thedailyecho--2020-06-19--LETTER -  I dread to think how dangerous that would be coming around a bend at up to 70 mph then hit

LETTER -  I dread to think how dangerous that would be coming around a bend at up to 70 mph then hitting stationary traffic

I ca n't believe Alastair Chaplin thinks you will get a better flow of traffic using one lane instead of @ @ @ @ @ going into town will now sit in the same lane as the cars that go @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Road nearly always backs up to the Memorial roundabout traffic going into town will @ @ @ @ @ lane .
When traffic gets back to normal and the traffic backs up onto the @ @ @ @ @ how dangerous that would be coming around a bend at up to 70 mph then @ @ @ @ @ hope you used the Avenue on the morning of Wednesday this week Alastair , it @ @ @

All the traffic going into town will now sit in the same lane as the cars that go into Winchester Road and because Winchester Road nearly always backs up to the Memorial roundabout traffic going into town will be stuck in that same lane.
When traffic gets back to normal and the traffic backs up onto the M3
I dread to think how dangerous that would be coming around a bend at up to 70 mph then hitting stationary traffic.
I hope you used the Avenue on the morning of Wednesday this week Alastair, it was gridlock.
Kevin May
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thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Healthy pet food store is 'biggest of its kind in the country'

A RETAILER selling healthy pet food has moved into a former supermarket to create the biggest store of its kind in the country .
Deborah Burrows , managing director of Healthy Pet Store , managed to finalise a deal on the site despite the country going into lowdown .
Her shop , specialising in frozen meals for cats and dogs , will open tomorrow , Saturday , in Totton .
The store – across the Salisbury Road Arcade from the previous store – will contain 30 freezers of freshly frozen raw meat recipes for pets .
Deborah said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal to take over the unit in sight .
We had committed to the process many months before lockdown , but the Covid-19 crisis could have scuppered all our plans .
“ But thanks to the landlord , property agents , and contractors , we have got everything back on track again.
” The new store will be the largest retailer of frozen fresh foods for meat-eating pets in the country by square footage .
Freshly frozen raw meat recipes are a rapidly growing part of the pet food market .
Healthy Pet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food so it can have strict control over the 50 recipes it sells .
It sends its food for delivery across Hampshire , Dorset and Wiltshire , and says some customers visit from as far as London and even Yorkshire .
The original store opened just over five years ago and currently sells around seven tonnes of frozen food each week , excluding ambient and dried categories , and that total is growing .
Deborah added : “ People are really focused these days on providing healthy and nutritious food for their cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental benefits this can bring .
We provide an easy , straight forward and convenient way to do this.
” “ We are very careful with the ranges of products we stock to ensure companion animals are getting the very best food , and more , that they need for a healthy lifestyle.
” The current small store is closing as the 11-strong team complete the move into the new unit and open the doors to the public .

Deborah Burrows, managing director of Healthy Pet Store, managed to finalise a deal on the site despite the country going into lockdown.
Her shop, specialising in frozen meals for cats and dogs, will open tomorrow, Saturday, in Totton.
The store – across the Salisbury Road Arcade from the previous store – will contain 30 freezers of freshly frozen raw meat recipes for pets.
Deborah said: “It was a massive challenge keeping the deal to take over the unit in sight. We had committed to the process many months before lockdown, but the Covid-19 crisis could have scuppered all our plans.
“But thanks to the landlord, property agents, and contractors, we have got everything back on track again.”
The new store will be the largest retailer of frozen fresh foods for meat-eating pets in the country by square footage. Freshly frozen raw meat recipes are a rapidly growing part of the pet food market.
Healthy Pet Store focuses on its own brand of food so it can have strict control over the 50 recipes it sells. It sends its food for delivery across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, and says some customers visit from as far as London and even Yorkshire.
The original store opened just over five years ago and currently sells around seven tonnes of frozen food each week, excluding ambient and dried categories, and that total is growing.
Deborah added: “People are really focused these days on providing healthy and nutritious food for their cats and dogs and understand the physical and mental benefits this can bring. We provide an easy, straight forward and convenient way to do this.”
“We are very careful with the ranges of products we stock to ensure companion animals are getting the very best food, and more, that they need for a healthy lifestyle.”
The current small store is closing as the 11-strong team complete the move into the new unit and open the doors to the public.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--London drug dealer caught with heroin in Southampton

A DRUG dealer has been jailed for three years after an unsuspecting good Samaritan found a “ tin of mints ” .
Simon Prescod appeared before Southampton Crown Court faced with two charges of possession with intent to supply class A drugs .
On November 3 last year , the 40-year-old told a member of the public he had been attacked by two men with a machete .
Concerned for Prescod ’ s welfare the man scooped him up from the streets of Southampton and put him in the back of his car .
They later flagged down an ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , he had left his coat in the back of his rescuer ’ s car .
The man found “ a tin of mints ” in one of its pockets , the court heard .
This turned out to be 13 wraps of heroin and 13 wraps of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £260 .
During an interview , he initially gave police a false name and then told them he had stolen the 26 wraps from a drug dealer ’ s hiding place in some woodland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100 profit by selling them on to another drug dealer .
Prescod was released on bail but on December 18 spotted by police “ acting suspiciously ” in Southampton .
Officers stopped and searched him to find a stash of 13 wraps of heroin and 16 wraps of crack cocaine - different sized , they were believed to be worth £300 in total .
During both incidents police seized Prescod ’ s phones however found nothing “ related to drug dealing in either ” .
Originally from London , he has previous convictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a caution for possessing cannabis .
he pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in custody since December 18 .
He is currently held at HMP High Down .
Defending , Chris Gaiger said how Prescod has had issues with drug addiction .
However , Judge Rowland deemed the crimes serious and sentenced him to three years in prison .

Simon Prescod appeared before Southampton Crown Court faced with two charges of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
On November 3 last year, the 40-year-old told a member of the public he had been attacked by two men with a machete.
Concerned for Prescod’s welfare, the man scooped him up from the streets of Southampton and put him in the back of his car.
They later flagged down an ambulance, with the paramedics rushing Prescod to hospital.
However, he had left his coat in the back of his rescuer’s car.
The man found “a tin of mints” in one of its pockets, the court heard.
This turned out to be 13 wraps of heroin and 13 wraps of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £260.
Prescod was arrested in hospital.
During an interview, he initially gave police a false name and then told them he had stolen the 26 wraps from a drug dealer’s hiding place in some woodland.
He said he hoped to make a £100 profit by selling them on to another drug dealer.
Prescod was released on bail but on December 18 was spotted by police “acting suspiciously” in Southampton.
Officers stopped and searched him to find a stash of 13 wraps of heroin and 16 wraps of crack cocaine – different sized, they were believed to be worth £300 in total.
During both incidents, police seized Prescod’s phones however found nothing “related to drug dealing in either”.
Originally from London,
He pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in custody since December 18. He is currently held at HMP High Down.
Defending, Chris Gaiger said how Prescod has had issues with drug addiction.
However, Judge Rowland deemed the crimes serious and last Thursday sentenced him to three years in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Man took part in armed gang burglary

Man took part in armed gang burglary

A MAN has been jailed after he was involved in a gunpoint burglary which left a trio of students terrified .
Benjamin Hinnell , 29 , of Mortimer Way , North Baddesley , was jailed along with five other men for a total of nearly 40 years after they carried out the burglary armed with a gun , an axe , a machete , a hammer and a knife .
The gang drove up from South East London on Wednesday , March 11 , to raid a shared property in Gedling Grove , in Nottingham , which they believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clothing .
At around 11pm the men pointed a gun in the face of the young woman who opened the front door and demanded to know the whereabouts of £10,000 in cash they had heard about on social media .
The gang then fled the scene with designer clothes , trainers and a small amount of cash .
They headed back to London in a van and car but both vehicles had been spotted on CCTV .
The vehicles were then pulled over and the six men were arrested by armed police on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered the handgun and other items at the scene .
Yesterday , all men appeared at Nottingham Crown Court and pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary .
The men were ; Jack Malvisi , 29 , of Chertsey Road , Twickenham ; Luca Malvisi , 21 , of Chertsey Road , Twickenham ; Reece Smith , 24 , of Fryern Close , Chandler ’ s For ; Benjamin Hinnell , 29 , of Mortimer Way , North Baddesley , Southampton ; Darriken D ’ Rella,22 , of Sadler Close , Mitcham ; and Mcauley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Twickenham .
Jack and Luca Malvisi were sentenced to seven years and four months , and six years and eight months respectively .
Smith received six years and four months , whilst Case received six years and ten months.D ’ Rella received five years and two months , and an additional 12 months for a separate drugs offence .
Finally Hinnell received six years and ten months .
Detective Constable Gabriella Hennessy , of Nottinghamshire Police , said : “ This was a particularly nasty offence that must have been absolutely terrifying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only imagine the sense of fear these young people must have felt as their property was ransacked .
“ This brazen gang of cowards thought they could travel to Nottingham and take what they wanted by force .
`` Unfortunately for them they hadn ’ t reckoned on the skill and professionalism of the quick-thinking officers who rushed to the scene and immediately began investigating nearby CCTV cameras .
“ Within minutes they had identified the attackers , their vehicles , and the direction of their escape .
`` This allowed us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were pulled over by colleagues in Northamptonshire .
`` All in all this this was a fantastic team effort that allowed us to take this gang into custody before they ’ d even arrived home .
`` I hope this case will also serve as a warning to anyone else considering committing these kinds of offences : we will find you and you will go to prison for a long time .
”

Benjamin Hinnell, 29, of Mortimer Way, North Baddesley, was jailed along with five other men for a total of nearly 40 years after they carried out the burglary armed with a gun, an axe, a machete, a hammer and a knife.
The gang drove up from South East London on Wednesday, March 11, to raid a shared property in Gedling Grove, in Nottingham, which they believed to contain large amounts of cash and designer clothing.
At around 11pm the men pointed a gun in the face of the young woman who opened the front door and demanded to know the whereabouts of £10,000 in cash they had heard about on social media.
The gang then fled the scene with designer clothes, trainers and a small amount of cash.
They headed back to London in a van and car but both vehicles had been spotted on CCTV.
The vehicles were then pulled over and the six men were arrested by armed police on the M1 in Nottinghamshire. The officers recovered the handgun and other items at the scene.
Yesterday, all men appeared at Nottingham Crown Court and pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary.
The men were; Jack Malvisi, 29, of Chertsey Road, Twickenham; Luca Malvisi, 21, of Chertsey Road, Twickenham; Reece Smith, 24, of Fryern Close, Chandler’s For; Benjamin Hinnell, 29, of Mortimer Way, North Baddesley, Southampton; Darriken D’Rella,22, of Sadler Close, Mitcham; and Mcauley Case, 23, of Fulmer Close, Twickenham.
Jack and Luca Malvisi were sentenced to seven years and four months, and six years and eight months respectively.
Smith received six years and four months, whilst Case received six years and ten months.D’Rella received five years and two months, and an additional 12 months for a separate drugs offence. Finally Hinnell received six years and ten months.
Detective Constable Gabriella Hennessy, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a particularly nasty offence that must have been absolutely terrifying for the victims.
"I can only imagine the sense of fear these young people must have felt as their property was ransacked.
“This brazen gang of cowards thought they could travel to Nottingham and take what they wanted by force.
"Unfortunately for them they hadn’t reckoned on the skill and professionalism of the quick-thinking officers who rushed to the scene and immediately began investigating nearby CCTV cameras.
“Within minutes they had identified the attackers, their vehicles, and the direction of their escape.
"This allowed us to track them on ANPR cameras until they were pulled over by colleagues in Northamptonshire.
"All in all this this was a fantastic team effort that allowed us to take this gang into custody before they’d even arrived home.
"I hope this case will also serve as a warning to anyone else considering committing these kinds of offences: we will find you and you will go to prison for a long time.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Hampshire Hospitals announces it is Covid-free site

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals Foundation Trust ( HHFT ) has announced today that they are a Covid free at all of its @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that there are no Covid positive patients across their hospitals for the first time @ @ @ @ @ from HHFT said : “ We are delighted to say that – thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ – Hampshire Hospitals do not currently ( June 19 ) have any Covid positive patients @ @ @ @ @ one should be complacent ; this changes daily and the virus remains a very real @ @ @ @ @ , it is just as important as ever for people to follow government guidelines , @ @ @ @ @ follow social distancing.
” One resident said : `` There are currently ZERO patients being @ @ @ @ @ Basingstoke , Winchester and Andover Hospitals .
Pretty awesome news ! ''
The news comes @ @ @ @ @ reported at Hampshire Hospitals for the fourth day in a row , as of yesterday @

The Trust has confirmed that there are no Covid positive patients across their hospitals for the first time since lockdown.
A spokesperson from HHFT said: “We are delighted to say that – thanks to the enormous efforts of our staff – Hampshire Hospitals do not currently (June 19) have any Covid positive patients.
"However, no one should be complacent; this changes daily and the virus remains a very real threat.
“As such, it is just as important as ever for people to follow government guidelines, wash their hands thoroughly and follow social distancing.”
One resident said: "There are currently ZERO patients being treated for Covid 19 at Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover Hospitals. Pretty awesome news!"
The news comes after no new deaths were reported at Hampshire Hospitals for the fourth day in a row, as of yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Emergency services called to Wolf Close after loud bang

NEIGHBOURS have described hearing a loud bang which sounded like a `` sonic boom '' during an incident on a Winchester street on Thursday evening .
The incident took place shortly after 6.15pm in Wolfe Close , Stanmore , where black smoke was seen coming from a property .
Two fire crews from Winchester , along with one from Redbridge and a specialist equipment team were sent to the scene .
Police and ambulance crews were also in attendance .
An eyewitness told the Chronicle : `` I was on the phone to a friend of mine when I heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a boom .
`` My son came running out of his bedroom to the front window , there was a mass of black smoke .
`` The next thing we knew the street is absolutely full of ambulance , police and fire engines . ''
Another resident added : `` We heard a loud bang , it shook the house .
`` There was a big stench [ following the bang ] . ''
And one neighbour said : `` There was a massive bang that sounded like a sonic boom .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the road .
When me and my mum inhaled it affected our throats . ''
They added that there had been `` suspicious conversations '' taking place around the time of the incident .
The road was closed earlier in the evening , but has now been reopened , and police remained on scene .
A fire service spokesperson said : “ We were called to a report of a loud bang and black smoke .
“ A thorough investigation was carried out by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
No signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was handed over to the police.
” Crews returned to their stations at 7.17pm .
The cause of the loud bang is not yet known .

The incident took place shortly after 6.15pm in Wolfe Close, Stanmore, where black smoke was seen coming from a property.
Two fire crews from Winchester, along with one from Redbridge and a specialist equipment team were sent to the scene. Police and ambulance crews were also in attendance.
An eyewitness told the Chronicle: "I was on the phone to a friend of mine when I heard this most enormous bang - it was like a boom.
"My son came running out of his bedroom to the front window, there was a mass of black smoke.
"The next thing we knew the street is absolutely full of ambulance, police and fire engines."
Another resident added: "We heard a loud bang, it shook the house.
"There was a big stench [following the bang]."
And one neighbour said: "There was a massive bang that sounded like a sonic boom.
"There was a cloud of smoke down the road. When me and my mum inhaled it affected our throats."
They added that there had been "suspicious conversations" taking place around the time of the incident.
The road was closed earlier in the evening, but has now been reopened, and police remained on scene.
A fire service spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a loud bang and black smoke.
“A thorough investigation was carried out by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. No signs of concerns for HFRS and the incident was handed over to the police.”
Crews returned to their stations at 7.17pm.
The cause of the loud bang is not yet known.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Shed burglaries at Bitterne, Thornhill, and Weston

AN INVESTIGATION has been opened following more than 15 shed and garage break-ins across Southampton .
Between June 3 and @ @ @ @ @ 16 burglaries in Bitterne , Thornhill and Weston areas .
Push bikes , tools and @ @ @ @ @ items that have been reported stolen .
The burglaries mostly occurred overnight and took place @ @ @ @ @ Road , Linacre Road , Wood Close , Bitterne Road East , Ludlow Road , @ @ @ @ @ , Archery Grove , Tickleford Drive , Weston Lane , International Road and Mortimer Road @ @ @ @ @ are urging residents to keep a good padlock on the door to sheds and garages @ @ @ @ @ a battery-operated shed alarm .
• City council to construct more cycle lanes on Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary said : `` We would like to hear from anyone with information on these @ @ @ @ @ offered a bicycle or tools for sale recently ?
Have you noticed anything suspicious ?
@ @ @ @ @ call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Between June 3 and 18, police have received 16 burglaries in Bitterne, Thornhill and Weston areas.
Push bikes, tools and a moped are amongst the items that have been reported stolen.
The burglaries mostly occurred overnight and took place in Millais Road, Middle Road, Linacre Road, Wood Close, Bitterne Road East, Ludlow Road, Oak Road, Pinegrove Road, Archery Grove, Tickleford Drive, Weston Lane, International Road and Mortimer Road.
In response, police are urging residents to keep a good padlock on the door to sheds and garages, and to consider fitting a battery-operated shed alarm.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We would like to hear from anyone with information on these incidents. Have you been offered a bicycle or tools for sale recently? Have you noticed anything suspicious?
"Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--NHS 111 phone service experiencing "issues"

THE NHS 111 phone service is experiencing `` issues '' this afternoon .
NHS England said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ issues with the NHS 111 phone service .
“ It added : “ If you @ @ @ @ @ please visit http : //111.nhs.uk.
” No details have been given yet on the cause @ @ @ @

NHS England said: “We are aware some people are experiencing issues with the NHS 111 phone service. “
It added: “If you need urgent medical advice, please visit http://111.nhs.uk.”
No details have been given yet on the cause of the issue.
More follows.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Cycle lane plans for Bitterne Road West, Portswood Road and Hill Lane

A ROW has broken out after city bosses made plans to install more cycle lanes in Southampton .
It forms part of the Southampton City Council ’ s Green Transport Recovery Plan to support social distancing and more active travel .
• City council to construct more cycle lanes on Southampton roads Next week , pop-up cycle lanes will be placed on Portswood Road and Hill Lane using on-street parking sections .
Some of the schemes that have been delivered include widened pavements along Portland Terrace and temporary cycle lanes on both The Avenue and Bassett Avenue .
Cllr Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Place , said : “ As the Covid-19 lockdown is slowly eased and people start to travel more , we have been presented with a unique moment to reshape the city to support economic recovery , be more resilient and influence how people travel to work and for leisure.
” But city residents have labelled the plans as “ dangerous ” for cyclists .
Brian Cotton , who lives near Bassett Avenue , said : “ In my view , it ’ s dangerous .
`` It ’ s very busy all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a crazy idea . ''
While another said : `` It 's ridiculous and traffic will be twice as bad .
Very few bikes will even use it . ''
Lindsi Bluemel , of Southampton Cycling Campaign , said some sections are still dangerous , but praised the council for the plans .
She said : “ It is disappointing that some dangerous sections of the routes referred to are not included in the proposals , such as Bitterne Road West between Rampart Road and Cobbett Road .
`` Benefits of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if this dangerous section is not made safe as well .
Lindsi added : “ If residents desire a cleaner , greener city , more people need to leave their cars at home and walk , cycle or take public transport .
• LETTER : Why do n't cyclists use Southampton 's new cycle lane ?
`` The City Council sustainable transport team along with Cllr Leggett are to be praised for the new cycle lanes.
” Equality and diversity officer for Green Party Southampton , Joe Cox , is also in favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I ’ ve been cycling along Bassett Avenue for 20 years and the pop-up lanes are absolutely marvellous .
“ They ’ re not perfect but they do work , if they were allowed to stay then we ’ d get more cyclists on the roads . ''
But in a poll by the Daily Echo , 52 per cent of people said they are against the new cycle lanes , while 48 per cent voted in favour .
A temporary cycle lane along Hill Lane will be created by repurposing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burgess Road .
Bus and cycle lanes will also be installed along the A3024 Bitterne Road West between Union Road and Maybray King Way .
“ The Green Transport Recovery Plan is a response to that moment in which we aim to improve health and well-being by creating attractive places where people will have the confidence to walk and cycle safely , ” Cllr Leggett added .
“ We will continue to listen to comments on the schemes proposed to ensure they are a benefit to residents , businesses and commuters alike .
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It forms part of the Southampton City Council’s Green Transport Recovery Plan to support social distancing and more active travel.
Next week, pop-up cycle lanes will be placed on Portswood Road and Hill Lane using on-street parking sections.
Some of the schemes that have been delivered include widened pavements along Portland Terrace and temporary cycle lanes on both The Avenue and Bassett Avenue.
Cllr Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, said: “As the Covid-19 lockdown is slowly eased and people start to travel more, we have been presented with a unique moment to reshape the city to support economic recovery, be more resilient and influence how people travel to work and for leisure.”
But city residents have labelled the plans as “dangerous” for cyclists.
Brian Cotton, who lives near Bassett Avenue, said: “In my view, it’s dangerous.
"It’s very busy all the time, I think it’s a crazy idea."
While another said: "It's ridiculous and traffic will be twice as bad. Very few bikes will even use it."
Lindsi Bluemel, of Southampton Cycling Campaign, said some sections are still dangerous, but praised the council for the plans.
She said: “It is disappointing that some dangerous sections of the routes referred to are not included in the proposals, such as Bitterne Road West between Rampart Road and Cobbett Road.
"Benefits of the bus and cycle lane will be limited if this dangerous section is not made safe as well.
Lindsi added: “If residents desire a cleaner, greener city, more people need to leave their cars at home and walk, cycle or take public transport.
"The City Council sustainable transport team along with Cllr Leggett are to be praised for the new cycle lanes.”
Equality and diversity officer for Green Party Southampton, Joe Cox, is also in favour of the pop-up lanes.
He said: “I’ve been cycling along Bassett Avenue for 20 years and the pop-up lanes are absolutely marvellous.
“They’re not perfect but they do work, if they were allowed to stay then we’d get more cyclists on the roads."
But in a poll by the Daily Echo, 52 per cent of people said they are against the new cycle lanes, while 48 per cent voted in favour.
A temporary cycle lane along Hill Lane will be created by repurposing the existing parking between Raymond Road and Burgess Road.
Bus and cycle lanes will also be installed along the A3024 Bitterne Road West between Union Road and Maybray King Way.
“The Green Transport Recovery Plan is a response to that moment in which we aim to improve health and well-being by creating attractive places where people will have the confidence to walk and cycle safely,” Cllr Leggett added.
“We will continue to listen to comments on the schemes proposed to ensure they are a benefit to residents, businesses and commuters alike."


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Domino's pizza thieves in Southampton are fined

TWO MEN have been slapped with hefty fines after stealing pizzas from a delivery driver .
Jason Quarendon and Albert James-Stone ordered Domino 's pizza worth £22.96 to an address in Canute Road , Southampton .
When delivery driver Amir Dehghan arrived the duo snatched their feast and ran off without paying just before 5am on January 25 last year .
Both men appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday faced with charges of robbery however the prosecution offered no evidence on that allegation .
The incident was reported to police and officers were able to trace the number used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartment in Ocean Village .
They found Quarendon and James-Stone along with pizza boxes marked with the original Canute Road address .
Prosecutor Christopher told how text messages sent by James-Stone mentioned not being able to afford to buy food .
And , how officers found search history on Quarendon 's phone relating to “ robbery ” indicating there was some degree of planning .
They were arrested and interviewed the same day .
Quarendon , 32 , denied taking part and claimed to have been in bed at his home in Morseby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had earnings of £295,000 the previous year and “ money everywhere ” so could buy his own pizza .
Meanwhile , James-Stone , 24 , admitted his part in the offence during interview .
An impact statement read out in court said how Amir Dehghan was left feeling distressed and was thinking about giving up his job .
The court heard how Quarendon has previous offences including possession of a class A drug , drink driving and battery .
James-Stone of Hound Road , Netley Abbey has previous offences including battery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B drug .
Judge Rowland ordered both men to pay costs of £130 .
Quarendon was fined £400 and James-Stone £300 - which they have three months to pay .

Jason Quarendon and Albert James-Stone ordered Domino's pizza worth £22.96 to an address in Canute Road, Southampton.
When delivery driver Amir Dehghan arrived the duo snatched their feast and ran off without paying just before 5am on January 25 last year.
Both men appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday faced with charges of robbery however the prosecution offered no evidence on that allegation.
The incident was reported to police and officers were able to trace the number used to make the order to Quarendon's apartment in Ocean Village.
They found Quarendon and James-Stone along with pizza boxes marked with the original Canute Road address.
Police seized their phones.
Prosecutor Christopher told how text messages sent by James-Stone mentioned not being able to afford to buy food.
And, how officers found search history on Quarendon's phone relating to “robbery” indicating there was some degree of planning.
They were arrested and interviewed the same day.
Quarendon, 32, denied taking part and claimed to have been in bed at his home in Morseby Tower at the time.
He said he had earnings of £295,000 the previous year and “money everywhere” so could buy his own pizza.
Meanwhile, James-Stone, 24, admitted his part in the offence during interview.
Both made guilty pleas.
An impact statement read out in court said how Amir Dehghan was left feeling distressed and was thinking about giving up his job.
The court heard how Quarendon has previous offences including possession of a class A drug, drink driving and battery.
James-Stone of Hound Road, Netley Abbey has previous offences including battery, public disorder and possession of a class B drug.
Judge Rowland ordered both men to pay costs of £130. Quarendon was fined £400 and James-Stone £300 - which they have three months to pay.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Dog rescued swimming out to sea off Monks Hill Beach

A DOG in 'distress ' has been rescued off the Hampshire coast .
A coastguard rescue team scrambled to rescue @ @ @ @ @ Monks Hill Beach , Gosport .
The dog had got into trouble around 350m out @ @ @ @ @ the Isle of Wight '' .
Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team arrived on the scene @ @ @ @ @ However , the dog was already safely ashore having been helped by a paddleboarder .

A coastguard rescue team scrambled to rescue a dog in water off Monks Hill Beach, Gosport.
The dog had got into trouble around 350m out to sea "swimming towards the Isle of Wight".
Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team arrived on the scene at around 8.30am today.
However, the dog was already safely ashore having been helped by a paddleboarder.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Car spins out after clipping bridge in Jones Lane, Hythe

A white Skoda span out of control after `` clipping '' a bridge in Jones Lane , Hythe .
Oil @ @ @ @ @ and a police roadblock was put in place .
Emergency services including paramedics and fire @ @ @ @ @ at around 2.30pm on Friday .
According to police , the driver of the car @ @ @ @ @ a check over .
The Skoda Citigo was recovered and a Hampshire County Council Highways @ @ @ @ @ the oil spill .
Jones Lane reopened at around 7pm last night .
Police are @ @ @ @ @ and anticipate hazards , even if they drive a route daily .
A police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ called at 2.20pm on June 19 to a report of a single vehicle collision on @ @ @ @ @ `` A white Skoda had collided with the wall on the railway bridge .

A white Skoda span out of control after "clipping" a bridge in Jones Lane, Hythe.
Oil went gushing into the road and a police roadblock was put in place.
Emergency services including paramedics and fire crews rushed to the scene at around 2.30pm on Friday.
According to police, the driver of the car was rushed to hospital for a check over.
The Skoda Citigo was recovered and a Hampshire County Council Highways unit was called to clean the oil spill.
Jones Lane reopened at around 7pm last night.
Police are urging motorists to drive carefully and anticipate hazards, even if they drive a route daily.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 2.20pm on June 19 to a report of a single vehicle collision on Jones Lane, Hythe.
"A white Skoda had collided with the wall on the railway bridge.
"The driver, a man, suffered minor injuries."


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Baby born at Princess Anne Hospital during coronavirus pandemic

A FATHER was faced with the “ hardest ” time of his life when safety measures meant he had to stay apart from his newborn daughter .
Scrub nurse Sean and teacher Eleanor Vlismas brought April baby Eva into the world in the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
• PHOTOS : Meet more than 100 Hampshire babies born in lockdown The married couple from Lordshill first laid eyes on their daughter at Princess Anne Hospital , Southampton .
But after Eva was born , she was rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care ward .
And instead of being able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together after she was born , one parent was allowed to visit her in the unit .
Eleanor said : “ Our little girl Eva was born after only being in active labour for three hours and weighed two kilos .
“ Unfortunately she was floppy when born , so she was whisked outside of the room to get her some support and then was immediately taken down to Neonatal Intensive Care without really being able to hold her , and my husband had been with her for the few minutes she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , the hospital implemented the safety measures to protect patients and staff .
As the couple had planned to breastfeed , Eleanor said there was not much choice in who could see their newborn .
• New website launches to guide Year 11s in Southampton But another issue arose when there were complications with Eva ’ s oxygen levels , meaning she had to stay inside the unit for longer , adding up to a total of 22 days .
Sean said : “ Having Eva enter the world during the height @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us as parents.
” Eleanor added : “ It was the hardest thing to go through . ''
However , the hospital decided to allow one other visitor .
Sean said : “ The weeks of separation so early in Eva ’ s life were very difficult but with the help of our families , our church and Ellie ’ s commitment to keeping me and Eva in contact with pictures , recordings and video-calls we made it through until finally Eva and I could see each other again.
” See our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born during lockdown .

Scrub nurse Sean and teacher Eleanor Vlismas brought April baby Eva into the world in the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The married couple from Lordshill first laid eyes on their daughter at Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton.
But after Eva was born, she was rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care ward.
And instead of being able to spend time bonding with their daughter together after she was born, one parent was allowed to visit her in the unit.
Eleanor said: “Our little girl Eva was born after only being in active labour for three hours and weighed two kilos.
“Unfortunately she was floppy when born, so she was whisked outside of the room to get her some support and then was immediately taken down to Neonatal Intensive Care without really being able to hold her, and my husband had been with her for the few minutes she was outside.”
To reduce the risk of coronavirus, the hospital implemented the safety measures to protect patients and staff.
As the couple had planned to breastfeed, Eleanor said there was not much choice in who could see their newborn.
But another issue arose when there were complications with Eva’s oxygen levels, meaning she had to stay inside the unit for longer, adding up to a total of 22 days.
Sean said: “Having Eva enter the world during the height of the lockdown presented some unique challenges for us as parents.”
Eleanor added: “It was the hardest thing to go through."
However, the hospital decided to allow one other visitor.
Sean said: “The weeks of separation so early in Eva’s life were very difficult but with the help of our families, our church and Ellie’s commitment to keeping me and Eva in contact with pictures, recordings and video-calls we made it through until finally Eva and I could see each other again.”
See our supplement every Thursday which will show babies born during lockdown.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Man jailed for damaging Sacred Heart Church in Exeter

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for causing more than £5,000 worth of damage to a church .
Fraser Ian @ @ @ @ @ Sacred Heart Church in Exeter , Devon , on October 2 last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ £5,640 worth of damage to the stonework and other church items .
The Roman Catholic @ @ @ @ @ Street , was built between 1883 and 1884 and was designed by Leonard Stokes .
@ @ @ @ @ church and a Grade II listed building .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ damage .
Ross , of Howard Road , Southampton , was committed to prison for @ @ @ @ @ pay compensation of £5,640 .

Fraser Ian Edwards Ross caused damage to Sacred Heart Church in Exeter, Devon, on October 2 last year.
The 23-year-old caused a total of £5,640 worth of damage to the stonework and other church items.
The Roman Catholic Parish Church, on South Street, was built between 1883 and 1884 and was designed by Leonard Stokes.
It is a Gothic Revival church and a Grade II listed building.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to criminal damage.
Ross, of Howard Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for 16 weeks and ordered to pay compensation of £5,640.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Visits to Southampton and Hampshire A&E units on the rise

VISITS to A & E units across Hampshire increased last month , but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels , new figures show .
It reflects the trend seen across England , with the British Medical Association calling it `` incredibly worrying '' that patients have not been using the NHS as much as usual .
NHS England data shows 7,580 A & E attendances were recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust in May .
This was an increase of 32 per cent on April , but still 44 per cent below the same month last year .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visits were recorded , an increase of 28 per cent on April but 21 per cent lower than the same period last year .
NHS Trusts across England dealt with 1.3 million A & E attendances in May , up from 917,000 in April – making them the two quietest months since such records began in 2010 .
However , last month 's total was still 42 per cent below May 2019 , which NHS England said was likely to be a result of the Covid-19 response .
The Royal College of Emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcrowding , but said patients should not be afraid to get care .
Dr Katherine Henderson , president of the organisation , said : `` Emergency Departments are safe and if you are injured or seriously ill you should go right away .
“ If patients have an issue but only have mild non-urgent symptoms it is important to seek help from the right source .
Pharmacists , NHS 111 and GPs are all there to provide care .
“ By choosing the right service patients can get the help they need while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of further spread of coronavirus . ''
The NHS figures show emergency admissions at Southampton University Hospital followed a similar pattern as A & E attendances , rising from 3,163 in April to 4,029 in May .
In May 2019 , there were 5,069 emergency admissions .
Dr Simon Walsh , British Medical Association emergency medicine lead , said : “ It ’ s incredibly worrying to see that patients haven ’ t been using the NHS as much as expected during the Covid-19 pandemic , and even though we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s important that anyone who still needs our help , knows they can get it .
“ Putting off seeing the GP or going to A & E for emergency care at this time can not only cause a backlog in the NHS once people feel more comfortable about seeking help , but can also , and most concerningly , potentially damage patients ’ health , especially those with chronic conditions .
“ We appreciate the public being so considerate at this time and really thinking about whether they need to use the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed : we will be there for anyone who needs us , pandemic or no pandemic .
”

It reflects the trend seen across England, with the British Medical Association calling it "incredibly worrying" that patients have not been using the NHS as much as usual.
NHS England data shows 7,580 A&E attendances were recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust in May.
This was an increase of 32 per cent on April, but still 44 per cent below the same month last year.
At the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, 9,114 visits were recorded, an increase of 28 per cent on April but 21 per cent lower than the same period last year.
NHS Trusts across England dealt with 1.3 million A&E attendances in May, up from 917,000 in April – making them the two quietest months since such records began in 2010.
However, last month's total was still 42 per cent below May 2019, which NHS England said was likely to be a result of the Covid-19 response.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said the reduction had helped ease overcrowding, but said patients should not be afraid to get care.
Dr Katherine Henderson, president of the organisation, said: "Emergency Departments are safe and if you are injured or seriously ill you should go right away.
“If patients have an issue but only have mild non-urgent symptoms it is important to seek help from the right source. Pharmacists, NHS 111 and GPs are all there to provide care.
“By choosing the right service patients can get the help they need while keeping the NHS safe and reducing the risk of further spread of coronavirus."
The NHS figures show emergency admissions at Southampton University Hospital followed a similar pattern as A&E attendances, rising from 3,163 in April to 4,029 in May. In May 2019, there were 5,069 emergency admissions.
Dr Simon Walsh, British Medical Association emergency medicine lead, said: “It’s incredibly worrying to see that patients haven’t been using the NHS as much as expected during the Covid-19 pandemic, and even though we’re currently battling a virus, it’s important that anyone who still needs our help, knows they can get it.
“Putting off seeing the GP or going to A&E for emergency care at this time can not only cause a backlog in the NHS once people feel more comfortable about seeking help, but can also, and most concerningly, potentially damage patients’ health, especially those with chronic conditions.
“We appreciate the public being so considerate at this time and really thinking about whether they need to use the NHS, but our principles have not changed: we will be there for anyone who needs us, pandemic or no pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Paultons Park pictures through the years

TO celebrate the news that Paultons Park will be reopening on July 4 , the Daily Echo takes a look @ @ @ @ @ .
Youngsters have been enjoying the thrill of riding roller coasters and log flumes at @ @ @ @ @ decades .
Originally named Paulton ’ s Park and Bird Gardens , gates were first @ @ @ @ @ May 17 , 1983 .
But things looked very different in those primary stages of @ @ @ @ @ consisted only of an adventure playground , museum , birds and animals , no more @ @ @ @ @ at any one time .
Things have changed dramatically over the years and now the @ @ @ @ @ rides and attractions .
Five of those on the 140-acre plot are roller coasters and @ @ @ @ @ Pig World proved to be a hit since opening in 2011 , attracting young visitors @ @ @ @ @ The pictures on these pages show the park being enjoyed over the years .

Youngsters have been enjoying the thrill of riding roller coasters and log flumes at the Ower based park for decades.
Originally named Paulton’s Park and Bird Gardens, gates were first opened to the public on May 17, 1983.
But things looked very different in those primary stages of life.
As the park consisted only of an adventure playground, museum, birds and animals, no more than four staff were needed at any one time.
Things have changed dramatically over the years and now the park packs more than 70 rides and attractions. Five of those on the 140-acre plot are roller coasters and six water rides.
Peppa Pig World proved to be a hit since opening in 2011, attracting young visitors from far and wide.
The pictures on these pages show the park being enjoyed over the years.
Are you among them?
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thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Residential parking permits to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavi

Residential parking permits to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus

RESIDENT parking permits are to be reinstated next month as lockdown restrictions are relaxed .
Southampton City Council will reinstate enforcement of permit parking restrictions on July 1 .
The permits were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Resident Parking Zone permits ensure that the limited parking space available is distributed fairly to households within the zone .
From July 1 , vehicles parked within Zones 1–18 , 20 , 22 & 23 will need to display a permit .
A temporary three-month permit can be purchased , for a limited time only , for £15 .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boundary of a Resident Parking Zone and would not normally be eligible .
Car parking fees to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said : “ As businesses , shops and other services start to reopen , we feel that now is the right time to reinstate the enforcement of Permit Parking Restrictions .
`` This is needed to manage non-resident parking within the parking zones but due to the current circumstances , we want to support those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permits .
`` We recognise that many residents are continuing to stay at home to look after children , to work from home where they can or because they are having to shield due to health conditions and we want to continue to support you .
`` If you need to renew , or apply for a temporary parking permit , please act as soon as possible to avoid fines.
” Residents eligible for a permit should apply for one as normal , with details available on the Southampton City Council website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to download an application form and return by email to parking.services @ southampton.gov.uk .
If residents are unable to apply online , a form can be requested to be sent via post by calling 023 8083 3008 .

Southampton City Council will reinstate enforcement of permit parking restrictions on July 1.
The permits were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Resident Parking Zone permits ensure that the limited parking space available is distributed fairly to households within the zone.
From July 1, vehicles parked within Zones 1–18, 20, 22 & 23 will need to display a permit.
A temporary three-month permit can be purchased, for a limited time only, for £15.
These permits will benefit residents who live within the boundary of a Resident Parking Zone and would not normally be eligible.
Car parking fees to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said: “As businesses, shops and other services start to reopen, we feel that now is the right time to reinstate the enforcement of Permit Parking Restrictions.
"This is needed to manage non-resident parking within the parking zones but due to the current circumstances, we want to support those who may not normally have access to permits.
"We recognise that many residents are continuing to stay at home to look after children, to work from home where they can or because they are having to shield due to health conditions and we want to continue to support you.
"If you need to renew, or apply for a temporary parking permit, please act as soon as possible to avoid fines.”
Residents eligible for a permit should apply for one as normal, with details available on the Southampton City Council website.
For temporary permits, residents will need to download an application form and return by email to parking.services@southampton.gov.uk.
If residents are unable to apply online, a form can be requested to be sent via post by calling 023 8083 3008.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Covid-19 cancelled Hedge End carnival through the years

HEDGE End carnival may have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic , but our readers can relive the events @ @ @ @ @ pictures .
The carnival began in 1921 with the aim of bringing a community together @ @ @ @ @ money for good causes .
The recreation ground on St John ’ s Road was @ @ @ @ @ and where the procession sets out from to thisA day .
Next year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ 2021 is one of great significance as it marks the 100th anniversary .

The carnival began in 1921 with the aim of bringing a community together to have fun while raising money for good causes.
The recreation ground on St John’s Road was where the event was centred and where the procession sets out from to thisA day.
Next year’s carnival on July 3, 2021 is one of great significance as it marks the 100th anniversary.
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thedailyecho--2020-06-20--London drug dealer caught with heroin in Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Burst water main affecting residents in New Milton

RESIDENTS in New Milton are experiencing issues with their water supply today due to a burst water main .
Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ the BH25 5 postcode area may be experiencing “ lower pressure than usual or a @ @ @ @ @ Water said its engineers are currently working to fix the burst water main and hopes @ @ @ @ @ the next five to six hours .
A spokesperson said : “ We would like @ @ @ @ @ patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused .
”

Bournemouth Water said some customers in the BH25 5 postcode area may be experiencing “lower pressure than usual or a loss of supply.”
Bournemouth Water said its engineers are currently working to fix the burst water main and hopes supplies will be restored in the next five to six hours.
A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Aldi and Lidl middle aisles - what's available this week?

THE “ aisle of dreams ” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing .
Whether it ’ s Aldi ’ s Specialbuys or Lidl ’ s Middle of Lidl , the latest offers are always worth checking out and there are some fantastic buys this week .
Here are some of the items you can buy this week : From Sunday , June 21 , Aldi will stock a variety of pet products - ranging from toys to beds to harnesses .
A Unicorn Plush Ball Feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £4.99 .
Meanwhile , the supermarkets will include stocks of Pet Collection Large Pet Sofa Beds , priced at £22.99 each .
Elsewhere , the stores will also sell a range of slow feeders for dogs , including this Turquoise Swirl Dog Slow Feeder ( pictured above ) for £4.99 each .
Visit https : //www.aldi.co.uk to find more deals this Sunday .
From Sunday , June 21 , it 's all about the bedroom essentials in Lidl .
The store will stock a Silvercrest 40cm Pedestal Fan from £19.99 each .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available from £9.99 each .
A Meradiso TopCool® Neck Support Pillow can be bought from £7.99 .
Other items that will go on sale include : Meradiso TopCool® Pillow from £6.99 , Meradiso Cooling & Warming Pillowcase from £5.99 , and Esmara Ladies ’ Pyjama Bottoms for £4.99 .
Finally , Lidl will also have Silvercrest Bluetooth® On-Ear Headphones for £19.99 each .
Visit https : //www.lidl.co.uk/en to find out more .

Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there are some fantastic buys this week.
Here are some of the items you can buy this week:
Aldi
From Sunday, June 21, Aldi will stock a variety of pet products - ranging from toys to beds to harnesses.
A Unicorn Plush Ball Feet Dog Toy will go on sale for £4.99.
Meanwhile, the supermarkets will include stocks of Pet Collection Large Pet Sofa Beds, priced at £22.99 each.
Elsewhere, the stores will also sell a range of slow feeders for dogs, including this Turquoise Swirl Dog Slow Feeder (pictured above) for £4.99 each.
Visit https://www.aldi.co.uk to find more deals this Sunday.
Lidl
From Sunday, June 21, it's all about the bedroom essentials in Lidl.
The store will stock a Silvercrest 40cm Pedestal Fan from £19.99 each.
Meanwhile, a Meradiso TopCool® Duvet will be available from £9.99 each.
A Meradiso TopCool® Neck Support Pillow can be bought from £7.99.
Other items that will go on sale include: Meradiso TopCool® Pillow from £6.99, Meradiso Cooling & Warming Pillowcase from £5.99, and Esmara Ladies’ Pyjama Bottoms for £4.99.
Finally, Lidl will also have Silvercrest Bluetooth® On-Ear Headphones for £19.99 each.
Visit https://www.lidl.co.uk/en to find out more.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Apple iPhone users get new coronavirus track and trace feature

A new feature is being rolled out to Apple iPhone devices across the UK to help in the fight against coronavirus .
Eagle-eyed users spotted a new feature pop up within the Health section of the Privacy settings on their iPhones - named Exposure Notifications .
The sighting comes days after the UK Government abandoned plans for its own test and trace app , opting to use technology created by Apple and Google .
Both tech giants have taken over the design of the Track and Trace app from the NHS ’ s digital arm NHSX .
Apple and Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made publicly available last month , allows apps created by public health authorities to work more accurately across both Android phones and iPhone handsets .
The companies said at the time they had come together to build their software in order to respond to challenges around interoperability , battery life and privacy in contact-tracing apps .
It is built on what is known as a “ decentralised ” model , where contact matching is done on a user ’ s smartphone rather than on a central server .
How can I find this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help protect the privacy of users by using random , rotating Bluetooth identifiers to determine if they may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19 .
Apple users should do the following : • Then scroll down and tap the Health option The setting is called 'COVID-19 Exposure Logging ' and is set to 'Off ' .
Can I turn on this feature ?
In short - no .
The following measage appears for iOS ( Apple ) users : `` You can not turn on Exposure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send Exposure Notifications . ''
How will the feature work ?
The message adds : `` When enabled , iPhone can exchange random IDs with other devices using Bluetooth .
`` The random IDs your device collects are stored in an exposure log for 14 days .
`` This exposure log allows an app you authorise to notify if you may have been exposed to COVID-19 .
`` If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 , you can choose to share your own device 's random IDs with the authorised app so it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Android phone get it ?
Yes .
According to Google , users will be notified if they 've been exposed to someone who reported having COVID-19 by turning on exposure notifications .
If users change their mind , they can turn it off .
To use the system , Andorid users will need to download the public health authority 's app .
Further information for Android users can be found at : https : //support.google.com/android/answer/9888358 ?
hl=en-GB .
What have Apple said about the new feature ?
The full statement , which appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device , it says : `` With your consent , Exposure Notifications can be used by a government or public health authority app to notify you if you may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19 .
`` If you choose to enable Exposure Notifications , the app will ask for your permission to collect and share random IDs .
`` This will allow your device to use Bluetooth to broadcast a random identifier ( the “ Bluetooth identifiers ” ) , a string of random numbers that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are generated cryptographically on your device from a randomly generated key ( the “ random device key ” ) that changes at least every 24 hours to further protect your privacy .
`` The Bluetooth identifiers and the random device keys do not include information about your location or identity .
`` Other iOS and Android devices that have this feature enabled will be listening for these Bluetooth identifiers and broadcasting theirs as well .
`` Your device will record and securely store the identifiers of those other devices that are in Bluetooth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with the date , estimated duration of the exposure and Bluetooth signal strength ( collectively , the “ Associated Metadata ” ) .
`` To further protect your privacy , the maximum estimated duration recorded is 30 minutes .
`` The Bluetooth signal strength helps provide a general understanding of the proximity of the devices ; generally , the closer the devices are , the higher the signal strength recorded .
`` Other devices that receive your device ’ s Bluetooth identifiers will similarly record and store them with the Associated Metadata @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of random device keys from individuals who have reported a positive diagnosis or present COVID-19 exposure risk as determined by the government or public health authority , and who have chosen to share their random device keys .
`` Following download , the app can have your device check the list against the Bluetooth identifiers it has collected and stored from other devices .
`` If there ’ s a match , Associated Metadata ( but not the matched identifier ) is made available to the app , which can notify you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide guidance on what steps to take .
`` If you are notified of an exposure event , the app may generate an Exposure Risk Value , which the government or public health authority may use to tailor its guidance to you and help it manage the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` The Exposure Risk Value is defined and calculated based on the Associated Metadata , as well as a Transmission Risk Value ( explained below ) that the government or public health authority may define for the matched random device keys .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transmission Risk Value is shared with Apple .
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or present a potential exposure risk , your government or public health authority will provide instructions on reporting that in your app .
`` If you choose to report , the app will ask you to share your random IDs .
If you consent , the past 14 days of your random device keys will be shared with the app .
`` The government or public health authority may also define and send a Transmission Risk Value with each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the government or public health authority uses for its Transmission Risk Value may include information you provide to them ( such as symptoms you report or whether your diagnosis was confirmed by test ) or other information that the government or public health authority considers might impact your transmission risk , like your occupation .
`` Information you choose to provide to the government or public health authority is collected under the terms of the app 's privacy policy and its legal obligations .
`` You can disable Exposure Logging by going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 Exposure Logging , or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging , and tapping to turn off Exposure Logging .
`` This will not delete the Bluetooth identifiers recorded from other devices , Associated Metadata or your random device keys .
`` You can delete the Bluetooth identifiers , Associated Metadata and random device keys by going to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging , or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging , and tapping Delete Exposure Log .
Turning off Bluetooth on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices .
`` This means that the app won ’ t be able to notify you if you ’ re exposed to someone with COVID-19 while Bluetooth is turned off .
`` The remaining features of Exposure Notifications will continue to operate while you have Bluetooth turned off .
`` Turning Bluetooth back on will re-enable the sharing and collection of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices .
`` While you can have more than one app using Exposure Notifications installed on your device , only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In order to select or change your active app , go to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging , or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging , and select the app you would like to be active .
`` Apple will disable the Exposure Notification system on a regional basis when it is no longer needed . ''

Eagle-eyed users spotted a new feature pop up within the Health section of the Privacy settings on their iPhones - named Exposure Notifications.
The sighting comes days after the UK Government abandoned plans for its own test and trace app, opting to use technology created by Apple and Google.
Both tech giants have taken over the design of the Track and Trace app from the NHS’s digital arm NHSX.
Apple and Google’s software, which and was made publicly available last month, allows apps created by public health authorities to work more accurately across both Android phones and iPhone handsets.
The companies said at the time they had come together to build their software in order to respond to challenges around interoperability, battery life and privacy in contact-tracing apps.
It is built on what is known as a “decentralised” model, where contact matching is done on a user’s smartphone rather than on a central server.
How can I find this feature?
Apple says the Exposure Notifications will help protect the privacy of users by using random, rotating Bluetooth identifiers to determine if they may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19.
Apple users should do the following:
Go to Settings
Tap on Privacy
Then scroll down and tap the Health option
The setting is called 'COVID-19 Exposure Logging' and is set to 'Off'.
Can I turn on this feature?
In short - no. The following measage appears for iOS (Apple) users: "You cannot turn on Exposure Logging without an authorised app that can send Exposure Notifications."
How will the feature work?
The message adds: "When enabled, iPhone can exchange random IDs with other devices using Bluetooth.
"The random IDs your device collects are stored in an exposure log for 14 days.
"This exposure log allows an app you authorise to notify if you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
"If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you can choose to share your own device's random IDs with the authorised app so it can notify others anonymously."
Will my Android phone get it?
Yes. According to Google, users will be notified if they've been exposed to someone who reported having COVID-19 by turning on exposure notifications. If users change their mind, they can turn it off.
To use the system, Andorid users will need to download the public health authority's app.
Further information for Android users can be found at: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9888358?hl=en-GB.
What have Apple said about the new feature?
The full statement, which appears within the settings section of every Apple device, it says: "With your consent, Exposure Notifications can be used by a government or public health authority app to notify you if you may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19.
"If you choose to enable Exposure Notifications, the app will ask for your permission to collect and share random IDs.
"This will allow your device to use Bluetooth to broadcast a random identifier (the “Bluetooth identifiers”), a string of random numbers that changes every 10–20 minutes.
"They are generated cryptographically on your device from a randomly generated key (the “random device key”) that changes at least every 24 hours to further protect your privacy.
"The Bluetooth identifiers and the random device keys do not include information about your location or identity.
"Other iOS and Android devices that have this feature enabled will be listening for these Bluetooth identifiers and broadcasting theirs as well.
"Your device will record and securely store the identifiers of those other devices that are in Bluetooth range for at least five minutes, along with the date, estimated duration of the exposure and Bluetooth signal strength (collectively, the “Associated Metadata”).
"To further protect your privacy, the maximum estimated duration recorded is 30 minutes.
"The Bluetooth signal strength helps provide a general understanding of the proximity of the devices; generally, the closer the devices are, the higher the signal strength recorded.
"Other devices that receive your device’s Bluetooth identifiers will similarly record and store them with the Associated Metadata.
"The app can download a list of random device keys from individuals who have reported a positive diagnosis or present COVID-19 exposure risk as determined by the government or public health authority, and who have chosen to share their random device keys.
"Following download, the app can have your device check the list against the Bluetooth identifiers it has collected and stored from other devices.
"If there’s a match, Associated Metadata (but not the matched identifier) is made available to the app, which can notify you that there was an exposure event and provide guidance on what steps to take.
"If you are notified of an exposure event, the app may generate an Exposure Risk Value, which the government or public health authority may use to tailor its guidance to you and help it manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The Exposure Risk Value is defined and calculated based on the Associated Metadata, as well as a Transmission Risk Value (explained below) that the government or public health authority may define for the matched random device keys.
"Neither the Exposure Risk Value nor the Transmission Risk Value is shared with Apple. If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or present a potential exposure risk, your government or public health authority will provide instructions on reporting that in your app.
"If you choose to report, the app will ask you to share your random IDs. If you consent, the past 14 days of your random device keys will be shared with the app.
"The government or public health authority may also define and send a Transmission Risk Value with each random device key.
"The parameters that the government or public health authority uses for its Transmission Risk Value may include information you provide to them (such as symptoms you report or whether your diagnosis was confirmed by test) or other information that the government or public health authority considers might impact your transmission risk, like your occupation.
"Information you choose to provide to the government or public health authority is collected under the terms of the app's privacy policy and its legal obligations.
"You can disable Exposure Logging by going to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and tapping to turn off Exposure Logging.
"This will not delete the Bluetooth identifiers recorded from other devices, Associated Metadata or your random device keys.
"You can delete the Bluetooth identifiers, Associated Metadata and random device keys by going to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and tapping Delete Exposure Log. Turning off Bluetooth on your device also disables the sharing and collection of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices.
"This means that the app won’t be able to notify you if you’re exposed to someone with COVID-19 while Bluetooth is turned off.
"The remaining features of Exposure Notifications will continue to operate while you have Bluetooth turned off.
"Turning Bluetooth back on will re-enable the sharing and collection of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices.
"While you can have more than one app using Exposure Notifications installed on your device, only one can be active at a time.
"In order to select or change your active app, go to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and select the app you would like to be active.
"Apple will disable the Exposure Notification system on a regional basis when it is no longer needed."


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Martin Lewis warns of £1,000 fine if driving licences aren't updated

Consumer journalist and finance expert Martin Lewis has warned millions of motorists during his ITV show of potential fines relating to driving licences .
During his self titled Martin Lewis Money Show on Thursday night ( June 18 ) , he mentioned how the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA ) had issued an update for drivers as a result of the coronavirus crisis .
However , those who fail to take action could be fined a total of £1,000 .
What did Martin say ?
Martin told viewers : `` Right now , 2.3 million driving licence photocards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the DVLA has extended these licences due to the pandemic .
`` If your photocard lapses between February 1 and August 31 , it will add seven months to your licence .
`` However , if your licence expires at any point after this , you wo n't be covered by the extension , so check now . ''
If motorists are stopped by the police and are driving without a valid licence , they can be fined £1,000 .
A simple check can be made to see if a driving licence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section 4b .
What have the DVLA said ?
In a statement , the DVLA added : `` Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted a 7 month extension .
`` This means as long as you have a valid licence , drivers will be able to continue to make essential journeys .
`` The extension is automatic so drivers do not need to do anything and will be sent a reminder to renew their photocard before the extension ends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how much does it cost ?
• All photocards must be renewed every 10 years - the deadline for this is on the licence itself .
• It costs £14 to renew a photocard and £17 by post .
What could also lead to a potential fine ?
Those who have recently changed their name or address , could abe at risk of a fine if stopped by the police .
Changes to a name or address can be done free online by completing a form on the DVLA website - https @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done by post if it is in the name of the person changing the details .
It 's also worth pointing out that motorists can still use their driving licence while they are waiting for the new one to be delivered .

During his self titled Martin Lewis Money Show on Thursday night (June 18), he mentioned how the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) had issued an update for drivers as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
However, those who fail to take action could be fined a total of £1,000.
What did Martin say?
Martin told viewers: "Right now, 2.3 million driving licence photocards are out of date.
"However, the DVLA has extended these licences due to the pandemic.
"If your photocard lapses between February 1 and August 31, it will add seven months to your licence.
"However, if your licence expires at any point after this, you won't be covered by the extension, so check now."
If motorists are stopped by the police and are driving without a valid licence, they can be fined £1,000.
A simple check can be made to see if a driving licence is out of date by looking at section 4b.
What have the DVLA said?
In a statement, the DVLA added: "Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted a 7 month extension.
"This means as long as you have a valid licence, drivers will be able to continue to make essential journeys.
"The extension is automatic so drivers do not need to do anything and will be sent a reminder to renew their photocard before the extension ends."
When must photocards be renewed - and how much does it cost?
All photocards must be renewed every 10 years - the deadline for this is on the licence itself.
It costs £14 to renew a photocard and £17 by post.
What could also lead to a potential fine?
Those who have recently changed their name or address, could abe at risk of a fine if stopped by the police.
Changes to a name or address can be done free online by completing a form on the DVLA website - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency.
It can also be done by post if it is in the name of the person changing the details.
It's also worth pointing out that motorists can still use their driving licence while they are waiting for the new one to be delivered.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Hamble Rail Trail gets revamp

Hamble Rail Trail gets revamp

A POPULAR cycling and walking route has been repaired .
The Hamble Rail Trail has been revamped .
It links @ @ @ @ @ Country Park and runs along a disused railway track .
Funds of £3,095 was used @ @ @ @ @ fencing and for 40 tonnes of gravel .
The work was completed between June 1 @ @ @ @ @ with with money coming from the Eastleigh Borough Council revenue budget According to the council @ @ @ @ @ important link for cyclists and reduces the number motorists on Hamble Lane .
The work @ @ @ @ @ mile track was previously `` unusable '' .

The Hamble Rail Trail has been revamped.
It links Hamble-le-Rice to the Royal Victoria Country Park and runs along a disused railway track.
Funds of £3,095 were used to repair around 200m of fencing and for 40 tonnes of gravel.
The work was completed between June 1 and June 4 this year with money coming from the Eastleigh Borough Council revenue budget.
According to the council, the track is an important link for cyclists and reduces the number of motorists on Hamble Lane.
The work was done because the 4.5-mile track was previously "unusable".


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--London Road before bombing changed everything

AFTER the Second World War , it became a wilderness of weeds as the blitzed bomb sites of Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ a new beginning .
When the post-war redevelopment came the area emerged as a rather @ @ @ @ @ to the riches that once stood there in past times .
London Road is part @ @ @ @ @ oldest route through the city , from the High Street to the Common and Bassett @ @ @ @ @ , many Southampton residents thought of the lower end of The Avenue , where it @ @ @ @ @ the start of open countryside .
This picture from the 1930s shows London Road as @ @ @ @ @ victim to Luftwaffe bombing .

When the post-war redevelopment came the area emerged as a rather anonymous part of Southampton compared to the riches that once stood there in past times.
London Road is part of what is probably the oldest route through the city, from the High Street to the Common and Bassett.
Up until the 1890s, many Southampton residents thought of the lower end of The Avenue, where it joins London Road, as the start of open countryside.
This picture from the 1930s shows London Road as it was before it fell victim to Luftwaffe bombing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Southampton's East Street Shopping Centre

ALTHOUGH it may look as though these pictures were taken at a quiet time of day , they may well @ @ @ @ @ busy period for East Street Shopping Centre .
The retail complex failed to capture the @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately fell short at attracting businesses to occupy all the units .
It was once @ @ @ @ @ to revolutionise the city centre and changed the face of East Street – one of @ @ @ @ @ .
Using a modern design and plenty of concrete , it was Southampton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ MORE : Nostalgia stories similar to this > > > But the 1970s East Street @ @ @ @ @ be a white elephant , with shoppers shunning the stores .

The retail complex failed to capture the hearts of Southampton people and unfortunately fell short at attracting businesses to occupy all the units.
It was once part of a bold vision to revolutionise the city centre and changed the face of East Street – one of the city's oldest streets.
Using a modern design and plenty of concrete, it was Southampton’s first shopping centre.
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But the 1970s East Street Shopping Centre turned out to be a white elephant, with shoppers shunning the stores.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--More coronavirus deaths in Woolston than anywhere else in Southampton

WOOLSTON has seen more deaths linked to the coronavirus than anywhere else in Southampton , new figures reveal .
New Office for National Statistics data shows the number of deaths involving Covid-19 split by small areas within local authorities .
Between March and May , 15 people in the area of Woolston died with the virus – the most in Southampton ’ s 32 areas .
At the other end of the spectrum , none were recorded in Swaythling over the period .
The ONS data includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause , or was mentioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report , which updates figures published in May , shows the wide disparity in the pandemic ’ s impact on different communities .
In England , the rate of deaths related to Covid-19 in the most deprived areas was 128.3 per 100,000 , more than double that in the most affluent parts of the nation .
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the pandemic has laid bare the “ stark ” health inequalities between neighbourhoods .
Dave Innes , head of economics at the foundation , said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life chances are so profoundly affected by where they live .
“ [ The ] statistics must act as a wake-up call – as a society with a strong sense of decency and compassion we can and must do better.
” He added it is vital that the Government takes “ bold steps ” to protect people from being pulled further into poverty as the lockdown is lifted .
In May , 45 deaths in Southampton were linked to Covid-19 , including those registered up to June 6 – equivalent to 24.9 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton ’ s death rate ranked seventh of 62 lower-tier council areas with available data in the South East .
The rate represented a big drop from April , when it stood at 53.0 .
This reflected the trend across England as a whole .
A government spokeswoman said : “ Every death from this disease is a tragedy , but thanks to our health and care workers and the huge efforts of the British people , rates of Covid-19 infections are decreasing over time .
“ The Government is working to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and death rates , and the relationships between the different risk factors .
“ We are taking forward the work of Public Health England ’ s recent Disparity Review , which will help us make a real difference to people ’ s lives and protect our communities from the impact of the coronavirus .
”

New Office for National Statistics data shows the number of deaths involving Covid-19 split by small areas within local authorities.
Between March and May, 15 people in the area of Woolston died with the virus – the most in Southampton’s 32 areas.
At the other end of the spectrum, none were recorded in Swaythling over the period.
The ONS data includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause, or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor.
The report, which updates figures published in May, shows the wide disparity in the pandemic’s impact on different communities.
In England, the rate of deaths related to Covid-19 in the most deprived areas was 128.3 per 100,000, more than double that in the most affluent parts of the nation.
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the pandemic has laid bare the “stark” health inequalities between neighbourhoods.
Dave Innes, head of economics at the foundation, said: “It is completely unacceptable that someone’s life chances are so profoundly affected by where they live.
“[The] statistics must act as a wake-up call – as a society with a strong sense of decency and compassion we can and must do better.”
He added it is vital that the Government takes “bold steps” to protect people from being pulled further into poverty as the lockdown is lifted.
In May, 45 deaths in Southampton were linked to Covid-19, including those registered up to June 6 – equivalent to 24.9 per 100,000 of the population.
It means Southampton’s death rate ranked seventh of 62 lower-tier council areas with available data in the South East.
The rate represented a big drop from April, when it stood at 53.0.
This reflected the trend across England as a whole.
A government spokeswoman said: “Every death from this disease is a tragedy, but thanks to our health and care workers and the huge efforts of the British people, rates of Covid-19 infections are decreasing over time.
“The Government is working to understand the key drivers of disparities in infection and death rates, and the relationships between the different risk factors.
“We are taking forward the work of Public Health England’s recent Disparity Review, which will help us make a real difference to people’s lives and protect our communities from the impact of the coronavirus.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--LETTER - Puzzled by good hairstyles of those on TV

I am puzzled by the perfect hairstyles of those who present live programmes on TV .
Do they break all @ @ @ @ @ hairdresser to visit them ?
Do they have a good partner who is able to @ @ @ @ @ it ?
I have no such help and look like the wild woman of the @ @

Do they break all the rules and pay a hairdresser to visit them?
Do they have a good partner who is able to cut hair or even perm it?
I have no such help and look like the wild woman of the woods.
Brenda Knopf
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--LETTER - Chaos is causing Bike Lane Madness on Bassett Avenue

When walking recently at 10.30am on Winchester Road and Bassett Avenue I saw for the first time the chaos inflicted on us by the city council in the form of Bike Lane Madness on Bassett Avenue .
Bearing in mind that it was mid morning , there are few children making school journeys , very few people have contemplated shopping , many are working at home and other are furloughed , there are no cruise ships in the ports and no football at St.Mary 's this was a time of minimal traffic .
However , traffic crawled from the Butterfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Road / Bassett Avenue roundabout because of the single lane exit onto the roundabout .
Traffic crawled or queued southbound from the Chilworth Roundabout to the Winchester Road roundabout as far as the eye could see .
The situation northbound to the Winchester Road roundabout was similar .
I saw just one bike using the 50 % of road surface allocated and hundreds of cars competing for the other 50 % with catastrophic consequences for vehicle pollution .
The vast majority of road users by virtue of distance , purpose of journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use a motor vehicle so it would seem that the city council are intent on discouraging as many visitors as possible to the city .
How many people will want to shop in the City when there are other alternatives not too far away ?
How many employers will want to base themselves in the city ?
How many cruise ships will drift off to other ports when they find that they can not get passengers in and out in a reasonable time and turn around the ship on the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spectacular own goal by the city council .
The only people in favour of the cycle lanes are the very small but very noisy cycling lobby / pressure group but that goes without saying .
I do fear for everyone 's safety particularly in the hours of darkness and on wet evenings when vision in wing mirrors is often not perfect .
Car travel is the only guaranteed coronavirus free mode of transport and should be encouraged not penalised .
Road lanes should be opened up to cars and delivery vehicles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40mph speed limit and perhaps allowing cars to use bus lanes , all of which would minimise vehicle pollution , encourage visitors and encourage economic activity .
BLM ( Bike Lane Madness ) must be stopped or watch the shops closing and the city becoming a ghost town .

Bearing in mind that it was mid morning, there are few children making school journeys, very few people have contemplated shopping, many are working at home and other are furloughed, there are no cruise ships in the ports and no football at St.Mary's this was a time of minimal traffic.
However, traffic crawled from the Butterfield Road / Winchester Road junction to the Winchester Road / Bassett Avenue roundabout because of the single lane exit onto the roundabout.
Traffic crawled or queued southbound from the Chilworth Roundabout to the Winchester Road roundabout as far as the eye could see.
The situation northbound to the Winchester Road roundabout was similar.
I saw just one bike using the 50% of road surface allocated and hundreds of cars competing for the other 50% with catastrophic consequences for vehicle pollution.
The vast majority of road users by virtue of distance, purpose of journey and other commitments have little choice but to use a motor vehicle so it would seem that the city council are intent on discouraging as many visitors as possible to the city.
How many people will want to shop in the City when there are other alternatives not too far away?
How many employers will want to base themselves in the city?
How many cruise ships will drift off to other ports when they find that they cannot get passengers in and out in a reasonable time and turn around the ship on the same day?
This has all the hallmarks of a spectacular own goal by the city council.
The only people in favour of the cycle lanes are the very small but very noisy cycling lobby / pressure group but that goes without saying.
I do fear for everyone's safety particularly in the hours of darkness and on wet evenings when vision in wing mirrors is often not perfect. Car travel is the only guaranteed coronavirus free mode of transport and should be encouraged not penalised.
Road lanes should be opened up to cars and delivery vehicles to keep traffic moving quickly, reinstating the 40mph speed limit and perhaps allowing cars to use bus lanes, all of which would minimise vehicle pollution, encourage visitors and encourage economic activity.
BLM (Bike Lane Madness) must be stopped or watch the shops closing and the city becoming a ghost town.
Patrick McClure
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Police probe underway at Southampton home

POLICE have raided a Southampton home as part of a firearms and drugs probe .
Police are carrying out investigations @ @ @ @ @ Road , Bitterne Park .
The bomb disposal unit is also currently in the area @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo at the scene that at least 14 officers some armed with tasers lined @ @ @ @ @ around 6.30pm last night .
Police officers at the junction of Bond Road and Hillside @ @ @ @ @ firearms raid A witness reported seeing two police vans , five cars , and an @ @ @ @ @ area at the time .
Police remain at the address today carrying out enquiries .
@ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine , as well as firearms @ @ @ @ @ was arrested on suspicion of manufacturing firearms and ammunition .
Both men are from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ at this time .

Police are carrying out investigations at a home in Bond Road, Bitterne Park.
The bomb disposal unit is also currently in the area.
One resident told the Daily Echo at the scene that at least 14 officers some armed with tasers lined up outside the house at around 6.30pm last night.
Police officers at the junction of Bond Road and Hillside Avenue, Southampton following a firearms raid
A witness reported seeing two police vans, five cars, and an unmarked police car in the area at the time.
Police remain at the address today carrying out enquiries.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine, as well as firearms charges.
Police officers in Bond Road, Southampton following a firearms raid
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manufacturing firearms and ammunition.
Both men are from Southampton and remain in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Man dies following crash on A338 Salisbury Road

An 82-yer-old man from Fordingbridge died after a two-vehicle crash at around 2.20pm on Friday .
He was rushed to @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
He had been driving a white Toyota Aygo when he collided with a @ @ @ @ @ A338 Salisbury Road , between Breamore and Downton .
The driver of the Vauxhall , @ @ @ @ @ not suffer any injuries .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers investigating the collision @ @ @ @ @ anyone who was in the Salisbury Road area of Fordingbridge yesterday afternoon who may have @ @ @ @ @ anyone who was driving in the area who may have captured dashcam footage . ''
@ @ @ @ @ urged to call 101 and quote Operation Client , or 44200222443 .

An 82-year-old man from Fordingbridge died after a two-vehicle crash at around 2.20pm on Friday.
He was rushed to hospital however succumbed to his injuries.
He had been driving a white Toyota Aygo when he collided with a red Vauxhall Astra on the A338 Salisbury Road, between Breamore and Downton.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a 30-year-old man, did not suffer any injuries.
Police have now launched a witness appeal.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating the collision would like to hear from anyone who was in the Salisbury Road area of Fordingbridge yesterday afternoon who may have seen this collision, specifically anyone who was driving in the area who may have captured dashcam footage."
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 and quote Operation Client, or 44200222443.


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Travellers set up camp on Southampton recreation ground

A LARGE group of travellers have set up camp at a Southampton recreation ground .
Around 20 caravans have been @ @ @ @ @ .
According to residents , they arrived on Thursday night .
The Daily Echo has @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Police for comment .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-20--Traffic accident blocks M271 at Redbridge Roundabout

A MAJOR Southampton route is blocked following an accident .
Emergency services have rushed to the Redbridge Roundabout following reports @ @ @ @ @ .
Two lanes of the southbound M271 are blocked .
Motorists are being warned of @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-06-20--'Lack of action' in food donation lists from Winchester City Council

VOLUNTEERS delivering meals to vulnerable people have been disappointed by a lack of action from the city council .
When lockdown hit , those in Winchester who usually receive food from charities were left without that help .
Debbie Lockett , who runs FirstBite Community Food Project , was contacted by Red Radish – a Hampshire backstage catering company – to fill the gap .
Since then , around 30 cyclists have delivered meals to around 100 people each night , and at its peak was supplying 1,500 weekly meals , but the provision is about to end .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a list of those in need and volunteers reached out to Winchester City Council ( WCC ) for support .
Co-ordinator Martin Wilson said 14 councillors came to see what the project does and he asked the council to provide a list of vulnerable people in need .
But weeks after , the volunteers have not had a response and the project has been forced to close .
“ WCC could have stepped up to the plate and sorted out who these vulnerable people were as most live in their properties .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly slipped through the net.
” Debbie said : “ Its been an incredible community voluntary effort , everyone has pulled together to make this happen .
People have been so grateful to get a meal – some of them every evening.
” In response , a spokesperson for WCC said : “ We have been really pleased to work in partnership with Red Radish , FirstBite and a fantastic team of volunteers to provide hot meals .
This specific scheme is coming to an end as Red Radish return to business .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been contacted and alternative arrangements have been put in place for those who continue to need support .
”

When lockdown hit, those in Winchester who usually receive food from charities were left without that help.
Debbie Lockett, who runs FirstBite Community Food Project, was contacted by Red Radish – a Hampshire backstage catering company – to fill the gap.
Since then, around 30 cyclists have delivered meals to around 100 people each night, and at its peak was supplying 1,500 weekly meals, but the provision is about to end.
In May, the Salvation Army stopped providing a list of those in need and volunteers reached out to Winchester City Council (WCC) for support.
Co-ordinator Martin Wilson said 14 councillors came to see what the project does and he asked the council to provide a list of vulnerable people in need.
But weeks after, the volunteers have not had a response and the project has been forced to close.
“WCC could have stepped up to the plate and sorted out who these vulnerable people were as most live in their properties.
“It is disappointing that these people have seemingly slipped through the net.”
Debbie said: “Its been an incredible community voluntary effort, everyone has pulled together to make this happen. People have been so grateful to get a meal – some of them every evening.”
In response, a spokesperson for WCC said: “We have been really pleased to work in partnership with Red Radish, FirstBite and a fantastic team of volunteers to provide hot meals. This specific scheme is coming to an end as Red Radish return to business.
“Local residents who received hot meals have been contacted and alternative arrangements have been put in place for those who continue to need support.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Pascal Knorr-Gulde charged after bomb unit called to Southampton home

A MAN has been charged after a bomb disposal unit was sent to a Southampton address .
Pascal Knorr-Gulde of Bond Road has been charged with manufacturing a weapon , device or ammunition .
And , the making of/possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances .
The 47-year-old is in police custody and will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Monday , June 22 .
It comes following a police raid in Bond Road on Friday night .
A 40-year-old man was also questioned as part of the same investigation but released on bail until July 17 .
• 'It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit called in following firearm and drugs raid Officers will reportedly remain in the area over the coming days to continue their enquiries .
On Saturday an explosive ordnance disposal team helped the property which was raided .
Meanwhile , two neighbouring houses were evacuated as a precaution .
Residents have since returned home and the area has been made safe , according to police .
A police spokesperson said : `` We understand that the local community may be concerned about this police activity , however it important to keep you informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We do not believe there is any wider risk to public at this time .
`` Officers from the Southampton East Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out patrols in the area today ( Sunday ) . ''
Anyone who has information that could help police with the investigation is urged to call 101 and quote 44200222943 .
Alternatively , they should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
• Bomb squad called as police raid home in firearms and drugs sting

Pascal Knorr-Gulde of Bond Road has been charged with manufacturing a weapon, device or ammunition.
And, the making of/possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances.
The 47-year-old is in police custody and will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Monday, June 22.
It comes following a police raid in Bond Road on Friday night.
A 40-year-old man was also questioned as part of the same investigation but released on bail until July 17.
Officers will reportedly remain in the area over the coming days to continue their enquiries.
On Saturday an explosive ordnance disposal team helped the property which was raided.
Meanwhile, two neighbouring houses were evacuated as a precaution.
Residents have since returned home and the area has been made safe, according to police.
A police spokesperson said: " We understand that the local community may be concerned about this police activity, however it important to keep you informed about what is happening in your neighbourhood. We do not believe there is any wider risk to public at this time.
"Officers from the Southampton East Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out patrols in the area today (Sunday)."
Anyone who has information that could help police with the investigation is urged to call 101 and quote 44200222943.
Alternatively, they should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.