thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Police nine times more likely to stop black people in Hampshire

BLACK people in Hampshire are nine times as likely as white people to be stopped and searched by police , new figures reveal .
The Runnymede Trust , which campaigns against racial inequality in the UK , has warned that the power is being used to disproportionately target the black community .
Home Office data shows officers in Hampshire carried out 8,932 stop and searches in the year to March .
Using population estimates for the area , the figures reveal that 32.1 per 1,000 black people were stopped , compared to just 3.5 per 1,000 white people .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be subjected to a stop and search .
Changes are being demanded by Southampton-based campaigner Jay Shah , who was awarded an MBE in this year ’ s Queen ’ s Birthday Honours List for striving to improve race relations .
Mr Shah said : “ You have to ask if more black people are stopped and searched because the police think they are more likely to commit crime .
“ If not police have to admit that they have got it wrong.
” Mr Shah described stop and search as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no further action was taken against more than 70 % of people who were stopped .
He added : “ Police need to adapt a policy of targeted reduction so that number of black people who are stopped and searched is reduced over a small period to the same as white people.
” Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ Stop and search powers are a critical tool used by police to help tackle violent crime .
“ It is however vital that these powers are used proportionately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Criminal Evidence Act 1984 allows police to search people and vehicles for items such as drugs or weapons without a warrant .
Across England and Wales , police stopped 54 per 1,000 black people in 2019-20 – compared to just six per 1,000 white people .
This means they were 8.9 times as likely to be stopped .
Hampshire police 's assistant chief constable Maggie Blyth said : “ Stop and search is an important part of our community policing , and helps us protect our communities , particularly vulnerable members of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this , using information supplied to us from the community to tackle high-harm crimes , such as drug-related harm , theft and the use of weapons .
“ Its effectiveness relies on the power being used in the right way .
“ Policing is complex and challenging .
It is right that all that we do should be thoroughly scrutinised and we welcome this .
“ Whenever stop and search powers are used , it must be done so in line with national guidance , where there are reasonable grounds for suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Each quarter , a group of officers , staff and members of our Independent Advisory Group meet to review our stop and search data .
“ We are always looking to identify learning from this data , including from reviewing disproportionality figures , and develop our use of police street powers , where required , ensuring fairness to those who are the subject of them .
“ Policing in our country is built on the principle of doing so by consent , and although much has changed in the way we operate over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so , it is important to our officers to work hard to build up trust and support within their communities .
“ This is something we are committed to continuing and we welcome all feedback on how we can do so .
“ As part of this , we welcome anyone who wishes to join our Independent Advisory Group , to help us continue to build partnerships with our communities .
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The Runnymede Trust, which campaigns against racial inequality in the UK, has warned that the power is being used to disproportionately target the black community.
Home Office data shows officers in Hampshire carried out 8,932 stop and searches in the year to March.
Using population estimates for the area, the figures reveal that 32.1 per 1,000 black people were stopped, compared to just 3.5 per 1,000 white people.
It means black people were 9.3 times as likely to be subjected to a stop and search.
Changes are being demanded by Southampton-based campaigner Jay Shah, who was awarded an MBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List for striving to improve race relations.
Jay Shah
Mr Shah said: “You have to ask if more black people are stopped and searched because the police think they are more likely to commit crime.
“If not police have to admit that they have got it wrong.”
Mr Shah described stop and search as a “fishing expedition”, saying no further action was taken against more than 70% of people who were stopped.
He added: “Police need to adapt a policy of targeted reduction so that number of black people who are stopped and searched is reduced over a small period to the same as white people.”
Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “Stop and search powers are a critical tool used by police to help tackle violent crime.
“It is however vital that these powers are used proportionately and without prejudice.”
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 allows police to search people and vehicles for items such as drugs or weapons without a warrant.
Across England and Wales, police stopped 54 per 1,000 black people in 2019-20 – compared to just six per 1,000 white people. This means they were 8.9 times as likely to be stopped.
Hampshire police's assistant chief constable Maggie Blyth said: “Stop and search is an important part of our community policing, and helps us protect our communities, particularly vulnerable members of them.
“We take an intelligence-based approach to this, using information supplied to us from the community to tackle high-harm crimes, such as drug-related harm, theft and the use of weapons.
“Its effectiveness relies on the power being used in the right way.
“Policing is complex and challenging. It is right that all that we do should be thoroughly scrutinised and we welcome this.
“Whenever stop and search powers are used, it must be done so in line with national guidance, where there are reasonable grounds for suspicion and where it is proportionate.
“Each quarter, a group of officers, staff and members of our Independent Advisory Group meet to review our stop and search data.
“We are always looking to identify learning from this data, including from reviewing disproportionality figures, and develop our use of police street powers, where required, ensuring fairness to those who are the subject of them.
“Policing in our country is built on the principle of doing so by consent, and although much has changed in the way we operate over the years and will continue to do so, it is important to our officers to work hard to build up trust and support within their communities.
“This is something we are committed to continuing and we welcome all feedback on how we can do so.
“As part of this, we welcome anyone who wishes to join our Independent Advisory Group, to help us continue to build partnerships with our communities.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Echo readers react to looming lockdown

Echo readers react to looming lockdown

DAILY Echo readers have voiced their opposition to a second lockdown - despite a surge in coronavirus cases and fears of many more deaths .
They warned that another national shutdown would do more harm than good - and would fail to prevent the infection rate increasing once the restrictions were eventually eased .
Asked if Britain needed a second lockdown many readers called for stricter adherence to good hygiene and social distancing rules instead .
One woman said too many people would suffer financially and mentally - especially those living alone - if the country went back into lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loose your job , can not pay your rent etc , life will not be worth living .
A lockdown will bring catastrophic problems to many people . ''
Another reader added : `` I ca n't see the point in another lockdown .
`` Quite apart from more economic upheaval , which it will surely cause , there 's the fact that it ( coronavirus ) is n't going to go away - even the scientists have said that .
`` A vaccine could take years , so we live with prohibitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks .
`` I 'm happy to wear my mask and sanitise/wash my hands .
I 'm even happy to maintain social distancing , but I 'm not happy to continue living under this shadow for months and years to come . ''
A fellow reader added : `` Lockdown or no lockdown , it ’ s never going to go away .
`` It ’ s something we ’ re going to have to deal with - closing everything down again is going to do more bad than good .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to take .
Keep a distance , wear a face covering ( if you can ) and wash your hands regularly . ''
One man said the first lockdown should have been longer and more sensible .
He added : `` You could go to a crowded Tesco but you were n't allowed to go to the beach at 1am for a stroll alone - where is the practicality ?
`` We 're going round in circles - long lockdown or herd immunity .
`` If it 's decided there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a longer one with kids at schools , can count me out on that one .
I 'll be driving and taking a walk at the beach at 1am if I wish to . ''
Other readers also doubted the wisdom of a second national shutdown .
One woman said : `` I don ’ t see what a four-week lockdown will do .
Yes it will slow it down a bit but it took 12 weeks last time to make a difference and then luckily we had summer .
`` Three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're back to where we started .
`` Four weeks will make no difference , only destroy the economy a bit more .
People ’ s lives are being destroyed either way , either by getting virus or because of the effects on the economy .
`` People need to abide by the rules - mask , wash hands and - the biggest thing - distance .
Then just maybe we can keep going . ''

They warned that another national shutdown would do more harm than good - and would fail to prevent the infection rate increasing once the restrictions were eventually eased.
Asked if Britain needed a second lockdown many readers called for stricter adherence to good hygiene and social distancing rules instead.
One woman said too many people would suffer financially and mentally - especially those living alone - if the country went back into lockdown.
She added: "If you loose your job, cannot pay your rent etc, life will not be worth living. A lockdown will bring catastrophic problems to many people."
Another reader added: "I can't see the point in another lockdown.
"Quite apart from more economic upheaval, which it will surely cause, there's the fact that it (coronavirus) isn't going to go away - even the scientists have said that.
"A vaccine could take years, so we live with prohibitive restrictions until there is one? No thanks.
"I'm happy to wear my mask and sanitise/wash my hands. I'm even happy to maintain social distancing, but I'm not happy to continue living under this shadow for months and years to come."
A fellow reader added: "Lockdown or no lockdown, it’s never going to go away.
"It’s something we’re going to have to deal with - closing everything down again is going to do more bad than good.
"If you're vulnerable then take the precautions you need to take. Keep a distance, wear a face covering (if you can) and wash your hands regularly."
One man said the first lockdown should have been longer and more sensible.
He added: "You could go to a crowded Tesco but you weren't allowed to go to the beach at 1am for a stroll alone - where is the practicality?
"We're going round in circles - long lockdown or herd immunity.
"If it's decided there's going to be a short lockdown or a longer one with kids at schools, can count me out on that one. I'll be driving and taking a walk at the beach at 1am if I wish to."
Other readers also doubted the wisdom of a second national shutdown.
One woman said: "I don’t see what a four-week lockdown will do. Yes it will slow it down a bit but it took 12 weeks last time to make a difference and then luckily we had summer.
"Three months later it started to rise again and we're back to where we started.
"Four weeks will make no difference, only destroy the economy a bit more. People’s lives are being destroyed either way, either by getting virus or because of the effects on the economy.
"People need to abide by the rules - mask, wash hands and - the biggest thing - distance. Then just maybe we can keep going."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Crime falls over last year in Southampton

CRIME has fallen over the last year in Southampton , official police records reveal .
Changes in society while coronavirus restrictions were in place led to most types of crime plummeting nationally over the period – although drug offences rose by nearly a third during lockdown – the Office for National Statistics said .
Hampshire Constabulary recorded 30,616 offences in Southampton in the 12 months to June , according to the ONS .
That was a decrease of 4 % compared to the previous year , when there were 32,031 .
At 121 crimes per 1,000 people , that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wales , which stood at 85 .
3,088 incidents of criminal damage and arson , down 11 % 337 possession of weapons such as firearms or knives , down 20 % Overall , police recorded 4 % fewer crimes across England and Wales , with around 5.8 million offences recorded in the year to June .
This excludes those recorded by Greater Manchester Police , whose data was compromised after the installation of new IT software .
The fall was driven by a reduction in crime between April and June when national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the most noticeable drop during this period ( 47 % ) , while theft offences fell by 43 % .
In contrast , drug crimes soared by 30 % over the three months , with offences rising from 44,064 in April to June 2019 , to 57,132 this year .
Billy Gazard , from the ONS centre for crime and justice , said the drop in crime over the year could mainly be put down to changes during the coronavirus lockdown , but said police recording of drug offences “ increased sharply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflecting proactive police activity as overall crime levels reduced ” .
“ There are indications that crime levels in June were moving back towards pre-lockdown levels , ” he added .
John Apter , chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales , said : “ Although crime fell during the pandemic the pressure on the police remained .
“ Policing had to adapt to a situation unlike anything we had experienced before and continues to do so even as the national lockdown was lifted and crime returned to pre-lockdown levels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns being rolled out and ... the additional challenges they bring .
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Changes in society while coronavirus restrictions were in place led to most types of crime plummeting nationally over the period – although drug offences rose by nearly a third during lockdown – the Office for National Statistics said.
Hampshire Constabulary recorded 30,616 offences in Southampton in the 12 months to June, according to the ONS.
That was a decrease of 4% compared to the previous year, when there were 32,031.
At 121 crimes per 1,000 people, that was far higher than the rate across England and Wales, which stood at 85.
Crimes recorded in Southampton included:
979 sexual offences, a decrease of 11%
11,427 violent offences, up 1%
3,088 incidents of criminal damage and arson, down 11%
1,060 drug offences, up 32%
337 possession of weapons such as firearms or knives, down 20%
3,221 public order offences, up slightly
9,620 theft offences, down 11%
Overall, police recorded 4% fewer crimes across England and Wales, with around 5.8 million offences recorded in the year to June.
This excludes those recorded by Greater Manchester Police, whose data was compromised after the installation of new IT software.
The fall was driven by a reduction in crime between April and June when national lockdown restrictions were in place. Robberies saw the most noticeable drop during this period (47%), while theft offences fell by 43%.
In contrast, drug crimes soared by 30% over the three months, with offences rising from 44,064 in April to June 2019, to 57,132 this year.
Billy Gazard, from the ONS centre for crime and justice, said the drop in crime over the year could mainly be put down to changes during the coronavirus lockdown, but said police recording of drug offences “increased sharply throughout the April to June period, reflecting proactive police activity as overall crime levels reduced”.
“There are indications that crime levels in June were moving back towards pre-lockdown levels,” he added.
John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: “Although crime fell during the pandemic the pressure on the police remained.
“Policing had to adapt to a situation unlike anything we had experienced before and continues to do so even as the national lockdown was lifted and crime returned to pre-lockdown levels.
“That pressure has increased with local lockdowns being rolled out and...the additional challenges they bring.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Old shops of Southampton  - take the quiz

How well do you remember old high street stores in Southampton ?
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The following quiz contains images of shops from the past with their names blurred.
How many of these old store do you recognise?
Put your memory to the test:


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--PHOTOS: Beloved pets of all shapes and sizes

IT 'S the day of the dogs this week with ten of Hampshire 's favourite furry friends - and a @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re featuring ten more of your most beloved pets - and this time @ @ @ @ @ pooches and a pair of the fluffiest bunnies .
The dogs include a rescue lab @ @ @ @ @ Murphy , a dozy bulldog called Reggie , a friendly Pomeranian puppy , a friendly @ @ @ @ @ Russel cross called Ziggy and a lovely Labrador called Bear .
We also feature two @ @ @ @ @ who have helped their owner through hard times by keeping her calm and helping her @ @ @ @ @ To have your pet featured , visit www.dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets

We’re featuring ten more of your most beloved pets - and this time it’s all pampered pooches and a pair of the fluffiest bunnies.
The dogs include a rescue lab Harvey and his best friend Murphy, a dozy bulldog called Reggie, a friendly Pomeranian puppy, a friendly French Bulldog, a Jack Russel cross called Ziggy and a lovely Labrador called Bear.
We also feature two fluffy Lionhead rabbit friends, who have helped their owner through hard times by keeping her calm and helping her process her mental health.
To have your pet featured, visit www.dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Bursledon Fish and chip shop helps families with free meals

A FISH and chip shop has this week been giving it out free meals to struggling families .
Lowford Fish Bar in Bursledon has been running the offer for children aged between 4 to 16 in full time education .
It has been offering out free meals such as sausage and chips or a fishcake and chips to try and help the local community through a difficult time .
The response to this offer was 'overwhelming ' according to joint owner Karen Whitlock , who has run the shop for the past three years with her partner Rogerio .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite a lot around the community .
`` We ca n't do it this year because of covid , but we normally have a Halloween display outside the shop and Santa comes along for Christmas .
`` We normally do an offer for the school holidays , but because it 's mostly online service this year we were n't able to do that , so when half-term came around we decided to do this . ''
The offer is on just for the October half term and the couple hope that it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did n't know a great deal about the government vote when we made the decision , but once we realised we knew we had to go ahead with it .
`` I 've been there myself , I know when my three were younger how much of a struggle it was .
`` I feel like there 's quite a lot of families struggling from what I 've heard from the local community . ''
An online fundraising page has also been created for the shop to help cover the costs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a target of £200 for the fundraiser , but after just 24 hours , they had already hit that goal so she moved it up to £400 .
The shop has since hit that target and is now at £415 raised .
She said : `` When it went up on our website that we were doing free meals for kids , we were bombarded with messages from customers giving their support .
`` We were overwhelmed with how big it actually went and we are thinking if there is some left over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Christmas . ''

Lowford Fish Bar in Bursledon has been running the offer for children aged between 4 to 16 in full time education.
It has been offering out free meals such as sausage and chips or a fishcake and chips to try and help the local community through a difficult time.
The response to this offer was 'overwhelming' according to joint owner Karen Whitlock, who has run the shop for the past three years with her partner Rogerio.
She said: "We've always focussed quite a lot around the community.
"We can't do it this year because of covid, but we normally have a Halloween display outside the shop and Santa comes along for Christmas.
"We normally do an offer for the school holidays, but because it's mostly online service this year we weren't able to do that, so when half-term came around we decided to do this."
The offer is on just for the October half term and the couple hope that it will help local families
Karen added: "I didn't know a great deal about the government vote when we made the decision, but once we realised we knew we had to go ahead with it.
"I've been there myself, I know when my three were younger how much of a struggle it was.
"I feel like there's quite a lot of families struggling from what I've heard from the local community."
An online fundraising page has also been created for the shop to help cover the costs of the free meals.
Originally Karen set a target of £200 for the fundraiser, but after just 24 hours, they had already hit that goal so she moved it up to £400.
The shop has since hit that target and is now at £415 raised.
She said: "When it went up on our website that we were doing free meals for kids, we were bombarded with messages from customers giving their support.
"We were overwhelmed with how big it actually went and we are thinking if there is some left over that we will maybe do it again at Christmas."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Fareham College works with job centre to create work academy

A COLLEGE has teamed up with Job Centrer Plus to help people join the construction industry .
Fareham College 's Civil Engineering Training Centre has partnered with the agency to establish a Sector-Based Work Academy .
This is aimed at helping people gain the skills and knowledge required for pursuing a career in the construction industries .
• Fareham residents have their say on councils local plan Potential applicants including those who have been made redundant and are receiving unemployment benefit , or have been out of work for some time , enrol on a four-week training programme , giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lesley Roberts , Managing Director of Business Plus at Fareham College , said : “ We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Job Centre Plus ( JCP ) to benefit local people and offer them the opportunity to refresh , refocus , retrain and gain valuable skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the construction industry . ''
The programme has already seen learners from the first two cohorts progressing into employment and Apprenticeships .
The college is now planning a third cohort to start in January 2021 .
Every learner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview at the end of the programme , they obtain their CSCS Green Card , as well as gaining a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and a Level 1 Award in Bricklaying .
If required , they can also gain a functional skills qualification in Maths and English , which enables them to graduate the programme site ready .
John Stevens , JCP Employer Adviser , said : `` We would like to see the Sector-Based Work Academies grow and in collaboration with Fareham College we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change the programme to suit industry needs and standards .
`` We want to meet the needs of the local and wider community and bridge the gap in the skills shortages in specific areas . ''

Fareham College's Civil Engineering Training Centre has partnered with the agency to establish a Sector-Based Work Academy.
This is aimed at helping people gain the skills and knowledge required for pursuing a career in the construction industries.
Potential applicants including those who have been made redundant and are receiving unemployment benefit, or have been out of work for some time, enrol on a four-week training programme, giving them real-world experience in civil engineering.
Lesley Roberts, Managing Director of Business Plus at Fareham College, said: “We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Job Centre Plus (JCP) to benefit local people and offer them the opportunity to refresh, refocus, retrain and gain valuable skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the construction industry."
The programme has already seen learners from the first two cohorts progressing into employment and Apprenticeships.
The college is now planning a third cohort to start in January 2021.
Every learner is said to be guaranteed a job interview at the end of the programme, they obtain their CSCS Green Card, as well as gaining a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and a Level 1 Award in Bricklaying.
If required, they can also gain a functional skills qualification in Maths and English, which enables them to graduate the programme site ready.
John Stevens, JCP Employer Adviser, said: "We would like to see the Sector-Based Work Academies grow and in collaboration with Fareham College we are continuing to look at ways we can change the programme to suit industry needs and standards.
"We want to meet the needs of the local and wider community and bridge the gap in the skills shortages in specific areas."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Hampshire garden centres raise funds for stroke charity

A GARDEN centre company has asked its customers to make donations to raise money for the Stroke Association .
Dobbies @ @ @ @ @ stores across Hampshire operated the fundraiser in its stores including its Cadnam and Andover businesses @ @ @ @ @ donate the price of their cup of tea to Stroke Association , with 100 % @ @ @ @ @ to helping people rebuild their lives after stroke .
• Fareham animal shelter needs cash @ @ @ @ @ The fundraiser took place in aid of World Stroke Day on Thursday .
Graeme Jenkins @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We ’ re proud to be supporting the Stroke Association with our @ @ @ @ @ charity provides specialist support to make sure people affected by stroke get the best care @ @ @ @ @ re highlighting World Stroke Day as an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness for @ @ @ @ @

Dobbies garden centres, which has stores across Hampshire operated the fundraiser in its stores including its Cadnam and Andover businesses.
Customers were asked to donate the price of their cup of tea to Stroke Association, with 100% of the funds going directly to helping people rebuild their lives after stroke.
The fundraiser took place in aid of World Stroke Day on Thursday.
Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies, said: “We’re proud to be supporting the Stroke Association with our ongoing partnership.
"The charity provides specialist support to make sure people affected by stroke get the best care possible, and we’re highlighting World Stroke Day as an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness for this important cause."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--New Forest MP Swayne threatens to vote against lockdown

A Hampshire MP has threatened to vote against the `` madness '' of a new national lockdown .
Sir Desmond @ @ @ @ @ New Forest West , could rebel against the government when the Commons votes on the @ @ @ @ @ • LIVE : Another full lockdown to start on Thursday ( and these are the @ @ @ @ @ BBC he said : `` I 'm in despair - I think it 's a @ @ @ @ @ warnings that Covid could kill 4,000 people a day if the government failed to take @ @ @ @ @ I do n't believe it for a moment - we 've had this predicted before @ @ @ @ @ had pretty little effect other than prevent the growth of natural herd immunity .
`` @ @ @ @ @ deal to persuade me to vote for this madness . ''

Sir Desmond Swayne, Tory MP for New Forest West, could rebel against the government when the Commons votes on the second shutdown on Wednesday.
Speaking on the BBC he said: "I'm in despair - I think it's a disaster."
Asked about warnings that Covid could kill 4,000 people a day if the government failed to take action he said: "I don't believe it for a moment - we've had this predicted before.
"The last lockdown had pretty little effect other than prevent the growth of natural herd immunity.
"It will take a great deal to persuade me to vote for this madness."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Ward-Prowse's stunning double fires Saints into top four

JAMES Ward-Prowse marked his 26th birthday in scintillating fashion with a stunning double to fire Saints into the top four of the Premier League .
The skipper had already provided the assist for Jannik Vestergaard ’ s early opener against Aston Villa before then taking aim himself , with two brilliant free-kicks from just outside the box , both leaving goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with no chance .
Leading 3-0 at half-time , Saints continued in their quest for goals , adding a fourth thanks to a perfectly struck effort from Danny Ings .
Villa reduced the arrears courtesy of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then struck twice in stoppage time through an Ollie Watkins penalty and fine Jack Grealish effort , but Ralph Hasenhuttl ’ s men did enough to clinch a 4-3 victory at Villa Park to take their unbeaten run to five matches .
Both sides made one change to their starting line-ups following mixed fortunes last weekend .
Saints brought Theo Walcott back into the side , after he missed the victory over Everton due to being ineligible to face his parent club .
Nathan Redmond dropped to the bench , where he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Villa , who lost 3-0 to Leeds last time out , they handed a first Premier League start for the club to summer signing Bertrand Traore , with Trezeguet left out .
In-form Saints flew out the traps at Villa Park , having the ball in the net inside three minutes .
A corner from Ward-Prowse was flicked on by Ings with a combination of Che Adams and Ezri Konsa turning the ball in from close range .
However , Adams was deemed narrowly offside by VAR Chris Kavanagh and the goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold the visitors back , with Walcott firing a shot off the top of the crossbar shortly afterwards .
At the other end , Jan Bednarek produced an important block to deny Jack Grealish , before Saints ’ early pressure paid off with the opener .
After Kyle Walker-Peters had been brought down out wide by former Saint Matt Targett , Ward-Prowse arrowed a free-kick towards the back post .
There Vestergaard towered above everyone else to power a header in for his second goal in as many away games .
Villa looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling a free-kick to Traore on the edge of the box , but his shot was denied by a vital touch from Walker-Peters .
That proved to be one of the winger ’ s final actions as he was replaced by Trezeguet due to injury .
And things went from bad to worse for the hosts just past the half-hour mark .
Ward-Prowse , who bagged his first goal of the season last weekend , lined up a free-kick around 22 yards from goal and brilliantly bent it over the wall and into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for the England man to have another crack at goal just before half-time .
Matty Cash was penalised for a handball just outside the box as he prevented Walcott a shot at a goal .
He escaped with just a booking , but also saw his side fall 3-0 down as Ward-Prowse produced arguably an even better strike than the one earlier in the afternoon .
From closer range , Saints ’ skipper fired the ball over the wall and in , leaving Martinez rooted to the spot .
Saints made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Jack Stephens at the back .
Villa improved after the restart , with visiting goalkeeper Alex McCarthy finally called into action .
The former Crystal Palace man saved well with his leg to deny Trezeguet ’ s diving header , before also getting down low to tip away from Grealish .
But any hopes of an unlikely comeback were quickly quashed when Ings cut onto his right foot from the edge of the box and bent a perfect strike in off the bar for his fifth Saints goal of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa reduced the deficit back to three , when Mings guided a header into the far corner from a Grealish cross , after Saints had been caught playing out from the back .
Trezeguet continued to try his luck , but could not find a way firstly past Vestergaard and then McCarthy , while at the other end Ings dinked in , but had strayed into an offside position .
Saints were forced into a switch for the final 10 minutes with Ibrahima Diallo replacing Ryan Bertrand , who hobbled off , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There was further concern late on when Ings was forced off with what looked like a knee injury after a clash with Trezeguet .
Villa added a consolation second goal at the death , with Watkins netting from the penalty spot after Diallo brought down Grealish .
And they netted again with the final meaningful action of the contest as Grealish slammed in from the edge of the box , but it was too little , too late .

The skipper had already provided the assist for Jannik Vestergaard’s early opener against Aston Villa before then taking aim himself, with two brilliant free-kicks from just outside the box, both leaving goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with no chance.
Leading 3-0 at half-time, Saints continued in their quest for goals, adding a fourth thanks to a perfectly struck effort from Danny Ings.
Villa reduced the arrears courtesy of a well-placed header by Tyrone Mings. Villa then struck twice in stoppage time through an Ollie Watkins penalty and fine Jack Grealish effort, but Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men did enough to clinch a 4-3 victory at Villa Park to take their unbeaten run to five matches.
Both sides made one change to their starting line-ups following mixed fortunes last weekend. Saints brought Theo Walcott back into the side, after he missed the victory over Everton due to being ineligible to face his parent club. Nathan Redmond dropped to the bench, where he was joined by fit-again Moussa Djenepo.
As for Villa, who lost 3-0 to Leeds last time out, they handed a first Premier League start for the club to summer signing Bertrand Traore, with Trezeguet left out.
In-form Saints flew out the traps at Villa Park, having the ball in the net inside three minutes. A corner from Ward-Prowse was flicked on by Ings with a combination of Che Adams and Ezri Konsa turning the ball in from close range. However, Adams was deemed narrowly offside by VAR Chris Kavanagh and the goal was chalked off.
That did not hold the visitors back, with Walcott firing a shot off the top of the crossbar shortly afterwards.
At the other end, Jan Bednarek produced an important block to deny Jack Grealish, before Saints’ early pressure paid off with the opener.
After Kyle Walker-Peters had been brought down out wide by former Saint Matt Targett, Ward-Prowse arrowed a free-kick towards the back post. There Vestergaard towered above everyone else to power a header in for his second goal in as many away games.
Villa looked for a quick response with Ross Barkley rolling a free-kick to Traore on the edge of the box, but his shot was denied by a vital touch from Walker-Peters.
That proved to be one of the winger’s final actions as he was replaced by Trezeguet due to injury.
And things went from bad to worse for the hosts just past the half-hour mark.
Ward-Prowse, who bagged his first goal of the season last weekend, lined up a free-kick around 22 yards from goal and brilliantly bent it over the wall and into the top corner.
And there was time for the England man to have another crack at goal just before half-time. Matty Cash was penalised for a handball just outside the box as he prevented Walcott a shot at a goal. He escaped with just a booking, but also saw his side fall 3-0 down as Ward-Prowse produced arguably an even better strike than the one earlier in the afternoon.
From closer range, Saints’ skipper fired the ball over the wall and in, leaving Martinez rooted to the spot.
Saints made a switch at the break, replacing Bednarek with Jack Stephens at the back.
Villa improved after the restart, with visiting goalkeeper Alex McCarthy finally called into action. The former Crystal Palace man saved well with his leg to deny Trezeguet’s diving header, before also getting down low to tip away from Grealish.
But any hopes of an unlikely comeback were quickly quashed when Ings cut onto his right foot from the edge of the box and bent a perfect strike in off the bar for his fifth Saints goal of the season.
That goal was instantly wiped out as Villa reduced the deficit back to three, when Mings guided a header into the far corner from a Grealish cross, after Saints had been caught playing out from the back.
Trezeguet continued to try his luck, but could not find a way firstly past Vestergaard and then McCarthy, while at the other end Ings dinked in, but had strayed into an offside position.
Saints were forced into a switch for the final 10 minutes with Ibrahima Diallo replacing Ryan Bertrand, who hobbled off, with Ward-Prowse dropping to fill in at left-back.
There was further concern late on when Ings was forced off with what looked like a knee injury after a clash with Trezeguet.
Villa added a consolation second goal at the death, with Watkins netting from the penalty spot after Diallo brought down Grealish.
And they netted again with the final meaningful action of the contest as Grealish slammed in from the edge of the box, but it was too little, too late.
Saints: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek (Stephens, h-t), Vestergaard, Bertrand (Diallo, 79); Romeu, Ward-Prowse; Armstrong, Walcott; Ings (Long, 85), Adams.
Unused subs: Redmond, Djenepo, N’Lundulu, Forster (g/k).
Booked: Ward-Prowse, Diallo.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash (Elmohamady, 67), Konsa, Mings, Targett; Luiz, McGinn; Traore (Trezeguet, 29), Barkley, Grealish; Watkins.
Unused subs: Engels, Nakamba, Hourihane, Davis, Steer (g/k).
Booked: Cash.
Referee: Darren England.
VAR: Chris Kavanagh.


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Latest figures for Covid cases across Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has seen 228 new cases of coronavirus in the latest 24-hour period .
The biggest increases were recorded in @ @ @ @ @ recorded 38 and 49 new cases Covid-19 respectively , taking the totals to2,181 and 2,040 @ @ @ @ @ new cases , taking the total to 1,039 .
The New Forest has also recorded @ @ @ @ @ taking its total to 1,182 .
Winchester has seen 15 new cases ( 1,089 ) @ @ @ @ @ recorded a further 9 cases ( 1,062 ) .
Fareham has recorded 17 new cases @ @ @ @ @ Gosport has seen an even smaller increase of 11 , taking its total to 482 @ @ @ @ @ had 25 new cases ( 1,567 ) while the latest figure for Havant is 25 @ @ @ @

The biggest increases were recorded in Southampton and Portsmouth, which recorded 38 and 49 new cases Covid-19 respectively, taking the totals to2,181 and 2,040.
Eastleigh has seen 24 new cases, taking the total to 1,039. The New Forest has also recorded an increase of 15, taking its total to 1,182.
Winchester has seen 15 new cases (1,089) and neighbouring Test Valley has recorded a further 9 cases (1,062).
Fareham has recorded 17 new cases (744) and nearby Gosport has seen an even smaller increase of 11, taking its total to 482.
Basingstoke and Deane has had 25 new cases (1,567) while the latest figure for Havant is 25 (802).


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Householder withdraws plan to upgrade Ringwood home

PLANS to upgrade a house in the New Forest have been withdrawn by the applicant .
The National Park Authority @ @ @ @ @ longer studying a proposal to build a single-storey extension to an outbuilding beside Gorselands at @ @ @ @ @ The applicant had sought consent to create a garage by extending an existing garden room @ @ @ @ @ `` The proposals are to enclose an existing hardstanding area , removing a low-level walled @ @ @ @ @ timber-framed , partially open vehicle store .
`` Both neighbours have noted their support for @ @ @ @ @ put forward .
`` The design takes on board the setting of the development and @ @ @ @ @ possible impact on neighbouring properties and maintain or enhance privacy for all . ''

The National Park Authority (NPA) is no longer studying a proposal to build a single-storey extension to an outbuilding beside Gorselands at Hightown Hill, Ringwood.
The applicant had sought consent to create a garage by extending an existing garden room.
The application said: "The proposals are to enclose an existing hardstanding area, removing a low-level walled log store and erecting a timber-framed, partially open vehicle store.
"Both neighbours have noted their support for the development in the form put forward.
"The design takes on board the setting of the development and is developed to minimise any possible impact on neighbouring properties and maintain or enhance privacy for all."


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--As it happened: Aston Villa v Saints

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thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Joanne Sheen murder probe launched

Joanne Sheen murder probe launched

A MURDER probe has been launched following the disappearance of a Southampton woman .
Jo Sheen was reported missing on @ @ @ @ @ not been seen by her family for several months .
Police have now opened a @ @ @ @ @ three arrests .
The 44-year-old is still missing and her body has not been recovered @ @ @ @ @ from Southampton has been arrested on conspiracy to murder • A 63-year-old man from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ to murder • A 29-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on conspiracy to murder @ @ @ @ @ custody at this time .
The last known corroborated sighting of Jo is on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ travelled from Fareham , back to Southampton , with a friend .
Multiple appeals have @ @ @ @ @ then in an effort to trace her .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ in relation to this case .
`` If anyone has any information that may assist @ @ @ @ @ please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting Operation Blackboard or 44200068330 .

Jo Sheen was reported missing on February 22 this year having not been seen by her family for several months.
Police have now opened a murder investigation and today made three arrests.
The 44-year-old is still missing and her body has not been recovered.
Officers have arrested three people:
• A 50-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on conspiracy to murder
• A 63-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on conspiracy to murder
• A 29-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on conspiracy to murder
All three remain in police custody at this time.
The last known corroborated sighting of Jo is on Thursday 5 December 2019 when she travelled from Fareham, back to Southampton, with a friend.
Multiple appeals have been made by police since then in an effort to trace her.
A police spokesperson said: "We continue to appeal for information in relation to this case.
"If anyone has any information that may assist us with this investigation, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting Operation Blackboard or 44200068330.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Two arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after Southampton gunshots

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after gunshots were fired at home in Southampton .
The first incident happened at 10pm on Thursday , October 22 , when two shots were fired at a home in Carnation Road .
Police were called to the scene and sought out CCTV images and dash cam footage .
On Thursday , October 29 , shots were fire at a different home on the same street .
No-one was injured in either incident .
Now a 56-year-old man from Southampton and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .
Detective Inspector Howard Broadribb said : “ We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Carnation Road area in the evenings of October 22 and October 29 , and any residents who have private CCTV .
“ We continue to appeal to drivers with dash cam in their vehicles who were on Carnation Road , Stoneham Lane or Bassett Green Road on the above dates .
Please check your footage .
You may have captured something vital .
“ We understand that people in the local area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to reassure you that continue to progress all lines of enquiry available to us .
“ We have increased our presence in the area since the first incident and we will continue these patrols .
“ If you have any information , please get in contact.
” Anyone with information can call police on 101 , quoting 44200411475 , or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

The first incident happened at 10pm on Thursday, October 22, when two shots were fired at a home in Carnation Road.
Police were called to the scene and sought out CCTV images and dash cam footage.
On Thursday, October 29, shots were fire at a different home on the same street.
No-one was injured in either incident.
Now a 56-year-old man from Southampton and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and released under investigation.
Detective Inspector Howard Broadribb said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Carnation Road area in the evenings of October 22 and October 29, and any residents who have private CCTV.
“We continue to appeal to drivers with dash cam in their vehicles who were on Carnation Road, Stoneham Lane or Bassett Green Road on the above dates. Please check your footage. You may have captured something vital.
“We understand that people in the local area will be concerned about this incident and we want to reassure you that continue to progress all lines of enquiry available to us.
“We have increased our presence in the area since the first incident and we will continue these patrols.
“If you have any information, please get in contact.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting 44200411475, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Stay informed and stay safe - message from Daily Echo editor

AS the country heads into a second national lockdown , there has never been a more crucial time to know what is happening in your area .
This next stage of the coronavirus pandemic will have a severe impact on people ’ s daily lives and mental health , throwing up new challenges for families , businesses , schools , the NHS and our community .
And in an era of misinformation and fake news on social media sites , staying informed with reliable journalism is key to staying safe .
We want to make sure you continue to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper .
This is why we are relaunching our home delivery service with six weeks ’ free delivery to ensure you can still get your newspaper at the time when you need it most .
We can deliver your newspaper free of any delivery charges for the first six weeks , ensuring you can get your newspaper sent straight to your doorstep during the month-long lockdown .
Our scheme was first launched in the Spring after we were inundated with requests from readers desperate to get their newspaper sent to them while they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for millions of people like you , getting your newspaper is an important part of your lives .
Our home delivery service will help ensure readers - particularly those who are vulnerable and elderly - can stay informed .
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Research compiled by Newsworks shows public trust in local news has soared throughout the pandemic , with two thirds of people valuing journalism more now than before the crisis began .
Our title has been reporting on Southampton and Hampshire since 1888 through world wars , natural disasters and local tragedies .
And our trusted journalists will continue to tell the stories that matter over the upcoming weeks from reporting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as covering breaking news , courts and crime , councils , sport and non-Covid stories .
Gordon Sutter , editor of Southern Daily Echo , said : “ Readers are relying on trusted news brands more than ever before as they seek to make sense of the latest developments in the pandemic and what it means for them and their loved ones .
“ It has widely been acknowledged that local newspapers have provided a vital service in keeping the public informed and it is absolutely right that we are offering six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper to as many people as possible.
” You can stay informed and stay safe by taking out a home delivery newspaper subscription by calling 0800 953 0227 or a digital subscription dailyecho.co.uk/subscribe and help us continue to provide you with all the latest trusted local news .

This stage of the coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on people’s daily lives and mental health, throwing up new challenges for families, businesses, schools, the NHS and our community.
And in an era of misinformation and fake news on social media sites, staying informed with reliable journalism is key to staying safe.
We want to make sure you continue to stay in the know with your trusted local paper.
This is why we launched our home delivery service with six weeks’ free delivery to ensure you can still get your newspaper at the time when you need it most.
We can deliver your newspaper free of any delivery charges for the first six weeks, ensuring you can get your newspaper sent straight to your doorstep during the month-long lockdown.
Our scheme was first launched in the Spring after we were inundated with requests from readers desperate to get their newspaper sent to them while they were locked down.
We understand that for millions of people like you, getting your newspaper is an important part of your lives.
Our home delivery service will help ensure readers - particularly those who are vulnerable and elderly - can stay informed.
It couldn’t be easier to sign up.
Simply call 0800 953 0227 to speak to one of our friendly professional advisors who will help you with your order.
As well as our home delivery newspaper service, we have also launched our digital subscriptions where readers can get unlimited access to our online journalism 24 hours a day starting from just £2 a month for the first two months.
Just visit our website dailyecho.co.uk/subscribe to sign up.
Research compiled by Newsworks shows public trust in local news has soared throughout the pandemic, with two thirds of people valuing journalism more now than before the crisis began.
Our title has been reporting on Southampton and Hampshire since 1888 through world wars, natural disasters and local tragedies.
And our trusted journalists will continue to tell the stories that matter over the upcoming weeks from reporting the latest coronavirus infection rates and figures as well as covering breaking news, courts and crime, councils, sport and non-Covid stories.
Readers are relying on trusted news brands more than ever before as they seek to make sense of the latest developments in the pandemic and what it means for them and their loved ones.
There has also been three major announcements on a possible vaccine in the last two weeks and it is vital our readers know if and when those life changing injections will be available.
And as we approach Christmas families across Hampshire will want to know how, and if, they can celebrate the festivities safely.
It has widely been acknowledged that local newspapers have provided a vital service in keeping the public informed and it is absolutely right that we are offering six weeks’ free delivery to get our newspaper to as many people as possible.
You can stay informed and stay safe by taking out a home delivery newspaper subscription by calling 0800 953 0227 or a digital subscription dailyecho.co.uk/subscribe and help us continue to provide you with all the latest trusted local news.
Stay informed. Stay safe.
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thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Coronavirus: 187 more people infected with Covid-19 in Southampton

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton jumped by 187 over the weekend , official figures show .
Public @ @ @ @ @ 2,254 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday ( @ @ @ @ @ , up from 2,067 the same time on Friday .
The health body is now @ @ @ @ @ those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed @ @ @ @ @ and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
@ @ @ @ @ number of recorded cases increased by 64,119 over the period to 1,053,864 .
Southampton 's @ @ @ @ @ recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by 4,635 over the period @ @ @ @ @ patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that have died .

Public Health England figures show that 2,254 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday (November 2) in Southampton, up from 2,067 the same time on Friday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 64,119 over the period to 1,053,864.
Southampton's cases were among the 78,851 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 4,635 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Coronavirus: Live updates and news from across Southampton and Hampshire


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Gangs of youths cause damage across west of Southampton on Halloween

GANGS of youths caused havoc across parts of Southampton this weekend causing large amounts of criminal damage .
Hampshire Police have announced that they are `` aware '' of a number of incidents of Halloween , October 31 , involving large groups of youths causing damage across the west of the city .
The Daily Echo understands that damage was caused to cars and homes in the area .
Officers from Southampton 's Response & Patrol team were in the area on Saturday night .
• Brothers hold up bank for just £160 During the course of their patrols they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old from Southampton who was found to be in possession of a catapult .
They also gave another community resolution to a 15-year old , also from Southampton , who provided false details .
The force said that it had picked up investigations and is making efforts to identify anyone involved in Saturday night 's incidents .
Now , they are appealing to the public for help in providing CCTV or dashcam footage .
In a post on the Southampton Cops Facebook page , a spokesperson said : `` Do you have any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in anti-social behaviour last night ?
• Hunt after haul of golen nuggets and precious stones stolen '' Did you witness any incidents and recognise any persons involved ?
`` If so , please do get in touch with us by visiting our website or call 101 quoting reference number 44200423060 .
`` Alternatively , you can make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers .
`` Did you know that you can now register you CCTV cameras with to help us fight crime ?
You can email NICEDEMSSUPPORT @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk and you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device .
`` You can then use the system to upload footage .
The service is free of charge and your participation is entirely voluntary . ''

Hampshire Police have announced that they are "aware" of a number of incidents of Halloween, October 31, involving large groups of youths causing damage across the west of the city.
The Daily Echo understands that damage was caused to cars and homes in the area.
Officers from Southampton's Response & Patrol team were in the area on Saturday night.
During the course of their patrols they issued a community resolution to a 17-year old from Southampton who was found to be in possession of a catapult.
They also gave another community resolution to a 15-year old, also from Southampton, who provided false details.
The force said that it had picked up investigations and is making efforts to identify anyone involved in Saturday night's incidents.
Now, they are appealing to the public for help in providing CCTV or dashcam footage.
In a post on the Southampton Cops Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "Do you have any dashcam footage or CCTV of any persons involved in anti-social behaviour last night?
"Did you witness any incidents and recognise any persons involved?
"If so, please do get in touch with us by visiting our website or call 101 quoting reference number 44200423060.
"Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers.
"Did you know that you can now register you CCTV cameras with to help us fight crime? You can email NICEDEMSSUPPORT@hampshire.pnn.police.uk and you will be sent a link to register your device.
"You can then use the system to upload footage. The service is free of charge and your participation is entirely voluntary."


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Southampton reacts to decision to impose pre-Christmas shutdown

HAMPSHIRE 'S hospitality and retail sectors are reeling from the government 's decision to impose a new national lockdown .
Pubs , restaurants and non-essential shops will be forced to close for at least a month from Thursday in a bid to stem an alarming rise in coronavirus rates .
Town and city centres will once again see empty streets and deserted car parks .
The new lockdown will disrupt the build-up to Christmas - traditionally the most lucrative time of the year for shops , pubs and eateries .
Giles Semper , executive director of Go !
Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Southampton , said : `` This is obviously devastating news for the city ’ s businesses .
`` We had returned to some kind of normal , thanks to the huge efforts made by retailers and leisure/hospitality operators to be compliant with the rules .
`` Our local shoppers had returned , you only had to look at the numbers on Above Bar Street on most days .
`` The hardest thing with the new lockdown is its timing - it crashes into the preparations for Christmas .
`` By the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon us . ''
The British Retail Association also cited the potential impact on cities such as Southampton .
Chief executive Andrew Goodacre said : `` This second lockdown could not be at a worse time for independent retailers as we approach the crucial festive period .
`` Christmas shopping was already starting and will now end up being carried out online .
“ We lost 25 % of independent retailers after the last lockdown , and without meaningful support the sector will be decimated by further lockdowns.
” Steve Brine , Tory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , described the latest shutdown as a '' disaster and a failure '' .
He added : `` The long lockdown in the spring led to really low numbers in June-July but we didn ’ t consolidate and learn from the seemingly successful East Asian approach .
`` That saw strict border controls to prevent the re-introduction of infection and a test , track and isolate system that was able to tackle flare-ups right away , when rates were manageable . ''
Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen , added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other than Covid-19 will go undiagnosed and untreated . ''
The British Beer & Pub Association , which represents many watering holes in the Southampton area , said many pubs and breweries would be lost unless they received the necessary support from the government .
Chief executive Emma McClarkin said : `` This could be the final straw . ''

Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops will be forced to close for at least a month from Thursday in a bid to stem an alarming rise in coronavirus rates.
Town and city centres will once again see empty streets and deserted car parks.
The new lockdown will disrupt the build-up to Christmas - traditionally the most lucrative time of the year for shops, pubs and eateries.
Giles Semper, executive director of Go!Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Southampton, said: "This is obviously devastating news for the city’s businesses.
"We had returned to some kind of normal, thanks to the huge efforts made by retailers and leisure/hospitality operators to be compliant with the rules.
"Our local shoppers had returned, you only had to look at the numbers on Above Bar Street on most days.
"The hardest thing with the new lockdown is its timing - it crashes into the preparations for Christmas.
"By the time we come out Christmas will almost be upon us."
The British Retail Association also cited the potential impact on cities such as Southampton.
Chief executive Andrew Goodacre said: "This second lockdown could not be at a worse time for independent retailers as we approach the crucial festive period.
"Christmas shopping was already starting and will now end up being carried out online.
“We lost 25% of independent retailers after the last lockdown, and without meaningful support the sector will be decimated by further lockdowns.”
Steve Brine, Tory MP for Winchester and Chandler's Ford, described the latest shutdown as a"disaster and a failure".
He added: "The long lockdown in the spring led to really low numbers in June-July but we didn’t consolidate and learn from the seemingly successful East Asian approach.
"That saw strict border controls to prevent the re-introduction of infection and a test, track and isolate system that was able to tackle flare-ups right away, when rates were manageable."
Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen, added: "Many businesses will fail and illnesses other than Covid-19 will go undiagnosed and untreated."
The British Beer & Pub Association, which represents many watering holes in the Southampton area, said many pubs and breweries would be lost unless they received the necessary support from the government.
Chief executive Emma McClarkin said: "This could be the final straw."


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Robbery brothers held up Bournemouth Barclays bank for £160

TWO brothers who held up a Bournemouth town centre bank at knifepoint managed to steal just £160 in old notes and Scottish currency .
Paul David Henbest and Steven Mark Henbest were both jailed for three years and four months for carrying out the robbery at Barclays bank on August 27 .
The pair , wearing hooded tops , gloves , face masks and armed with knives , entered the Old Christchurch Road premises shortly after 2pm .
A hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday was told one of the brothers went up to a cashier and demanded money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a quick thinking member of staff handed over the £160 in old notes and Scottish currency , which could be traced easily .
She said the till was locked and she could not give them more money .
Prosecuting , Stuart Ellacott told the court the employee was able to hide thousands of pounds in notes that the robber had not noticed before pressing the panic alarm as the brothers fled the bank to a vehicle parked in a disabled space in nearby Yelverton Road .
“ They made their way back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Mr Ellacott .
“ They had taken the trouble to cover up the registration number plate using tape and a black bag.
” A short time later a report was received from a member of the public who had seen a black BMW driving at speed in the area of Meyrick Park with its number plates covered .
Two men were seen to get out of the vehicle and one of them walked over to some bushes .
The brothers were picked up by a taxi and the BMW was left at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and traced it to its registered keeper ’ s address in Bournemouth .
where the Henbests were arrested less than an hour after robbery .
Following searches of the bushes at Meyrick Park , a knife was recovered .
Mr Ellacott said during interviews both defendants provided prepared statements .
These said they were at the same address and had not gone out that day .
However , in court on October 1 , they both admitted charges of robbery and possession of a knife .
Mitigating for Paul Henbest , aged 39 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elisabeth Bussey-Jones said it was a “ moment of madness ” that brought about the robbery with him being in an intoxicated state .
She said he regrets what he did and is sorry for his actions .
Barrister Chris Gaiger , representing Steven Henbest , aged 37 and of Richmond Wood Road , Bournemouth , said the incident was “ brazen ” and “ foolish ” and did not reflect the good character and behaviour he had shown throughout the time he had been with his partner for the past eight years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Climie said the court had a duty to protect the public in serious cases of crime such as the robbery where there can be violence or the threat of violence .
Despite both defendants showing they can avoid offending for some time , in Steven Henbest ’ s case his last conviction had been in 2013 , the judge said they set about the robbery in broad daylight after consuming alcohol and drugs .
DC Phillip Riggs , of Bournemouth CID , said : “ This must have been a frightening experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing their jobs .
“ I am grateful to all the members of the public who contacted us with vital information that helped us identify these offenders and bring them before the court to face justice .
`` This was a fast-moving investigation and thanks to the information received and the rapid response from officers , we were able to locate and detain the men responsible within an hour of the robbery.
” A 27-year-old Bournemouth woman was also arrested in connection with the incident and was subsequently charged with conspiracy to commit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her was later withdrawn .

Paul David Henbest and Steven Mark Henbest were both jailed for three years and four months for carrying out the robbery at Barclays bank on August 27.
The pair, wearing hooded tops, gloves, face masks and armed with knives, entered the Old Christchurch Road premises shortly after 2pm.
A hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday was told one of the brothers went up to a cashier and demanded money was put in a bag. However, a quick thinking member of staff handed over the £160 in old notes and Scottish currency, which could be traced easily.
She said the till was locked and she could not give them more money.
Prosecuting, Stuart Ellacott told the court the employee was able to hide thousands of pounds in notes that the robber had not noticed before pressing the panic alarm as the brothers fled the bank to a vehicle parked in a disabled space in nearby Yelverton Road.
“They made their way back to a BMW parked nearby,” said Mr Ellacott.
“They had taken the trouble to cover up the registration number plate using tape and a black bag.”
A short time later a report was received from a member of the public who had seen a black BMW driving at speed in the area of Meyrick Park with its number plates covered.
Two men were seen to get out of the vehicle and one of them walked over to some bushes.
The brothers were picked up by a taxi and the BMW was left at the scene. Police seized the car and traced it to its registered keeper’s address in Bournemouth. where the Henbests were arrested less than an hour after robbery.
Following searches of the bushes at Meyrick Park, a knife was recovered.
Mr Ellacott said during interviews both defendants provided prepared statements. These said they were at the same address and had not gone out that day. However, in court on October 1, they both admitted charges of robbery and possession of a knife.
Mitigating for Paul Henbest, aged 39 and of Desborough Road, Eastleigh, Elisabeth Bussey-Jones said it was a “moment of madness” that brought about the robbery with him being in an intoxicated state.
She said he regrets what he did and is sorry for his actions.
Barrister Chris Gaiger, representing Steven Henbest, aged 37 and of Richmond Wood Road, Bournemouth, said the incident was “brazen” and “foolish” and did not reflect the good character and behaviour he had shown throughout the time he had been with his partner for the past eight years.
In sentencing the brothers, Judge Stephen Climie said the court had a duty to protect the public in serious cases of crime such as the robbery where there can be violence or the threat of violence.
Despite both defendants showing they can avoid offending for some time, in Steven Henbest’s case his last conviction had been in 2013, the judge said they set about the robbery in broad daylight after consuming alcohol and drugs.
DC Phillip Riggs, of Bournemouth CID, said: “This must have been a frightening experience for the bank staff who were just doing their jobs.
“I am grateful to all the members of the public who contacted us with vital information that helped us identify these offenders and bring them before the court to face justice.
"This was a fast-moving investigation and thanks to the information received and the rapid response from officers, we were able to locate and detain the men responsible within an hour of the robbery.”
A 27-year-old Bournemouth woman was also arrested in connection with the incident and was subsequently charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. However, the case against her was later withdrawn.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Hampshire mum 'upset' after sewage backs-up into flat

A mother of three from Hythe was forced to leave her home after sewage backed up into her flat , ruining her furniture .
Rachael Bolger , 24 , of Knightstone Grange said she was told by a neighbour on Sunday night that she needed to return to the flat and to “ bring a canoe ” as sewage was seeping from her flat into the communal hallway .
Ms Bolger returned to the property on Wednesday and found sewage had overflowed from the toilet , ruining her carpet and furniture .
She took video footage of the scene , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like something from a horror film . ''
He said : `` There ’ s human waste everywhere , the toilet ’ s overflowed , it ’ s filled the bath up .
`` All the kids ' stuff ’ s ruined , it ’ s contaminated now . ''
• Burst sewage pipe closes Hythe carpark as teams work to clear the area Ms Bolger , who is currently staying with her partner , said she reported the issue to Sovereign - the housing association that runs the property on Monday but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been done to clean the property for four days .
She said : `` They said they ’ d have a cleaning company come out , but it ’ s not happened yet .
`` I feel like I ’ ve been left to my own devices .
`` I would have thought [ the housing association ] would have made it a priority . ''
• Southampton man finds at least 20 hornets in block of flats In response to enquires from The Daily Echo , Sovereign said arrangements to clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darren Mealings , Head of Repairs ( South ) at Sovereign said : “ We were alerted to a sewage leak late on Monday and acted swiftly to get a specialist drainage company out to investigate .
“ A blockage was found in the drainage outside the flats which was unfortunately tracking back into the property .
“ Once we were able to agree access to the property with the resident we were able to inspect the damage and arrange for a deep clean to take place .
“ This [ happened on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are currently talking with our resident to support her with her needs so she can return home as soon as possible .
”

Rachael Bolger, 24, of Knightstone Grange said she was told by a neighbour on Sunday night that she needed to return to the flat and to “bring a canoe” as sewage was seeping from her flat into the communal hallway.
Ms Bolger returned to the property on Wednesday and found sewage had overflowed from the toilet, ruining her carpet and furniture.
She took video footage of the scene, which her partner Mark described as "like something from a horror film."
He said: "There’s human waste everywhere, the toilet’s overflowed, it’s filled the bath up.
"All the kids' stuff’s ruined, it’s contaminated now."
Ms Bolger, who is currently staying with her partner, said she reported the issue to Sovereign - the housing association that runs the property on Monday but felt "really upset" as nothing had been done to clean the property for four days.
She said: "They said they’d have a cleaning company come out, but it’s not happened yet.
"I feel like I’ve been left to my own devices.
"I would have thought [the housing association] would have made it a priority."
In response to enquires from The Daily Echo, Sovereign said arrangements to clear the mess have now been made.
Darren Mealings, Head of Repairs (South) at Sovereign said: “We were alerted to a sewage leak late on Monday and acted swiftly to get a specialist drainage company out to investigate.
“A blockage was found in the drainage outside the flats which was unfortunately tracking back into the property.
“Once we were able to agree access to the property with the resident we were able to inspect the damage and arrange for a deep clean to take place.
“This [happened on Thursday morning] (29th) and we are currently talking with our resident to support her with her needs so she can return home as soon as possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--University Hospital Southampton chief executive leaves role

A HOSPITAL has announced that its chief executive will leave the Trust .
Since joining in 2018 , Paula Head , chief executive of University Hospital Southampton , has stewarded the Trust through some challenging periods , including its response to the covid-19 pandemic .
Paula has now responded to the national need for experienced leaders in confronting the virus .
She is supporting the NHSI/E national testing director on the deployment of rapid testing , point of care testing and near patient testing programmes and will be moving to this role immediately .
This work has also led her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated with the NHS .
Paula has now agreed to work with the Kings Fund , a charitable organisation working to improve healthcare .
She will move to the Kings Fund as soon as she has completed her work with NHSE/I Test and Trace and will act as a senior fellow on leadership and national policy .
Paula said : “ It is a wrench to leave my CEO role at the moment but I feel it is important to respond to and support the national effort in a way that uses my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think of a better way to do this than through working with the Kings Fund .
`` This also gives me the chance to better support close vulnerable family members who live in the North of England.
” David French will assume the role of interim chief executive whilst the Trust works to secure a high calibre permanent appointment .
A spokesperson for the Trust said : `` The Board joins the staff of UHS in thanking Paula for all she has done .
We wish her all the best for @ @ @ @

Since joining in 2018, Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton, has stewarded the Trust through some challenging periods, including its response to the covid-19 pandemic.
Paula has now responded to the national need for experienced leaders in confronting the virus.
She is supporting the NHSI/E national testing director on the deployment of rapid testing, point of care testing and near patient testing programmes and will be moving to this role immediately.
This work has also led her to consider other national opportunities within and associated with the NHS.
Paula has now agreed to work with the Kings Fund, a charitable organisation working to improve healthcare.
She will move to the Kings Fund as soon as she has completed her work with NHSE/I Test and Trace and will act as a senior fellow on leadership and national policy.
Paula said: “It is a wrench to leave my CEO role at the moment but I feel it is important to respond to and support the national effort in a way that uses my expertise and experience.
"I can’t think of a better way to do this than through working with the Kings Fund.
"This also gives me the chance to better support close vulnerable family members who live in the North of England.”
David French will assume the role of interim chief executive whilst the Trust works to secure a high calibre permanent appointment.
A spokesperson for the Trust said: "The Board joins the staff of UHS in thanking Paula for all she has done. We wish her all the best for the future."


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Search to find missing 12-year-old from Portsmouth

AN APPEAL has been launched to locate a missing 12-year-old .
Tallulah , from Portsmouth , was reported missing after @ @ @ @ @ when she was supposed to last night .
She is said to have spent the @ @ @ @ @ was due to come home at 9pm .
Police are now making enquiries and say @ @ @ @ @ concerned for her welfare ' .
Tallulah is described as being white , around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ and with mousey brown hair .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ the area of Portsmouth , Fareham or Gosport .
`` If you have seen her @ @ @ @ @ about her whereabouts , please call 101 , quoting the reference 44200424258 . ''

Tallulah, from Portsmouth, was reported missing after she didn't arrive home when she was supposed to last night.
She is said to have spent the day with her friend and was due to come home at 9pm.
Police are now making enquiries and say that her family are 'understandably concerned for her welfare'.
Tallulah is described as being white, around 5ft tall, of slim build and with mousey brown hair.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We believe she will be in the area of Portsmouth, Fareham or Gosport.
"If you have seen her, or have any information about her whereabouts, please call 101, quoting the reference 44200424258."


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?

Martin Lewis 's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year .
As the temperature continues to drop outside , most of us will have already put the heating on , or be thinking about when to do it .
According to experts at the Energy Saving Trust , the idea that it 's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth .
Martin Lewis has stepped in and revealed exactly how to use your central heating to get the best value out of it .
`` Having the heating on only when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long run , the best way to save energy , and therefore money , '' the website explains .
The idea that it 's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth '' A timer 's best as your thermostat turns your heating on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set .
`` The key thing to understand here is that it 's all about the total amount of energy required to heat your home . ''
However , people living in places where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central heating on for longer .
Martin added : `` There are some engineers who argue that keeping the heating on low with all the radiators on and the boiler down can work as it reduces condensation , which when the heating is turned off collects within the walls , and can help conduct heat outside the home - meaning you lose heat more quickly and so will lose heat more quickly and will use more energy as a result .
• SEE ALSO : Martin Lewis ' warning to shoppers who pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is prone to that you may want to think about it . ''
The Energy Saving Trust says if you 're keeping the heating on all day you 're losing energy all day , so it 's better to heat your home only when you need it .
You can also apply for a Cold Weather Payment to help when temperatures fall to freezing , a Warm Home Discount or a Winter Fuel Payment to minimise your bills .
Six more ways to cut your heating bill : Many people get complacent over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them – go round the house and make sure that no cold air is getting in anywhere .
If the sun is shining in the daytime then make sure curtains and blinds are open to let the heat in , but ensure that you shut them in the morning and the evenings to give yourself that extra bit of warmth .
• SEE ALSO : House-warming hacks to help keep the heating bill down Unused rooms can be taking in a lot of heat , as well as increasing the amount of cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing them off , you will cut out the draught and also ensure that any heat in your property isn ’ t escaping into that room .
A big reason why your home may not be retaining heat very well is because of draughts .
Allowing cold air to get into the home will bring the overall temperature down .
If you can stop these draughts from getting in , it will make a huge difference to the temperature in your home .
Eating hot food will help to warm you up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throw heat out into the kitchen and surrounding areas , meaning your home will warm up as a result .
If your house is fully carpeted , then you needn ’ t worry about this option , as that will help insulate your home .
However , you can lose a considerable amount of heat through floorboards or tiles , so putting a rug over the top can make all the difference in your home ’ s heat retention .
If on the occasion you do have the heating on , which you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s condition , then you should put foil behind your radiators to make sure the heat is forced into the room , rather than getting lost in the wall .

As the temperature continues to drop outside, most of us will have already put the heating on, or be thinking about when to do it.
According to experts at the Energy Saving Trust, the idea that it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth.
Martin Lewis has stepped in and revealed exactly how to use your central heating to get the best value out of it.
"Having the heating on only when you need it is, in the long run, the best way to save energy, and therefore money," the website explains.
The idea that it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth
"A timer's best as your thermostat turns your heating on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set.
"The key thing to understand here is that it's all about the total amount of energy required to heat your home."
However, people living in places where it's damp might have to turn the central heating on for longer.
Martin added: "There are some engineers who argue that keeping the heating on low with all the radiators on and the boiler down can work as it reduces condensation, which when the heating is turned off collects within the walls, and can help conduct heat outside the home - meaning you lose heat more quickly and so will lose heat more quickly and will use more energy as a result.
"So if your house is prone to that you may want to think about it."
The Energy Saving Trust says if you're keeping the heating on all day you're losing energy all day, so it's better to heat your home only when you need it.
You can also apply for a Cold Weather Payment to help when temperatures fall to freezing, a Warm Home Discount or a Winter Fuel Payment to minimise your bills.
Six more ways to cut your heating bill:
Shut the blinds and windows
Many people get complacent over the summer months and forget to shut them – go round the house and make sure that no cold air is getting in anywhere.
If the sun is shining in the daytime then make sure curtains and blinds are open to let the heat in, but ensure that you shut them in the morning and the evenings to give yourself that extra bit of warmth.
Close off unused rooms
Unused rooms can be taking in a lot of heat, as well as increasing the amount of cool breeze flowing through your house. By closing them off, you will cut out the draught and also ensure that any heat in your property isn’t escaping into that room.
Get draught excluders
A big reason why your home may not be retaining heat very well is because of draughts.
Allowing cold air to get into the home will bring the overall temperature down. If you can stop these draughts from getting in, it will make a huge difference to the temperature in your home.
Get cooking
Eating hot food will help to warm you up and the process of cooking the food will throw heat out into the kitchen and surrounding areas, meaning your home will warm up as a result.
Consider getting rugs
If your house is fully carpeted, then you needn’t worry about this option, as that will help insulate your home.
However, you can lose a considerable amount of heat through floorboards or tiles, so putting a rug over the top can make all the difference in your home’s heat retention.
Put tin foil behind your radiator
If on the occasion you do have the heating on, which you should because it is good for home’s condition, then you should put foil behind your radiators to make sure the heat is forced into the room, rather than getting lost in the wall.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Gold nuggets, precious stones, metals and crystals stolen from Lyndhurst garage

A LARGE number of gold nuggets , precious stones , metals and crystals have been stolen from a New Forest @ @ @ @ @ for information to locate a number of items that were stolen from a garage in @ @ @ @ @ between October 20 and 21 .
The unique items that were stolen include a large @ @ @ @ @ gold nuggets , precious stones , metals and crystals .
An antique vase , an @ @ @ @ @ enamel and a metal detector were also stolen .
Police have shared a number of @ @ @ @ @ to get in contact if they recognise the items .

Police are appealing for information to locate a number of items that were stolen from a garage in Forest Gardens, Lyndhurst, between October 20 and 21.
The unique items that were stolen include a large number of small and large gold nuggets, precious stones, metals and crystals.
An antique vase, an antique Japanese sword with black enamel and a metal detector were also stolen.
Police have shared a number of images and are urging anyone to get in contact if they recognise the items.
Call 101 and quote 44200408787.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Scores of flats and houses to be built at Loperwood Lane, Calmore

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 80 homes on a greenfield site in the New Forest have cleared their final hurdle .
Aster Communities has been given the go-ahead to construct scores of flats and houses - half of which would be affordable properties - on land north of Loperwood Lane , Calmore .
An outline proposal was rejected by New Forest District Council in 2016 after sparking more than 100 objections .
But the applicant lodged an appeal and the council 's decision was quashed following a public inquiry .
Now a more detailed proposal , including details of the scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has been approved by the authority .
A report to councillors said : `` It is considered that the proposed development broadly accords with the concept and parameters set out in the outline consent .
`` The proposal would provide a high quality development that would provide much-needed houses , including 40 affordable dwellings . ''
The report said the project would deliver a `` range of significant , economic , social and environmental benefits '' .
It added that the environmental impact of the scheme had been given `` greater significance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a greenfield site , extra traffic in the area and harm to the living conditions of neighbours .
But it said there would be `` no significant harm '' to the character of the area .
Totton and Eling Town Council was one of the consultees .
In a letter to the district council it said : `` It is felt the homes would be well separated and there will be a suitably rural feel to the development .
`` Affordable homes are to account for 50 % of the total dwellings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as rentals which the town council is keen to promote . ''
But the authority raised concerns about the potential impact on Calmore Cottage , which is a listed building .
It added : `` There must be sufficient plans in place to ensure Loperwood Lane is safe for the residents and that enough traffic calming measures are put in place . ''
The application sparked seven letters of objection from people living near the site .
They raised concerns about the loss of a greenfield site and the potential impact on road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ecology and wildlife .

Aster Communities has been given the go-ahead to construct scores of flats and houses - half of which would be affordable properties - on land north of Loperwood Lane, Calmore.
An outline proposal was rejected by New Forest District Council in 2016 after sparking more than 100 objections.
But the applicant lodged an appeal and the council's decision was quashed following a public inquiry. Now a more detailed proposal, including details of the scale, layout and appearance of the scheme, has been approved by the authority.
A report to councillors said: "It is considered that the proposed development broadly accords with the concept and parameters set out in the outline consent.
"The proposal would provide a high quality development that would provide much-needed houses, including 40 affordable dwellings."
The report said the project would deliver a "range of significant, economic, social and environmental benefits".
It added that the environmental impact of the scheme had been given "greater significance" by the prospect by 80 homes on a greenfield site, extra traffic in the area and harm to the living conditions of neighbours. But it said there would be "no significant harm" to the character of the area.
Totton and Eling Town Council was one of the consultees.
In a letter to the district council it said: "It is felt the homes would be well separated and there will be a suitably rural feel to the development.
"Affordable homes are to account for 50% of the total dwellings and many of these will be retained as rentals which the town council is keen to promote."
But the authority raised concerns about the potential impact on Calmore Cottage, which is a listed building.
It added: "There must be sufficient plans in place to ensure Loperwood Lane is safe for the residents and that enough traffic calming measures are put in place."
The application sparked seven letters of objection from people living near the site.
They raised concerns about the loss of a greenfield site and the potential impact on road safety, plus the affect on trees, ecology and wildlife.


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Staffie gets injured after getting scared by fireworks

FEARS for animal safety have been raised as coronavirus restrictions see public events cancelled prompting members of the public to put on DIY firework displays .
The RSPCA fears this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid restrictions cancelling organised public events .
A poll from the charity has revealed that 19 per cent of adults in the south east plan to hold a private display at home this year .
Over the last four years , the animal welfare charity has received 1,543 calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity launched its # BangOutOfOrder campaign calling for tighter controls and regulations around the sale and use of fireworks in a bid to help people and animals who suffer with fireworks phobias and noise aversion .
The RSPCA found 85 per cent of UK adults think public firework displays should be licensed , and there has been wide public support for calls for private displays to be limited to specific dates to reduce the impact on people and animals who find fireworks frightening and stressful .
However , animal welfare experts fear this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year as lockdown prompts the cancellation of public displays and people choose to set off fireworks at home instead .
When Julie Lumley-Pistor and her husband , from Portsmouth , Hampshire , went out on the evening of August 22 , leaving their two dogs at home , they had no concerns .
They certainly didn ’ t expect fireworks to frighten their usually happy Staffie , Ava .
“ Our dogs had been walked , fed and had play time and were to be home for around two hours until my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ At around 8.30pm some extremely loud fireworks were let off from a nearby house as part of a birthday celebration .
The display was very short but a couple of the fireworks were extremely loud , shaking the windows .
“ When our daughter returned home at around 9.15pm she found Ava collapsed on the bed , hyperventilating and surrounded by splatters of blood ( pictured ) .
We returned home right away and spent almost two hours calming her down and getting her breathing back to normal .
“ Ava @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the fireworks and , in her panic , had cut herself .
It was heartbreaking to have seen her in such a state .
”

The RSPCA fears this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid restrictions cancelling organised public events.
A poll from the charity has revealed that 19 per cent of adults in the south east plan to hold a private display at home this year.
Over the last four years, the animal welfare charity has received 1,543 calls about fireworks.
In 2019, the charity launched its #BangOutOfOrder campaign calling for tighter controls and regulations around the sale and use of fireworks in a bid to help people and animals who suffer with fireworks phobias and noise aversion.
The RSPCA found 85 per cent of UK adults think public firework displays should be licensed, and there has been wide public support for calls for private displays to be limited to specific dates to reduce the impact on people and animals who find fireworks frightening and stressful.
However, animal welfare experts fear this could go out of the window this year as lockdown prompts the cancellation of public displays and people choose to set off fireworks at home instead.
When Julie Lumley-Pistor and her husband, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, went out on the evening of August 22, leaving their two dogs at home, they had no concerns. They certainly didn’t expect fireworks to frighten their usually happy Staffie, Ava.
“Our dogs had been walked, fed and had play time and were to be home for around two hours until my daughter returned from work,” Julie said.
“At around 8.30pm some extremely loud fireworks were let off from a nearby house as part of a birthday celebration. The display was very short but a couple of the fireworks were extremely loud, shaking the windows.
“When our daughter returned home at around 9.15pm she found Ava collapsed on the bed, hyperventilating and surrounded by splatters of blood (pictured). We returned home right away and spent almost two hours calming her down and getting her breathing back to normal.
“Ava had clearly been incredibly shocked and frightened by the fireworks and, in her panic, had cut herself. It was heartbreaking to have seen her in such a state.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-02--Police warn about keyless cars after thefts in Fareham

POLICE warn residents after a spate of thefts from cars .
As previously reported , officers claimed that there have recently been multiple thefts in the Locks Heath and Warsash area .
They said at the time that a number of the cars had been left unlocked by mistake but are now issuing warnings to residents about 'keyless car thefts ' .
This is said to be when the signal from a key for a keyless entry car is captured by somebody standing outside the victim ’ s house using a device .
The signal is then relayed to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted car which then fools the technology in the vehicle into thinking the owner is nearby allowing the doors to be opened .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` It should be noted that this can only be done with vehicles that have keyless entry .
Thieves only need to be within a few meters from your car keys to capture the signal , and any car that uses keyless entry is at risk . ''
Police have now said that there are certain devices that can be used to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim of one of the recent thefts said that police told her about these devices , and has since been out and bought some .
Sally had her Sat Nav stolen and said it would have been a lot cheaper for her if she 'd known about these devices before the theft took place .
She said : `` If you get a key pouch , it blocks the signal so they ca n't get into the car .
`` I know my car was definitely locked .
`` All these people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars and they have .
`` The more people know about this little device the better .
It could stop them from having their privacy invaded by having their cars broken into . ''

As previously reported, officers claimed that there have recently been multiple thefts in the Locks Heath and Warsash area.
They said at the time that a number of the cars had been left unlocked by mistake but are now issuing warnings to residents about 'keyless car thefts'.
This is said to be when the signal from a key for a keyless entry car is captured by somebody standing outside the victim’s house using a device.
The signal is then relayed to someone else who is standing next to the targeted car which then fools the technology in the vehicle into thinking the owner is nearby allowing the doors to be opened.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "It should be noted that this can only be done with vehicles that have keyless entry. Thieves only need to be within a few meters from your car keys to capture the signal, and any car that uses keyless entry is at risk."
Police have now said that there are certain devices that can be used to avoid this happening.
Sally Nicholas, a victim of one of the recent thefts said that police told her about these devices, and has since been out and bought some.
Sally had her Sat Nav stolen and said it would have been a lot cheaper for her if she'd known about these devices before the theft took place.
She said: "If you get a key pouch, it blocks the signal so they can't get into the car.
"I know my car was definitely locked.
"All these people are now thinking they haven't locked their cars and they have.
"The more people know about this little device the better. It could stop them from having their privacy invaded by having their cars broken into."