thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Coronavirus: Southampton families to get money for food and bills

HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds are set to be spent to help Southampton families pay for food and bills .
City bosses are expected to receive about £900,000 from central government to support residents in need until March 2021 .
The funding - which is part of a £170m grant scheme - is aimed at ensuring that vulnerable people and families with children are able to buy food and pay bills .
The announcement has been welcomed by some city leaders while others are calling for further help .
The news comes as last month the government came under fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free school meals during the October half-term .
As reported , the city council and local restaurants pulled together to feed Southampton children .
Earlier this month the government announced the £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme and said that free school meals will be provided during school holidays until Christmas 2021 .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the cash will support city residents .
He said : “ No child should ever go hungry and the extra £900,000 for Southampton City Council will ensure that families needing help with food and bills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very welcome news .
This additional funding for Southampton should directly support the most vulnerable children in our community and help to ensure they have food , heating and warm clothes throughout the winter.
” Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , opposition leader at the city council , said the extra money will be a “ great help ” .
But Cllr Christopher Hammond , city council leader , said the grant is “ a temporary reprieve ” .
He said : “ I ’ m glad that the Prime Minister and Tory MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were with public opinion .
Although I welcome this last minute U-turn and funding , child holiday hunger is going to be an ongoing issue as the economic climate worsens .
We need a long-term plan and commitment to funding for several years to ensure that no child goes hungry.
” In a statement the government said : “ We know this has been a challenging time for many , and we are wholly committed to supporting the lowest paid families and most vulnerable .
“ Above all , no one should go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bills this winter .
“ We have boosted welfare support by £9.3 billion and the Covid Winter Grant Scheme , which is funded according to the population and level of deprivation in each local authority , builds on that support .
“ Meanwhile , the extension of the Holiday Activities and Food programme will mean further financial help .
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City bosses are expected to receive about £900,000 from central government to support residents in need until March 2021.
The funding - which is part of a £170m grant scheme - is aimed at ensuring that vulnerable people and families with children are able to buy food and pay bills.
The announcement has been welcomed by some city leaders while others are calling for further help.
The news comes as last month the government came under fire for not providing food to children on free school meals during the October half-term.
As reported, the city council and local restaurants pulled together to feed Southampton children.
Earlier this month the government announced the £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme and said that free school meals will be provided during school holidays until Christmas 2021.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the cash will support city residents.
He said: “No child should ever go hungry and the extra £900,000 for Southampton City Council will ensure that families needing help with food and bills this winter can get it, which is very welcome news. This additional funding for Southampton should directly support the most vulnerable children in our community and help to ensure they have food, heating and warm clothes throughout the winter.”
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader at the city council, said the extra money will be a “great help”.
But Cllr Christopher Hammond, city council leader, said the grant is “a temporary reprieve”.
He said: “I’m glad that the Prime Minister and Tory MPs have recognised how out of step they were with public opinion. Although I welcome this last minute U-turn and funding, child holiday hunger is going to be an ongoing issue as the economic climate worsens. We need a long-term plan and commitment to funding for several years to ensure that no child goes hungry.”
In a statement the government said: “We know this has been a challenging time for many, and we are wholly committed to supporting the lowest paid families and most vulnerable.
“Above all, no one should go hungry or be unable to pay their bills this winter.
“We have boosted welfare support by £9.3 billion and the Covid Winter Grant Scheme, which is funded according to the population and level of deprivation in each local authority, builds on that support.
“Meanwhile, the extension of the Holiday Activities and Food programme will mean further financial help.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--NSPCC data shows Instragram is being used by child groomers

INSTAGRAM was the most used platform for child grooming crimes during lockdown , new research suggests .
Data from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ( NSPCC ) shows that there were more than 1,200 online grooming crimes recorded against children in the three months from April to June , with 37 % of those taking place on Instagram .
In total there were 624 offences recorded by police in Hampshire from April 2017 to March 2020 with experts saying ‘ poorly designed ’ social media sites are putting children at risk .
The findings have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to get tough on tech firms that fail to do enough to prevent offenders exploiting their sites and abusing children .
The Prime Minister is said to be making ‘ vital ’ decisions currently in relation to Online harms legislation .
NSPCC has warned that the pandemic has created a ‘ perfect storm ’ for online offenders and believe these figures could mark the start of a surge in online grooming crimes .
With ongoing Coronavirus restrictions across the UK , the charity believes that the risk of online abuse will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may come to light when children report them at school .
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless said : “ Families have long paid the price for big tech ’ s failure to protect children from abuse , but the Prime Minister has the chance to turn the tide and put responsibility on firms to clean up the mess they created .
“ As the pandemic intensifies the threat children face online , bold and ambitious action is needed in the form of a world-leading Online Harms Bill .
“ This means legislation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and regulation that holds tech companies and bosses financially and criminally responsible if they continue to turn a blind eye to entirely avoidable harm.
” Facebook-owned apps like Instagram , Facebook and WhatsApp were used in 51 % of cases where the means of communication was recorded and Snapchat was used in 20 % of instances .
A spokesperson for Facebook told the Echo : “ We do not allow grooming or child exploitation on our platforms .
“ Over 97 % of child exploitation content we remove from Facebook and Instagram is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before it ’ s reported to us .
“ We have a content and security team of over 35,000 people investigating reports from our community and working to keep our platforms safe .
“ Our teams also work closely with child protection experts and law enforcement , reporting content directly to specialists such as CEOP and NCMEC ”

Data from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) shows that there were more than 1,200 online grooming crimes recorded against children in the three months from April to June, with 37% of those taking place on Instagram.
In total there were 624 offences recorded by police in Hampshire from April 2017 to March 2020 with experts saying ‘poorly designed’ social media sites are putting children at risk.
The findings have led to renewed calls for Boris Johnson, to get tough on tech firms that fail to do enough to prevent offenders exploiting their sites and abusing children.
The Prime Minister is said to be making ‘vital’ decisions currently in relation to Online harms legislation.
NSPCC has warned that the pandemic has created a ‘perfect storm’ for online offenders and believe these figures could mark the start of a surge in online grooming crimes.
With ongoing Coronavirus restrictions across the UK, the charity believes that the risk of online abuse will continue to spike, and many more offences may come to light when children report them at school.
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless said: “Families have long paid the price for big tech’s failure to protect children from abuse, but the Prime Minister has the chance to turn the tide and put responsibility on firms to clean up the mess they created.
“As the pandemic intensifies the threat children face online, bold and ambitious action is needed in the form of a world-leading Online Harms Bill.
“This means legislation that is tough on online crimes against children and regulation that holds tech companies and bosses financially and criminally responsible if they continue to turn a blind eye to entirely avoidable harm.”
Facebook-owned apps like Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp were used in 51% of cases where the means of communication was recorded and Snapchat was used in 20% of instances.
A spokesperson for Facebook told the Echo: “We do not allow grooming or child exploitation on our platforms.
“Over 97% of child exploitation content we remove from Facebook and Instagram is found and taken down using industry-leading technology before it’s reported to us.
“We have a content and security team of over 35,000 people investigating reports from our community and working to keep our platforms safe.
“Our teams also work closely with child protection experts and law enforcement, reporting content directly to specialists such as CEOP and NCMEC”


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Man assaulted colleague and mental health worker in psychotic state

A MAN who repeatedly hit a co-worker with a crowbar and then attacked a mental health employee has been handed a suspended sentence .
Jack Hockaday , 43 , was working for Cala Homes on the Kings Barton development , in Winchester , when colleagues noticed his strange behaviour .
On January 9 , 2019 , victim Jamie Capon received a call that a member of staff had locked themselves in the show home .
Hockaday was seen dismantling a wardrobe and appeared to be generally calm , prosecutor Jane Rowley told Winchester Crown Court on Thursday .
“ Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken something or suffering from a mental health episode , ” Ms Rowley said .
Hockaday ’ s attitude quickly changed and he struck the victim with a crowbar before Mr Capon managed to get him in a headlock .
The defendant grabbed his victim ’ s tie and was pulling it tight making it difficult for him to breath , before hitting Mr Capon over the head with the crowbar up to five times .
“ [ As a result of the attack ] Mr Capon has arthritis to his right hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not fully healed , ” Ms Rowley added .
On arrest Hockaday was taken to Parklands Hospital , in Basingstoke , where he attacked a member of staff , Francis McGrath , on January 11 .
He was attempting to leave the facility but was being stopped by Mr McGrath when the assault took place .
“ Mr McGrath told him to stay back .
Mr Hockaday stepped towards then swung with such force threw him across the office with his forehead hitting the wall.
” Ms Rowley said Hockaday was “ suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” adding that he had taken cocaine the day before the first offence .
Defending Daniel Reilly said his client was “ acutely unwell ” at the time of the offences .
“ Mr Hockaday remained particularly unwell as a result of his hypomanic psychotic illness as it was diagnosed to be for some six to seven weeks.
” Speaking to Judge Susan Evans QC , Mr Reilly continued : “ The effects of Mr Hockaday , as you accepted , having taken cocaine the day before is certainly not the main explanation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fareham , was said to be remorseful and has been making “ consistent progression ” with his mental health over the past 22 months .
During the hearing he pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful wounding and another of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm .
In sentencing Judge Evans said that if she sent Hockaday to prison there would be a “ serious deterioration '' to his mental health and on release he may be more of a danger to the public .
Instead she handed him an 18-month sentence suspended for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
He must also undergo a 12-month mental health treatment requirement and 15 rehabilitation days .

Jack Hockaday, 43, was working for Cala Homes on the Kings Barton development, in Winchester, when colleagues noticed his strange behaviour.
On January 9, 2019, victim Jamie Capon received a call that a member of staff had locked themselves in the show home.
Hockaday was seen dismantling a wardrobe and appeared to be generally calm, prosecutor Jane Rowley told Winchester Crown Court on Thursday.
“Mr Capon was concerned that the defendant had taken something or suffering from a mental health episode,” Ms Rowley said.
Hockaday’s attitude quickly changed and he struck the victim with a crowbar before Mr Capon managed to get him in a headlock.
The defendant grabbed his victim’s tie and was pulling it tight making it difficult for him to breath, before hitting Mr Capon over the head with the crowbar up to five times.
“[As a result of the attack] Mr Capon has arthritis to his right hand. A cut to his lip has not fully healed,” Ms Rowley added.
On arrest Hockaday was taken to Parklands Hospital, in Basingstoke, where he attacked a member of staff, Francis McGrath, on January 11.
He was attempting to leave the facility but was being stopped by Mr McGrath when the assault took place.
“Mr McGrath told him to stay back. Mr Hockaday stepped towards then swung with such force threw him across the office with his forehead hitting the wall.”
Ms Rowley said Hockaday was “suffering some psychotic and mental health problems,” adding that he had taken cocaine the day before the first offence.
Defending Daniel Reilly said his client was “acutely unwell” at the time of the offences.
“Mr Hockaday remained particularly unwell as a result of his hypomanic psychotic illness as it was diagnosed to be for some six to seven weeks.”
Speaking to Judge Susan Evans QC, Mr Reilly continued: “The effects of Mr Hockaday, as you accepted, having taken cocaine the day before is certainly not the main explanation.”
Hockaday, of Green Walk, Fareham, was said to be remorseful and has been making “consistent progression” with his mental health over the past 22 months.
During the hearing he pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful wounding and another of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
In sentencing Judge Evans said that if she sent Hockaday to prison there would be a “serious deterioration" to his mental health and on release he may be more of a danger to the public.
Instead she handed him an 18-month sentence suspended for 24 months and 180 hours of unpaid work. He must also undergo a 12-month mental health treatment requirement and 15 rehabilitation days.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Spectacular pictures of autumn in Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has taken on a very autumnal feel about it over the last couple of weeks .
As the days @ @ @ @ @ and bushes have burst into colour and Daily Echo Camera Club members have been out @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
The brown leaves have mixed with the gold and the bronze @ @ @ @ @ evergreen .
Here are a number of photographs taken from across the area which the @ @ @ @ @ matter what time of year .
Pictures submitted are regularly published in the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ .
We welcome submissions on virtually any topic or theme , and joining the group @ @ @ @ @

As the days have got shorter the trees and bushes have burst into colour and Daily Echo Camera Club members have been out and about capturing the magic of the season.
The brown leaves have mixed with the gold and the bronze briefly interrupted by the occasional evergreen.
Here are a number of photographs taken from across the area which the natural beauty of Hampshire no matter what time of year.
Pictures submitted are regularly published in the Daily Echo and in galleries on dailyecho.co.uk.
We welcome submissions on virtually any topic or theme, and joining the group is easy and free.
To get involved visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--My Aston Martin Vanquish and Lotus Cortina make up the ultimate two car garage!

WITH this 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish and the 1966 Lotus Cortina we previously featured in Me and My Motor , Iain Blair from Fair Oak believes he has the ultimate two car garage !
Jeremy Clarkson might have been allowed to drive the Lotus on the Grand Tour , but it 's rare anyone other than Iain gets their hands on the Aston , which he describes as a 'dream come true ' .
Once long distance travel is back on the agenda , Iain is keen to get the Aston out of the garage and take it on some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brecon Beacons , Yorkshire and Scotland .
A trip to the Nurburgring in Germany has even been mooted , another wonderful experience made possible by his cars .
Iain told the Daily Echo : `` Cars have given me the opportunity to meet some amazing people that share experiences , stories and memorable moments in their lives .
`` Some cars are part of the family , part of the furniture and I have personally been in tears watching cars I have sold that looking back I really shouldn ’ t have .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people . ''
He wo n't be selling either car any time soon .
The 1966 Lotus Cortina will never be sold as long as Iain lives .
But , if he did decide to part with the Aston Martin , it would replace it with something really special .
Having owned some of the best performance cars around , including BMW M3s , 4s and 5s and Escort RS Cosworths , Iain 's next car would have to be either a newer model Aston or possibly a McLaren .
Iain is supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of petrolheads .
He added : `` Every Christmas , I am the easiest person to buy for in the family - its always car cleaning equipment !
I ’ m teased and well known for going to far with my cars in the past , I park as far away from everyone else as I can , you can only get in if your shoes are clean !
Generally , we are a family of car lovers so they are nearly as bad as me !
Iain likes nothing more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday - Bishops Waltham , Corhampton , West Meon , Winchester then back to Bishops Waltham .
He is also involved in the Concorde Classics car shows .
Calling all petrolheads !
To take part in our Me and My Motor section , click here

Jeremy Clarkson might have been allowed to drive the Lotus on the Grand Tour, but it's rare anyone other than Iain gets their hands on the Aston, which he describes as a 'dream come true'.
Once long distance travel is back on the agenda, Iain is keen to get the Aston out of the garage and take it on some road trips to the West Country, Brecon Beacons, Yorkshire and Scotland. A trip to the Nurburgring in Germany has even been mooted, another wonderful experience made possible by his cars.
Iain told the Daily Echo: "Cars have given me the opportunity to meet some amazing people that share experiences, stories and memorable moments in their lives.
"Some cars are part of the family, part of the furniture and I have personally been in tears watching cars I have sold that looking back I really shouldn’t have. That’s what cars mean to people."
He won't be selling either car any time soon. The 1966 Lotus Cortina will never be sold as long as Iain lives. But, if he did decide to part with the Aston Martin, it would replace it with something really special.
Having owned some of the best performance cars around, including BMW M3s, 4s and 5s and Escort RS Cosworths, Iain's next car would have to be either a newer model Aston or possibly a McLaren.
Iain is supported in his enthusiasm by a whole family of petrolheads.
He added: "Every Christmas, I am the easiest person to buy for in the family - its always car cleaning equipment! I’m teased and well known for going to far with my cars in the past, I park as far away from everyone else as I can, you can only get in if your shoes are clean! Generally, we are a family of car lovers so they are nearly as bad as me!
Iain likes nothing more than a drive around the Hampshire Nurburgring on a Sunday - Bishops Waltham, Corhampton, West Meon, Winchester then back to Bishops Waltham.
He is also involved in the Concorde Classics car shows.
Calling all petrolheads! To take part in our Me and My Motor section, click here


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Spartans Gym boss due in court over Southampton covid dispute

A SOUTHAMPTON gym boss is due in court for refusing to close in light of covid restrictions .
Josh Gosling is due to appear at court for opening Spartans Gym during the second coronavirus lockdown .
He has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with reasonable instruction given by a relevant person in England .
Gosling of Tickner Close in Botley is said to have without reasonable excuse , failed to comply with a reasonable instruction given by Southampton City Council .
He is alleged to have remained open and continued the business of his indoor gym @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the city .
The charges relate to incidents on November 7 and November 8 .
It comes as the country enters a second national lockdown aimed to stop the spread of coronavirus .
The new measures see non-essential retail and hospitality venues closed once again .
Indoor mixing has been banned and people have been ordered to avoid non-essential travel both within the UK and abroad .
Gyms are one of a vast number of industries forced to shut down until December .
However , some fitness fanatics have remained defiant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 30 police officers are said to have been sent to shut down a London gym earlier in the week .
The owner of Zone Gym in Wood Green , North London now risks being slapped with a £10,000 fine after reopening .
The recent restrictions cover swimming pools , golf courses as well as dance studios .
On December 2 , the national lockdown is expected to ease and a three-tier system will return depending on the level of infection in the local area .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Millbank Street in Southampton shortly after 10:20am on Thursday 5 November after concerns were raised that the gym was not observing Government legislation relating to the new national restrictions that came into effect earlier in the day .
`` Officers explained the legislation to those present and encouraged them to leave , which they did .
`` We are now undertaking work with our partners at Southampton City Council to ensure that the legislation is observed and will carry out enforcement action if necessary . ''

Josh Gosling is due to appear at court for opening Spartans Gym during the second coronavirus lockdown.
He has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with reasonable instruction given by a relevant person in England.
Gosling of Tickner Close in Botley is said to have without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with a reasonable instruction given by Southampton City Council.
He is alleged to have remained open and continued the business of his indoor gym located on Millbank Street in the Northam part of the city.
The charges relate to incidents on November 7 and November 8.
It comes as the country enters a second national lockdown aimed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The new measures see non-essential retail and hospitality venues closed once again.
Indoor mixing has been banned and people have been ordered to avoid non-essential travel both within the UK and abroad.
Gyms are one of a vast number of industries forced to shut down until December.
However, some fitness fanatics have remained defiant and are taking a stand.
More than 30 police officers are said to have been sent to shut down a London gym earlier in the week.
The owner of Zone Gym in Wood Green, North London now risks being slapped with a £10,000 fine after reopening.
The recent restrictions cover swimming pools, golf courses as well as dance studios.
On December 2, the national lockdown is expected to ease and a three-tier system will return depending on the level of infection in the local area.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We were called to Spartan gym on Millbank Street in Southampton shortly after 10:20am on Thursday 5 November after concerns were raised that the gym was not observing Government legislation relating to the new national restrictions that came into effect earlier in the day.
"Officers explained the legislation to those present and encouraged them to leave, which they did.
"We are now undertaking work with our partners at Southampton City Council to ensure that the legislation is observed and will carry out enforcement action if necessary."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Services altered due to maintenance on Hampshire's railways

WORKS are set to take place on the areas railway network over the next two weekends .
Improvements began last weekend and are set to run on throughout November causing some services to be changed .
The work is said to provide better journeys for Hampshire rail passengers .
• Trains between Southampton and Portsmouth could double This weekend , there will be changes to services from Eastleigh to Winchester as engineers carry out maintenance of the track , points and signals , while just north of Micheldever station , teams will be repairing the brickwork and cleaning Popham Tunnels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , engineers will be replacing the ballast and improving the track between Brockenhurst and Sway , while track drainage improvements will be carried out between Ashurst New Forest and Beaulieu Road .
Mark Killick , Network Rail Wessex route director said : “ We know changes to train services can be disruptive , and by doing this work at weekends we ’ re minimising the impact on the greater numbers of essential workers and passengers who depend on the railway during the week .
“ We really appreciate our passengers ’ patience while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more reliable service for years to come , and ask that they plan ahead and check the latest travel advice before starting their journeys .
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Improvements began last weekend and are set to run on throughout November causing some services to be changed.
The work is said to provide better journeys for Hampshire rail passengers.
Trains between Southampton and Portsmouth could double
This weekend, there will be changes to services from Eastleigh to Winchester as engineers carry out maintenance of the track, points and signals, while just north of Micheldever station, teams will be repairing the brickwork and cleaning Popham Tunnels.
The following weekend, November 21-22, engineers will be replacing the ballast and improving the track between Brockenhurst and Sway, while track drainage improvements will be carried out between Ashurst New Forest and Beaulieu Road.
Mark Killick, Network Rail Wessex route director said: “We know changes to train services can be disruptive, and by doing this work at weekends we’re minimising the impact on the greater numbers of essential workers and passengers who depend on the railway during the week.
“We really appreciate our passengers’ patience while we do the work which will provide a more reliable service for years to come, and ask that they plan ahead and check the latest travel advice before starting their journeys.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Childline launch campaign supporting children in lockdown

A CHARITY run campaign has been launched to support children struggling with mental health .
The campaign , Nobody is Normal , is being run by Childline , a service provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ( NSPCC ) .
It aims to help children understand that lacking confidence , feeling not good enough or that you don ’ t fit in , is a shared experience .
Developed with young people , the campaign features an animation of a young boy who is struggling with anxiety while desperately trying to appear ‘ normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people that no matter how isolated they feel , they are not alone and Childline is here .
Childline Founder and Hampshire resident , Dame Esther Rantzen said : “ The pandemic has cut children off from the reassurance many of them need .
| '' When young people are facing mental health issues such as anxiety or depression or are struggling with eating disorders or self-harm , they often hide it from their parents and families .
`` A lockdown intensifies stress in all our lives , and the Childline team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made many children feel especially isolated .
“ The Nobody is Normal campaign encourages any children feeling unable to discuss their anxiety and distress to reach out to Childline for support . ''
Since lockdown measures were first introduced Childline has delivered nearly 43,000 counselling sessions about mental and emotional health .
The number of contacts about body image , gender and sexuality also increased since the first national lockdown began at the end of March .
Childline ’ s volunteer counsellors are said to have heard from many children who , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shared that they were feeling isolated , anxious and insecure .
Childline is now encouraging children to not to suffer in silence and reach out for help through this new campaign .

The campaign, Nobody is Normal, is being run by Childline, a service provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
It aims to help children understand that lacking confidence, feeling not good enough or that you don’t fit in, is a shared experience.
Developed with young people, the campaign features an animation of a young boy who is struggling with anxiety while desperately trying to appear ‘normal’.
It is said to remind young people that no matter how isolated they feel, they are not alone and Childline is here.
Childline Founder and Hampshire resident, Dame Esther Rantzen said: “The pandemic has cut children off from the reassurance many of them need.
|"When young people are facing mental health issues such as anxiety or depression or are struggling with eating disorders or self-harm, they often hide it from their parents and families.
"A lockdown intensifies stress in all our lives, and the Childline team know from past experience that it has made many children feel especially isolated.
“The Nobody is Normal campaign encourages any children feeling unable to discuss their anxiety and distress to reach out to Childline for support."
Since lockdown measures were first introduced Childline has delivered nearly 43,000 counselling sessions about mental and emotional health.
The number of contacts about body image, gender and sexuality also increased since the first national lockdown began at the end of March.
Childline’s volunteer counsellors are said to have heard from many children who, after being cut off from important support networks, shared that they were feeling isolated, anxious and insecure.
Childline is now encouraging children to not to suffer in silence and reach out for help through this new campaign.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Hampshire mums urged to get flu jabs

Hampshire mums urged to get flu jabs

PREGNANT women across Hampshire are being urged to get flu jabs .
The jab protects them and gives newborn babies @ @ @ @ @ few months of their lives , according to the NHS .
As well as getting @ @ @ @ @ being reminded to attend routine maternity appointments , Hampshire GP Dr Nicola Decker said : @ @ @ @ @ women to get their flu vaccine .
“ During pregnancy a woman ’ s immune @ @ @ @ @ it works hard to protect both mum and baby .
Getting flu during pregnancy can @ @ @ @ @ , having a baby born too soon or born with a low birth weight.
” @ @ @ @ @ the NHS website .

The jab protects them and gives newborn babies vital protection in the first few months of their lives, according to the NHS.
As well as getting an injection, they are being reminded to attend routine maternity appointments,
Hampshire GP Dr Nicola Decker said: “I encourage all pregnant women to get their flu vaccine.
“During pregnancy a woman’s immune system is naturally weakened as it works hard to protect both mum and baby. Getting flu during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage, having a baby born too soon or born with a low birth weight.”
To find out more visit the NHS website.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Charity shop saved thanks to £500 award

Charity shop saved thanks to £500 award

A CHARITY shop will now able to open its doors when the time comes after a donation from a builders merchant .
St Francis Animal Welfare in Eastleigh cares for , rehabilitates and rehomes numerous domestic animals including dogs , cats , rabbits , chickens , caged birds , various small mammals and reptiles .
The shelter planned to open a charity shop up on site earlier this year to help with fundraising , but during the first lockdown in March , a windy day ended up causing damage to the roof , and now , eight months later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result .
Now though , the charity has been given hope of reopening after it won a £500 voucher to spend on materials for roof repairs through a scheme run by builders merchant , Selco .
Roof repairs are now due to take place , meaning the shop may finally be able to open at the end of the lockdown .
Helen Shaw , Shelter Manager at St Francis Animal Shelter said she didn ’ t think she would win the money when she applied for the Selco Stars scheme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by this support from Selco Builders Warehouse .
“ Not being able to reopen our charity shop has been a huge blow at a time when we are seeing a huge increase in the number of animals being signed over to rescue .
“ We didn ’ t know which way to turn , but this prize means we can now go and buy the materials we need , fix the roof and start generating an income once more.
” Each month , Selco , which has a branch in Southampton , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups across the UK , with the 12 finalists going forward for a public vote for the chance to win £5,000 in cash .
A second prize of £1,250 is also available to mark Selco ’ s 125th anniversary .
The animal welfare shelter has now put itself forward for this prize , and if it wins , staff want to carry out further repairs on the rest of the building , including a leaking roof in a stable that is currently out of us as a result .
Carine Jessamine , marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This has been an incredibly difficult year for charities .
“ St Francis Animal Welfare has been hit not only with enforced closure of its shop during lockdown , but also problems with a leaking roof .

St Francis Animal Welfare in Eastleigh cares for, rehabilitates and rehomes numerous domestic animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, caged birds, various small mammals and reptiles.
The shelter planned to open a charity shop up on site earlier this year to help with fundraising, but during the first lockdown in March, a windy day ended up causing damage to the roof, and now, eight months later, it has still not opened the shop as a result.
Now though, the charity has been given hope of reopening after it won a £500 voucher to spend on materials for roof repairs through a scheme run by builders merchant, Selco.
Roof repairs are now due to take place, meaning the shop may finally be able to open at the end of the lockdown.
Helen Shaw, Shelter Manager at St Francis Animal Shelter said she didn’t think she would win the money when she applied for the Selco Stars scheme.
She said: “We are overwhelmed by this support from Selco Builders Warehouse.
“Not being able to reopen our charity shop has been a huge blow at a time when we are seeing a huge increase in the number of animals being signed over to rescue.
“We didn’t know which way to turn, but this prize means we can now go and buy the materials we need, fix the roof and start generating an income once more.”
Each month, Selco, which has a branch in Southampton, is donating £500 of building materials to two groups across the UK, with the 12 finalists going forward for a public vote for the chance to win £5,000 in cash.
A second prize of £1,250 is also available to mark Selco’s 125th anniversary.
The animal welfare shelter has now put itself forward for this prize, and if it wins, staff want to carry out further repairs on the rest of the building, including a leaking roof in a stable that is currently out of us as a result.
Carine Jessamine, marketing director at Selco, said: “This has been an incredibly difficult year for charities.
“St Francis Animal Welfare has been hit not only with enforced closure of its shop during lockdown, but also problems with a leaking roof.
“We’re delighted to help.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--LETTER - Christmas cheer...No Coca-Cola truck in Southampton

After so long a period without good news , the last week has been particularly welcome .
First we have the good news regarding the outcome of the US election , then the news of a Covid vaccination .
And today ( Tuesday November 10th ) I see in the Daily Echo that the Coca-Cola truck will this year not be trawling British cities , supposedly spreading Christmas cheer but , in reality , using vast amounts of energy , polluting the environment and distributing a product damaging to children 's heath .
However did we get to a situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If the truck was distributing cigarettes , it would not be permitted so why is it any different for a product that damages children 's teeth and contributes to obesity and its lifelong problems , including diabetes , cancer and heart disease ?
Perhaps it is time we dispensed with the image of a Santa Claus dressed in red which has been used to advertise Coca-Cola since the 1930s ( although probably originating in the 1822 poem , 'T was the Night Before Christmas ' ) .
I would like to see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Father Christmas , an interesting and mysterious character , in recognition of English culture and tradition .

First we have the good news regarding the outcome of the US election, then the news of a Covid vaccination.
And today (Tuesday November 10th) I see in the Daily Echo that the Coca-Cola truck will this year not be trawling British cities, supposedly spreading Christmas cheer but, in reality, using vast amounts of energy, polluting the environment and distributing a product damaging to children's heath.
However did we get to a situation in which this was considered acceptable?
If the truck was distributing cigarettes, it would not be permitted so why is it any different for a product that damages children's teeth and contributes to obesity and its lifelong problems, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease?
Perhaps it is time we dispensed with the image of a Santa Claus dressed in red which has been used to advertise Coca-Cola since the 1930s (although probably originating in the 1822 poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas').
I would like to see a return to the green of the original Father Christmas, an interesting and mysterious character, in recognition of English culture and tradition.
Lindsi Bluemel
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Townhill community art competition announces winners

The winners of a Southampton community art competition have been announced , with prizes for most colourful , most thought-provoking , best nature-themed and most original pieces .
Artwork was submitted by residents , community groups and local schools across Townhill Park , Harefield and Midanbury as part of the SO18 Big Local project .
Judges picked the winners from 45 entries from contestants of all ages and the outdoor gallery can be found on Meggeson Avenue in Townhill Park .
The contest was co-organised by Southampton City Council and launched in February .
Property maintenance company CLC Group offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used as canvases and infrastructure company Balfour Beatty contributed four £25 Hobbycraft vouchers and a £100 Love2Shop voucher as prizes for the five winners .
Councillor Satvir Kaur , Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture , said : `` I have been so impressed by the level of imagination and passion poured into the artwork…I would recommend for anyone to visit the gallery . ''
Chair of SO18 Big Local , Kim Ayling said : `` Our community has embraced this project and it is great to see their creativity continue on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features the permanent installation of mosaics created by the community on road signs . ''
`` I want to thank all those who took part and submitted their brilliant pieces of art which will proudly remain on display on the hoardings . ''
Most colourful : ‘ Fireworks ’ created by Arya , Saphira , Cameron , Harper , Coral , Lucius , Eben , Claire , Rosie and Bronté ( aged 3-10 ) Michelle said : “ I wanted to give a message to everyone to be kind after having some antisocial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We ’ re so lucky to be close to so many beautiful areas in SO18 that are home to all sorts of wonderful creatures , big and small . ''
Most original : ‘ Autumn Tree ’ by Romana and Reece The painting reads : ‘ The roots , like a tree , are our foundations .
Some are good , some are not so good but what you grow to be is the most important part . ''
Overall winner : ‘ Friends and Family ’ created by Lillie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harley , Leila , Jarvis , and Joel ( aged 3-12 ) .
The piece captures all the things the children love about their local community including their school , football teams and family .
Budding artists are encouraged to contact SO18 Big Local if they would like to contribute to the project .

Artwork was submitted by residents, community groups and local schools across Townhill Park, Harefield and Midanbury as part of the SO18 Big Local project.
Judges picked the winners from 45 entries from contestants of all ages and the outdoor gallery can be found on Meggeson Avenue in Townhill Park.
The contest was co-organised by Southampton City Council and launched in February.
Property maintenance company CLC Group offered their support by providing blank boards to be used as canvases and infrastructure company Balfour Beatty contributed four £25 Hobbycraft vouchers and a £100 Love2Shop voucher as prizes for the five winners.
Councillor Satvir Kaur, Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, said: "I have been so impressed by the level of imagination and passion poured into the artwork…I would recommend for anyone to visit the gallery."
Chair of SO18 Big Local, Kim Ayling said: "Our community has embraced this project and it is great to see their creativity continue on from our successful Mosaic Way, which features the permanent installation of mosaics created by the community on road signs."
"I want to thank all those who took part and submitted their brilliant pieces of art which will proudly remain on display on the hoardings."
Winners
Most colourful: ‘Fireworks’ created by Arya, Saphira, Cameron, Harper, Coral, Lucius, Eben, Claire, Rosie and Bronté (aged 3-10)
Most thought-provoking: ‘Be Kind’ by Michelle
Michelle said: “I wanted to give a message to everyone to be kind after having some antisocial behaviour in my area."
Best nature-themed: ‘Spring Greens’ by Natasha
Natasha said: "We’re so lucky to be close to so many beautiful areas in SO18 that are home to all sorts of wonderful creatures, big and small."
Most original: ‘Autumn Tree’ by Romana and Reece
The painting reads: ‘The roots, like a tree, are our foundations. Some are good, some are not so good but what you grow to be is the most important part."
Overall winner: ‘Friends and Family’ created by Lillie, Bella, Jacob, Wesley, Harley, Leila, Jarvis, and Joel (aged 3-12).
The piece captures all the things the children love about their local community including their school, football teams and family.
Budding artists are encouraged to contact SO18 Big Local if they would like to contribute to the project.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Plan for site at Boundway Hill, Sway, is thrown out

PLANNING chiefs have rejected proposals to redevelop a site in the New Forest National Park .
The National Park Authority @ @ @ @ @ to support an application to build a replacement barn at Mosscroft in Boundway Hill , @ @ @ @ @ existing stables .
Hordle Parish Council had urged the NPA to approve the proposals .
@ @ @ @ @ said the agricultural need for a new barn had not been proven .
It added @ @ @ @ @ the proposed building is not considered to be commensurate to the size of the holding @ @ @ @ @ of a large and obtrusive structure which would have a detrimental impact on the landscape @ @ @ @ @ ''

The National Park Authority (NPA) has refused to support an application to build a replacement barn at Mosscroft in Boundway Hill, Sway, and extend the existing stables.
Hordle Parish Council had urged the NPA to approve the proposals.
But a report to members said the agricultural need for a new barn had not been proven.
It added: "The scale of the proposed building is not considered to be commensurate to the size of the holding. The building would consist of a large and obtrusive structure which would have a detrimental impact on the landscape of the national park."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Bungalow part exchange 'lifeline' to older workers

THE UK ’ s largest bungalow provider is offering what it calls a “ financial lifeline ” to people trapped in an expensive home and forced to retire early because of Covid .
Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found one in eight workers have changed their retirement plans because of the pandemic .
Its findings follow government data showing that the crisis has halted the rise in over-50s in employment – raising concerns that older people who fall out of work could struggle to re-enter the labour market .
People in their late 50s , and those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the most worried about job security .
Almost a third of older workers said their finances had worsened – and they were more likely than the retired to worry about their finances .
Whiteley-based bungalow provider RoyaleLife , which has luxury gated developments across Hampshire and Dorset , offers people the full market value of their existing home when they downsize into one of its older people ’ s bungalows .
Chief executive Robert Bull said : “ One of peoples ’ major concerns as they get older is freeing up cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more stress-free retirement .
“ The obvious route might be equity release , and while this allows them to stay in their existing home , it can nevertheless be extremely expensive in the long run and seriously affect their children ’ s inheritance .
“ Not only will we enable you to release valuable cash when you downsize , but we will make your move completely hassle free .
“ What ’ s more , as part of the deal , your new bungalow will be luxuriously furnished .
“ Quite obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re perfect for the older generation and the home is extremely low maintenance so no running repairs or big gardens to maintain .
“ With the company ’ s Home Part Exchange scheme RoyaleLife offers 100 per cent of the current market value of your home .
“ So , if your current home is valued at £450,000 , and you purchase a RoyaleLife bungalow for £300,000 that will leave you with £150,000 cash.
” RoyaleLife developments locally include Green Pastures at Romsey , Solent Grange in Milford-on-Sea and Wickham Court @ @ @

Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found one in eight workers have changed their retirement plans because of the pandemic.
Its findings follow government data showing that the crisis has halted the rise in over-50s in employment – raising concerns that older people who fall out of work could struggle to re-enter the labour market.
People in their late 50s, and those with a health condition or disability, were the most worried about job security. Almost a third of older workers said their finances had worsened – and they were more likely than the retired to worry about their finances.
Whiteley-based bungalow provider RoyaleLife, which has luxury gated developments across Hampshire and Dorset, offers people the full market value of their existing home when they downsize into one of its older people’s bungalows.
Chief executive Robert Bull said: “One of peoples’ major concerns as they get older is freeing up cash and downsizing to enable them to enjoy a more stress-free retirement.
“The obvious route might be equity release, and while this allows them to stay in their existing home, it can nevertheless be extremely expensive in the long run and seriously affect their children’s inheritance.
“Not only will we enable you to release valuable cash when you downsize, but we will make your move completely hassle free.
“What’s more, as part of the deal, your new bungalow will be luxuriously furnished.
“Quite obviously with bungalows having just one floor, they’re perfect for the older generation and the home is extremely low maintenance so no running repairs or big gardens to maintain.
“With the company’s Home Part Exchange scheme RoyaleLife offers 100 per cent of the current market value of your home.
“So, if your current home is valued at £450,000, and you purchase a RoyaleLife bungalow for £300,000 that will leave you with £150,000 cash.”
RoyaleLife developments locally include Green Pastures at Romsey, Solent Grange in Milford-on-Sea and Wickham Court, Wickham.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--LETTER - In Sir Keir Starmer Labour has a chance of victory

Perry McMillan may of had Jeremy Corbyn in the back of his cab .
But whilst Corbyn was adored by @ @ @ @ @ Momentum , he didn ’ t connect with most voters .
And Corbyn ’ s @ @ @ @ @ was shocking .
Labour and the country has moved on .
Corbyn is a mediocre @ @ @ @ @ his party .
In Keir Starmer Labour has a chance of victory .
And in @ @ @ @ @ Keir we trust .

But whilst Corbyn was adored by Perry and the cult of Momentum, he didn’t connect with most voters.
And Corbyn’s response to the EHRC report was shocking.
Labour and the country has moved on. Corbyn is a mediocre back bench MP suspended from his party.
In Keir Starmer Labour has a chance of victory.
And in these troubled times, in Keir we trust.
Jon Walters
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--LETTER - Getting a doctor's appointment is impossible

My wife has a problem with one of her eyes so we drove over to our surgery to see what @ @ @ @ @ enquiring of the receptionist if she may see someone about the problem , she was @ @ @ @ @ .
Upon receiving the cause of the interruption , the receptionist informed my wife that @ @ @ @ @ anything connected to eyes because of Covid19 and she must go to one of the @ @ @ @ @ , who turned out to be uncooperative .
The local pharmacist gave my wife some @ @ @ @ @ they seem to be ineffectual .
Getting a doctor 's appointment is nigh on impossible @ @ @ @ @ want to wait about a fortnight - by which time who knows what could be @ @ @ @ @ But we must persevere I suppose .
But the question arises if I had badly @ @ @ @ @ refuse me medical treatment because they do n't do gashed legs what with the problem @ @ @ @ @ Covid19 ?

Upon enquiring of the receptionist if she may see someone about the problem, she was asked what the problem was.
Upon receiving the cause of the interruption, the receptionist informed my wife that the surgery does not do anything connected to eyes because of Covid19 and she must go to one of the opticians named on her list, who turned out to be uncooperative.
The local pharmacist gave my wife some drops to put in but they seem to be ineffectual.
Getting a doctor's appointment is nigh on impossible these days (unless you want to wait about a fortnight - by which time who knows what could be the outcome?).
But we must persevere I suppose.
But the question arises if I had badly gashed my leg would they refuse me medical treatment because they don't do gashed legs what with the problem of all the blood and Covid19?
Answers on a bandage please...
Jeff Davis
Chandler's Ford


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--LETTER - Southampton Airport runway plan will not end planet

SO A FEW more metres of runway at Southampton airport are to bring an end to planet A , as we have no planet B , say the Green Party .
You can not have life on earth without CO2 , because CO2 is the basic ingredient of the metabolic pathway that is the basis of life on earth - photosynthesis .
It is the source of the carbon based lifeform we all are .
CO2 along with water , plus sunlight , are the basic ingredients of life on earth .
Every carbon element that makes up our carbon-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the backbone of every protein , fat , and DNA molecule that makes up life .
All of which comes from CO2 .
Photosynthesis is quite literally the source of energy that powers life on earth .
It does it by metabolically transforming CO2 and water into sugar , life 's first stage energy storage molecule .
This metabolic chemical pathway can only run by adding energy to the input side of photosynthesis using chlorophyll ( the ' green ' catalyst in the environment ) .
This added energy comes from sunlight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that build and replenish the 20 % free oxygen necessary for animal life on earth to exist .
Animals , including us , only live by either eating plants , eating animals that eat plants or eating animals that eat animals .
This is ecology , the science of the web of life on earth .
Ecology is part of biology , the basic science of life .

You cannot have life on earth without CO2, because CO2 is the basic ingredient of the metabolic pathway that is the basis of life on earth - photosynthesis.
It is the source of the carbon based lifeform we all are.
CO2 along with water, plus sunlight, are the basic ingredients of life on earth.
Every carbon element that makes up our carbon-based bodies comes from CO2.
Carbon forms the backbone of every protein, fat, and DNA molecule that makes up life.
All of which comes from CO2.
Photosynthesis is quite literally the source of energy that powers life on earth.
It does it by metabolically transforming CO2 and water into sugar, life's first stage energy storage molecule.
This metabolic chemical pathway can only run by adding energy to the input side of photosynthesis using chlorophyll (the ' green ' catalyst in the environment). This added energy comes from sunlight.
Photosynthesis is also life's metabolic pathway that build and replenish the 20% free oxygen necessary for animal life on earth to exist.
Animals, including us, only live by either eating plants, eating animals that eat plants or eating animals that eat animals.
This is ecology, the science of the web of life on earth.
Ecology is part of biology, the basic science of life.
Dave Christian
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--LETTER - Nominate for Wellchild Awards from Southampton

AS AN ambassador for WellChild , the national charity for seriously ill children , I would like to appeal to your readers to give a brave and special young person in your area the credit they deserve by nominating them for the 2021 WellChild Awards in this year when I think we all need a boost of positive news to get us through a tough time .
At the WellChild Awards 2021 , in association with GSK , we will be paying a public tribute to some of the UK ’ s very special children , young people and caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be many worthy nominees in your area whose courage , inspirational qualities and bravery in the face of adversity mean they deserve their moment to shine .
So many families have felt forgotten during COVID-19 , through the WellChild Awards it is time to hear their stories , shine a light on the challenges they have faced and recognise their strength and resilience .
We also hope that it will bring some much-needed hope and positivity to their lives .
We are looking for inspirational children and young people who have defied the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the selfless nurses , doctors , brothers , sisters and friends who help care for them .
This is your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve at a prestigious event regularly attended by WellChild Patron , The Duke of Sussex .
I am proud to be a long-standing ambassador for WellChild and I have presented the WellChild Awards many times alongside The Duke of Sussex and a host of celebrity guests .
The awards are a truly magical experience for the winners who have an evening they will never forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful boost that the Awards bring to the winners and nominees , many of whom are living with serious illnesses .
In this of all years that ’ s something they really need .
Nominations for the 2021 WellChild Awards are open now so I would like to appeal to your readers to please get yours in before the closing date on Monday December 14 at noon .
Get the details of how to nominate them now on WellChild ’ s website https : //www.wellchild.org.uk/awards/ or by calling 01242 530007 .
The winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend the WellChild Awards ceremony in 2021 , where I will be among the celebrity guests and supporters to congratulate them personally .
I would love your readers to be involved in nominating a deserving winner in the WellChild Awards and help lift everybody ’ s mood .
If you know someone who deserves to be recognised then please show them just how special they are .
Thank you for your help .

At the WellChild Awards 2021, in association with GSK, we will be paying a public tribute to some of the UK’s very special children, young people and caring professionals.
And I know there must be many worthy nominees in your area whose courage, inspirational qualities and bravery in the face of adversity mean they deserve their moment to shine.
So many families have felt forgotten during COVID-19, through the WellChild Awards it is time to hear their stories, shine a light on the challenges they have faced and recognise their strength and resilience.
We also hope that it will bring some much-needed hope and positivity to their lives.
We are looking for inspirational children and young people who have defied the odds in the face of serious illness and the selfless nurses, doctors, brothers, sisters and friends who help care for them.
This is your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve at a prestigious event regularly attended by WellChild Patron, The Duke of Sussex.
I am proud to be a long-standing ambassador for WellChild and I have presented the WellChild Awards many times alongside The Duke of Sussex and a host of celebrity guests.
The awards are a truly magical experience for the winners who have an evening they will never forget.
I have seen for myself the wonderful boost that the Awards bring to the winners and nominees, many of whom are living with serious illnesses.
In this of all years that’s something they really need.
Nominations for the 2021 WellChild Awards are open now so I would like to appeal to your readers to please get yours in before the closing date on Monday December 14 at noon.
Get the details of how to nominate them now on WellChild’s website https://www.wellchild.org.uk/awards/ or by calling 01242 530007.
The winners will be invited along with their nominator to attend the WellChild Awards ceremony in 2021, where I will be among the celebrity guests and supporters to congratulate them personally.
I would love your readers to be involved in nominating a deserving winner in the WellChild Awards and help lift everybody’s mood.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognised then please show them just how special they are.
Thank you for your help.
Gaby Roslin
WellChild Ambassador


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Woman 'pulled into car' in Richmond Gardens, Southampton

POLICE are investigating a suspicious incident following reports of a woman being `` pulled into a car '' .
Last @ @ @ @ @ of a woman being `` pulled into a car '' before the car was driven @ @ @ @ @ in Richmond Gardens in Portswood at around 11pm .
Police are treating the incident as @ @ @ @ @ appealing for members of the public to come forward with more information .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ `` We were called around 11pm last night ( November 12 ) to a report @ @ @ @ @ Richmond Gardens .
`` It was a reported a woman had been pulled into a @ @ @ @ @ was driven away .
`` No further details about the vehicle could be provided .
@ @ @ @ @ further information , they should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200439575 . ''

Last night, officers received reports of a woman being "pulled into a car" before the car was driven away.
The incident happened in Richmond Gardens in Portswood at around 11pm.
Police are treating the incident as "suspicious" and are appealing for members of the public to come forward with more information.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We were called around 11pm last night (November 12) to a report of a suspicious incident in Richmond Gardens.
"It was a reported a woman had been pulled into a car, before the vehicle was driven away.
"No further details about the vehicle could be provided.
"If anyone has any further information, they should call 101, quoting the reference 44200439575."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Manhunt launched following Southampton park rape

POLICE are hunting for a man in connection with a city centre rape .
A 17-year-old girl was raped in Houndwell Park , Southampton yesterday morning , according to police .
She was walking through the park at around 10am when she is said to have been approached and raped .
The man has been described as white , in his 40 ’ s and wearing shorts .
Officers have now ramped up patrols in the area .
However , no one has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing .
The girl is being supported by specially trained officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This incident happened at a busy time of day in a widely used park that ’ s also a popular walk-through .
“ We believe there may have been a group of students in the park at around the time of the incident .
Was this you ?
We would like to appeal to this group and anyone else who was in or near to the park yesterday morning to get in touch with us .
“ Were you in the area yesterday morning between 10am and 10.30am and did you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rape investigation : Council says CCTV will be installed in park “ It ’ s important you get in contact with us and tell us what you know .
“ Officers from the Southampton Central Neighbourhood Policing Team have increased patrols in the area over the weekend .
Please do speak to them if you have any concerns.
” “ If you have any information that could assist , no matter how small or insignificant you think it might be , it could really help our investigation .
Please get in contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A 17-year-old girl was raped in Houndwell Park, Southampton yesterday morning, according to police.
She was walking through the park at around 10am when she is said to have been approached and raped.
The man has been described as white, in his 40’s and wearing shorts.
Officers have now ramped up patrols in the area.
Houndwell Park, Southampton
However, no one has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
The girl is being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Inspector Matt Watson said: “This incident happened at a busy time of day in a widely used park that’s also a popular walk-through.
“We believe there may have been a group of students in the park at around the time of the incident. Was this you? We would like to appeal to this group and anyone else who was in or near to the park yesterday morning to get in touch with us.
“Were you in the area yesterday morning between 10am and 10.30am and did you see anyone or anything suspicious?
“It’s important you get in contact with us and tell us what you know.
“Officers from the Southampton Central Neighbourhood Policing Team have increased patrols in the area over the weekend. Please do speak to them if you have any concerns.”
“If you have any information that could assist, no matter how small or insignificant you think it might be, it could really help our investigation. Please get in contact with us via 101 quoting 44200438513.”
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Starring role for Somerley House, near Ringwood.

A NEW Forest mansion stands in for Highgrove in the latest series of The Crown , which hits Netflix this weekend .
The series traces the life of the Queen from her wedding in 1947 through to the present day , with season four covering the period between 1977 and 1990 .
Several scenes feature Prince Charles and his new bride , Lady Diana Spencer .
With the real Highgrove off-limits for filming , Netflix decided to use Somerley House , near Ringwood , as a stand in for the royal couple 's country estate .
The elegant house is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agar , seventh Earl of Normanton .
It appeared appeared in the Hamble-based series Howard ’ s Way and became Gossington Hall in an adaptation of the Miss Marple mystery The Mirror Crack ’ d From Side to Side , starring Joan Hickson as Agatha Christie ’ s spinster sleuth .
It also featured in the 2004 BBC documentary series Country House , which showed the previous Lord Normanton ’ s day-to-day duties .
• Rhinefield House set to appear in latest series of The Crown The estate has also hosted music festivals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Show .
Other Hampshire locations have also appeared in The Crown including Winchester Cathedral , which stood in for Westminster Abbey , and Rhinefield House Hotel , near Brockenhurst .
The hotel was used after Olivia Colman took over from Claire Foy as the Queen and Tobias Menzies replaced former Doctor Who star Matt Smith as Prince Philip .
Rhinefield House portrayed one of the royal residences on the Balmoral estate .
Almost 20 actors , including Helen and Olivia , stayed at the hotel as up to 90 crew members filmed scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : “ It was a very lucrative piece of business and very beneficial for the hotel .
It ’ s an amazing venue and no surprise people are inspired to use it for their productions.
” Managers were contacted out of the blue by a member of The Crown ’ s production team , who had seen a picture of the hotel 's outdoor pool on its website .
The spokesman said furniture was changed to create a 1970s-look .
He added : `` The hotel was used as a Balmoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the New Forest .
They filmed mostly around the outdoor pool but inside as well.
” Matt Callaghan , the district council 's economic development manager , added : “ This is not the first time one of our New Forest locations has doubled up as another location .
`` We have previously seen Beaulieu River as Miami and Lymington Quay as the Shambles in York . ''

The series traces the life of the Queen from her wedding in 1947 through to the present day, with season four covering the period between 1977 and 1990.
Several scenes feature Prince Charles and his new bride, Lady Diana Spencer.
With the real Highgrove off-limits for filming, Netflix decided to use Somerley House, near Ringwood, as a stand in for the royal couple's country estate.
The elegant house is home to James Shaun Christian Welbore Ellis Agar, seventh Earl of Normanton.
It appeared appeared in the Hamble-based series Howard’s Way and became Gossington Hall in an adaptation of the Miss Marple mystery The Mirror Crack’d From Side to Side, starring Joan Hickson as Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth.
It also featured in the 2004 BBC documentary series Country House, which showed the previous Lord Normanton’s day-to-day duties.
The estate has also hosted music festivals, charity events and the annual Ellingham Show.
Other Hampshire locations have also appeared in The Crown including Winchester Cathedral, which stood in for Westminster Abbey, and Rhinefield House Hotel, near Brockenhurst.
The hotel was used after Olivia Colman took over from Claire Foy as the Queen and Tobias Menzies replaced former Doctor Who star Matt Smith as Prince Philip.
Rhinefield House portrayed one of the royal residences on the Balmoral estate.
Almost 20 actors, including Helen and Olivia, stayed at the hotel as up to 90 crew members filmed scenes for two-and-a-half days.
A Rhinefield House spokesman said: “It was a very lucrative piece of business and very beneficial for the hotel. It’s an amazing venue and no surprise people are inspired to use it for their productions.”
Managers were contacted out of the blue by a member of The Crown’s production team, who had seen a picture of the hotel's outdoor pool on its website.
The spokesman said furniture was changed to create a 1970s-look.
He added: "The hotel was used as a Balmoral venue so it was nothing to do with the New Forest. They filmed mostly around the outdoor pool but inside as well.”
Matt Callaghan, the district council's economic development manager, added: “This is not the first time one of our New Forest locations has doubled up as another location.
"We have previously seen Beaulieu River as Miami and Lymington Quay as the Shambles in York."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Eastleigh College confirms four Covid cases among learners

A COLLEGE has been made aware of four confirmed cases of Covid-19 amongst learners .
Staff at Eastleigh College were @ @ @ @ @ at midday today .
Based on the information supplied , there has been no transmission @ @ @ @ @ College according to staff .
Through seating and group plans the college says it has @ @ @ @ @ any learner who was in close proximity to the individuals .
As a result of @ @ @ @ @ will switch to remote learning for a minimum period of one week .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ `` We see this change as a proactive precaution .
`` Like other educational institutions @ @ @ @ @ guidance with regards to responding to any infection . ''

Staff at Eastleigh College were notified of the positive cases at midday today.
Based on the information supplied, there has been no transmission linked to attendance at the College according to staff.
Through seating and group plans the college says it has been able to quickly identify any learner who was in close proximity to the individuals.
As a result of this, two learner groups will switch to remote learning for a minimum period of one week.
A spokesperson for the college said: "We see this change as a proactive precaution.
"Like other educational institutions we continue to follow government guidance with regards to responding to any infection."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Listed: 26 Hampshire schools confirm Covid cases this week

A TOTAL of 26 schools in Hampshire have declared at least one case of Covid-19 to the county council this @ @ @ @ @ returns a positive test for the virus , anyone who has been in contact with @ @ @ @ @ for 14 days .
This list covers schools under the remit of Hampshire County Council @ @ @ @ @ Independent schools have been included .
Below is a list of all the Hampshire schools @ @ @ @ @ case in the last week , and the date the most recent case was recorded @

Once an individual returns a positive test for the virus, anyone who has been in contact with them is contacted to isolate for 14 days.
This list covers schools under the remit of Hampshire County Council. No Southampton schools or Independent schools have been included.
Below is a list of all the Hampshire schools with at least one recorded case in the last week, and the date the most recent case was recorded:
November 9
Sarisbury (Infant) - Fareham
St Faith's CE (Primary) - Winchester
The Clere (Secondary) - Basingstoke & Deane
Wicor (Primary) - Fareham
Wildern (Secondary) - Eastleigh
November 10
Bishops Waltham (Junior) - Winchester
Bridgemary (Secondary) - Gosport
Cowplain (Secondary) - Havant
Elvetham Heath (Primary) - Hart
Forest Park (Special) - New Forest
Grange (Infant) - Gosport
Herne Juniors (Junior) - East Hampshire
Icknield School (Special) - Test Valley
Liphook Infants (Infant) - East Hampshire
Mountbatten School (Secondary) - Test Valley
St Matthew's (Primary) - East Hampshire CLOSED
St Michael's CE (Junior) - Rushmoor
The Vyne (Secondary) - Basingstoke & Deane CLOSED
November 11
Alderwood (Junior) - Gosport
Costello (Secondary) - Basingstoke & Deane
Fawley (Infant) - New Forest
Liss (Infant) - East Hampshire
Oakridge (Junior) - Basingstoke & Deane
St Alban's CE (Primary) - Havant
St Thomas More RC (Primary) - Havant
Wellstead (Primary) - Eastleigh
November 12
No confirmed cases


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Multi-vehicle pile-up causes delays on M3 near Eastleigh

The incident happened on the M3 northbound off slip road at junction 13 for Eastleigh at about 3.30pm .
The @ @ @ @ @ now been reopened .
Travel information service Romanse says delays are easing in the area @ @ @ @ @ check their route before travelling .
It is not known if anyone has been injured @

The incident happened on the M3 northbound off slip road at junction 13 for Eastleigh at about 3.30pm.
The road was closed but has now been reopened.
Travel information service Romanse says delays are easing in the area.
Drivers are advised to check their route before travelling.
It is not known if anyone has been injured.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Motorcyclist dies after serious crash at Ryde Isle of Wight

A motorcyclist involved in a serious crash has died of his injuries , police have revealed .
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage following the death of Christopher David Schuchart .
The 35-year-old died after a motorcycle accident on Green Street , Ryde , Isle of Wight , near the junction for the High Street .
Police had been called to the scene of the crash at around 1.15am on Sunday ( November 8 ) .
Mr Schuchart , of Yarborough Road , East Cowes , was taken to St Mary 's hospital but police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Paying tribute to him , his family said : `` Christopher was a sociable , hardworking , fun loving and helpful man who will be sadly missed by his Wife and children .
`` He was always on the go whether it be out fishing with his friends or out on his motorbike which he cherished .
`` He was always willing to help anyone with anything they needed and will be sadly missed by so many.
” A statement from Hampshire Police said : `` We are continuing to make enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collision .
`` Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam or CCTV footage should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200432908 . ''

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage following the death of Christopher David Schuchart.
The 35-year-old died after a motorcycle accident on Green Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, near the junction for the High Street.
Police had been called to the scene of the crash at around 1.15am on Sunday (November 8).
Mr Schuchart, of Yarborough Road, East Cowes, was taken to St Mary's hospital but police said today he has died of his injuries.
Paying tribute to him, his family said: "Christopher was a sociable, hardworking, fun loving and helpful man who will be sadly missed by his Wife and children.
"He was always on the go whether it be out fishing with his friends or out on his motorbike which he cherished.
"He was always willing to help anyone with anything they needed and will be sadly missed by so many.”
A statement from Hampshire Police said: "We are continuing to make enquiries as to the exact circumstances of the collision.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam or CCTV footage should call 101, quoting the reference 44200432908."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Man shouting "wakey wakey" through megaphone at 2am is caught by police

A MAN who drove down a Hampshire street shouting `` wakey wakey '' through a megaphone has been found by police .
During the last week , residents of Brockenhurst Road in Gosport have complained to police as a man disturbed the peace on various mornings .
The driver , from Fareham , were heard screaming `` wakey wakey '' through a megaphone at 2am on the street last week .
On one occasion , the 21-year-old man and his passengers were heard shouting `` you ca n't the call police because you ca n't see us '' while driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off .
Now , police have caught up to him .
The driver was issued with a section 59 warning ( Police Reform Act 2002 ) yesterday .
In a post on Facebook , a spokesperson from Gosport Police said : `` While generally annoying residents who were trying to sleep , the male , from Fareham , was also seen turning off his lights and shouting , 'you ca n't the call police because you ca n't see us . '
How wrong he was .
`` Our Response & Patrol colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with a section 59 warning ( Police Reform Act 2002 ) .
`` In short , if he does similar in the next 12 months , his vehicle will be seized , even if a different vehicle to the one driven on this occasion .
`` If you witness this male doing the same , please call us and quote incident number 44200439605 , so we can remove his vehicle from him . ''

During the last week, residents of Brockhurst Road in Gosport have complained to police as a man disturbed the peace on various mornings.
The driver, from Fareham, were heard screaming "wakey wakey" through a megaphone at 2am on the street last week.
On one occasion, the 21-year-old man and his passengers were heard shouting "you can't the call police because you can't see us" while driving his red Nissan Navara with the lights off.
Now, police have caught up to him.
The driver was issued with a section 59 warning (Police Reform Act 2002) yesterday.
In a post on Facebook, a spokesperson from Gosport Police said: "While generally annoying residents who were trying to sleep, the male, from Fareham, was also seen turning off his lights and shouting, 'you can't the call police because you can't see us.' How wrong he was.
"Our Response & Patrol colleagues caught up with him yesterday and issued him with a section 59 warning (Police Reform Act 2002).
"In short, if he does similar in the next 12 months, his vehicle will be seized, even if a different vehicle to the one driven on this occasion.
"If you witness this male doing the same, please call us and quote incident number 44200439605, so we can remove his vehicle from him."


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Outboard engine stolen in break-in at Solent Avenue, Lymington

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about a burglary .
The break-in @ @ @ @ @ , on Tuesday , when someone forced the garage door of a house at Solent @ @ @ @ @ stole an outboard engine .
Police are anxious to hear from anyone who recognises the @ @ @ @ @ has been offered an outboard motor for sale .
Anyone with information can contact police @ @ @ @ @ reference number 44200435395 .
Alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where @ @ @ @ @ .

The break-in occurred between 2.20am and 2.40am, on Tuesday, when someone forced the garage door of a house at Solent Avenue, Lymington, and stole an outboard engine.
Police are anxious to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the image or has been offered an outboard motor for sale.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200435395.
Alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where messages can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Coronavirus: One person dies in Hampshire in last 24 hours

ONE more coronavirus patient has died in Hampshire over the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England show @ @ @ @ @ county hospital has died with the virus .
One death was recorded at Hampshire Hospitals @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other trusts .
So @ @ @ @ @ died with coronavirus at University Hospital Southampton .
AT Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust it stands @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , there have been 181 recorded deaths .
Since the @ @ @ @ @ there have been a total of 673 deaths across Hampshire .

Figures published by NHS England show that one person at a county hospital has died with the virus.
One death was recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on November 12.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other trusts.
So far, 220 people have died with coronavirus at University Hospital Southampton.
AT Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust it stands at 251, and at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, there have been 181 recorded deaths.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 673 deaths across Hampshire.


thedailyecho--2020-11-13--Lonely pensioner desperate for a friend this Christmas

AN ISOLATED pensioner from Alton has created cards to hand out in a desperate attempt to find a friend to spend Christmas with .
Tony Williams , 75 , has been suffering from loneliness since his beloved wife Jo , also 75 , passed away in May .
Tony met Jo , a legal secretary , in a bar more than 35 years ago , and their marriage was `` perfect harmony '' .
The couple were unable to have children and only recently moved to Alton before Jo tragically passed away just nine days after being diagnosed with pancreatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life together until Jo was suddenly diagnosed with cancer ( Image : SWNS ) Tony explained that the couple moved to be closer to Jo ’ s sister : “ I always thought the husband dies before the wife and that if we moved she would always be near her sister but fate decreed otherwise and stole her away from me and so I ’ ve got nobody at all.
” The retired physicist can now go for days without speaking to anyone and finds “ the unremitting silence 24-hours-a-day unbearable torture ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September , he had people from all over the world messaging him but unfortunately , he didn ’ t find any local friends .
Cursed by loneliness he often goes for walks around the local village hoping to bump into someone who he could spark up a friendship with .
Now in a desperate bid to find a friend to spend the festive period with he has created cards advertising a place at his Christmas table .
He told the Gazette : “ I can see the prospects looming of me spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life and I ’ m thinking I ’ d rather cut my throat .
And then I thought I don ’ t need to do that there is probably someone else in my situation who might enjoy my company.
” Tony has been putting up cards around his local village , Medstead in Alton , for the last fortnight but unfortunately he is yet to receive a response .
“ I can only have one-person round mine for Christmas because my first priority is safety from the virus.
” Tony is looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who does not have anyone to spend Christmas with .
“ If I find someone to spend Christmas with then we would need to be quite comfortable in each other ’ s company which would mean me talking to them and meeting them before Christmas .
“ The person has got to be outgoing , easy to talk to , optimistic and loves a joke.
” Chatty Tony has a wide variety of interests including music , literature , nature , sports and geology which until recently he was studying to gain an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his passion for food this Christmas : “ I love cooking but the thing is I don ’ t want to cook for just myself on Christmas it ’ s awful I can ’ t bear the thought of putting in all the hard work just for me.
” One of his specialities is smoked duck breast thinly sliced with pieces of orange .
The pensioner also used to run his own wine appreciation society and would love to share a bottle , or some champagne , with someone over the festive period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lives local and can help Tony please email megan.hinton @ newsquest.co.uk .

Tony Williams, 75, has been suffering from loneliness since his beloved wife Jo, also 75, passed away in May.
Tony met Jo, a legal secretary, in a bar more than 35 years ago, and their marriage was "perfect harmony".
The couple were unable to have children and only recently moved to Alton before Jo tragically passed away just nine days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The couple enjoyed an idyllic life together until Jo was suddenly diagnosed with cancer(Image: SWNS)
Tony explained that the couple moved to be closer to Jo’s sister: “I always thought the husband dies before the wife and that if we moved she would always be near her sister but fate decreed otherwise and stole her away from me and so I’ve got nobody at all.”
The retired physicist can now go for days without speaking to anyone and finds “the unremitting silence 24-hours-a-day unbearable torture”.
After a poster campaign went viral in September, he had people from all over the world messaging him but unfortunately, he didn’t find any local friends.
Cursed by loneliness he often goes for walks around the local village hoping to bump into someone who he could spark up a friendship with.
(Image: SWNS)
Now in a desperate bid to find a friend to spend the festive period with he has created cards advertising a place at his Christmas table.
He told the Gazette: “I can see the prospects looming of me spending Christmas alone for the first time in my life and I’m thinking I’d rather cut my throat. And then I thought I don’t need to do that there is probably someone else in my situation who might enjoy my company.”
Tony has been putting up cards around his local village, Medstead in Alton, for the last fortnight but unfortunately he is yet to receive a response.
“I can only have one-person round mine for Christmas because my first priority is safety from the virus.”
Tony is looking to find someone, like him, who does not have anyone to spend Christmas with.
“If I find someone to spend Christmas with then we would need to be quite comfortable in each other’s company which would mean me talking to them and meeting them before Christmas.
“The person has got to be outgoing, easy to talk to, optimistic and loves a joke.”
(Image: SWNS)
Chatty Tony has a wide variety of interests including music, literature, nature, sports and geology which until recently he was studying to gain an A-level in.
He hopes to share his passion for food this Christmas: “I love cooking but the thing is I don’t want to cook for just myself on Christmas it’s awful I can’t bear the thought of putting in all the hard work just for me.”
One of his specialities is smoked duck breast thinly sliced with pieces of orange.
The pensioner also used to run his own wine appreciation society and would love to share a bottle, or some champagne, with someone over the festive period.
If you or someone you know, lives local and can help Tony please email megan.hinton@newsquest.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Severe flooding blocks M27 near Southampton

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thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Southampton traffic wardens abused by public

SOUTHAMPTON traffic wardens have been barraged with abuse from members of the public for just doing their job .
Council chiefs have received reports of offensive behaviour directed against employees paid to enforce rules that aim to combat dangerous and illegal parking .
The perpetrators have been met with criticism from both Southampton City Council ( SCC ) and others , with one Southampton MP saying there is `` no excuse '' for any form of abuse .
But one Southampton councillor is calling on the City Council to do more and `` send a clear message '' to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Member for Green City & Place , said : “ We would like to make clear that abuse is never acceptable .
The officers are carrying out a vital role in supporting our residents and we have a duty of care to maintain enforcement of yellow lines , zig zags , disabled bays and much more .
`` We do not expect our teams to tolerate abuse from individuals who ignore regulations , especially during the current lockdown . ''
He added that `` any unacceptable instances of abuse '' will be reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` wakey wakey '' through megaphone at 2am is caught by police '' We have had to do this on a number of occasions this year , '' he said .
`` And we hope this will send a message that Southampton will not accept any form of abuse towards its employees.
” A Southampton MP said anyone convicted of being abusive towards traffic wardens in the city should be dealt with `` severely '' by the courts .
Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen , said : `` Abuse of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are just doing their job .
`` I talked to an enforcement officer recently about the level of abuse they are receiving and frankly , there can be no excuse for it .
`` I know the police will be doing what they can to bring any perpetrators to justice and I hope that anyone who is found guilty is dealt with severely.
” Steven Galton , Millbrook ward councillor , added that it is `` never okay '' to abuse someone doing their job .
He told the Daily Echo : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite the best attempt to avoid them , then we need to fully support our workforce in every conceivable way .
`` This includes personally supporting any victim , in any way they need , and ensuring the Council reports all unacceptably threatening or abusive incidents to the police .
`` The Council needs to send a clear message to anyone who thinks it is fine to abuse or threaten staff – it isn ’ t and we will not accept it . ''
The Daily Echo has asked SCC what abuse traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not respond .

Council chiefs have received reports of offensive behaviour directed against employees paid to enforce rules that aim to combat dangerous and illegal parking.
The perpetrators have been met with criticism from both Southampton City Council (SCC) and others, with one Southampton MP saying there is "no excuse" for any form of abuse.
But one Southampton councillor is calling on the City Council to do more and "send a clear message" to the abusers.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City & Place, said: “We would like to make clear that abuse is never acceptable. The officers are carrying out a vital role in supporting our residents and we have a duty of care to maintain enforcement of yellow lines, zig zags, disabled bays and much more.
"We do not expect our teams to tolerate abuse from individuals who ignore regulations, especially during the current lockdown."
He added that "any unacceptable instances of abuse" will be reported to the police.
"We have had to do this on a number of occasions this year," he said.
"And we hope this will send a message that Southampton will not accept any form of abuse towards its employees.”
A Southampton MP said anyone convicted of being abusive towards traffic wardens in the city should be dealt with "severely" by the courts.
Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen, said: "Abuse of anyone is unacceptable but more so when they are just doing their job.
"I talked to an enforcement officer recently about the level of abuse they are receiving and frankly, there can be no excuse for it.
"I know the police will be doing what they can to bring any perpetrators to justice and I hope that anyone who is found guilty is dealt with severely.”
Steven Galton, Millbrook ward councillor, added that it is "never okay" to abuse someone doing their job.
He told the Daily Echo: "Should there still be incidents, despite the best attempt to avoid them, then we need to fully support our workforce in every conceivable way.
"This includes personally supporting any victim, in any way they need, and ensuring the Council reports all unacceptably threatening or abusive incidents to the police.
"The Council needs to send a clear message to anyone who thinks it is fine to abuse or threaten staff – it isn’t and we will not accept it."
The Daily Echo has asked SCC what abuse traffic wardens have faced, but they did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Southampton girl punched outside JD Sports Above Bar Street

POLICE are hunting a man after a girl was punched in the face on the way to college .
A 16-year-old girl was punched in the face in Southampton city centre .
She turned onto Pound Tree Road while looking at her phone and wearing headphones having been walking down Above Bar Street .
As she passed JD Sports she was punched in the face by a man during the incident at around 8.35am on November 2 , according to police .
She suffered minor injuries which required stitches to her nose .
Police have now released a CCTV image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to in connection with the attack .
A police spokesperson said : `` We need your help !
Do you recognise this man ?
`` We have released this CCTV image and are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted on Pound Tree Road in Southampton on Monday 2 November .
`` Do you know this man ?
Were you in the area at the time and saw what happened ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 , quoting reference 44200424723 .
Alternatively , you can contact independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

A 16-year-old girl was punched in the face in Southampton city centre.
She turned onto Pound Tree Road while looking at her phone and wearing headphones having been walking down Above Bar Street.
As she passed JD Sports she was punched in the face by a man during the incident at around 8.35am on November 2, according to police.
She suffered minor injuries which required stitches to her nose.
Police have now released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack.
A police spokesperson said: "We need your help! Do you recognise this man?
"We have released this CCTV image and are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted on Pound Tree Road in Southampton on Monday 2 November.
"Do you know this man? Were you in the area at the time and saw what happened?
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting reference 44200424723.
Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Heavy rain causing Southampton floods

Heavy rain causing Southampton floods

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being warned of flooding this morning .
Heavy rain is said to be causing localised flooding across @ @ @ @ @ warned to take extra care during essential journeys .
The carriageway of Bassett Avenue out @ @ @ @ @ to Winchester Road Roundabout has flooded with drivers urged to approach with caution .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ flooded near to Horseshoe Bridge with traffic able to pass at low speeds .

Heavy rain is said to be causing localised flooding across the city.
Motorists are warned to take extra care during essential journeys.
The carriageway of Bassett Avenue out of the city and near to Winchester Road Roundabout has flooded with drivers urged to approach with caution.
Meanwhile, Thomas Lewis Way has flooded near to Horseshoe Bridge with traffic able to pass at low speeds.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Man told to leave Fever and Vibe in Southampton

POLICE are hunting for a man reportedly carrying a knife during a fight at a nightclub .
A man said to be carrying a knife was ordered to live Fever and Vibe in Southampton following a fight .
He was escorted from the club in Bedford Place , Southampton following the argument between 8.30pm and 9pm on Saturday , 24 October .
After leaving , he got into a black Honda Civic , registration RJ07 CLU , with a blonde woman , before driving off .
He is described as between 20 and 30-years-old , 6ft 2 inches tall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afro hair , a moustache and a goatee beard .
He was wearing a blue Tommy Hilfiger jumper with a white stripe , black puma tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe and puma logo .
Police have released a CCTV image of a man and woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident .
A police spokesperson said : `` Do you recognise these people ?
`` Do you know the man and woman in this photo ?
`` If you recognise them or have any information that could help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 quoting 44200414117 .

A man said to be carrying a knife was ordered to live Fever and Vibe in Southampton following a fight.
He was escorted from the club in Bedford Place, Southampton following the argument between 8.30pm and 9pm on Saturday, 24 October.
After leaving, he got into a black Honda Civic, registration RJ07 CLU, with a blonde woman, before driving off.
He is described as between 20 and 30-years-old, 6ft 2 inches tall, medium or stocky build, with short afro hair, a moustache and a goatee beard.
He was wearing a blue Tommy Hilfiger jumper with a white stripe, black puma tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe and puma logo.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man and woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise these people?
"Do you know the man and woman in this photo?
"If you recognise them or have any information that could help our investigation, please call us on 101 quoting 44200414117.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Memories of the Frog and Frgate nightclub in Southampton

IT seems like a lifetime ago since we have been able to socialise together - let alone parade on furniture @ @ @ @ @ let us think back to when we used to dance on the tables at the @ @ @ @ @ venue , situated on Canute Road , is famous for its live music and its @ @ @ @ @ ships wheel behind the bar and storm lanterns hanging throughout .
The pub originally opened @ @ @ @ @ in 2009 .
After laying empty for six years , the popular nighttime spot was @ @ @ @ @ landlords Derek and Loraine Gardener .
Around 100 people joined the ticket-only relaunch party on @ @ @ @ @ where a bottle of Newcastle Brown was smashed to signify the dawn of a new @ @ @ @ @ .
Lorraine told the Daily Echo at the time : “ It 's good to @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It 's been full-on , we 've had somebody who camped outside and @ @ @ @ @ about it as they did not know it was reopening .
”

But let us think back to when we used to dance on the tables at the Frog and Frigate.
The venue, situated on Canute Road, is famous for its live music and its buccaneering made complete with a ships wheel behind the bar and storm lanterns hanging throughout.
The pub originally opened back in 1981 but closed in 2009.
After laying empty for six years, the popular nighttime spot was brought back to life by landlords Derek and Loraine Gardener.
Around 100 people joined the ticket-only relaunch party on March 5, 2015, where a bottle of Newcastle Brown was smashed to signify the dawn of a new era for the watering hole.
Lorraine told the Daily Echo at the time: “It's good to get up and running again.
“It's been full-on, we've had somebody who camped outside and people are still contacting us about it as they did not know it was reopening.”