 's Court heard the widower was a retired teacher who taught at private schools .
He was also a spiritualist and a healer .
His brother Alan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who liked to help others .
`` Everyone who knew him in the road where he lived respected him .
They all have fond memories and the grandchildren absolutely adored him , '' he said .
Mr Turnbull suffered from mobility problems , sciatica and other health issues including angina and arthritis .
The inquest heard he might also have had a gastro-intestinal complaint .
But area coroner Jason Pegg said the condition of Mr Turnbull 's body had made it impossible to establish the cause and date of the pensioner 's death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mobility resulted in his life not being as he would have liked it to be .
The main health issue was sciatica , which had developed over the years together with arthritis . ''
The pensioner 's body was found by PC Mark Roberts , who discovered him lying on his back on the bathroom floor .
Mr Pegg described Mr Turnbull as a `` bit of a character '' , adding : `` He was certainly very much loved , not only by his family but by others . ''

The body of Brian Turnbull was so badly decomposed the pathologist who conducted the post-mortem examination was unable to establish the cause of death.
Mr Turnbull, 76, of Holly Gardens, Milford on Sea, was found dead on September 19 last year after a friend raised the alarm.
An inquest at Winchester Coroner's Court heard the widower was a retired teacher who taught at private schools. He was also a spiritualist and a healer.
His brother Alan said Mr Turnbull was a popular figure who liked to help others.
"Everyone who knew him in the road where he lived respected him. They all have fond memories and the grandchildren absolutely adored him," he said.
Mr Turnbull suffered from mobility problems, sciatica and other health issues including angina and arthritis. The inquest heard he might also have had a gastro-intestinal complaint.
But area coroner Jason Pegg said the condition of Mr Turnbull's body had made it impossible to establish the cause and date of the pensioner's death.
He added: "His lack of mobility resulted in his life not being as he would have liked it to be. The main health issue was sciatica, which had developed over the years together with arthritis."
The pensioner's body was found by PC Mark Roberts, who discovered him lying on his back on the bathroom floor.
Mr Pegg described Mr Turnbull as a "bit of a character", adding: "He was certainly very much loved, not only by his family but by others."
The coroner recorded an open conclusion.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--New Forest council backs bid to reopen Totton to Hythe line

CAMPAIGNERS have gained a powerful ally in their bid to secure the re-opening of a Hampshire rail route .
New Forest District Council is backing calls to restore passenger services on the old Totton to Hythe branch line , which fell victim to the Beeching cuts in the 1960s .
Since then the line has been a freight-only route serving Marchwood Military Port and until recently Fawley refinery .
Campaigners calling for passenger trains to be reintroduced say services could cut congestion on the A326 , described as the longest cul-se-sac in Hampshire .
They have redoubled their efforts following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old Fawley power station site by building more than 1,000 homes and a raft of commercial and community facilities .
Supporters of the proposal received a double boost earlier this year .
South Western Railway ran a successful test service - said to have been the first passenger train to visit Marchwood station for 50 years - and Hampshire County Council was awarded a Department of Transport grant that will fund a feasibility study .
Now members of the district council have unanimously voted in favour of backing the reintroduction of passenger trains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Liberal Democrat opposition group , said : `` I am very optimistic that before I retire I will see the return of a passenger service along the Waterside railway.
” Cllr Malcolm Wade said the proposed reopening of the line was just the sort of “ forward-thinking ” transport scheme the authority should pursue .
Cllr Maureen Holding , a former chairman of the Tory-run council , added : `` We must push for this as it will make a big difference.
” The old Hythe station is now a heritage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place , along with the signals and level crossings .
Reopening and upgrading the line is expected to cost between £20m and £30m .
Ideas under discussion include a new station , Hythe and Fawley Parkway , which would boast a park-and-ride facility .
Last month it was revealed that another rail route axed as a result of the Beeching cuts is set to re-open - 55 years after trains were withdrawn .
The Denbigh to Corwen line in Wales is poised to benefit from a £500m government scheme that aims to reverse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1960s .

New Forest District Council is backing calls to restore passenger services on the old Totton to Hythe branch line, which fell victim to the Beeching cuts in the 1960s.
Since then the line has been a freight-only route serving Marchwood Military Port and until recently Fawley refinery.
Campaigners calling for passenger trains to be reintroduced say services could cut congestion on the A326, described as the longest cul-se-sac in Hampshire.
They have redoubled their efforts following the submission of plans to transform the old Fawley power station site by building more than 1,000 homes and a raft of commercial and community facilities.
Supporters of the proposal received a double boost earlier this year.
South Western Railway ran a successful test service - said to have been the first passenger train to visit Marchwood station for 50 years - and Hampshire County Council was awarded a Department of Transport grant that will fund a feasibility study.
Now members of the district council have unanimously voted in favour of backing the reintroduction of passenger trains.
Totton councillor David Harrison, leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group, said: "I am very optimistic that before I retire I will see the return of a passenger service along the Waterside railway.”
Cllr Malcolm Wade said the proposed reopening of the line was just the sort of “forward-thinking” transport scheme the authority should pursue.
Cllr Maureen Holding, a former chairman of the Tory-run council, added: "We must push for this as it will make a big difference.”
The old Hythe station is now a heritage centre but the track is still in place, along with the signals and level crossings.
Reopening and upgrading the line is expected to cost between £20m and £30m. Ideas under discussion include a new station, Hythe and Fawley Parkway, which would boast a park-and-ride facility.
Last month it was revealed that another rail route axed as a result of the Beeching cuts is set to re-open - 55 years after trains were withdrawn.
The Denbigh to Corwen line in Wales is poised to benefit from a £500m government scheme that aims to reverse some of the closures ordered in the 1960s.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Hythe Ferry given coronavirus survival grant

A VITAL transport link has been awarded £45,000 in a bid to ensure it survives the coronavirus pandemic .
Three local authorities are clubbing together to help the Hythe to Southampton passenger ferry , which has seen a sharp fall in passenger numbers .
Hampshire County Council , Southampton City Council and New Forest District Council say they are determined to keep the service afloat .
They have each agreed to give Blue Funnel Ferries £15,000 , resulting in a £45,000 windfall for the company .
Lee Rayment , Blue Funnel 's director , described it as `` survival money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the winter , when the absence of tourists meant the ferry was likely to suffer `` very hard times '' .
The district council recently revealed that the service had lost almost £50,000 during the pandemic .
A council spokesman said : `` Hythe Ferry plays an important role in facilitating transport on the Waterside .
The joint funding by the three authorities will give the ferry company short-term cashflow to ensure the service remains viable for a period while passenger numbers are lower than normal .
“ At this stage no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will return to a level that makes the service viable.
” As reported in the Daily Echo , sailings were suspended for three months after the lockdown resulted in business plummeting by 90 % .
The service is normally used by commuters , people going shopping in Southampton city centre , and Saints fans attending matches at St Mary 's Stadium .
Other regular passengers include Southampton residents who fancy a day out in the New Forest .
But people were left with little or no reason to use the ferry after strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The service normally sees between 150 and 700 passengers a day , depending on whether Saints are playing at home , but numbers slumped to only a fraction of their usual level .
A Crowdfunding campaign launched to help the service survive the Covid-19 crisis proved so successful that Blue Funnel doubled its initial target of £5,000 .
Cash continued to pour in and the fundraising goal was raised again - from £10,000 to £12,000 .
The third target was also beaten , with supporters donating almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rayment said : `` We have created a safe environment , with social distancing measures throughout .
You 'll need to wear a mask on the pier train and inside the cabins on the ferry .
`` The company is still not in a great position and we are very hopeful of getting support from the local councils . ''

Three local authorities are clubbing together to help the Hythe to Southampton passenger ferry, which has seen a sharp fall in passenger numbers.
Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council and New Forest District Council say they are determined to keep the service afloat.
They have each agreed to give Blue Funnel Ferries £15,000, resulting in a £45,000 windfall for the company.
Lee Rayment, Blue Funnel's director, described it as "survival money" that would help the service get through the winter, when the absence of tourists meant the ferry was likely to suffer "very hard times".
The district council recently revealed that the service had lost almost £50,000 during the pandemic.
A council spokesman said: "Hythe Ferry plays an important role in facilitating transport on the Waterside. The joint funding by the three authorities will give the ferry company short-term cashflow to ensure the service remains viable for a period while passenger numbers are lower than normal.
“At this stage no one is able to predict when numbers will return to a level that makes the service viable.”
As reported in the Daily Echo, sailings were suspended for three months after the lockdown resulted in business plummeting by 90%.
The service is normally used by commuters, people going shopping in Southampton city centre, and Saints fans attending matches at St Mary's Stadium.
Other regular passengers include Southampton residents who fancy a day out in the New Forest.
But people were left with little or no reason to use the ferry after strict social distancing measures were introduced to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The service normally sees between 150 and 700 passengers a day, depending on whether Saints are playing at home, but numbers slumped to only a fraction of their usual level.
A Crowdfunding campaign launched to help the service survive the Covid-19 crisis proved so successful that Blue Funnel doubled its initial target of £5,000.
Cash continued to pour in and the fundraising goal was raised again - from £10,000 to £12,000. The third target was also beaten, with supporters donating almost £13,000.
Sailings resumed earlier this year.
Speaking at the time Mr Rayment said: "We have created a safe environment, with social distancing measures throughout. You'll need to wear a mask on the pier train and inside the cabins on the ferry.
"The company is still not in a great position and we are very hopeful of getting support from the local councils."
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thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Morrisons introduce new feature for shoppers at entrance of every supermarket

Morrisons have introduced a brand-new new feature for shoppers at the entrance of all of their 494 supermarkets across the UK .
The announcement comes as part of a vast number of measures in order to increase its hygiene standards at every store .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What new cleaning measures are in place at Morrisons stores ?
As part of a new programme , see every one of Morrisons 494 stores receive a three-week deep-clean , brand new equipment , and additional cleaning staff .
Morrisons bosses say the latest investment is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store .
It follows the supermarket already spending £25million to implement store safety measures - such as Perspex screens , PPE for colleagues and floor markings and visible signage during lockdown .
On Monday , September 14 , a total of 2,240 brand new cleaning roles were created , including a new Market Street Hygiene Assistant in all stores - to clean food preparation areas across Market Street .
The company say this will ensure Morrisons foodmakers can concentrate on making fresh quality products for its butcher , baker , fishmonger , deli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nearly 30,000 more hours each week will be put into Morrisons existing Housekeepers and Core Cleaning roles .
This will see more areas across its stores - such as toilets , shelving and ‘ high touch ’ areas - being cleaned even more frequently to protect colleagues and customers .
What new feature is being introduced at every supermarket entrance for shoppers ?
New Welcome Cleaning Stations are also being fitted at all store entrances providing antibacterial wipes for baskets and trolleys , as well as hand sanitiser .
What have Morrisons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Morrisons said : `` The hygiene within our stores has become more important than ever due to the impact of Covid-19 .
`` We want to make sure our customers feel as safe as possible when doing their grocery shopping with us .
`` So we ’ ve made this multi-million-pound investment to introduce first class hygiene procedures . ''

The announcement comes as part of a vast number of measures in order to increase its hygiene standards at every store.
We've put together everything you need to know.
What new cleaning measures are in place at Morrisons stores?
As part of a new programme, see every one of Morrisons 494 stores receive a three-week deep-clean, brand new equipment, and additional cleaning staff.
Morrisons bosses say the latest investment is to make customers feel even safer in store.
It follows the supermarket already spending £25million to implement store safety measures - such as Perspex screens, PPE for colleagues and floor markings and visible signage during lockdown.
Morrisons create thousands of new jobs nationwide
On Monday, September 14, a total of 2,240 brand new cleaning roles were created, including a new Market Street Hygiene Assistant in all stores - to clean food preparation areas across Market Street.
The company say this will ensure Morrisons foodmakers can concentrate on making fresh quality products for its butcher, baker, fishmonger, deli, greengrocer and florist departments.
Additionally, nearly 30,000 more hours each week will be put into Morrisons existing Housekeepers and Core Cleaning roles.
This will see more areas across its stores - such as toilets, shelving and ‘high touch’ areas - being cleaned even more frequently to protect colleagues and customers.
What new feature is being introduced at every supermarket entrance for shoppers?
New Welcome Cleaning Stations are also being fitted at all store entrances providing antibacterial wipes for baskets and trolleys, as well as hand sanitiser.
What have Morrisons said?
Jayne Wall, operations director at Morrisons said: "The hygiene within our stores has become more important than ever due to the impact of Covid-19.
"We want to make sure our customers feel as safe as possible when doing their grocery shopping with us.
"So we’ve made this multi-million-pound investment to introduce first class hygiene procedures."
For more information, visit www.morrisons.com.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--One of the biggest cruise ships in the world among five anchored off Bournemouth beach

ONE of the biggest cruise ships in the world is among five currently anchored off Bournemouth beach .
Allure of @ @ @ @ @ four Royal Caribbean ships which can be viewed from the Dorset coast .
Three more @ @ @ @ @ ships - Anthem of the Seas , Jewel of the Seas and Explorer of the @ @ @ @ @ group .
The fifth is P & O 's Aurora .
Many different cruise ships @ @ @ @ @ lockdown and have become a tourist attraction .
Boat tours are taking place to allow @ @ @ @ @ view of the huge ships .
Cruise ships are currently at anchor around the world @ @ @ @ @ a return to business .

Allure of the Seas is one of four Royal Caribbean ships which can be viewed from the Dorset coast.
Three more of the company's impressive ships - Anthem of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas - are among the group.
The fifth is P&O's Aurora.
Many different cruise ships have come and gone during lockdown and have become a tourist attraction.
They include MV Ventura, Cunard's Queen Victoria and P&O's Arcadia.
Boat tours are taking place to allow people to get a close-up view of the huge ships.
Cruise ships are currently at anchor around the world as coronavirus restrictions rule out a return to business.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--OBITUARY: Ted Bates was keen to sign this commanding centre-half for Saints in 1963

LEGENDARY Saints manager Ted Bates missed the wedding of the club 's now honorary president Terry Paine to sign an unknown 19-year-old from Scotland .
That teenager was Scotland Youth international David Paton , who was available from St Mirren on a free back in the summer of 1963 .
He arrived in time for the new season despite admitting he knew nothing about Southampton , apart from the fact that his fiancée 's father had been stationed there prior to D-Day .
A tall , commanding defender , he became a constant in the reserves at centre-half without ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In six years at the club , Paton made 15 appearances for Saints .
He was almost better known during his Southampton spell as the lead singer of a band called The Sunsets , which also included two teammates and another pal .
Goalkeeper Gerry Gurr played guitar and centre forward Mick Judd was the drummer in the group , which regularly performed at the After Eight nightclub in Shirley and only disbanded when Paton was sold to Aldershot , then managed by Jimmy Melia , his former teammate at The Dell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1943 , Paton came from footballing pedigree - his father had played in goal for Queens Park during the 1930s .
He started his career with Saxone Amateurs before joining St Mirren in 1962 where he was released a year later without making a first team appearance .
After his spell at Saints , Paton joined Aldershot and then Margate .
One opponent , future Saint Ted Macdougall , scored nine in an 11-0 win for Bournemouth in 71/72 .
The following year Paton played in Margate 's biggest ever match , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup 3rd Round in which he marked old pal Martin Chivers .
He returned to Scotland following the end of his football career and worked as a forklift driver , in the electronics industry and for a courier company .
Dave Paton passed away in Ayrshire on September 8 , aged 76 .

That teenager was Scotland Youth international David Paton, who was available from St Mirren on a free back in the summer of 1963.
He arrived in time for the new season despite admitting he knew nothing about Southampton, apart from the fact that his fiancée's father had been stationed there prior to D-Day.
A tall, commanding defender, he became a constant in the reserves at centre-half without ever really consistently breaking into the first team. In six years at the club, Paton made 15 appearances for Saints.
He was almost better known during his Southampton spell as the lead singer of a band called The Sunsets, which also included two teammates and another pal. Goalkeeper Gerry Gurr played guitar and centre forward Mick Judd was the drummer in the group, which regularly performed at the After Eight nightclub in Shirley and only disbanded when Paton was sold to Aldershot, then managed by Jimmy Melia, his former teammate at The Dell.
Born in Saltcoats, Scotland in 1943, Paton came from footballing pedigree - his father had played in goal for Queens Park during the 1930s.
He started his career with Saxone Amateurs before joining St Mirren in 1962 where he was released a year later without making a first team appearance.
After his spell at Saints, Paton joined Aldershot and then Margate. One opponent, future Saint Ted Macdougall, scored nine in an 11-0 win for Bournemouth in 71/72. The following year Paton played in Margate's biggest ever match, a 6-0 defeat to Tottenham in the FA Cup 3rd Round in which he marked old pal Martin Chivers.
He returned to Scotland following the end of his football career and worked as a forklift driver, in the electronics industry and for a courier company.
Dave Paton passed away in Ayrshire on September 8, aged 76.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Spiders: 8 ways to keep them out of your house this autumn

Spider season is here - and the creepy crawlies are set to head indoors as temperatures outside drop .
Every autumn , spiders head indoors to mate , and avoid the coming cold weather .
And although they pose no danger to you or your family ( whatever you ’ ve read , even the much-maligned false widow spider presents little threat , and will only bite if provoked ) no one really likes them creeping around .
As the old adage goes , they ’ re more scared of you than you are of them – but that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s some tips from the PA News Agency on to keep eight-legged insects out of your home this spider season : Spiders thrive on the damp and the dark – the little nooks and crannies they find in dirty corners and cluttered floors .
If you vacuum and dust regularly , store items in boxes that have lids , and generally keep floors and surfaces clear , spiders will be much less inclined to risk venturing inside .
Spiders are small and sneaky , but they still can ’ t get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sealant to close up the little crevices that surround so many doors and windows .
A watertight home keeps out creepy-crawlies , and has the added bonus of squishing your heating bill .
Sounds weird , we know , but hear us out .
Spiders ‘ taste ’ with their legs , and if their legs taste something they don ’ t like – in this case , citrus – they ’ ll be out the door as fast as their eight legs can carry them .
One strategy is to rub citrus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although we ’ re not totally sure what the neighbours would think if they spotted you absent-mindedly massaging your door frame with an orange peel .
A lot of people take a confrontational approach when dealing with spiders ( i.e .
splat ) , but it might be better for the ecosystem and your conscience to redistribute them somewhere other than your home .
Spider vacuums will suck up spiders into a long tube to be released at your leisure , without you having to get within striking distance .
Spiders are attracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while spiders ’ prey ( flies , moths etc ) are attracted to light bulbs and lamps .
Sidestep both by keeping your blinds open , and flooding your home with natural light .
Spiders hate vinegar just as much as they hate citrus , so vinegar-based cleaning products often send them scurrying back the way they came .
The only drawback : you might think it smells awful too .
Tidy anything outside your home that spiders might hide in , and use as a bridge to your interior .
Think leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heaps , and even bins .
We might think they ’ re cute and cuddly , but in the urban ecosystem , cats are apex predators that kill on sight .
Just as good at munching spiders as they are mice , cats are all-purpose pest control , though some are more energetic than others .
Rather drastic as a standalone measure , it ’ s probably wise to only get a cat if you also happen to want one .

Every autumn, spiders head indoors to mate, and avoid the coming cold weather. And although they pose no danger to you or your family (whatever you’ve read, even the much-maligned false widow spider presents little threat, and will only bite if provoked) no one really likes them creeping around.
As the old adage goes, they’re more scared of you than you are of them – but that might still leave you pretty scared.
Here’s some tips from the PA News Agency on to keep eight-legged insects out of your home this spider season:
1. Keep things clean
Spiders thrive on the damp and the dark – the little nooks and crannies they find in dirty corners and cluttered floors.
If you vacuum and dust regularly, store items in boxes that have lids, and generally keep floors and surfaces clear, spiders will be much less inclined to risk venturing inside.
2. Seal your windows and doors
Spiders are small and sneaky, but they still can’t get in through solid walls.
Use a DIY sealant to close up the little crevices that surround so many doors and windows.
A watertight home keeps out creepy-crawlies, and has the added bonus of squishing your heating bill.
3. Eat more oranges
Sounds weird, we know, but hear us out.
Spiders ‘taste’ with their legs, and if their legs taste something they don’t like – in this case, citrus – they’ll be out the door as fast as their eight legs can carry them.
One strategy is to rub citrus on your door and window frames, although we’re not totally sure what the neighbours would think if they spotted you absent-mindedly massaging your door frame with an orange peel.
4. Get a humane spider catcher
A lot of people take a confrontational approach when dealing with spiders (i.e. splat), but it might be better for the ecosystem and your conscience to redistribute them somewhere other than your home.
Spider vacuums will suck up spiders into a long tube to be released at your leisure, without you having to get within striking distance.
5. Let natural light in
Spiders are attracted to the dark and the dank, while spiders’ prey (flies, moths etc) are attracted to light bulbs and lamps.
Sidestep both by keeping your blinds open, and flooding your home with natural light.
6. Use a vinegar-based deterrent
Spiders hate vinegar just as much as they hate citrus, so vinegar-based cleaning products often send them scurrying back the way they came.
The only drawback: you might think it smells awful too.
7. Clean up your exterior
Tidy anything outside your home that spiders might hide in, and use as a bridge to your interior. Think leaves, woodpiles, climbing plants, compost heaps, and even bins.
8. Get a cat
We might think they’re cute and cuddly, but in the urban ecosystem, cats are apex predators that kill on sight.
Just as good at munching spiders as they are mice, cats are all-purpose pest control, though some are more energetic than others. Rather drastic as a standalone measure, it’s probably wise to only get a cat if you also happen to want one.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--TikTok Pro: Police issue major warning over fake app that contains spyware

A major warning has been issued by police over a fake app posing as social media platform TikTok .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the fake app ?
The fake app , called 'TikTok Pro ' , has been set up by scammers and distributed via a third party store .
The app has been set up to mimic the official version , simply named 'TikTok ' .
In the last 18 months , the authentic version of the app has quickly become one of the top most downloaded apps - with 41 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 .
Police have said the 'TikTok Pro ' app is fully operational spyware , and warned anyone across the UK who has downloaded the application to delete it immediately .
What have police said ?
In a statement , Durham Police said : `` A fully functional spyware is being distributed as 'TikTok Pro ' on third-party app stores , alongside a slightly more benign version of the scam which appears to be simple adware .
`` It should be noted that while it is possible to get a 'Pro ' account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pro ' account .
`` This is a piece of opportunism from the threat actors behind this campaign . ''
How to report fraud and cyber crime Reports of fraud or cybercrime can be made to Action Fraud at any time of the day or night using an online reporting tool .
The tool uses simple questions to identify what has happened , with Action Fraud advisors available 24-hours a day to help and give advice to anyone who needs it .
Reports can also be made to Action Fraud by calling 0300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8am until 8pm .
Those calling from abroad should call +44 300 123 2040 .
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or risk of harm , dial 999 now .

Here's everything you need to know.
What is the fake app?
The fake app, called 'TikTok Pro', has been set up by scammers and distributed via a third party store.
The app has been set up to mimic the official version, simply named 'TikTok'.
In the last 18 months, the authentic version of the app has quickly become one of the top most downloaded apps - with 41 per cent of its users under the age of 24.
Police have said the 'TikTok Pro' app is fully operational spyware, and warned anyone across the UK who has downloaded the application to delete it immediately.
What have police said?
In a statement, Durham Police said: "A fully functional spyware is being distributed as 'TikTok Pro' on third-party app stores, alongside a slightly more benign version of the scam which appears to be simple adware.
"It should be noted that while it is possible to get a 'Pro' account for TikTok, there is no 'TikTok Pro' account.
"This is a piece of opportunism from the threat actors behind this campaign."
How to report fraud and cyber crime
Reports of fraud or cybercrime can be made to Action Fraud at any time of the day or night using an online reporting tool.
The tool uses simple questions to identify what has happened, with Action Fraud advisors available 24-hours a day to help and give advice to anyone who needs it.
Reports can also be made to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 between Monday and Friday from 8am until 8pm. Those calling from abroad should call +44 300 123 2040.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or risk of harm, dial 999 now.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Go ahead for bungalow plan in Calmore

Go ahead for bungalow plan in Calmore

PLANS to enlarge a bungalow have been given the go-ahead - despite objections from neighbours .
New Forest District Council @ @ @ @ @ build an extension to the back of a property at Calmore Road , Calmore .
@ @ @ @ @ application had resulted in two objections .
But it said the proposed development would have @ @ @ @ @ and the street scene .
The report added : `` Many premises have benefited from @ @ @ @ @ proposed single-storey extension would not be an intrusive form of development and would not detract @ @ @ @ @ dwelling or the character of the area . ''
The application was granted , subject @ @ @

New Forest District Council has approved an application to build an extension to the back of a property at Calmore Road, Calmore.
A report to members the application had resulted in two objections.
But it said the proposed development would have an acceptable impact on neighbours and the street scene.
The report added: "Many premises have benefited from extensions and alterations and the proposed single-storey extension would not be an intrusive form of development and would not detract from the appearance of the dwelling or the character of the area."
The application was granted, subject to conditions.