thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Southampton Park and Ride plans revealed by city council

A LONG-AWAITED Park and Ride site in Southampton is finally set to be a reality as detailed plans are released .
The scheme also includes a Rapid Bus Corridor along Millbrook Road West , which will create a new super bus lane running from the New Forest into the centre of the city .
Work , which has already started , is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 , the city council says .
The scheme has been made possible after the authority , as part of a joint bid with Hampshire County Council , was awarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Transforming Cities Fund .
The new detailed plans reveal that the Park and Ride site will be based at J1 of the M271 , and be part of the health campus being developed by the NHS on Bargain Farm .
A service running to the city centre is expected to be trialled at weekends .
The city council has also said that the new bus lane linking Totton and Hythe to Southampton will result in Millbrook Road West and Mountbatten Way being widened .
Plans show this will be on the eastbound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road West seeing 'new road space ' from east of King George ’ s Avenue to the Regents Park Road junction , and Mountbatten Way being widened to extend the existing right hand turn into West Quay Road and create a new lane .
This will see the left hand lane of the A33 become a bus lane , the council said .
As well as this , a 'Park and Travel ’ scheme is going to be trialled in the east of the city later this year , it has been revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be disclosed as plans are being drawn up .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said : `` The development of a Rapid Bus Corridor will dramatically change the face of public transport in Southampton , allowing people to travel easily and sustainably .
`` Park and Ride will play a vital role in this .
We ’ re delighted to now be taking the first steps towards this.
” The council added that residents using the park and ride would also be able to access other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ e-bikes , cycle parking and click and collect facilities , according to the council .
The plans also revealed that other bus lanes are also going to be delivered along Redbridge Road and in Totton and Marchwood .
Plans show that a consultation on the bus corridors have begun and will continue through the delivery of the scheme .
Civic chiefs said the measures will transform the way people move in and around the city .
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the council should focus on other measures in residential areas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Totton should not be the priority .
Their plans will slow down car journeys and increase traffic in regent Park Road at the junction , '' he added .

The scheme also includes a Rapid Bus Corridor along Millbrook Road West, which will create a new super bus lane running from the New Forest into the centre of the city.
Work, which has already started, is expected to be completed by the end of 2022, the city council says.
The scheme has been made possible after the authority, as part of a joint bid with Hampshire County Council, was awarded a £57m grant from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.
The new detailed plans reveal that the Park and Ride site will be based at J1 of the M271, and be part of the health campus being developed by the NHS on Bargain Farm.
A service running to the city centre is expected to be trialled at weekends.
The city council has also said that the new bus lane linking Totton and Hythe to Southampton will result in Millbrook Road West and Mountbatten Way being widened.
Plans show this will be on the eastbound carriageway for both roads, with Millbrook Road West seeing 'new road space' from east of King George’s Avenue to the Regents Park Road junction, and Mountbatten Way being widened to extend the existing right hand turn into West Quay Road and create a new lane.
This will see the left hand lane of the A33 become a bus lane, the council said.
As well as this, a 'Park and Travel’ scheme is going to be trialled in the east of the city later this year, it has been revealed.
But further details are yet to be disclosed as plans are being drawn up.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said: "The development of a Rapid Bus Corridor will dramatically change the face of public transport in Southampton, allowing people to travel easily and sustainably.
"Park and Ride will play a vital role in this. We’re delighted to now be taking the first steps towards this.”
The council added that residents using the park and ride would also be able to access other travel options which could include e-scooters and e-bikes, cycle parking and click and collect facilities, according to the council.
The plans also revealed that other bus lanes are also going to be delivered along Redbridge Road and in Totton and Marchwood.
Plans show that a consultation on the bus corridors have begun and will continue through the delivery of the scheme.
Civic chiefs said the measures will transform the way people move in and around the city.
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the council should focus on other measures in residential areas and consult residents.
"Rapid bus corridors from Totton should not be the priority. Their plans will slow down car journeys and increase traffic in regent Park Road at the junction," he added.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Six schools across Hampshire confirm cases of coronavirus

DOZENS of pupils are isolating as six schools in Hampshire have reported new cases of coronavirus .
Orchard Infant School , Dibden Purlieu ; Bedenham Primary School , Gosport ; Henry Tyndale School , Farnborough ; Swanmore Primary School , Swanmore ; and Woodcroft Primary School , Waterlooville , all have confirmed cases of the virus .
A Hampshire County Council spokesperson said yesterday : `` There are 534 maintained and academy schools in Hampshire and , of these , the county council has received notification of five incidents to date .
`` At three schools a member of staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those cases , there had been no contact with any pupils and , therefore , the schools remained open .
“ At each of the other two schools , with one case confirmed as positive , the class bubbles are self-isolating for two weeks – 10 school days – and pupils are being taught remotely during this time .
“ We can confirm that the schools sought Public Health England ( PHE ) advice from the outset and followed their guidance in managing the incidents.
” • Health Secretary Matt Hancock REFUSES to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority has since been made aware that one person has tested positive for coronavirus at Oakmoor School in Bordon .
This has resulted in a bubble of 20 people needing to self-isolate for 14 days .
“ Students who are self-isolating will continue their education during that time via remote learning .
The school remains open for all year groups , ” the spokesperson added .
Yesterday the headteacher of Swanmore Church of England Primary School , contacted parents to inform them that a child in Year 1 has been diagnosed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff are now isolating as they are part of the pupil ’ s ‘ bubble ’ .

Orchard Infant School, Dibden Purlieu; Bedenham Primary School, Gosport; Henry Tyndale School, Farnborough; Swanmore Primary School, Swanmore; and Woodcroft Primary School, Waterlooville, all have confirmed cases of the virus.
A Hampshire County Council spokesperson said yesterday: "There are 534 maintained and academy schools in Hampshire and, of these, the county council has received notification of five incidents to date.
"At three schools a member of staff has tested positive for coronavirus. In those cases, there had been no contact with any pupils and, therefore, the schools remained open.
“At each of the other two schools, with one case confirmed as positive, the class bubbles are self-isolating for two weeks – 10 school days – and pupils are being taught remotely during this time.
“We can confirm that the schools sought Public Health England (PHE) advice from the outset and followed their guidance in managing the incidents.”
The authority has since been made aware that one person has tested positive for coronavirus at Oakmoor School in Bordon.
This has resulted in a bubble of 20 people needing to self-isolate for 14 days.
“Students who are self-isolating will continue their education during that time via remote learning. The school remains open for all year groups,” the spokesperson added.
Yesterday the headteacher of Swanmore Church of England Primary School, contacted parents to inform them that a child in Year 1 has been diagnosed with the virus.
Sixty children and five members of staff are now isolating as they are part of the pupil’s ‘bubble’.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Residents must book corona tests

Residents must book corona tests

SOUTHAMPTON residents have been flocking to recently opened covid testing centres .
People queued for up to an “ hour and a half ” to get tested for coronavirus at a walk-through centre on Thursday .
Some have reported having to wait six hours to get a pre-booked slot .
There are now two sites open in Southampton .
• Local lockdowns - The areas in England that could be next One at Woodley Road car park in Woolston and another at the Malborough Road car park in Shirley .
Alex Melhuish , 32 , told the Daily Echo at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit worried about a cough .
The HR worker said : “ I just wanted to rule it [ covid ] out ” .
He added that he liked the idea of a walk-through centre as it ’ s “ easier and more accessible ” .
Daniela Musunea , a support worker also complained of having a cough , however , “ feels ok ” .
The 49-year-old said she “ wants to know ” so she can return work .
Meanwhile , Kirsty Nugent had been urged to book an appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down with a cough .
The 34-year-old support worker with three other children at home has had to self-isolate and take her children out of school as a precaution , she says .
• Health Secretary refuses to rule out second national lockdown She added : `` It took six hours to get an appointment . ''
Both Southampton sites are being run by Mitie on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care as part of the Government ’ s UK-wide drive to increase testing for coronavirus .
Appointments will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week between 8am and 8pm , subject to capacity .
However , people must book ahead via the NHS website or by calling 119 .
According to the council , the sites at Shirley and Woolston will not be accepting people that turn up without an appointment .
Cabinet Member for Health and Care at SCC , Councillor Lorna Fielker , said : “ We are aware of the national issues with the testing programme due to capacity and high demand .
“ This is not within our control locally .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do our part by securing suitable sites for walk-through testing sites for the winter period .
`` It is important people do not turn up at any of these sites without a booking .
Residents have been doing a fantastic job following guidance really difficult circumstances .
`` This can change very quickly however and I urge anyone that has symptoms to make sure they isolate .
”

People queued for up to an “hour and a half” to get tested for coronavirus at a walk-through centre on Thursday.
Some have reported having to wait six hours to get a pre-booked slot.
There are now two sites open in Southampton.
One at Woodley Road car park in Woolston and another at the Malborough Road car park in Shirley.
Alex Melhuish, 32, told the Daily Echo at the site in Shirley he was a little bit worried about a cough.
The HR worker said: “I just wanted to rule it [covid] out”.
He added that he liked the idea of a walk-through centre as it’s “easier and more accessible”.
Daniela Musunea, a support worker also complained of having a cough, however, “feels ok”.
The 49-year-old said she “wants to know” so she can return work.
Meanwhile, Kirsty Nugent had been urged to book an appointment by her doctor after son Theo came down with a cough. The 34-year-old support worker with three other children at home has had to self-isolate and take her children out of school as a precaution, she says.
She added: "It took six hours to get an appointment."
Both Southampton sites are being run by Mitie on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for coronavirus.
Appointments will be available to anyone with symptoms seven days a week between 8am and 8pm, subject to capacity. However, people must book ahead via the NHS website or by calling 119.
According to the council, the sites at Shirley and Woolston will not be accepting people that turn up without an appointment.
Cabinet Member for Health and Care at SCC, Councillor Lorna Fielker, said: “We are aware of the national issues with the testing programme due to capacity and high demand.
“This is not within our control locally. In Southampton we are making sure that we do our part by securing suitable sites for walk-through testing sites for the winter period.
"It is important people do not turn up at any of these sites without a booking. Residents have been doing a fantastic job following guidance really difficult circumstances.
"This can change very quickly however and I urge anyone that has symptoms to make sure they isolate.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Probe after man approached Bassett Green School pupil in Southampton

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a boy fled from a man during a `` suspicious incident '' in a @ @ @ @ @ approached a boy in the Daisy Dip park off Bluebell Road on Wednesday after school @ @ @ @ @ the youngster to `` come with him '' .
• Boy flees from man during @ @ @ @ @ Southampton park The boy who attends Bassett Green School is said to have fled the @ @ @ @ @ that no arrests have been made , however , enquiries are undergoing .
• Parents @ @ @ @ @ incident ' near Southampton schools Letters were sent to parents from Bassett Green Primary School @ @ @ @ @ of the `` very serious incident '' .
Anyone with any information is urged to @ @ @ @ @

A stranger approached a boy in the Daisy Dip park off Bluebell Road on Wednesday after school.
The man then asked the youngster to "come with him".
The boy who attends Bassett Green School is said to have fled the scene.
Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made, however, enquiries are undergoing.
Letters were sent to parents from Bassett Green Primary School and Cantell School warning them of the "very serious incident".
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 and quote 44200359241


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Fire crews attend bus blaze in Otterbourne, Hampshire

A MAN has spoken of the moment he lost everything after the buses he lives in caught fire and went up in flames .
The incident , which involved three propane gas cylinders , saw more than 30 firefighters rush to Poles Lane in Otterbourne last night .
As well as the two 18-seater buses - which had been converted into a living space - a caravan and a horse trailer were also destroyed in the blaze which occurred at around 8.50pm yesterday .
Now the man , who has asked to remain anonymous , has been left to pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything I own in there , all I 've got now are literally the clothes I am wearing , '' he said .
`` It has n't sunk in yet , it was all a blur . ''
He added : `` [ I had gone out and when ] I came back and I came to the buses were on fire . ''
Speaking to the Echo , the victim thinks it `` was an electrical fault '' .
The fire raged for about an hour , he added .
Crews from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in attendance .
Fire investigation teams are currently still on the scene .
Hampshire police has been contacted for comment .

The incident, which involved three propane gas cylinders, saw more than 30 firefighters rush to Poles Lane in Otterbourne last night.
As well as the two 18-seater buses - which had been converted into a living space - a caravan and a horse trailer were also destroyed in the blaze which occurred at around 8.50pm yesterday.
Now the man, who has asked to remain anonymous, has been left to pick up the pieces.
"It's everything I own in there, all I've got now are literally the clothes I am wearing," he said.
"It hasn't sunk in yet, it was all a blur."
He added: "[I had gone out and when] I came back and I came to the buses were on fire."
Speaking to the Echo, the victim thinks it "was an electrical fault".
The fire raged for about an hour, he added.
Crews from Eastleigh, Winchester, Alresford and Fareham were in attendance.
Fire investigation teams are currently still on the scene.
Hampshire police has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Southampton driver caught at 98mph on way to Durdle Door

A MERCEDES filled with five young Southampton women speeding at almost 100mph was caught as part of a huge police operation aimed at slashing road fatalities .
The five women , aged between 20 and 25 , were caught travelling at 98mph on their way to Durdle Door in Dorset .
Police caught the quintet , from Southampton , on the A35 using a laser which alerted them to the high speed the car was travelling at .
While one of the passengers - who was the insurance holder for the car - was being questioned , police discovered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reported to court .
The insurance holder may also be reported to court for allowing an uninsured person to drive .
After she was cautioned , she said : “ I am feeling fine about it .
I ’ m just hungry now so want to get going.
” The women then continued on their journey to Durdle Door .
It came as part of a ‘ One Road , One Week ’ campaign by the Dorset force which focusses on reducing the ‘ fatal five ’ offences .
These refer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a seatbelt , speeding , driving while distracted and careless driving .
The road was chosen because it has a 70mph speed limit and is commonly used by tourists visiting the area .
Police bikes , marked cars and unmarked cars were sent out to ‘ flood ’ the road as part of the operation .
Within the first two hours of the day , three drivers were stopped for speeding , all of whom were from outside the area .
Throughout the day , police said they detected more than 200 speeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stopped more than 50 motorists for various road traffic offences .
As reported , thousands of holidaymakers broke lockdown rules earlier this year to head to the landmark - many of them from the South .
Chaotic scenes were reported over the bank holiday weekend in May , with a packed beach , lack of social distancing , inconsiderate parking and rubbish strewn across the picturesque estate .

The five women, aged between 20 and 25, were caught travelling at 98mph on their way to Durdle Door in Dorset.
Police caught the quintet, from Southampton, on the A35 using a laser which alerted them to the high speed the car was travelling at.
While one of the passengers - who was the insurance holder for the car - was being questioned, police discovered the driver was uninsured so she was cautioned and reported to court. The insurance holder may also be reported to court for allowing an uninsured person to drive.
After she was cautioned, she said: “I am feeling fine about it. I’m just hungry now so want to get going.”
The women then continued on their journey to Durdle Door.
It came as part of a ‘One Road, One Week’ campaign by the Dorset force which focusses on reducing the ‘fatal five’ offences. These refer to drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, speeding, driving while distracted and careless driving.
The road was chosen because it has a 70mph speed limit and is commonly used by tourists visiting the area.
Police bikes, marked cars and unmarked cars were sent out to ‘flood’ the road as part of the operation.
Within the first two hours of the day, three drivers were stopped for speeding, all of whom were from outside the area.
Throughout the day, police said they detected more than 200 speeding drivers along a stretch of the route and stopped more than 50 motorists for various road traffic offences.
As reported, thousands of holidaymakers broke lockdown rules earlier this year to head to the landmark - many of them from the South.
Chaotic scenes were reported over the bank holiday weekend in May, with a packed beach, lack of social distancing, inconsiderate parking and rubbish strewn across the picturesque estate.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Motorcyclist rushed to Southampton hospital following city centre crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has been rushed to hospital following a city centre crash .
The male rider was rushed to hospital @ @ @ @ @ van in Commercial Road at around 4.40pm on Thursday .
Paramedics raced to the scene @ @ @ @ @ in place .
The route has since reopened .
A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ received a 999 call at 16.37pm yesterday with the caller reporting a collision between a @ @ @ @ @ Commercial Road .
`` We sent an ambulance to the scene and the crew assessed @ @ @ @ @ having suffered any obvious major injuries , but was taken to University Hospital Southampton for @ @ @ @ @ a number of minor injuries '' A police spokesperson added : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ report of a collision involving a van and a motorcycle in Commercial Road .
Officers @ @ @ @ @

The male rider was rushed to hospital following a crash with a van in Commercial Road at around 4.40pm on Thursday.
Paramedics raced to the scene and a roadblock was put in place.
The route has since reopened.
A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance Service said: "We received a 999 call at 16.37pm yesterday with the caller reporting a collision between a van and a motorcyclist on Commercial Road.
"We sent an ambulance to the scene and the crew assessed the rider as fortunately not having suffered any obvious major injuries, but was taken to University Hospital Southampton for further assessment and treatment on a number of minor injuries"
A police spokesperson added: "We were called just before 4.40pm to a report of a collision involving a van and a motorcycle in Commercial Road. Officers are in attendance."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Winchester Crown Court trial over  murder of Havant teen

A trial date has been set for a man charged with the murder of a Hampashire teenager who was found dead in woodland .
Sixteen-year-old Louise Smith was last seen alive in Somborne Drive in the Leigh Park area of Havant , at midday on May 8 .
Her body was found in nearby woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21 .
Shane Mays , 30 , of Havant , has pleaded not guilty to murder and a trial date has been confirmed at Winchester Crown Court for November 16 , with a further pre-trial hearing to be held on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in custody until the next hearing .
Louise ’ s family said in a statement released through Hampshire police : “ Louise was a typical 16-year-old girl who enjoyed spending time with her friends .
“ She will be remembered as a smiley , generous person who loved her family and was loved by all.
” They added : “ Louise had beautiful blue eyes , a cheeky smile and was known for her kindness to others .
“ She loved animals and had a sarcastic sense of humour.
” Hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funeral , with purple ribbons lining the procession route .
Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth was lit up in purple as a mark of respect .

Sixteen-year-old Louise Smith was last seen alive in Somborne Drive in the Leigh Park area of Havant, at midday on May 8.
Her body was found in nearby woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21.
Shane Mays, 30, of Havant, has pleaded not guilty to murder and a trial date has been confirmed at Winchester Crown Court for November 16, with a further pre-trial hearing to be held on October 14.
Judge Keith Cutler remanded him in custody until the next hearing.
Louise’s family said in a statement released through Hampshire police: “Louise was a typical 16-year-old girl who enjoyed spending time with her friends.
“She loved animals and being outdoors.
“She will be remembered as a smiley, generous person who loved her family and was loved by all.”
They added: “Louise had beautiful blue eyes, a cheeky smile and was known for her kindness to others.
“She loved animals and had a sarcastic sense of humour.”
Hundreds of bikers turned out for Louise’s funeral ,with purple ribbons lining the procession route.
Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth was lit up in purple as a mark of respect.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Will there be a second national lockdown? Health Secretary Matt Hancock gives new update

Heath Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out the possibility of a second national lockdown for England .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What did the Health Secretary say ?
Speaking on Sky News on Friday morning ( September 18 ) , Mr Hancock said that bringing in another national lockdown would be “ the last line of defence ” .
When asked about the possibility of a two-week imposition of national restrictions to deal with the coronavirus outbreak , Mr Hancock told Sky News : “ A national lockdown is the last line of defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added : “ I want to avoid a national lockdown.
” Pressed on the possibility of a national lockdown , Matt Hancock said : “ It isn ’ t something that we ever take off the table , but it isn ’ t something that we want to see either .
“ The country once again needs to come together and recognise there is a serious challenge .
That the virus is accelerating .
“ Unfortunately , it isn ’ t just cases increasing , it ’ s also the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” What else did Mr Hancock say ?
Matt Hancock added : “ The contact tracing system , which is working very well , that is the second line of defence .
“ And the last line of defence is for national action .
“ And , I don ’ t want to see that .
But we will do whatever is necessary to keep people safe in a very difficult pandemic.
” Asked how close a new national lockdown could be , Mr Hancock said : “ We keep all of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Health Secretary said : “ This week over 200,000 a day are being done.
” 'Total number of people in lockdown across the UK rises above 10 million' Meanwhile , tough new measures to control the spread of coronavirus have come into effect in the north-east of England , taking the total number of people across the UK in lockdown to more than 10 million .
The new restrictions cover Northumberland , North Tyneside , South Tyneside , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Gateshead , Sunderland and County Durham and began at midnight ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from socialising in homes or gardens with people outside their own households or support bubble , food and drink venues are restricted to table service only and leisure and entertainment venues must close at 10pm .
The changes run alongside the England-wide six-person limit on social gatherings .
It takes the total number of people under in areas under additional restrictions across the UK to more than 10 million , covering parts of Scotland , south Wales , the north west and north east of England , Yorkshire and the Midlands .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tougher restrictions are expected to be imposed on Lancashire .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said : “ Labour warned months ago that unless the Government spent the summer fixing the testing regime then we would face a bleak winter .
“ The Government ignored that advice , the testing regime is collapsing and so it is not surprising national restrictions are back on the table.
” Meanwhile , the Government is expected to announce tighter restrictions on care home visits in areas with high numbers of coronavirus cases .
Care homes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised to temporarily restrict visits in all but end-of-life situations , it is understood .
For parts of the country where there is no local lockdown , but where community transmission is a cause for concern , an option officials are considering is advising that visits are restricted to one designated visitor per resident .
The Government will set out further details on Friday in its social care action plan to help fight the spread of coronavirus over winter .

Here's everything you need to know.
What did the Health Secretary say?
Speaking on Sky News on Friday morning (September 18), Mr Hancock said that bringing in another national lockdown would be “the last line of defence”.
When asked about the possibility of a two-week imposition of national restrictions to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, Mr Hancock told Sky News: “A national lockdown is the last line of defence and we want to use local action.”
He added: “I want to avoid a national lockdown.”
Pressed on the possibility of a national lockdown, Matt Hancock said: “It isn’t something that we ever take off the table, but it isn’t something that we want to see either.
“The country once again needs to come together and recognise there is a serious challenge. That the virus is accelerating.
“Unfortunately, it isn’t just cases increasing, it’s also the number of people ending up in hospital increasing.”
What else did Mr Hancock say?
Matt Hancock added: “The contact tracing system, which is working very well, that is the second line of defence.
“After that, these local lockdowns.
“And the last line of defence is for national action.
“And, I don’t want to see that. But we will do whatever is necessary to keep people safe in a very difficult pandemic.”
Asked how close a new national lockdown could be, Mr Hancock said: “We keep all of these things under review.”
On Covid tests, the Health Secretary said: “This week over 200,000 a day are being done.”
'Total number of people in lockdown across the UK rises above 10 million'
Meanwhile, tough new measures to control the spread of coronavirus have come into effect in the north-east of England, taking the total number of people across the UK in lockdown to more than 10 million.
The new restrictions cover Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham and began at midnight (September 18).
Residents are banned from socialising in homes or gardens with people outside their own households or support bubble, food and drink venues are restricted to table service only and leisure and entertainment venues must close at 10pm.
The changes run alongside the England-wide six-person limit on social gatherings.
It takes the total number of people under in areas under additional restrictions across the UK to more than 10 million, covering parts of Scotland, south Wales, the north west and north east of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands.
The new lockdown measures come amid reports that tougher restrictions are expected to be imposed on Lancashire.
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: “Labour warned months ago that unless the Government spent the summer fixing the testing regime then we would face a bleak winter.
“The Government ignored that advice, the testing regime is collapsing and so it is not surprising national restrictions are back on the table.”
Meanwhile, the Government is expected to announce tighter restrictions on care home visits in areas with high numbers of coronavirus cases.
Care homes in areas subject to local lockdowns may be advised to temporarily restrict visits in all but end-of-life situations, it is understood.
For parts of the country where there is no local lockdown, but where community transmission is a cause for concern, an option officials are considering is advising that visits are restricted to one designated visitor per resident.
The Government will set out further details on Friday in its social care action plan to help fight the spread of coronavirus over winter.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Man admits charges connected with murder of Gurinderjit Rai

A MAN has admitted offences in connection with the alleged murder of Gurinderjit Rai last summer .
Morgan Tarrant , @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Crown Court to assisting an offender and possessing a shortened shotgun without a firearm @ @ @ @ @ 30 from Eastleigh , was found dead in a car in a remote layby on @ @ @ @ @ , in the Meon Valley , on July 13 last year .
The father-of-two had @ @ @ @ @ Hannis , Charlie Statham , Paul White and Corin Barlow are charged with murder .
@ @ @ @ @ not be revealed for legal reasons .
His case was adjourned for sentencing on a @ @ @ @ @

Morgan Tarrant, 21, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to assisting an offender and possessing a shortened shotgun without a firearm certificate.
Mr Rai, 30 from Eastleigh, was found dead in a car in a remote layby on Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton, in the Meon Valley, on July 13 last year.
The father-of-two had suffered gunshot wounds. Aston Hannis, Charlie Statham, Paul White and Corin Barlow are charged with murder.
Tarrant's current address cannot be revealed for legal reasons.
His case was adjourned for sentencing on a date to be fixed.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--More than 100 jobs could be grounded by slump in air travel

MORE than 100 trainee air traffic controllers at a Hampshire college are facing an uncertain future following a massive slump in the aviation industry .
The trainees , who are studying at the NATS college in Whiteley , are at risk of losing their jobs as the Covid crisis continues to have a huge impact on the number of flights .
They have been given until the end of this month to decide whether to leave or wait and see if any employment opportunities arise in October .
Some of the trainees were only weeks away from gaining their student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the air traffic control centre at Swanwick .
But NATS has halted their training as airlines around the world wait for quarantine restrictions to ease and demand to increase .
The industry has warned that passenger numbers are unlikely to return to 2019 levels until at least 2024 .
• Gatwick expects up to five-year wait for air travel demand to recover A NATS spokesperson said : “ We currently have 275 trainees who have passed through the college and are waiting to re-start their on the job training at units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They will provide sufficient controller resource for the next two years and there is no capacity to take more trainees from our college .
“ With this in mind , we have taken the very difficult decision to pause training at our college , which means 122 trainees have until the end of September to decide if they prefer to leave or wait to see if any redeployment opportunities emerge over the course of October .
`` We will stay in regular contact with those who want us to , and hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when traffic recovers .
“ Our training college will remain active , supporting the trainees awaiting re-start and providing refresher training for our existing qualified controllers as traffic levels increase .
`` The 122 trainees will have the guaranteed right to return to NATS as soon as we restart training in our college .
They also have the opportunity to look for redeployment opportunities inside NATS now if they want to . ''
The controllers ' union , Prospect , has criticised what it describes as a `` cruel and disastrously short-sighted '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` They haven ’ t lost their jobs yet but NATS told them on Monday that it would be letting them go if they were unable to find redeployment opportunities , which is unlikely , before they come off furlough at the end of October .
`` In effect , they ’ ve been told there 's no job for them and their training will be terminated . ''

The trainees, who are studying at the NATS college in Whiteley, are at risk of losing their jobs as the Covid crisis continues to have a huge impact on the number of flights.
They have been given until the end of this month to decide whether to leave or wait and see if any employment opportunities arise in October.
Some of the trainees were only weeks away from gaining their student licences and being posted to operational units, including the air traffic control centre at Swanwick.
But NATS has halted their training as airlines around the world wait for quarantine restrictions to ease and demand to increase.
The industry has warned that passenger numbers are unlikely to return to 2019 levels until at least 2024.
A NATS spokesperson said: “We currently have 275 trainees who have passed through the college and are waiting to re-start their on the job training at units across the country once traffic increases.
"They will provide sufficient controller resource for the next two years and there is no capacity to take more trainees from our college.
“With this in mind, we have taken the very difficult decision to pause training at our college, which means 122 trainees have until the end of September to decide if they prefer to leave or wait to see if any redeployment opportunities emerge over the course of October.
"We will stay in regular contact with those who want us to, and hope we will be able to re-employ them when traffic recovers.
“Our training college will remain active, supporting the trainees awaiting re-start and providing refresher training for our existing qualified controllers as traffic levels increase.
"The 122 trainees will have the guaranteed right to return to NATS as soon as we restart training in our college. They also have the opportunity to look for redeployment opportunities inside NATS now if they want to."
The controllers' union, Prospect, has criticised what it describes as a "cruel and disastrously short-sighted" decision by NATS.
A Prospect spokesman said: "They haven’t lost their jobs yet but NATS told them on Monday that it would be letting them go if they were unable to find redeployment opportunities, which is unlikely, before they come off furlough at the end of October.
"In effect, they’ve been told there's no job for them and their training will be terminated."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Multi-vehicle crash blocks lane on M27 slip-road at Eastleigh

A MULTI-VEHICLE crash blocked a lane this morning as drivers tried to get onto the M27 .
The incident , @ @ @ @ @ at Junction 5 for Eastleigh , occurred just after 8.30am this morning .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ .
# M27 # Eastleigh eastbound - one lane CLEARED on the entry slip at @ @ @ @ @ an earlier multi vehicle RTI .
pic.twitter.com/Vu0p4FjPjQ — ROMANSE ( @ ROMANSE ) September 18 @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : `` We received a report of a collision involving three vehicles close @ @ @ @ @ M27 just before 8.30am today .

The incident, on the Eastbound entry slip-road at Junction 5 for Eastleigh, occurred just after 8.30am this morning.
Queues built as a result.
The crash was cleared just before 9am.
#M27 #Eastleigh eastbound - one lane CLEARED on the entry slip at J5/A335 #Eastleigh due to an earlier multi vehicle RTI. pic.twitter.com/Vu0p4FjPjQ — ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) September 18, 2020
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We received a report of a collision involving three vehicles close to Junction five of the M27 just before 8.30am today.
"No injuries were reported."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Local lockdowns: These areas across England could be next

New figures have revealed which areas across England have reported a rise in Covid-19 cases - and shed light on the next places that could be heading for a local lockdown .
The figures , which were released on Thursday ( September 17 ) , are for every local authority for the seven days to Monday , September 14 .
The data is based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most recent three days ( September 15-17 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
Where are places in England with the highest rates of new coronavirus cases ?
In Bolton , 546 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September 14 – the equivalent of 189.9 per 100,000 people .
This is the highest rate in England and it is up slightly from 186.4 in the seven days to September 7 .
Hyndburn has the second highest rate , up from 80.2 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in third place , where the rate has risen from 93.6 to 134.8 , with 193 new cases .
• Knowsley ( up from 61.6 to 114.7 , with 173 new cases ) • Oldham ( up from 80.1 to 110.1 , with 261 new cases ) • Liverpool ( up from 67.5 to 107.8 , with 537 new cases ) • South Tyneside ( up from 60.9 to 93.4 , with 141 new cases ) Who has calculated the list ?
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data published on September 17 on the Government ’ s coronavirus dashboard .
FULL LIST : From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 14 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 14 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 7 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 7 .

The figures, which were released on Thursday (September 17), are for every local authority for the seven days to Monday, September 14.
The data is based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (September 15-17) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
Where are places in England with the highest rates of new coronavirus cases?
In Bolton, 546 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September 14 – the equivalent of 189.9 per 100,000 people. This is the highest rate in England and it is up slightly from 186.4 in the seven days to September 7.
Hyndburn has the second highest rate, up from 80.2 to 144.4 with 117 new cases.
Preston is in third place, where the rate has risen from 93.6 to 134.8, with 193 new cases.
Areas recording sharp increases in their seven-day rates include:
Knowsley (up from 61.6 to 114.7, with 173 new cases)
Oldham (up from 80.1 to 110.1, with 261 new cases)
Liverpool (up from 67.5 to 107.8, with 537 new cases)
South Tyneside (up from 60.9 to 93.4, with 141 new cases)
Who has calculated the list?
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on September 17 on the Government’s coronavirus dashboard.
FULL LIST: From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 14; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 14; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 7; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 7.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Fire in Otterbourne destroys buses

Fire in Otterbourne destroys buses

MORE THAN 30 firefighters tackled a blaze that destroyed two buses in Hampshire last night .
A caravan and a @ @ @ @ @ in the incident , which involved propane gas cylinders , in Otterbourne .
Fire crews @ @ @ @ @ night to the blaze in Poles Lane .
The fire at a yard involved two @ @ @ @ @ , one horse trailer and three propane cylinders .
All items were destroyed in the @ @ @ @ @ , Winchester , Alresford and Fareham were in attendance with approximately 30 firefighters attending the @ @

A caravan and a horse trailer were also werecked in the incident, which involved propane gas cylinders, in Otterbourne.
Fire crews were called at 8.50pm last night to the blaze in Poles Lane.
The fire at a yard involved two 18-seater buses, one caravan, one horse trailer and three propane cylinders.
All items were destroyed in the fire.
Crews from Eastleigh, Winchester, Alresford and Fareham were in attendance with approximately 30 firefighters attending the blaze.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--This Hampshire country pub is set in ten acres

IT 'S the Hampshire pub set in ten acres - with a growing family at the helm .
There 's no problem with social distancing at The Hampshire Bowman at Dundridge where there is outdoor seating for 400 and plenty of space for you to pop up a gazebo , enjoy a pint and an al fresco lunch with your family or let the children enjoy the play equipment .
You may be served by a landlord whose connection with the country pub close to Swanmore goes back over 30 years .
Mark , 35 , and 28-year-old Chloe Newman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they both worked there for the previous landlady , became one of the youngest couples to run a pub when they took it over in 2012 .
Since then , they 've married , with the perfect reception venue sorted , and had a family .
Youngest child Wilfred is just ten days old and has joined Edward and Ivy as Mark and Chloe 's three under fives .
The pub is , of course , very family friendly , and pooches are welcome to join pub dog Iris , a labradoodle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Mark remembers from his formative years .
His parents remain locals , living in his childhood home about a mile away across fields .
`` This is very much my local .
I 've been coming here all my life , '' says Mark , who can normally be found in the kitchen preparing pub classics like scampi and chips , macaroni cheese and burgers , if he 's not behind the bar .
`` It 's a little bit like having two pubs .
A huge outdoors pub welcoming thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country pub just for locals in the winter . ''
The ten acre space , about two acres of which is taken up by the pub and overflow car park and about one acre of which is set aside for the archery club , was very much enjoyed by the Newman children during lockdown .
But , as time went on , Mark and Chloe began to worry about the future .
`` We went straight into lockdown after a tough winter as it was so wet and the lane outside floods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather while we were shut , which was heart-breaking . ''
But with Government grants and the furlough scheme plus rent and rates holidays , the couple are feeling hopeful for the future .
The Good Beer Guide featured Hampshire Bowman always has five or six ales available straight from the barrel and has a ten strong cider list , said to be the best this side of Salisbury .
It is thought to date back to 1700 when it was a coaching inn , possibly called The Three Elms , on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 1896 the premises , by then known as The Dundridge Hotel , caught fire .
The following year , the current building opened as The Jubilee with 1897 being Victoria ’ s Diamond Jubilee year .
To nominate your pub , visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week , email lorelei.reddin @ dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711 .

There's no problem with social distancing at The Hampshire Bowman at Dundridge where there is outdoor seating for 400 and plenty of space for you to pop up a gazebo, enjoy a pint and an al fresco lunch with your family or let the children enjoy the play equipment.
You may be served by a landlord whose connection with the country pub close to Swanmore goes back over 30 years.
Mark, 35, and 28-year-old Chloe Newman, who met at the pub when they both worked there for the previous landlady, became one of the youngest couples to run a pub when they took it over in 2012.
Since then, they've married, with the perfect reception venue sorted, and had a family. Youngest child Wilfred is just ten days old and has joined Edward and Ivy as Mark and Chloe's three under fives.
The pub is, of course, very family friendly, and pooches are welcome to join pub dog Iris, a labradoodle.
It's the same welcoming country pub that Mark remembers from his formative years. His parents remain locals, living in his childhood home about a mile away across fields.
"This is very much my local. I've been coming here all my life," says Mark, who can normally be found in the kitchen preparing pub classics like scampi and chips, macaroni cheese and burgers, if he's not behind the bar.
"It's a little bit like having two pubs. A huge outdoors pub welcoming thousands of visitors in the summer and a cosy country pub just for locals in the winter."
The ten acre space, about two acres of which is taken up by the pub and overflow car park and about one acre of which is set aside for the archery club, was very much enjoyed by the Newman children during lockdown.
But, as time went on, Mark and Chloe began to worry about the future.
"We went straight into lockdown after a tough winter as it was so wet and the lane outside floods. We then had ten weeks of glorious weather while we were shut, which was heart-breaking."
But with Government grants and the furlough scheme plus rent and rates holidays, the couple are feeling hopeful for the future.
The Good Beer Guide featured Hampshire Bowman always has five or six ales available straight from the barrel and has a ten strong cider list, said to be the best this side of Salisbury.
It is thought to date back to 1700 when it was a coaching inn, possibly called The Three Elms, on the route to London across the South Downs.
In 1896 the premises, by then known as The Dundridge Hotel, caught fire. The following year, the current building opened as The Jubilee with 1897 being Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee year.
To nominate your pub, visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week, email lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Changes to bin collections in Fareham could charge residents for garden waste

PLANS for a new garden waste collection service could be introduced in Fareham .
It could mean that residents will have to pay for a new wheelie bin for their garden waste to be collected .
At a meeting on September 24 , councillors will decide whether to stop the current free waste sacks .
Residents who join the new service could have to pay an extra £1.48 per week , in the first year .
This includes a one-off cost to buy a new bin and would cost £1.15 per week in the years after .
Fareham is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge for garden waste collection .
The plans come in an effort to reduce single use plastic .
Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council , Cllr Simon Martin , said : '' We understand some residents may be disappointed to lose the free garden waste service however , as we face both the financial impact of the pandemic , and the ongoing need to replace lost income , we have had to look at new ways to bring in revenue to protect our vital services .
`` We think the proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for gardeners and is the fairest option because only those using the service would be asked to pay .
Subscribers will have the added benefit of being able to dispose of a lot more than they can using the garden waste sacks . ''

It could mean that residents will have to pay for a new wheelie bin for their garden waste to be collected.
At a meeting on September 24, councillors will decide whether to stop the current free waste sacks.
Residents who join the new service could have to pay an extra £1.48 per week, in the first year.
This includes a one-off cost to buy a new bin and would cost £1.15 per week in the years after.
Fareham is currently the only area in Hampshire not to charge for garden waste collection.
The plans come in an effort to reduce single use plastic.
Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, said:
"We understand some residents may be disappointed to lose the free garden waste service however, as we face both the financial impact of the pandemic, and the ongoing need to replace lost income, we have had to look at new ways to bring in revenue to protect our vital services.
"We think the proposed new subscription service offers a good deal for gardeners and is the fairest option because only those using the service would be asked to pay. Subscribers will have the added benefit of being able to dispose of a lot more than they can using the garden waste sacks."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Ryanair cuts flights in October due to coronavirus

Ryanair has announced it will further reduce its operations due to coronavirus travel restrictions .
The budget airline said its capacity in October will be 40 % of 2019 levels , compared with the 50 % it previously announced .
The firm said it expects to fill 70 % of seats on its planes .
A Ryanair spokesperson said : “ We are disappointed to reduce our October capacity from 50 % of 2019 to 40 % .
Read more : Health Secretary Matt Hancock REFUSES to rule out a second national lockdown “ However , as customer confidence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies , many Ryanair customers are unable to travel for business or urgent family reasons without being subjected to defective 14-day quarantines .
“ While it is too early yet to make final decisions on our winter schedule ( from November to March ) , if current trends and EU governments ’ mismanagement of the return of air travel and normal economic activity continue , then similar capacity cuts may be required across the winter period.
” The UK Government announced on Thursday that quarantine restrictions will be imposed on travellers from Slovenia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just weeks after the low-cost airline boosted the number of flights between the UK and Portugal - just before the European holiday hotspot was added to the UK 's quarantine list .
Fourteen additional flights were added to Faro every week from twelve UK airports - including Bournemouth .

The budget airline said its capacity in October will be 40% of 2019 levels, compared with the 50% it previously announced.
The firm said it expects to fill 70% of seats on its planes.
A Ryanair spokesperson said: “We are disappointed to reduce our October capacity from 50% of 2019 to 40%.
Read more: Health Secretary Matt Hancock REFUSES to rule out a second national lockdown
“However, as customer confidence is damaged by government mismanagement of Covid travel policies, many Ryanair customers are unable to travel for business or urgent family reasons without being subjected to defective 14-day quarantines.
“While it is too early yet to make final decisions on our winter schedule (from November to March), if current trends and EU governments’ mismanagement of the return of air travel and normal economic activity continue, then similar capacity cuts may be required across the winter period.”
The UK Government announced on Thursday that quarantine restrictions will be imposed on travellers from Slovenia and Guadeloupe from Saturday.
It comes just weeks after the low-cost airline boosted the number of flights between the UK and Portugal - just before the European holiday hotspot was added to the UK's quarantine list.
Fourteen additional flights were added to Faro every week from twelve UK airports - including Bournemouth.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Plans for homes refused after resident objections in Fareham

PLANS to build 225 new homes in Fareham have been refused by the council over fears of ruining natural habitats .
Foreman Homes had plans to build 225 homes , a bird conservation area for geese and an area of open space on land to the south of Romsey Avenue .
A report published ahead of the meeting on September 16 , said that there were ‘ overriding reasons for refusal to the proposals.
’ The land is a European protected site .
Since the application was first submitted in 2018 , residents have protested over fears that the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 489 objections by residents against the plans with other concerns about a shortage of affordable housing and increased traffic .
The report said that Natural England objected the plans as it would result in a loss of habitat .
The plans also failed to make provisions for affordable housing and failed to secure financial contributions to road improvements .
Chairman for the planning committee , Councillor Nick Walker said : “ You have to take notice of what Natural England say .
“ It is more of a wildlife sanctuary than it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly delighted - they ’ ve had a two year campaign to stop it and they ’ ve won .
“ I was very pleased with the decision.
” The Daily Echo contacted Foreman Homes but the firm did not respond to request for comment before the paper went to print .

Foreman Homes had plans to build 225 homes, a bird conservation area for geese and an area of open space on land to the south of Romsey Avenue.
However, Fareham Borough Council refused the plans.
A report published ahead of the meeting on September 16, said that there were ‘overriding reasons for refusal to the proposals.’
The land is a European protected site. Since the application was first submitted in 2018, residents have protested over fears that the development would disturb birds and geese.
There were 489 objections by residents against the plans with other concerns about a shortage of affordable housing and increased traffic.
The report said that Natural England objected the plans as it would result in a loss of habitat. The plans also failed to make provisions for affordable housing and failed to secure financial contributions to road improvements.
Chairman for the planning committee, Councillor Nick Walker said: “You have to take notice of what Natural England say.
“It is more of a wildlife sanctuary than it was before.
“Residents have been highly delighted - they’ve had a two year campaign to stop it and they’ve won.
“I was very pleased with the decision.”
The Daily Echo contacted Foreman Homes but the firm did not respond to request for comment before the paper went to print.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--New group in Southampton helping people to give up alcohol

A GROUP in Southampton is helping people who struggle with alcoholism to go sober .
Hampshire Sober Connection started about a month ago and is made up of people that have either quit alcohol or who are trying to quit .
The aim of the group is to raise awareness of the support that is there for people struggling with alcohol and to offer a platform where they can come and share their story with other people similar to them .
• Coronavirus rule change : The new law for cafes , beauty salons , pubs and restaurants The group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunt , Phil Busby and Marie Gallé who have all had troubles with alcohol in the past and have now given up .
They currently have about ten members and are looking for new people to join .
Vanessa a DJ from Southampton and one of the founders said : “ When you do give up drinking you are still surrounded by loads of friends who drink , so it is really nice to be around people that have also given up .
“ We ’ ve all given up for over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different way .
“ We now see it like people would see heroin or cocaine .
“ We ’ re not after the people that just have a couple of drinks and then just stop , we ’ re after the ones that can ’ t stop.
” With lockdown restrictions this year meaning people have been spending more time at home than ever before , drinking has increased across the country .
Alcohol sales in supermarkets and corner shops jumped by 22 % in March , according to consumer analysts Kantar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m very glad I gave up drinking before lockdown because I think it would have been a disaster area .
“ The statistics are quite scary because people think that drinking deals with stress but it actually does the opposite .
“ Because of people being stuck at home and pouring their own measures , they ’ re drinking because of boredom.
” With the pandemic and social distancing rules , the group haven ’ t been able to meet physically yet , and have been meeting digitally up until now .
Vanessa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to grow and people to know about us .
“ You meet people you would never meet and it helps for people to know that there are people out there that have been through the same thing .
“ We want people from all ages , all walks of life .
“ We ’ re all very friendly and not judgemental at all.
” Anyone wanting to join can do so by joining the facebook page .

Hampshire Sober Connection started about a month ago and is made up of people that have either quit alcohol or who are trying to quit.
The aim of the group is to raise awareness of the support that is there for people struggling with alcohol and to offer a platform where they can come and share their story with other people similar to them.
The group was created by three people, Vanessa Hunt, Phil Busby and Marie Gallé who have all had troubles with alcohol in the past and have now given up.
They currently have about ten members and are looking for new people to join.
Vanessa a DJ from Southampton and one of the founders said: “When you do give up drinking you are still surrounded by loads of friends who drink, so it is really nice to be around people that have also given up.
“We’ve all given up for over a year so we now see alcohol in a different way.
“We now see it like people would see heroin or cocaine.
“We’re not after the people that just have a couple of drinks and then just stop, we’re after the ones that can’t stop.”
With lockdown restrictions this year meaning people have been spending more time at home than ever before, drinking has increased across the country.
Alcohol sales in supermarkets and corner shops jumped by 22% in March, according to consumer analysts Kantar.
Vanessa added: “I’m very glad I gave up drinking before lockdown because I think it would have been a disaster area.
“The statistics are quite scary because people think that drinking deals with stress but it actually does the opposite.
“Because of people being stuck at home and pouring their own measures, they’re drinking because of boredom.”
With the pandemic and social distancing rules, the group haven’t been able to meet physically yet, and have been meeting digitally up until now.
Vanessa said: “We just want it to grow and people to know about us.
“You meet people you would never meet and it helps for people to know that there are people out there that have been through the same thing.
“We want people from all ages, all walks of life.
“We’re all very friendly and not judgemental at all.”
Anyone wanting to join can do so by joining the facebook page.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--National Trust gardens are stunning in September

AUGUST 'S mix of sunshine and showers has been good to National Trust gardens here in Hampshire , reviving floral @ @ @ @ @ apple orchards , and refreshing the foliage of stately veteran trees .
September is a @ @ @ @ @ to indulge in a little gardens therapy .
The warm weather continues to linger , @ @ @ @ @ too , allowing you to wander peacefully , or sit and soak up a beautiful @ @ @ @ @ your visit in advance , but there ’ s plenty of availability , especially mid-week @ @ @ @ @ , you can opt to arrive without pre-booking and you will be admitted if there @ @ @

September is a wonderful time to visit and to indulge in a little gardens therapy. The warm weather continues to linger, and the gardens are quieter too, allowing you to wander peacefully, or sit and soak up a beautiful view.
You should book your visit in advance, but there’s plenty of availability, especially mid-week. And from 18 September, you can opt to arrive without pre-booking and you will be admitted if there is capacity.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--National air play for Southampton rap duo on Radio 1Xtra

A SOUTHAMPTON rap duo is set to have had the first national air play of their latest single on BBC 1Xtra .
The recent single by city-based rap duo Tyrone and Warbz was released on major national urban music platform GRM Daily .
It has now been played by celebrated DJ Reece Parkinson .
Called Can ’ t Relate , the single is their fifth release since the start of last year .
It showcases how they continue to make their own way in the industry independent of record labels and management companies .
The track refers to life growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why trust becomes a problem when it comes to building friendships when carving out a music career .
The pair have racked up more than two million streams on Spotify with their debut album Welcome To SO and performed on the pitch at St Mary ’ s ahead of kick off during a Premier League game under the lights last season .
They hope to further increase their profile this year in a genre dominated by artists from London and the north .
“ The main focus of this track is to highlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are on our own journey and are yet to have a helping hand from anyone - but we are not doing too badly and we are showing it can be done , ” said Tyrone .
“ Both Warbz and myself are working tirelessly to make people aware there is an urban , rap , hip hop scene south of London and , ultimately , unite cities so that they all become part of a new era for music on the south coast .
”

The recent single by city-based rap duo Tyrone and Warbz was released on major national urban music platform GRM Daily.
It has now been played by celebrated DJ Reece Parkinson.
Called Can’t Relate, the single is their fifth release since the start of last year.
It showcases how they continue to make their own way in the industry independent of record labels and management companies.
The track refers to life growing up on estates around the city and why trust becomes a problem when it comes to building friendships when carving out a music career.
The pair have racked up more than two million streams on Spotify with their debut album Welcome To SO and performed on the pitch at St Mary’s ahead of kick off during a Premier League game under the lights last season.
They hope to further increase their profile this year in a genre dominated by artists from London and the north.
“The main focus of this track is to highlight how we are doing our own thing, are on our own journey and are yet to have a helping hand from anyone - but we are not doing too badly and we are showing it can be done,” said Tyrone.
“Both Warbz and myself are working tirelessly to make people aware there is an urban, rap, hip hop scene south of London and, ultimately, unite cities so that they all become part of a new era for music on the south coast.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Finance worries hindering abilities of Hampshire police officers

HAMPSHIRE Police officers say their domestic financial situation can have an impact on their ability to do their job , a new poll has shown .
Serve and Protect Credit Union , formerly the Police Credit Union , joined forces with Hampshire Police Federation to conduct a survey .
In total 645 police officers responded to the survey , with 46 per cent of respondents said they took a pay cut when they joined the police .
The survey also showed 88 per cent of respondents would not be able to cope financially with a change in circumstances , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or divorce and that 58 per cent of respondents have considered a career outside of the police to improve their finances .
The data provided will help the federation to reduce the 43 per cent of officers who reported their financial resilience as having an effect on their day to day duties .
Hampshire Police Federation secretary Garry Smith said working with Serve and Protect means the federation can encourage officers to try and put money aside for life 's bumps in the road .
Mr Smith said : “ For many months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus our federation has worked with Serve and Protect looking to increase officers ’ awareness around financial vulnerability , because officers are vulnerable to not having a financial backstop , not saving for the future , not being able to replace or fix a personal car or boiler .
“ Sadly we are seeing a number of young in service officers struggling financially and coming to the Force Welfare Fund for support .
“ In addition , we wanted to see the scale of the problem across our membership and what awareness people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help they knew was available to them , and wanting them to be wary of payday loans.
” Of those who responded to the survey , 68 per cent said they would consider using the Hampshire Police Welfare Fund .
Mr Smith added : “ This survey , in turn , assisted the direction of our Hampshire Police Force Welfare Fund and to help us understand the need of our colleagues .
“ The data uncovered by the report is already shaping what we do and helping the force focus the minds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resilience .
”

Serve and Protect Credit Union, formerly the Police Credit Union, joined forces with Hampshire Police Federation to conduct a survey.
In total 645 police officers responded to the survey, with 46 per cent of respondents said they took a pay cut when they joined the police.
The survey also showed 88 per cent of respondents would not be able to cope financially with a change in circumstances, such as job loss, health issues, or divorce and that 58 per cent of respondents have considered a career outside of the police to improve their finances.
The data provided will help the federation to reduce the 43 per cent of officers who reported their financial resilience as having an effect on their day to day duties.
Hampshire Police Federation secretary Garry Smith said working with Serve and Protect means the federation can encourage officers to try and put money aside for life's bumps in the road.
Mr Smith said: “For many months prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus our federation has worked with Serve and Protect looking to increase officers’ awareness around financial vulnerability, because officers are vulnerable to not having a financial backstop, not saving for the future, not being able to replace or fix a personal car or boiler.
“Sadly we are seeing a number of young in service officers struggling financially and coming to the Force Welfare Fund for support.
“In addition, we wanted to see the scale of the problem across our membership and what awareness people had around their financial set-up and what help they knew was available to them, and wanting them to be wary of payday loans.”
Of those who responded to the survey, 68 per cent said they would consider using the Hampshire Police Welfare Fund.
Mr Smith added: “This survey, in turn, assisted the direction of our Hampshire Police Force Welfare Fund and to help us understand the need of our colleagues.
“The data uncovered by the report is already shaping what we do and helping the force focus the minds of officers and their future financial wellbeing and resilience.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--University of Southampton upgrading Large Hadron Collider

The University of Southampton will play a major role in upgrading the Large Hadron Collider .
The Large Hadron Collider ( LHC ) is the world 's largest and most powerful particle accelerator and was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) .
• New COVID-19 test developed at the University of Southampton Inside the accelerator , two high-energy particle beams travel at close to the speed of light before they are made to collide .
The collider will be upgraded as announced by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council .
Experts from the University ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology required to cold power the superconducting magnets that guide high-energy particle beams around the 27 Kilometre tunnel .
Yifeng Yang , Professor of Cryogenics and Applied Superconductivity at the University of Southampton said : `` Since the inception of the LHC , University of Southampton has been a long-term partner of CERN in developing innovative approaches for the cold powering of superconducting magnets .
`` For the LHC upgrade , we have carried out initial proof of concept tests of the new superconducting cables and devised the baseline strategy for cooling and @ @ @ @

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator and was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Inside the accelerator, two high-energy particle beams travel at close to the speed of light before they are made to collide.
The collider will be upgraded as announced by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council.
Experts from the University’s School of Engineering will develop the technology required to cold power the superconducting magnets that guide high-energy particle beams around the 27 Kilometre tunnel.
Yifeng Yang, Professor of Cryogenics and Applied Superconductivity at the University of Southampton said: "Since the inception of the LHC, University of Southampton has been a long-term partner of CERN in developing innovative approaches for the cold powering of superconducting magnets.
"For the LHC upgrade, we have carried out initial proof of concept tests of the new superconducting cables and devised the baseline strategy for cooling and controlling them."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Apple iPhone users warned about 'orange dot' on screen - Here's what it means

Apple users who have downloaded the new iOS software update on their iPhones have been warned about a mysterious 'orange dot ' that appears on the top right hand corner of the screen .
We 've put together what you need to know .
What is the 'orange dot ' - and why does it appear on the screen ?
Following the new iOS 14 software update , which was rolled out to Apple products including iPhones and iPads across the UK and around the world on Wednesday , September 16 , many users have been quick to notice the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 'warning dot ' that appears at the top of your iPhone is there to indicate whenever your microphone or camera is activated by an app .
In addition to the orange dot showing on screen , users will also be able to get privacy information on the App Store to help further understand the privacy practices about every app before they download it .
What have Apple said about the 'orange dot ' ?
In a statement about the orange dot and the iOS 14 update , Apple said : `` An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screen whenever an app is using your microphone or camera .
And in Control Center , you can see if an app has used them recently . ''
Apple users will then be able to check the app 's permissions within the Settings section , and can deny apps access to your microphone or camera - or they have the option to delete the app altogether .
`` Privacy is a fundamental human right and at the core of everything we do .
That 's why with iOS 14 , we 're giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share and more transparency into how it 's used , '' Apple added .
What else has changed as a result of the iOS 14 update ?
Following the roll out of the new iOS 14 software on iPhones and iPads , Apple users will now be able to continue watching videos or FaceTime call others while using another app .
With Picture-in-Picture , users can watch a video or take a FaceTime call while using another app .
Picture : Apple Here 's a round-up from Apple of the other features that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Translate is designed to be the best and easiest app for translating conversations , offering quick and natural translation of voice and text among 11 different languages.6 On-device mode allows users to experience the features of the app offline for private voice and text translation .
• Siri expands its knowledge and answers complex questions with information sourced from across the internet .
Keyboard dictation runs on device when dictating messages , notes , email , and more .
• The Home app makes smart home control even easier with new automation suggestions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quicker access to accessories and scenes .
Adaptive Lighting for compatible HomeKit-enabled lights automatically adjusts the colour temperature throughout the day , and Face Recognition in compatible video doorbells and cameras uses on-device intelligence from Apple TV or HomePod to identify visitors .
The Home app and HomeKit are built to be private and secure , so all information about a user ’ s home accessories is end-to-end encrypted .
• Digital versions of car keys give users a secure way to use iPhone to unlock and start their car .
Car keys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or disabled through iCloud if a device is lost , and are available today for compatible cars using NFC technology.8 • Safari offers a Privacy Report so users can easily see which cross-site trackers have been blocked , secure password monitoring to help users detect saved passwords that may have been involved in a data breach , and built-in translation for entire webpages.9 • Health has all-new experiences to manage sleep and better understand audio levels that may affect hearing health .
A new Health Checklist that includes Emergency SOS , Medical ID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more offers users a centralised place to manage health and safety features.10 Health also adds support for new data types for mobility , Health Records , symptoms , and ECG .
• The Weather app keeps users up to date on severe weather events , and a new next-hour precipitation chart shows minute-by-minute precipitation when rain is in the forecast.11 • Accessibility features include Back Tap , which offers a quick new way to trigger gestures , tasks , and accessibility shortcuts , sign language detection in Group FaceTime , and Sound Recognition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users when the sound of a fire alarm or doorbell is detected .
VoiceOver , the industry ’ s leading screen reader for the blind community , now automatically recognises what is displayed visually onscreen so more apps and web experiences are accessible to more people .

We've put together what you need to know.
What is the 'orange dot' - and why does it appear on the screen?
Following the new iOS 14 software update, which was rolled out to Apple products including iPhones and iPads across the UK and around the world on Wednesday, September 16, many users have been quick to notice the strange dot appear on the screen.
The 'warning dot' that appears at the top of your iPhone is there to indicate whenever your microphone or camera is activated by an app.
In addition to the orange dot showing on screen, users will also be able to get privacy information on the App Store to help further understand the privacy practices about every app before they download it.
What have Apple said about the 'orange dot'?
In a statement about the orange dot and the iOS 14 update, Apple said: "An indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your microphone or camera. And in Control Center, you can see if an app has used them recently."
Apple users will then be able to check the app's permissions within the Settings section, and can deny apps access to your microphone or camera - or they have the option to delete the app altogether.
"Privacy is a fundamental human right and at the core of everything we do. That's why with iOS 14, we're giving you more control over the data you share and more transparency into how it's used," Apple added.
What else has changed as a result of the iOS 14 update?
Following the roll out of the new iOS 14 software on iPhones and iPads, Apple users will now be able to continue watching videos or FaceTime call others while using another app.
With Picture-in-Picture, users can watch a video or take a FaceTime call while using another app. Picture: Apple
Here's a round-up from Apple of the other features that have launched on iOS 14:


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Citizens Advice in Eastleigh helping during the pandemic

Citizens Advice in Eastleigh have been helping residents with a huge range of issues since lockdown .
As a result of the pandemic , the advice services top issues recently have been redundancy , furlough , pay and entitlements , having helped 264 people with 544 issues since lockdown .
Annabella Crawford Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Eastleigh , said : `` We have helped people with a huge range of issues since lockdown , but we know that as the furlough scheme draws to an end , lots of people may be feeling worried and need advice .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redundancy , it ’ s important to know you do have rights to help protect you from unfair dismissal and to ensure you ’ re paid what you ’ re owed .
`` It ’ s completely understandable that you may find the rules and procedures overwhelming , but you don ’ t have to face redundancy alone.
” The Eastleigh charity has highlighted the main information people need to check if they 're at risk of redundancy .
These include checking the the redundancy is fair , checking how much pay you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday pay , as well as checking if you have got legal help as part of your home insurance .
Citizens Advice Eastleigh is open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and urge people to call if they need information or advice .

As a result of the pandemic, the advice services top issues recently have been redundancy, furlough, pay and entitlements, having helped 264 people with 544 issues since lockdown.
Annabella Crawford Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Eastleigh, said: "We have helped people with a huge range of issues since lockdown, but we know that as the furlough scheme draws to an end, lots of people may be feeling worried and need advice.
"If you’re at risk of redundancy, it’s important to know you do have rights to help protect you from unfair dismissal and to ensure you’re paid what you’re owed.
"It’s completely understandable that you may find the rules and procedures overwhelming, but you don’t have to face redundancy alone.”
The Eastleigh charity has highlighted the main information people need to check if they're at risk of redundancy.
These include checking the the redundancy is fair, checking how much pay you get, checking your notice period and holiday pay, as well as checking if you have got legal help as part of your home insurance.
Citizens Advice Eastleigh is open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and urge people to call if they need information or advice.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--LETTER - Why haven't council marked pavements outside schools?

WITH shops and other venues using clearly marked out areas to control social distancing , I was wondering why the @ @ @ @ @ schools in regards to marking out the pavements .
I have two children that go @ @ @ @ @ with very simple lines they could make it much safer for parents to drop off @ @ @ @ @ .
The schools have put measures in place from the second you step on to @ @ @ @ @ been done outside .
I find it hard to believe that the town planning department @ @ @ @ @ with schools and put procedures in place .

I have two children that go to school locally and believe with very simple lines they could make it much safer for parents to drop off and pick up their children.
The schools have put measures in place from the second you step on to the grounds but nothing has been done outside.
I find it hard to believe that the town planning department have not been in contact with schools and put procedures in place.
Jo Weil
email


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Hampshire's Covid-19 testing centre moving to Southampton Airport

THE regional COVID-19 testing centre is to be moved to Southampton Airport by the end of September .
The centre is currently based at Tipner car park in Portsmouth .
An exact date for the move is yet to be confirmed .
People who will want to get tested will have to book an appointment online before attending the site .
The centre at Southampton Airport will serve residents from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
The news was announced by Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council during a meeting of the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After the meeting Mr Bryant said : `` The regional test site for the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight area will be moving from its current location at Tipner in Portsmouth , to Southampton Airport at the end of September .
`` This move has been planned for some time and means that the current site at Tipner can be used for other purposes .
This includes the plan to manage traffic around Portsmouth International Port following the transition period between the UK and EU .
As with Tipner , the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing .
Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can book a test , either online or by calling 119.
” The county council said that the Portsmouth walk-through COVID-19 testing clinic remains in place .
Cllr Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for health at Southampton City Council , said : `` It 's really interesting to hear that there are changes to the places where people can access testing within Hampshire .
I look forward to hear that this would lead to a greater increase in capacity . ''
The news comes as two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in Shirley in Southampton , have been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre .
Southampton Airport has been approached for comment .

The centre is currently based at Tipner car park in Portsmouth.
An exact date for the move is yet to be confirmed.
People who will want to get tested will have to book an appointment online before attending the site.
The centre at Southampton Airport will serve residents from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The news was announced by Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council during a meeting of the Hampshire Local Outbreak Engagement Board this afternoon.
After the meeting Mr Bryant said: "The regional test site for the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight area will be moving from its current location at Tipner in Portsmouth, to Southampton Airport at the end of September.
"This move has been planned for some time and means that the current site at Tipner can be used for other purposes. This includes the plan to manage traffic around Portsmouth International Port following the transition period between the UK and EU. As with Tipner, the site at Southampton Airport will be for appointment-only testing. Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can book a test, either online or by calling 119.”
The county council said that the Portsmouth walk-through COVID-19 testing clinic remains in place.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for health at Southampton City Council, said: "It's really interesting to hear that there are changes to the places where people can access testing within Hampshire. I look forward to hear that this would lead to a greater increase in capacity."
The news comes as two car parks, one in Woolston and one in Shirley in Southampton, have been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre.
Southampton Airport has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Student at Romsey School tests positive for Coronavirus

ANOTHER Hampshire school has sent out a warning after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus .
The Year 7 student @ @ @ @ @ not been on the site since September 11 .
School chiefs are now contacting those @ @ @ @ @ with the student .
However , executive leader Jonathan de Sausmarez wrote in a statement @ @ @ @ @ : `` If you do not receive an email then this does not apply to @ @ @ @ @ and wider family do not need to self isolate . ''
The school said that @ @ @ @ @ school has contacted Public Health England who advised that all those who have been in @ @ @ @ @ should self isolate until September 28 .
Mr de Sausmarez added : `` We will @ @ @ @ @ in order to safeguard our community during these challenging times .
`` We will keep @ @ @ @ @ any further developments . ''

The Year 7 student at The Romsey School has not been on the site since September 11.
School chiefs are now contacting those who have been in contact with the student.
However, executive leader Jonathan de Sausmarez wrote in a statement on the school's website: "If you do not receive an email then this does not apply to your child.
"Siblings and wider family do not need to self isolate."
The school said that following government guidelines, the school has contacted Public Health England who advised that all those who have been in close proximity to the student should self isolate until September 28.
Mr de Sausmarez added: "We will continue to follow government guidance in order to safeguard our community during these challenging times.
"We will keep you up to date with any further developments."


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Boris Johnson says second wave is hitting UK - and speaks out on a second national lockdown

Boris Johnson has warned a second wave of coronavirus has arrived in the UK , with scientists reporting a “ widespread growth ” of the virus nationwide .
Here 's everything you need to know about the update , which was issued at about 6pm on Friday , September 18 , 2020 .
Where is the ' R number ' now for the UK ?
The Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) said the R number – representing the number of people an infected person will pass the virus to – has risen to between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise very quickly .
PM : 'We 're now seeing a second wave coming in to the UK' As ministers announced tough new restrictions affecting 13.5 million people , Mr Johnson said they would “ keep everything under review ” .
“ There ’ s no question , as I ’ ve said for several weeks now , that we could expect ( and ) are now seeing a second wave coming in , ” he told reporters during a visit to the Vaccines Manufacturing Innovation Centre construction site near Oxford .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Spain , across Europe – it has been absolutely , I ’ m afraid , inevitable we were going to see it in this country.
” What 's the latest on coronavirus cases in the UK ?
Public Health England ( PHE ) warned that data published on Friday ( September 18 ) could be a sign of “ far worse things to come ” , as the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said cases are thought to have almost doubled in a week to 6,000-a-day in England .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ R figure ?
Kevin McConway , emeritus professor of applied statistics at the Open University , described the latest R figure as “ undoubtedly concerning ” .
He said : “ Even at growth rates within the estimated range , the number of new cases could grow to high levels quickly if the interventions are not sufficiently effective.
” It comes as ministers discuss whether further national restrictions are needed , such as forcing pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm or curbs on people socialising .
Boris Johnson speaks out on reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister insisted that he did not want a second national lockdown , but said it was essential that people followed social distancing guidelines – including the new “ rule of six ” .
“ But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now , clearly we are going to keep everything under review .
I don ’ t want to get into a second national lockdown at all , it is the last thing anybody wants , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t want to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to keep schools open and it is fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have .
We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can , we want to keep businesses going .
“ The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance .
”

Here's everything you need to know about the update, which was issued at about 6pm on Friday, September 18, 2020.
Where is the 'R number' now for the UK?
The Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) said the R number – representing the number of people an infected person will pass the virus to – has risen to between 1.1 and 1.4, meaning cases could rise very quickly.
PM: 'We're now seeing a second wave coming in to the UK'
As ministers announced tough new restrictions affecting 13.5 million people, Mr Johnson said they would “keep everything under review”.
“There’s no question, as I’ve said for several weeks now, that we could expect (and) are now seeing a second wave coming in,” he told reporters during a visit to the Vaccines Manufacturing Innovation Centre construction site near Oxford.
“We are seeing it in France, in Spain, across Europe – it has been absolutely, I’m afraid, inevitable we were going to see it in this country.”
What's the latest on coronavirus cases in the UK?
Public Health England (PHE) warned that data published on Friday (September 18) could be a sign of “far worse things to come”, as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said cases are thought to have almost doubled in a week to 6,000-a-day in England.
What has the reaction been to the latest R figure?
Kevin McConway, emeritus professor of applied statistics at the Open University, described the latest R figure as “undoubtedly concerning”.
He said: “Even at growth rates within the estimated range, the number of new cases could grow to high levels quickly if the interventions are not sufficiently effective.”
It comes as ministers discuss whether further national restrictions are needed, such as forcing pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm or curbs on people socialising.
Boris Johnson speaks out on reports of a second national lockdown
The Prime Minister insisted that he did not want a second national lockdown, but said it was essential that people followed social distancing guidelines – including the new “rule of six”.
“But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now, clearly we are going to keep everything under review. I don’t want to get into a second national lockdown at all, it is the last thing anybody wants,” he said.
“I don’t want to go into bigger lockdown measures at all, we want to keep schools open and it is fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have. We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can, we want to keep businesses going.
“The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Romsey latest Hampshire school to confirm coronavirus case

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thedailyecho--2020-09-18--'Dangerously out of control' American Bulldog attacks two Labradors

AN AMERICAN Bulldog which was `` dangerously out of control '' and reported to have attacked two Labradors has been seized .
The bulldog left two Labradors needing veterinary treatment after two separate attacks .
An assistance dog suffered a puncture wound to its neck and muscular injuries during the first incident at 1.55pm on September 1 .
The dog 's 31-year-old owner also received injuries to her hands as she tried to separate the dogs at the Brighton Hill Sports Pavilion in Gershwin Road , Basingstoke .
The second incident happened between 6.45am and 7.15am in Hatch Warren Way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labrador when it was attacked by the other dog which was off the lead .
It sustained bites to its neck which also required treatment by a vet .
Police have since seized a dog that is alleged to have been dangerously out of control in a public place .
A police spokesperson said : `` The animal has been confirmed to be an American Bulldog - not a prohibited breed .
`` If you have any information about these incidents , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200336372 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in secure kennels .
Its owner is due to be interviewed in due course .

The bulldog left two Labradors needing veterinary treatment after two separate attacks.
An assistance dog suffered a puncture wound to its neck and muscular injuries during the first incident at 1.55pm on September 1.
The dog's 31-year-old owner also received injuries to her hands as she tried to separate the dogs at the Brighton Hill Sports Pavilion in Gershwin Road, Basingstoke.
The second incident happened between 6.45am and 7.15am in Hatch Warren Way.
The 32-year-old owner was walking her Labrador when it was attacked by the other dog which was off the lead.
It sustained bites to its neck which also required treatment by a vet.
Police have since seized a dog that is alleged to have been dangerously out of control in a public place.
A police spokesperson said: "The animal has been confirmed to be an American Bulldog - not a prohibited breed.
"If you have any information about these incidents, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200336372."
The seized dog currently remains in secure kennels. Its owner is due to be interviewed in due course.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Traffic accident causes delays on M3

Traffic accident causes delays on M3

A crash has been reported on the southbound carriageway of the M3 between J9 and J11 near Winchester .
Motorists @ @ @ @ @ .


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Man dies in car crash in Petersfield

Man dies in car crash in Petersfield

An 86-year-old man has died following a collision between a black Ford Ranger and blue Nissan Micra .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ B2070 London Road near to the junction of the A272 just after 4pm yesterday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ been driving the Micra , an 86-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ witnesses .
A police spokespersons said : `` Officers from our Roads Policing Unit are @ @ @ @ @ the collision .
`` They are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision @ @ @ @ @ dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it . ''
@ @ @ @ @ 101 , quoting the reference 44200360924 .

An 86-year-old man has died following a collision between a black Ford Ranger and blue Nissan Micra.
The crash happened in Petersfield on the B2070 London Road near to the junction of the A272 just after 4pm yesterday afternoon.
The pensioner who had been driving the Micra, an 86-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A police spokespersons said: " Officers from our Roads Policing Unit are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision.
"They are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it."
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44200360924.