thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Pubs may have to shut so the Government can reopen schools

PUBS could have to shut in order for schools to reopen , according to a pandemic expert , as concern turned to a rise in infections among young people .
Professor Graham Medley , a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said ministers might have to consider closing pubs in England in order for lessons to start again next month .
Boris Johnson has previously pledged that both primary and secondary schools will return in September “ with full attendance ” .
But , following chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty ’ s prediction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit ” for opening up society following the coronavirus lockdown , Prof Medley said a “ trade off ” might have to be made to ensure full-time education could resume .
The warning came as the Prime Minister announced a slow down of the lockdown easing , with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was recorded .
When asked whether pubs could have to shut for schools to reopen , Prof Medley , chairman of the Sage sub-group on pandemic modelling , told BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think that ’ s quite possible .
“ I think we ’ re in a situation whereby most people think that opening schools is a priority for the health and wellbeing of children and that when we do that we are going to reconnect lots of households .
“ And so actually , closing some of the other networks , some of the other activities may well be required to enable us to open schools .
“ It might come down to a question of which do you trade off against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a matter of prioritising , do we think pubs are more important than schools ?
” Labour shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth told Sky News it should be a “ national priority to get our children back into school ” and that the country had to do “ all we can ” to suppress the virus over August .
Meanwhile , businesses expecting to reopen in England have been told to keep their shutters down by the Government , despite the furlough scheme preventing job losses starting to wind down on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled to welcome customers on Saturday for the first time since the March lockdown was brought in , while small wedding receptions and indoor performances were set to resume .
Close-contact services in beauty salons , such as facials and make-up application , were also due to recommence but the Prime Minister delayed the measures for at least a fortnight , just as employers start paying National Insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff , before having to contribute to their salaries next month .
Labour has warned that bosses have been left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laying off staff or pay a “ hefty financial burden ” of keeping them in employment unless the Government adopts a more flexible approach .
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference on Friday he needed to “ squeeze the brake pedal ” on easing restrictions amid signs Covid-19 ’ s prevalence in the community was rising for the first time since May .
Prof Medley , a London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine academic , said the increase in positive diagnoses was mainly among young people .
“ The age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has moved down into younger age groups and so it is likely we won ’ t see that increase in hospital admissions related to infection in the same way we did in March , ” he told the BBC .
“ But the big fear is the virus just gets out of control and we end up in a situation where there is so much virus that it inevitably spills out into all sections of the population.
” The news came after local lockdown measures were announced this week for parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire , banning people from different households meeting indoors or in gardens following a spike in virus cases .
The new rules also banned members of two different households from mixing in pubs , restaurants and other hospitality venues , but these businesses will remain open for those visiting individually or from the same household .
Experts have warned that the Office for National Statistics ’ report of an increase in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus in England , with more than 4,000 new cases thought to be occurring daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including travel restrictions , could be reimposed .
Sage attendee Professor John Edmunds said there were “ worrying signs that require action to be taken to reverse the trend ” .
Dr Konstantin Blyuss , a reader in mathematics at the University of Sussex , said : “ Since this infection is mostly spread through direct human contact , it looks unavoidable that , at least locally in the regions exhibiting highest growth in cases , some of the lockdown measures , and potentially some additional restrictions on travel between regions may @ @ @ @ @ @

Professor Graham Medley, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said ministers might have to consider closing pubs in England in order for lessons to start again next month.
Boris Johnson has previously pledged that both primary and secondary schools will return in September “with full attendance”.
But, following chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty’s prediction that the country was “near the limit” for opening up society following the coronavirus lockdown, Prof Medley said a “trade off” might have to be made to ensure full-time education could resume.
The warning came as the Prime Minister announced a slow down of the lockdown easing, with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was recorded.
When asked whether pubs could have to shut for schools to reopen, Prof Medley, chairman of the Sage sub-group on pandemic modelling, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think that’s quite possible.
“I think we’re in a situation whereby most people think that opening schools is a priority for the health and wellbeing of children and that when we do that we are going to reconnect lots of households.
“And so actually, closing some of the other networks, some of the other activities may well be required to enable us to open schools.
“It might come down to a question of which do you trade off against each other and then that’s a matter of prioritising, do we think pubs are more important than schools?”
Labour shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth told Sky News it should be a “national priority to get our children back into school” and that the country had to do “all we can” to suppress the virus over August.
Meanwhile, businesses expecting to reopen in England have been told to keep their shutters down by the Government, despite the furlough scheme preventing job losses starting to wind down on Saturday.
Bowling alleys and other leisure venues were scheduled to welcome customers on Saturday for the first time since the March lockdown was brought in, while small wedding receptions and indoor performances were set to resume.
Close-contact services in beauty salons, such as facials and make-up application, were also due to recommence but the Prime Minister delayed the measures for at least a fortnight, just as employers start paying National Insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff, before having to contribute to their salaries next month.
Labour has warned that bosses have been left with the “stark choice” of laying off staff or pay a “hefty financial burden” of keeping them in employment unless the Government adopts a more flexible approach.
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference on Friday he needed to “squeeze the brake pedal” on easing restrictions amid signs Covid-19’s prevalence in the community was rising for the first time since May.
Prof Medley, a London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine academic, said the increase in positive diagnoses was mainly among young people.
“The age distribution of infections has changed, it has moved down into younger age groups and so it is likely we won’t see that increase in hospital admissions related to infection in the same way we did in March,” he told the BBC.
“But the big fear is the virus just gets out of control and we end up in a situation where there is so much virus that it inevitably spills out into all sections of the population.”
The news came after local lockdown measures were announced this week for parts of the north-west of England and areas of west Yorkshire, banning people from different households meeting indoors or in gardens following a spike in virus cases.
The new rules also banned members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues, but these businesses will remain open for those visiting individually or from the same household.
Experts have warned that the Office for National Statistics’ report of an increase in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus in England, with more than 4,000 new cases thought to be occurring daily last week, meant more local lockdowns, including travel restrictions, could be reimposed.
Sage attendee Professor John Edmunds said there were “worrying signs that require action to be taken to reverse the trend”.
Dr Konstantin Blyuss, a reader in mathematics at the University of Sussex, said: “Since this infection is mostly spread through direct human contact, it looks unavoidable that, at least locally in the regions exhibiting highest growth in cases, some of the lockdown measures, and potentially some additional restrictions on travel between regions may have to be reintroduced.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--First coronavirus death in three weeks at Southampton General Hospital

The first coronavirus death in three weeks has been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust , the latest figures show .
NHS England figures show 197 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Wednesday ( July 29 ) .
That was an increase of one compared to the 196 that had been recorded at the same point on Tuesday , and the first death in 21 days .
It means there has been one death in the past week .
The previous week there were no new deaths recorded .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the South East .
Of 25 trusts within the region , University Hospital Southampton trust has the sixth-highest death toll .
• READ : Infection rates in Southampton up - but down in other areas of county > > > Daily death counts are revised each day , with each case backdated to the actual date of death .
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the last 24 hours may actually have taken place days earlier .
NHS England guidance states : `` Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure . ''
• LETTER : It 's not a time to slope shoulders and blame the Government > > > Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded , with deaths in the community excluded , such as those in care homes .

NHS England figures show 197 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Wednesday (July 29).
That was an increase of one compared to the 196 that had been recorded at the same point on Tuesday, and the first death in 21 days.
PICTURED: A chart showing the cumulative death figures
It means there has been one death in the past week. The previous week there were no new deaths recorded.
The victims were among 3,522 deaths recorded across the South East.
Of 25 trusts within the region, University Hospital Southampton trust has the sixth-highest death toll.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the last 24 hours may actually have taken place days earlier.
NHS England guidance states: "Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis, death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure."
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded, with deaths in the community excluded, such as those in care homes.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Ringwood stalker jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A LOVE-crazed stalker who sent “ hundreds if not thousands ” of messages to his victim “ is still in love ” .
Adam Bruce was given both a restraining order and suspended sentence following an ongoing stalking campaign .
But this was not enough to stop him - the 28-year-old made contact with his victim again claiming he was “ still in love with her ” .
Between May 18 and May 23 this year she received a “ combination of phone calls and text messages ” .
Bruce , of East View Road , Ringwood claimed she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was ” and blamed her for his “ situation ” .
On remand at HMP Lewes since May he pleaded guilty to breaching both court orders .
He appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday via video link .
Prosecution barrister , Leigh Hart told how Bruce ’ s recent messages caused his victim a significant amount of anxiety and stress .
She now struggles to sleep , suffers nightmares and wants him to leave her alone .
Defending , Berenice Mulvanny argued that Bruce had entered a guilty plea at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immature and needs some help .
On remand since May 30 , it has been his “ first experience in custody ” .
Judge Gary Burrell QC said Bruce ’ s actions had had a “ devastating effect ” and jailed him for seven months .
He said how Bruce seemed to have a limited understanding of what he was doing and that the breach was serious .
In 2018 he had embarked on an affair with his married colleague – who was in an open relationship .
But when she ended things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ barrage ” of abusive and racist messages .
Miss Hart told how Bruce had sent his victim hundreds if not thousands of messages .
He later “ decorated ” her car with condoms and her underwear as she returned from holiday .
For this , he was given a 12-month sentence , suspended for two years and an indefinite restraining order in January .

Adam Bruce was given both a restraining order and suspended sentence following an ongoing stalking campaign.
But this was not enough to stop him - the 28-year-old made contact with his victim again claiming he was “still in love with her”.
Between May 18 and May 23 this year she received a “combination of phone calls and text messages”.
Bruce, of East View Road, Ringwood claimed she had “destroyed the happy and bubbly person he was” and blamed her for his “situation”.
On remand at HMP Lewes since May he pleaded guilty to breaching both court orders.
He appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday via video link.
Prosecution barrister, Leigh Hart told how Bruce’s recent messages caused his victim a significant amount of anxiety and stress.
She now struggles to sleep, suffers nightmares and wants him to leave her alone.
Defending, Berenice Mulvanny argued that Bruce had entered a guilty plea at the earliest opportunity.
She added he is immature and needs some help. On remand since May 30, it has been his “first experience in custody”.
Judge Gary Burrell QC said Bruce’s actions had had a “devastating effect” and jailed him for seven months.
He said how Bruce seemed to have a limited understanding of what he was doing and that the breach was serious.
In 2018 he had embarked on an affair with his married colleague – who was in an open relationship.
But when she ended things, he began to harass her with a “barrage” of abusive and racist messages.
Miss Hart told how Bruce had sent his victim hundreds if not thousands of messages.
He later “decorated” her car with condoms and her underwear as she returned from holiday.
For this, he was given a 12-month sentence, suspended for two years and an indefinite restraining order in January.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Pubs from the past in Southampton – seven old-time favourites

SOUTHAMPTON has long been the perfect city in which to quench a thirst .
In years gone by almost every road had a pub on it – some of them more than one .
Over the past couple of decades dozens of boozers have shut , including those featured in these pictures .
Each served as a focal point within their community and the loss is often lamented by locals .
• READ MORE : New pub specialising in cocktails > > > The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these important bastions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oakley Road was opened in 1933 and closed in 2015 .
The building was demolished to make way for flats .
The Old Thatched House in Romsey Road is a listed building and has outlived its use as a pub .
St James Chiropractic Clinic now operate out of the premises .
The Avenue in Padwell Road had been a pub since at least 1869 .
The watering hole closed in 2015 and was converted into flats .
The Castle on Witts Hill opened in 1935 and closed in 2012 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become a Tesco Express .
The large community pub was at the summit of one of Southampton 's highest spots .
The Woodman was located in Coxford Road .
The pub closed in 2011 and was converted into a Tesco Express .
There were originally rumours about it becoming an Indian restaurant .
The Bridge Inn , Priory Road existed as far back as 1871 and was closed in 2012 .
The site is now homes .
The Bulls Eye was situated in Butts Road .
Built after the Second World War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ converted into a Tesco Express .

In years gone by almost every road had a pub on it – some of them more than one.
Over the past couple of decades dozens of boozers have shut, including those featured in these pictures.
Each served as a focal point within their community and the loss is often lamented by locals.
The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these important bastions of social activity.
The King George Hotel
The King George Hotel in Oakley Road was opened in 1933 and closed in 2015. The building was demolished to make way for flats.
The Old Thatched House
The Old Thatched House in Romsey Road is a listed building and has outlived its use as a pub. St James Chiropractic Clinic now operate out of the premises.
The Avenue
The Avenue in Padwell Road had been a pub since at least 1869. The watering hole closed in 2015 and was converted into flats.
The Castle
The Castle on Witts Hill opened in 1935 and closed in 2012. The building was one of many pubs to have become a Tesco Express.
The large community pub was at the summit of one of Southampton's highest spots.
The Woodman
The Woodman was located in Coxford Road. The pub closed in 2011 and was converted into a Tesco Express.
There were originally rumours about it becoming an Indian restaurant.
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn, Priory Road existed as far back as 1871 and was closed in 2012. The site is now homes.
The Bulls Eye
The Bulls Eye was situated in Butts Road. Built after the Second World War, the pub closed in 2011 and converted into a Tesco Express.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Co-op criticised for continuing to sell disposable barbecues in New Forest

ONE of Britain 's biggest retailers has been criticised for continuing to sell disposable barbecues in the New Forest - despite the risk of wildfires .
Cllr Jack Davies has accused Co-op of putting the area 's unique environment at risk by failing to support a campaign launched by the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) .
The organisation urged the authority to stop selling disposable barbecues in the Forest following a spate of fires .
More than 50 shops and garages across the district have signed up to the campaign - but barbecues can still be bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Companies don ’ t just have a responsibility to their shareholders , they have a responsibility to us as well .
“ By selling disposable barbecues in the New Forest , Co-op are refusing to take responsibility for their actions and putting our unique environment at risk.
” It comes just days after the NPA thanked other retailers for refusing to sell disposable barbecues .
NPA chairman Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre said : ‘ We would like to thank all the retailers who care about the impact these BBQs have on the Forest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is vital we continue to urge retailers to join the campaign to keep the Forest safe this summer .
‘ Our woods and lowland heathland are of global environmental importance for wildlife and their peaty soils store carbon and help reduce climate change .
Wildfires at this time of year would cause immense damage to the ground and the rare flora and fauna .
`` We must protect them from unintentional fires caused by carelessness . ''
Bruce Rothnie of Forestry England said : `` Our team is working around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the high risk of fire and the devastating effect it could have on this precious place .
`` Fires of any kind remain banned in the New Forest and we urge anyone planning on enjoying time here to respect and support this . ''
But Co-op has defended its decision not to remove disposable barbecues from the shelves .
A spokesperson said Co-op had worked with the NPA and displayed the organisation 's `` BBQs Are Banned in New Forest '' signs in stores .
They added : `` Co-op provides clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Instant BBQs to ensure customers know how to use them in a safe and responsible manner .
`` Safety instructions are repeated multiple times on the pack and we also state very clearly that the BBQs shouldn ’ t be used in prohibited areas , both on pack and on shelf edge signs . ''

Cllr Jack Davies has accused Co-op of putting the area's unique environment at risk by failing to support a campaign launched by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA).
The organisation urged the authority to stop selling disposable barbecues in the Forest following a spate of fires.
More than 50 shops and garages across the district have signed up to the campaign - but barbecues can still be bought in Co-op branches.
Cllr Davies said: "Companies don’t just have a responsibility to their shareholders, they have a responsibility to us as well.
“By selling disposable barbecues in the New Forest, Co-op are refusing to take responsibility for their actions and putting our unique environment at risk.”
It comes just days after the NPA thanked other retailers for refusing to sell disposable barbecues.
NPA chairman Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre said: ‘We would like to thank all the retailers who care about the impact these BBQs have on the Forest and have taken them off sale.
"It is vital we continue to urge retailers to join the campaign to keep the Forest safe this summer.
‘Our woods and lowland heathland are of global environmental importance for wildlife and their peaty soils store carbon and help reduce climate change. Wildfires at this time of year would cause immense damage to the ground and the rare flora and fauna.
"We must protect them from unintentional fires caused by carelessness."
Bruce Rothnie of Forestry England said: "Our team is working around the clock to patrol and inform the public of the high risk of fire and the devastating effect it could have on this precious place.
"Fires of any kind remain banned in the New Forest and we urge anyone planning on enjoying time here to respect and support this."
But Co-op has defended its decision not to remove disposable barbecues from the shelves.
A spokesperson said Co-op had worked with the NPA and displayed the organisation's "BBQs Are Banned in New Forest" signs in stores.
They added: "Co-op provides clear and prominent instructions on the packaging of our Instant BBQs to ensure customers know how to use them in a safe and responsible manner.
"Safety instructions are repeated multiple times on the pack and we also state very clearly that the BBQs shouldn’t be used in prohibited areas, both on pack and on shelf edge signs."


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Buzz Bingo in Lordshill District Park to reopen in August

BINGO-lovers across Southampton can soon play their favourite game after months of closures .
Although Buzz Bingo has announced its Antelope Park base is set to permanently close , they are planning to reopen their Lordshill hall soon .
Set to reopen to customers on Thursday August 6 , they will announced enhanced safety measures will be in place to keep customers and colleagues safe .
It is one of the few to remain open , as Buzz Bingo are permanently closing 26 of its bingo halls - including its venue in Antelope Park on Bursledon Road - which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , in Lordshill District Centre , Southampton , was closed in March due to the coronavirus lockdown and will be reopening in the first wave of the businesses ’ plan for a phased reopening across the estate .
And as a thanks to local NHS workers for their tireless efforts during the pandemic , Buzz Bingo is also introducing a new feature in its main event games .
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NHS Lucky Stars will form part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale of every paper book or electronic touch pad package donated to the NHS .
Peter Brigden , Chief Retail Officer at Buzz Bingo , said : “ It has been a long few months without seeing our lovely customers and we can not wait to reopen our club doors on 6 August .
The club is at the heart of the community and offers an open and friendly space for members to be amongst friends while they enjoy a game of bingo or play slots .
“ We ’ ve spent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ customer 's ] return and putting all the necessary measures in place to keep them safe .
Amongst safety measures will be perplex screens , a new maximum capacity , sanitising stations , some seats marked as ‘ out of use ’ for social distancing , and contactless card payments up to £45 .

Although Buzz Bingo has announced its Antelope Park base is set to permanently close, they are planning to reopen their Lordshill hall soon.
Set to reopen to customers on Thursday August 6, they will announced enhanced safety measures will be in place to keep customers and colleagues safe.
It is one of the few to remain open, as Buzz Bingo are permanently closing 26 of its bingo halls - including its venue in Antelope Park on Bursledon Road - which has put 573 jobs at risk.
The club, in Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, was closed in March due to the coronavirus lockdown and will be reopening in the first wave of the businesses’ plan for a phased reopening across the estate.
And as a thanks to local NHS workers for their tireless efforts during the pandemic, Buzz Bingo is also introducing a new feature in its main event games.
NHS Lucky Stars will form part of the regular games and see 5p from the sale of every paper book or electronic touch pad package donated to the NHS.
Peter Brigden, Chief Retail Officer at Buzz Bingo, said: “It has been a long few months without seeing our lovely customers and we cannot wait to reopen our club doors on 6 August. The club is at the heart of the community and offers an open and friendly space for members to be amongst friends while they enjoy a game of bingo or play slots.
“We’ve spent the last few months eagerly preparing for their [customer's] return and putting all the necessary measures in place to keep them safe.
Amongst safety measures will be perplex screens, a new maximum capacity, sanitising stations, some seats marked as ‘out of use’ for social distancing, and contactless card payments up to £45.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Handgun, crossbows and baseball bats seized in early morning raid

A HANDGUN , crossbows and baseballs bats have all been seized by police in an early morning raid .
Three men and a woman were arrested in connection with drugs and weapons offences after police carried out early morning warrants at three addresses on Friday morning .
Around 45 officers were involved in executing the warrants yesterday at Betjeman Walk , Yateley ; Moore Close in Church Crookham and Lower Common , Eversley .
Officers seized a quantity of cannabis , a quantity of cash and various weapons including a handgun , crossbows , baseball bats , various knives and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yateley , a 29-year-old man from Church Crookham , a 42-year-old man from Yateley , and a 30-year-old woman from Cardiff were all arrested at Betjeman Walk .
The four were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and possession of cannabis with intent to supply .
All four have been released under investigation while enquiries continue .
Inspector Phil Mayne said : `` We would like to thank the community for their patience while we carried out these warrants on Friday morning .
`` There was obviously a large police presence in the @ @ @ @

Three men and a woman were arrested in connection with drugs and weapons offences after police carried out early morning warrants at three addresses on Friday morning.
Around 45 officers were involved in executing the warrants yesterday at Betjeman Walk, Yateley; Moore Close in Church Crookham and Lower Common, Eversley.
Officers seized a quantity of cannabis, a quantity of cash and various weapons including a handgun, crossbows, baseball bats, various knives and air rifles.
A 29-year-old man from Yateley, a 29-year-old man from Church Crookham, a 42-year-old man from Yateley, and a 30-year-old woman from Cardiff were all arrested at Betjeman Walk.
The four were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
All four have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Inspector Phil Mayne said: "We would like to thank the community for their patience while we carried out these warrants on Friday morning.
"There was obviously a large police presence in the areas concerned."


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Coronavirus infection rate in Southampton up - but other part of Hampshire have started going down

A TOTAL 12 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Southampton this week .
The latest figures released by Public Health England have revealed that a further 12 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton - up by one compared to the 11 people who tested positive in the city last week .
But across Hampshire , infection rates have been going down with less positive tests recorded this week when compared to the figures last week .
• READ : Pubs may have to shut so schools can reopen > > > In Eastleigh , three new people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven positive cases last week .
In the New Forest , the rate stayed the same with three people testing positive this week and Winchester showed the same results with two people testing positive this week .
One person tested positive for coronavirus in Fareham this week , down by two compared to two positive tests recorded last week .
• READ : First coronavirus death in three weeks at Southampton General Hospital > > > In Gosport , three people tested positive for the virus down by one compared to two positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw a drop in infection rates with two people testing positive this week , compared to the four people who tested positive this week .

The latest figures released by Public Health England have revealed that a further 12 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton - up by one compared to the 11 people who tested positive in the city last week.
But across Hampshire, infection rates have been going down with less positive tests recorded this week when compared to the figures last week.
In Eastleigh, three new people tested positive for the virus compared to seven positive cases last week.
In the New Forest, the rate stayed the same with three people testing positive this week and Winchester showed the same results with two people testing positive this week.
One person tested positive for coronavirus in Fareham this week, down by two compared to two positive tests recorded last week.
In Gosport, three people tested positive for the virus down by one compared to two positive tests recorded last week.
Portsmouth also saw a drop in infection rates with two people testing positive this week, compared to the four people who tested positive this week.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--VIDEO: Portsmouth fan who punched horse before Saints match is a former Ukip candidate

A FOOTBALL fan has been jailed for 20 months for punching a police horse during “ ugly scenes ” ahead of a match between “ intense ” football rivals Portsmouth and Southampton .
Former Ukip candidate Derek Jennings , 53 , was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to violent disorder ahead of the match at Fratton Park on September 24 last year .
Judge William Ashworth also imposed a six-year football banning order and told the defendant : “ You involved yourself in wide-scale violent disorder before a football game , there is only one appropriate punishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones , prosecuting , said that 600 police officers had been deployed to the cup match between Portsmouth and Southampton – which he said was “ one of the most intense rivalries in English football ” .
He said that the father-of-two was part of a “ baying mob ” of Portsmouth fans who crowded the streets awaiting the arrival of the 2,000 away fans .
The court was shown video footage of hundreds of fans from both sides confronting each other as the away fans were brought to the stadium .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenes , these are groups intent on violence.
” He said that Jennings was first stopped by police two hours before the match and as he was drunk he was ordered to leave the area under dispersal powers .
Jennings returned to the area and was seen on the video footage shouting at the Southampton fans before he punched the police horse called Luna .
Mr Jones said : “ Mr Jennings is heard shouting [ a profanity ] .
He was told by the officer to move back , it is after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punch hitting the horse in the nose and mouth .
“ The horse shied away , Mr Jennings then swings out on two further occasions with the intention of punching the horse again , it is then he is pursued by the police and arrested.
” Mr Jones said that Jennings , from Portsmouth , told police that he had been drinking since 3pm , nearly four hours before the kick-off , and the defendant said : “ I can ’ t believe that I swung at a horse and been so stupid.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said his behaviour was disgraceful and he was sorry.
” Mr Jones said that Jennings had 14 previous convictions for 21 offences including an offence of affray in 1998 for which he was jailed for 18 months and given a five-year football banning order .

Former Ukip candidate Derek Jennings, 53, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to violent disorder ahead of the match at Fratton Park on September 24 last year.
Judge William Ashworth also imposed a six-year football banning order and told the defendant: “You involved yourself in wide-scale violent disorder before a football game, there is only one appropriate punishment and that is immediate custody.”
WATCH: Derek Jennings threw a punch at the horse
Simon Jones, prosecuting, said that 600 police officers had been deployed to the cup match between Portsmouth and Southampton – which he said was “one of the most intense rivalries in English football”.
He said that the father-of-two was part of a “baying mob” of Portsmouth fans who crowded the streets awaiting the arrival of the 2,000 away fans.
The court was shown video footage of hundreds of fans from both sides confronting each other as the away fans were brought to the stadium.
Mr Jones said: “These are ugly scenes, these are groups intent on violence.”
He said that Jennings was first stopped by police two hours before the match and as he was drunk he was ordered to leave the area under dispersal powers.
Jennings returned to the area and was seen on the video footage shouting at the Southampton fans before he punched the police horse called Luna.
Mr Jones said: “Mr Jennings is heard shouting [a profanity]. He was told by the officer to move back, it is after that with clenched fist he swung a punch hitting the horse in the nose and mouth.
“The horse shied away, Mr Jennings then swings out on two further occasions with the intention of punching the horse again, it is then he is pursued by the police and arrested.”
Mr Jones said that Jennings, from Portsmouth, told police that he had been drinking since 3pm, nearly four hours before the kick-off, and the defendant said: “I can’t believe that I swung at a horse and been so stupid.”
Mr Jones added: “He said his behaviour was disgraceful and he was sorry.”
Mr Jones said that Jennings had 14 previous convictions for 21 offences including an offence of affray in 1998 for which he was jailed for 18 months and given a five-year football banning order.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Southampton’s best independent takeaways - do you agree?

There ’ s nothing quite like the feeling of realising you ’ ve not got anything for dinner and have to get a cheeky takeaway instead .
But decisions , decisions , decisions…do you go for an Indian , a pizza or Thai ?
With the introduction of delivery apps the possibilities are endless as to what to choose .
You can go for a classic take-out , get something a bit healthy or go wild and try something completely new .
But sometimes all of this can be a bit overwhelming when you ’ re hungry and you just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
So to make it a bit easier for you we ’ ve compiled a list of Tripadvisor ’ s top five independent restaurant deliveries in Southampton : POPSI 'S pizza restaurant opened in May 2018 and can be found on Bedford Place .
All pizzas are hand crafted and cooked in a traditional stone oven .
The Director of Popsi 's , David Hearth , said : `` I think our customers love POPSI ’ S because we make everything from scratch .
We are a small independent business who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasonable prices , no gimmicks ! ''
Throughout lockdown POPSI 'S has offered a make-at-home delivery kit as well as the traditional pizza delivery service .
One happy customer said : `` The pizza was delicious with a perfect crust which was doughy but crisp and loaded with generous authentic toppings .
`` Best of all , despite having to deal with a hectic rush of Saturday night orders whilst social distancing the service was still friendly and safe . ''
Located on Oxford Street , Dhaba59 is an Indian street food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme from August 3 to August 31 .
With over 100 'excellent ' reviews , owner Manish and all the staff have built quite a significant customer base .
One raving reviewer said : `` The food was delicious and more `` traditional '' in style than your typical Indian restaurant .
`` The owner was happy to take the time talking to me about the menu and the food was all good quality too , especially the meat . ''
Tandoori is an authentic Indian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be found at 48 Portsmouth Road .
The restaurant opened in 2006 and has been specialising in Tandoori dishes and curries such as the rogan josh and biriani .
The restaurant has had over 200 'excellent ' reviews with customers claiming it is the `` best Indian restaurant in Southampton '' .
Daily - 12pm to 2pm then , 5.30pm to 11pm The Bayleaf Kitchen is on the High Street close to West Quay .
The head chef at the Bayleaf Kitchen , Mukesh Sharma , has a Guinnes World Record for biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Fire and Rescue service .
Mr Sharma has also worked at a variety of five star hotels in India .
Rated as one of the best takeaways in Southampton it is no suprise that the reviews say just that .
One customer said : `` An amazing takeaway .
It was easy to order , arrived on time , piping hot and tasted amazing ! ''
The Bayleaf Kitchen has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers ' Choice Award 2020 .
Monday and Tuesday - 12pm to 3pm then , 5.30pm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3pm then , 5.30pm to 10pm Pho Vietnam is located on Portswood Road and serves traditional Vietnamese meals .
The restaurant has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers ' Choice Award 2020 .
One happy customer said : `` Amazing quality Vietnamese food , fairly priced and super friendly service every time we visit !
I could not recommend the restaurant more . ''
Do you think these are the best takeaways in Southampton ?
Have your say in the comments .

But decisions, decisions, decisions…do you go for an Indian, a pizza or Thai?
With the introduction of delivery apps the possibilities are endless as to what to choose.
You can go for a classic take-out, get something a bit healthy or go wild and try something completely new.
But sometimes all of this can be a bit overwhelming when you’re hungry and you just want to know where the best place is.
So to make it a bit easier for you we’ve compiled a list of Tripadvisor’s top five independent restaurant deliveries in Southampton:
POPSI'S
Opening times:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 3pm to 9pm
Friday and Saturday - 3pm to 10pm
POPSI'S pizza restaurant opened in May 2018 and can be found on Bedford Place.
All pizzas are hand crafted and cooked in a traditional stone oven.
The Director of Popsi's, David Hearth, said: "I think our customers love POPSI’S because we make everything from scratch.
We are a small independent business who are passionate about fresh great tasting pizza and reasonable prices, no gimmicks!"
Throughout lockdown POPSI'S has offered a make-at-home delivery kit as well as the traditional pizza delivery service.
One happy customer said: "The pizza was delicious with a perfect crust which was doughy but crisp and loaded with generous authentic toppings.
"Best of all, despite having to deal with a hectic rush of Saturday night orders whilst social distancing the service was still friendly and safe."
Dhaba59
Opening times:
Tuesday to Thursday - 5pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday - 5pm to 11pm
Sunday - 4pm to 9pm
Located on Oxford Street, Dhaba59 is an Indian street food and tapas restaurant.
The restaurant is participating in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme from August 3 to August 31.
With over 100 'excellent' reviews, owner Manish and all the staff have built quite a significant customer base.
One raving reviewer said: "The food was delicious and more "traditional" in style than your typical Indian restaurant.
"The owner was happy to take the time talking to me about the menu and the food was all good quality too, especially the meat."
Tandoori
Opening times:
Tuesday to Thursday - 5.30pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday - 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Sunday - 5.30pm to 10pm
Tandoori is an authentic Indian restaurant serving north Indian cuisine and can be found at 48 Portsmouth Road.
The restaurant opened in 2006 and has been specialising in Tandoori dishes and curries such as the rogan josh and biriani.
The restaurant has had over 200 'excellent' reviews with customers claiming it is the "best Indian restaurant in Southampton".
Bayleaf Kitchen
Opening times:
Daily - 12pm to 2pm then, 5.30pm to 11pm
The Bayleaf Kitchen is on the High Street close to West Quay.
The head chef at the Bayleaf Kitchen, Mukesh Sharma, has a Guinnes World Record for biggest Naan bread in the world, with Hampshire Fire and Rescue service.
Mr Sharma has also worked at a variety of five star hotels in India.
Rated as one of the best takeaways in Southampton it is no suprise that the reviews say just that.
One customer said: "An amazing takeaway. It was easy to order, arrived on time, piping hot and tasted amazing!"
The Bayleaf Kitchen has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020.
Pho Vietnam
Opening times:
Monday and Tuesday - 12pm to 3pm then, 5.30pm to 9pm
Wednesday to Saturday - 12pm to 3pm then, 5.30pm to 10pm
Pho Vietnam is located on Portswood Road and serves traditional Vietnamese meals.
The restaurant has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020.
One happy customer said: "Amazing quality Vietnamese food, fairly priced and super friendly service every time we visit! I could not recommend the restaurant more."
Do you think these are the best takeaways in Southampton? Have your say in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--200mph bike event will put Isle of Wight on motorsport map

MOTORCYCLE racing enthusiasts are set to descend on the Isle of Wight in their thousands for a spectacular new event destined to one day rival the Isle of Man TT .
The Diamond Races , a new road racing festival featuring 200mph bikes , will come to the Island in October next year .
Set to take place on a 12.4 mile-long course , around the Chale area and on a fast five-mile stretch along the Military Road , it will be the first time a professional road race has taken place on the Isle of Wight .
James Hillier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will feature as part of the Diamond Races circuit next year .
Developed in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council and experts from the world of motorcycle racing , it will run on closed roads over the course of four days .
Spectators will be thrilled seeing speeds of up to 200mph on a course that should test the competitors — a circuit that combines fiddly , technical corners and really quick , sweeping bends , with big long straights in between to ensure the machines can be worked extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice days , on the Wednesday and Thursday , followed by the featured time trial races , to be staged on a Saturday .
Planned as an end-of-season celebration , the event will welcome superbike , supersport and lightweight machines , along with a sidecar demonstration and an electric motorcycle category .
In addition to the feature races , there will also be a mass participation event for motorcyclists to take to the Diamond Races course , led by renowned road riders , to experience the thrill of road racing on safe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Isle of Wight Council leader , Cllr David Stewart , with the Diamond Races team , from left , Neil Tuxworth , Steve Plater ( on bike ) , Eddie Forster-Knight , James Kaye , Matt Neal , Paul Sandford , William Parry , James Hillier ( on bike ) , and Gary Thompson .
The date for the Diamond Races will be announced following publication of the 2021 British Superbike calendar and held a week after its season traditionally wraps up at Brands Hatch .
Organisers see the Isle of Wight as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only do they want racing to be as family friendly as possible , they want to create a top quality , hi-octane event that will thrill spectators and become a major global draw .
It 's quite an ambition to create an event akin to the Isle of Man TT , but it has the expert backing of a team that knows what it takes to achieve that goal .
The Diamond Races not only boasts huge names from the motorcycle road racing industry , but also a globally-experienced business team with notable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expertise , to make the event possible .
Drone view of the Diamond Races lap test riders on the Military Road , heading towards Chale on the Isle of Wight .
Some of the key players include Gary Thompson , the Isle of Man TT 's clerk of the course , Steve Plater , a past double Isle of Man TT senior winner and ex-British champion , Island resident James Kaye , and ex-British Touring Car Championship driver and Diamond Races co-founder , and Neil Tuxworth , ex-manager of the successful Honda Racing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British racer in his own right .
Neil Tuxworth , ex-manager of the successful Honda Racing team and once a top world and British racer in his own right , want the Diamond Races to become one of the great motorcycling events in the world .
Neil said : `` I 'm very pleased to be involved — from its initial concept — with a completely new motorsport event in a part of England where there 's very little motor sport , but somewhere ideally suited for this type of event .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wight .
`` We do n't just want to bring spectacular motorsport to the Island , we want to help with road safety issues and promote it as a venue — much like the Isle of Man TT .
`` We hope this will be an event which will continue for years to come — not a one-off .
`` The Isle of Man TT is an event which has lasted for 113 years , so let 's hope the Diamond Races will continue well into the future — growing into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Steve Plater , a past double Isle of Man TT senior winner and ex-British champion , who helped design the circuit for the Diamond Races 2021 .
Steve , also an ITV4 presenter , came to the Island in December to identify a lap for the Diamond Races .
`` A lot of work has gone into organising the event so far — and we have a lot of work still to do , in terms of ensuring it is safe for all , '' said Steve .
`` Let 's hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Races being a great , successful and safe event . ''
Steve Plater and James Hillier , of the Diamond Races team , discuss the merits of the 12.4-mile circuit around Chale .
Of course , organisers will be running the TT under strict Auto Cycle Union regulations to ensure safety is paramount .
With road safety at the heart of the Diamond Races , organisers will strive to highlight the huge importance of safe road use , with meticulous attention paid to the safety of riders , spectators and officials , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Island .
Paul Sandford , CEO and co-founder of the Diamond Races , is an Island resident passionate about motorsport — and the driving force behind the Diamond Races .
“ I am very excited to welcome motorsport fans from across the globe to the beautiful Island , for what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend of racing action and entertainment for the whole family , '' he said .
`` The Diamond Races is the culmination of years of hard work , dedication and planning by the whole team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the best of the best involved with its set-up .
Diamond Races spectators will enjoy stunning Isle of Wight scenery from whatever position they stand along the circuit .
`` No stone is being left unturned in striving to deliver a spectacular event , which we have every reason to believe will be a regular back-stop to the Island ’ s tourist season and put it on the international motorcycle road racing map.
” Isle of Wight Council leader , Cllr Dave Stewart , said : “ We have been working behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with event specialists looking into the feasibility of such a race meeting , so we are very excited we can announce another first for the Island .
`` This event is sure to thrill local enthusiasts as well as attract visitors from the mainland and indeed , northern Europe .
`` Our emphasis will be on the safety of the event and I am pleased the organisers are keen to work with us in the coming weeks and months to promote safe motorcycling on the Island .
”

The Diamond Races, a new road racing festival featuring 200mph bikes, will come to the Island in October next year.
Set to take place on a 12.4 mile-long course, around the Chale area and on a fast five-mile stretch along the Military Road, it will be the first time a professional road race has taken place on the Isle of Wight.
James Hillier and Steve Plater on the Military Road, which will feature as part of the Diamond Races circuit next year.
Developed in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council and experts from the world of motorcycle racing, it will run on closed roads over the course of four days.
Spectators will be thrilled seeing speeds of up to 200mph on a course that should test the competitors — a circuit that combines fiddly, technical corners and really quick, sweeping bends, with big long straights in between to ensure the machines can be worked extremely hard.
The event will include two practice days, on the Wednesday and Thursday, followed by the featured time trial races, to be staged on a Saturday.
Planned as an end-of-season celebration, the event will welcome superbike, supersport and lightweight machines, along with a sidecar demonstration and an electric motorcycle category.
In addition to the feature races, there will also be a mass participation event for motorcyclists to take to the Diamond Races course, led by renowned road riders, to experience the thrill of road racing on safe, closed and controlled roads.
Foreground, Isle of Wight Council leader, Cllr David Stewart, with the Diamond Races team, from left, Neil Tuxworth, Steve Plater (on bike), Eddie Forster-Knight, James Kaye, Matt Neal, Paul Sandford, William Parry, James Hillier (on bike), and Gary Thompson.
The date for the Diamond Races will be announced following publication of the 2021 British Superbike calendar and held a week after its season traditionally wraps up at Brands Hatch.
Organisers see the Isle of Wight as the perfect place for TT.
Not only do they want racing to be as family friendly as possible, they want to create a top quality, hi-octane event that will thrill spectators and become a major global draw.
It's quite an ambition to create an event akin to the Isle of Man TT, but it has the expert backing of a team that knows what it takes to achieve that goal.
The Diamond Races not only boasts huge names from the motorcycle road racing industry, but also a globally-experienced business team with notable digital, motorcycle technology and event management expertise, to make the event possible.
Drone view of the Diamond Races lap test riders on the Military Road, heading towards Chale on the Isle of Wight.
Some of the key players include Gary Thompson, the Isle of Man TT's clerk of the course, Steve Plater, a past double Isle of Man TT senior winner and ex-British champion, Island resident James Kaye, and ex-British Touring Car Championship driver and Diamond Races co-founder, and Neil Tuxworth, ex-manager of the successful Honda Racing team and once a top world and British racer in his own right.
Neil Tuxworth, ex-manager of the successful Honda Racing team and once a top world and British racer in his own right, want the Diamond Races to become one of the great motorcycling events in the world.
Neil said: "I'm very pleased to be involved — from its initial concept — with a completely new motorsport event in a part of England where there's very little motor sport, but somewhere ideally suited for this type of event.
The actual Diamond Races course on the Isle of Wight.
"We don't just want to bring spectacular motorsport to the Island, we want to help with road safety issues and promote it as a venue — much like the Isle of Man TT.
"We hope this will be an event which will continue for years to come — not a one-off.
"The Isle of Man TT is an event which has lasted for 113 years, so let's hope the Diamond Races will continue well into the future — growing into a major motorsport event around the world."
Steve Plater, a past double Isle of Man TT senior winner and ex-British champion, who helped design the circuit for the Diamond Races 2021.
Steve, also an ITV4 presenter, came to the Island in December to identify a lap for the Diamond Races.
"A lot of work has gone into organising the event so far — and we have a lot of work still to do, in terms of ensuring it is safe for all," said Steve.
"Let's hope for some fabulous weather and the Diamond Races being a great, successful and safe event."
Steve Plater and James Hillier, of the Diamond Races team, discuss the merits of the 12.4-mile circuit around Chale.
Of course, organisers will be running the TT under strict Auto Cycle Union regulations to ensure safety is paramount.
With road safety at the heart of the Diamond Races, organisers will strive to highlight the huge importance of safe road use, with meticulous attention paid to the safety of riders, spectators and officials, while incorporating a strategy to promote road safety on the Island.
Paul Sandford, CEO and co-founder of the Diamond Races, is an Island resident passionate about motorsport — and the driving force behind the Diamond Races.
“I am very excited to welcome motorsport fans from across the globe to the beautiful Island, for what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend of racing action and entertainment for the whole family," he said.
"The Diamond Races is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and planning by the whole team and we’re very lucky to have the best of the best involved with its set-up.
Diamond Races spectators will enjoy stunning Isle of Wight scenery from whatever position they stand along the circuit.
"No stone is being left unturned in striving to deliver a spectacular event, which we have every reason to believe will be a regular back-stop to the Island’s tourist season and put it on the international motorcycle road racing map.”
Isle of Wight Council leader, Cllr Dave Stewart, said: “We have been working behind the scenes for quite some time now with event specialists looking into the feasibility of such a race meeting, so we are very excited we can announce another first for the Island.
"This event is sure to thrill local enthusiasts as well as attract visitors from the mainland and indeed, northern Europe.
"Our emphasis will be on the safety of the event and I am pleased the organisers are keen to work with us in the coming weeks and months to promote safe motorcycling on the Island.”
For more details, visit: www.diamondraces.com


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Only second case of tick-borne encephalitis in UK

A HAMPSHIRE resident has been hospitalised as two fall ill with rare infections spread by a tick bite .
Health officials confirmed the diagnosis of a case of babesiosis and a probable case of tick-borne encephalitis ( TBE ) .
Public Health England ( PHE ) said that this is the first record of a UK-acquired case of babesiosis and the second case of TBE being acquired in the UK .
A person from Hampshire has fallen ill with TBE , and a person from Devon has been reported ill with babesiosis .
Both are in hospital .
Most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or mild symptoms of infection , but people with weakened immune systems can become very ill and present with flu-like symptoms such as fever , chills , muscle ache , fatigue , and jaundice .
Around two-thirds of people with TBE infections will have no symptoms , and , for those who develop symptoms , there are often two phases .
The first is associated with flu-like symptoms such as fever , headache and fatigue , which can then progress to a more serious second phase which involves the central nervous system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and paralysis .
This year , PHE has surveyed sites in Devon close to where the person with babesiosis lives , collecting and testing hundreds of ticks , and all tested negative for the parasite which causes babesiosis .
PHE also tested deer blood samples from Hampshire in areas near where the person with probable TBE lives and they have shown evidence of likely TBE virus infection , which matches similar results found in 2019 .
The risk of babesiosis or TBE for the general public is very low , but a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bite , including Lyme disease , and there are things people can do to reduce the risk of being bitten by ticks .
Dr Katherine Russell , consultant in the emerging infections and zoonoses team at PHE , said : “ It is important to emphasise that cases of babesiosis and TBE in England are rare and the risk of being infected remains very low .
“ Lyme disease remains the most common tick-borne infection in England .
“ Ticks are most active between spring and autumn , so it is sensible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when enjoying the outdoors .
“ Seek medical advice if you start to feel unwell after a tick bite.
” If you have been bitten by a tick , it should be removed as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool .

Health officials confirmed the diagnosis of a case of babesiosis and a probable case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).
Public Health England (PHE) said that this is the first record of a UK-acquired case of babesiosis and the second case of TBE being acquired in the UK.
A person from Hampshire has fallen ill with TBE, and a person from Devon has been reported ill with babesiosis. Both are in hospital.
Most people with babesiosis will have either no symptoms or mild symptoms of infection, but people with weakened immune systems can become very ill and present with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle ache, fatigue, and jaundice.
Around two-thirds of people with TBE infections will have no symptoms, and, for those who develop symptoms, there are often two phases.
The first is associated with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and fatigue, which can then progress to a more serious second phase which involves the central nervous system, which can lead to meningitis, encephalitis and paralysis.
This year, PHE has surveyed sites in Devon close to where the person with babesiosis lives, collecting and testing hundreds of ticks, and all tested negative for the parasite which causes babesiosis.
PHE also tested deer blood samples from Hampshire in areas near where the person with probable TBE lives and they have shown evidence of likely TBE virus infection, which matches similar results found in 2019.
The risk of babesiosis or TBE for the general public is very low, but a number of infections can develop following a tick bite, including Lyme disease, and there are things people can do to reduce the risk of being bitten by ticks.
Dr Katherine Russell, consultant in the emerging infections and zoonoses team at PHE, said: “It is important to emphasise that cases of babesiosis and TBE in England are rare and the risk of being infected remains very low.
“Lyme disease remains the most common tick-borne infection in England.
“Ticks are most active between spring and autumn, so it is sensible to take some precautions to avoid being bitten when enjoying the outdoors.
“Seek medical advice if you start to feel unwell after a tick bite.”
If you have been bitten by a tick, it should be removed as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Portsmouth Crown Court told man burgled homes in Gosport

A HAMPSHIRE man who burgled three home and attempted to burgle another has appeared in court .
Gosport burglar Nicky @ @ @ @ @ string of offences including burglary and handling stolen goods yesterday .
Between March 17 and @ @ @ @ @ house on Mayfield Road , Gosport , and stole bank cards , a tablet , @ @ @ @ @ phone and jewellery of a value unknown .
Between March 25 and 28 he burgled @ @ @ @ @ , Gosport .
He stole a Samsung Mobile and a Playstation 4 from one house @ @ @ @ @ wallet , bank cards , Iphone , Nokia mobile and car keys from another .
@ @ @ @ @ he attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road , Gosport .
The 40-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ , appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court .
He pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary @ @ @ @ @ burglary and one count of handling stolen goods .
He was subsequently remanded in custody @ @ @ @ @ court for sentencing on Thursday , August 6 .

Gosport burglar Nicky Russell pleaded guilty to a string of offences including burglary and handling stolen goods yesterday.
Between March 17 and 20, he burgled a house on Mayfield Road, Gosport, and stole bank cards, a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone and jewellery of a value unknown.
Between March 25 and 28 he burgled two homes on Shaftesbury Road, Gosport.
He stole a Samsung Mobile and a Playstation 4 from one house, and a handbag, wallet, bank cards, Iphone, Nokia mobile and car keys from another.
In the same period, he attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road, Gosport.
The 40-year-old, of Parklands Close in Gosport, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court.
He pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary and one count of handling stolen goods.
He was subsequently remanded in custody to appear at the same court for sentencing on Thursday, August 6.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Starbucks closes in Winchester and staff made redundant

A WINCHESTER High Street coffee shop looks to have closed and staff made redundant .
Starbucks has been shut since @ @ @ @ @ whilst other shops such as Costa have reopened , ten yards away on the other @ @ @ @ @ Starbucks has remained in darkness .
A member of staff who emailed the Echo said @ @ @ @ @ ownership of the Starbucks in Winchester High Street this morning announced its closure following the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The store closed its doors on 23rd March but has not since reopened @ @ @ @ @ via Zoom call they would be made redundant . ''
Starbucks have been approached for @ @ @ @ @ shut for good in Winchester include River Cottage and the City Cobbler on the High @ @

Starbucks has been shut since the lockdown in March and whilst other shops such as Costa have reopened, ten yards away on the other side of the precinct, Starbucks has remained in darkness.
A member of staff who emailed the Echo said: "The franchise in ownership of the Starbucks in Winchester High Street this morning announced its closure following the mandatory closure since Covid 19.
"The store closed its doors on 23rd March but has not since reopened.
"Staff were informed via Zoom call they would be made redundant."
Starbucks have been approached for comment.
Other establishments to shut for good in Winchester include River Cottage and the City Cobbler on the High Street.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--School proms 2010 – where are they now?

School proms 2010 – where are they now?

AS thousands of year 11 school leavers are unable to attend their prom due to the Coronavirus crisis , the @ @ @ @ @ at proms from ten years ago .
Students showed off their impeccable taste for elegant @ @ @ @ @ .
Sporting a variety of dapper outfits , the students made sure their proms went @ @ @ @ @ If you are one of the youngsters pictured , feel free to drop us an @ @ @ @ @ let us know what you are doing now .
If you would like to share @ @ @ @ @ 2010 , use the button below to submit them .
More school proms from 2010 @ @ @ @ @ , so if your school did n't feature today , be sure to check again @ @ @ @ @ from school proms in 2010 .
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Students showed off their impeccable taste for elegant evening wear and swanky transport.
Sporting a variety of dapper outfits, the students made sure their proms went off in spectacular style.
If you are one of the youngsters pictured, feel free to drop us an email by clicking here and let us know what you are doing now. If you would like to share your own pictures from prom 2010, use the button below to submit them.
More school proms from 2010 will be published next week, so if your school didn't feature today, be sure to check again.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--NHS Spitfire to fly over Southampton today

THE Southampton skies will be visited by a friend from the past today as a special Spitfire flies over the city 's hospital to pay tribute to the NHS .
The 'Thank U NHS ' Spitfire is due to pass over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm on Saturday .
And residents have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company ’ s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together .
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family member to a kind neighbour , close friend or community hero , the public can now thank them with this special gesture .
In return for their donation , their nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire , which has an 80,000 name capacity .
John Romain , founder and managing director of Aircraft Restoration Company , said : “ The response to our initial flight over the last 8pm # clapforourcarers Thursday was incredibly humbling , with hundreds of people from the local community sharing how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spitfire , but also to read the message emblazoned across its wings .
`` After such positive response we decided to leave the message painted on the Spitfire for the rest of the flying season , this is where the idea to hand write the names of the nation ’ s loved ones onto the aircraft to raise money for the NHS Charities Together began.
” To submit a name , the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign ’ s JustGiving page , fundraising for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support staff , patients and volunteers across the country .
They will then need to state their loved one ’ s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment .
Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names .
For more details and to donate , visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire .

The 'Thank U NHS' Spitfire is due to pass over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm on Saturday.
And residents have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company’s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together.
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts of kindness throughout the coronavirus pandemic. From a family member to a kind neighbour, close friend or community hero, the public can now thank them with this special gesture. In return for their donation, their nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire, which has an 80,000 name capacity.
John Romain, founder and managing director of Aircraft Restoration Company, said: “The response to our initial flight over the last 8pm #clapforourcarers Thursday was incredibly humbling, with hundreds of people from the local community sharing how wonderful it was to not only see the Spitfire, but also to read the message emblazoned across its wings.
"After such positive response we decided to leave the message painted on the Spitfire for the rest of the flying season, this is where the idea to hand write the names of the nation’s loved ones onto the aircraft to raise money for the NHS Charities Together began.”
To submit a name, the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign’s JustGiving page, fundraising for the NHS Charities Together, whose funds support staff, patients and volunteers across the country.
They will then need to state their loved one’s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment. Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names.
For more details and to donate, visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Knights of the Old Green ceremony at Southampton Old Bowling Green

IT was the day of flat jack and good knights at Southampton Old Bowling Green on August 6 , 1980 @ @ @ @ @ the first wood in the 206th Knight of the Green competition .
The event is @ @ @ @ @ oldest surviving bowling green in the world , and has been played there every year @ @ @ @ @ a time when club members – young and old – tussle to become the new @ @ @ @ @ The first man to win seven shots wins the game and assumes the title “ @ @ @

Harry Worton sent down the first wood in the 206th Knight of the Green competition.
The event is an annual one at the oldest surviving bowling green in the world, and has been played there every year since 1776.
It is a time when club members – young and old – tussle to become the new knight of the club.
The first man to win seven shots wins the game and assumes the title “Sir”.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Sagar Bhatti death: Kieran Hobbs charged with manslaughter

A MAN has been charged with manslaughter after a 23-year-old died following an incident in Eastleigh .
Sagar Bhatti , @ @ @ @ @ , Chandler 's Ford , died following an incident in Woodside Avenue , Eastleigh , @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers initially arrested two men in connection with his death and both were interviewed @ @ @ @ @ pending enquiries .
One of the men , Kieran Peter Hobbs , 30 , or @ @ @ @ @ has now been charged with manslaughter .
He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates @ @ @ @ @

Sagar Bhatti, 23, of Avon Green, Chandler's Ford, died following an incident in Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh, on March 10, 2019.
Officers initially arrested two men in connection with his death and both were interviewed and released from police custody pending enquiries.
One of the men, Kieran Peter Hobbs, 30, or Yonge Close, Eastleigh, has now been charged with manslaughter.
He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on October 13.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Coronavirus infection rates rise in Southampton

THE coronavirus infection rate has risen in Southampton , with 17 deaths in the week up to July 27 .
The city saw rates increase to 6.7 new cases for every 100,000 residents , up from 2.4 with six new cases in the seven days to July 20 .
But the latest figures released by Public Health England also show that rates in Test Valley have gone up to 3.2 , from 0.8 before .
However , in Eastleigh , infection rates have decreased from 5.3 to 2.3 , as well as New Forest , which went from 2.8 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fareham , rates have stayed the same , at 2.2 cases for every 100,000 residents .
Meanwhile , rates have gone down in Portsmouth from 1.9 to 1.4 , and down to 0.8 in Winchester .
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area .
The figures show the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 27 , and are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community .
The rate is expressed as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population .

The city saw rates increase to 6.7 new cases for every 100,000 residents, up from 2.4 with six new cases in the seven days to July 20.
But the latest figures released by Public Health England also show that rates in Test Valley have gone up to 3.2, from 0.8 before.
However, in Eastleigh, infection rates have decreased from 5.3 to 2.3, as well as New Forest, which went from 2.8 to 2.2 up to July 27.
In Fareham, rates have stayed the same, at 2.2 cases for every 100,000 residents.
Meanwhile, rates have gone down in Portsmouth from 1.9 to 1.4, and down to 0.8 in Winchester.
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area.
The figures show the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 27, and are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community.
The rate is expressed as the new number of new cases per 100,000 population.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Southampton bus services to be upped as more people return to work

A SOUTHAMPTON bus operator is gearing up to help support the region 's commuters as they start to return to work .
Bluestar is getting ready for an increase in the numbers of customers travelling across its network - following the government ’ s latest announcement .
With more people being encouraged back to work , the operator has stepped up its services , and is reassuring local employers that sustainable travel is ready-and-waiting for workers in-and-around Southampton .
The company has put a number of measures in place such as enhanced cleaning regimes throughout the day .
They have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is available to download on the Bluestar website for employers carrying out risk assessments for staff .
Bluestar managing director , Andrew Wickham , said : `` Our team has been welcoming back a growing number of customers over recent weeks , and we are expecting demand for bus travel to increase still further .
“ Employers here will be carrying out revised risk assessments for their staff - including travel to-and-from work .
And they need look no further than Bluestar for safe and reliable transport .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times , including enhanced cleaning regimes throughout the day and before our buses enter service - and special focus on touch points with anti-viral wipes .
`` To assist with employers carrying out risk assessments we have produced a handy ‘ Back on Board ’ guide , that is available to download from our website .
“ Our customers can also practice social distancing whilst on-board , thanks to the layout of bus seating .
`` Passengers don ’ t face each other , with forward-facing and priority seats currently in sole use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each of our buses too .
“ All this , and the fact that our customers are wearing face coverings whilst travelling with us , means we can provide safe and effective transport for those returning to work .
”

Bluestar is getting ready for an increase in the numbers of customers travelling across its network - following the government’s latest announcement.
With more people being encouraged back to work, the operator has stepped up its services, and is reassuring local employers that sustainable travel is ready-and-waiting for workers in-and-around Southampton.
The company has put a number of measures in place such as enhanced cleaning regimes throughout the day.
They have also launched a Back on Board guide, that is available to download on the Bluestar website for employers carrying out risk assessments for staff.
Bluestar managing director, Andrew Wickham, said: "Our team has been welcoming back a growing number of customers over recent weeks, and we are expecting demand for bus travel to increase still further.
“Employers here will be carrying out revised risk assessments for their staff - including travel to-and-from work. And they need look no further than Bluestar for safe and reliable transport.
“We have introduced a number of measures in recent times, including enhanced cleaning regimes throughout the day and before our buses enter service - and special focus on touch points with anti-viral wipes.
"To assist with employers carrying out risk assessments we have produced a handy ‘Back on Board’ guide, that is available to download from our website.
“Our customers can also practice social distancing whilst on-board, thanks to the layout of bus seating.
"Passengers don’t face each other, with forward-facing and priority seats currently in sole use. We are installing hand sanitisers on each of our buses too.
“All this, and the fact that our customers are wearing face coverings whilst travelling with us, means we can provide safe and effective transport for those returning to work.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Hampshire pets take centre stage

Hampshire pets take centre stage

These are just a few of the pets our readers are showing off this week .
Thousands of Hampshire residents have been working remotely or spending more time at home recently - and their pets have been thrilled !
We ’ re putting your pets in the spotlight with a weekly page dedicated to their pictures in the Daily Echo and online each Saturday .
Here are just some of the pets taking centre stage today .
To have your pet featured in the Daily Echo and online , visit www.daillyecho.co.uk/yourpets PREACH bulldog puppy Teddy has arrived at the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The three month old is helping the family get over the loss of their beloved ten-year-old dog Daisy last year .
BURT , aged ten , and eight-year-old Emily are the perfect pair , playing , walking in the New Forest together and sleeping next to each other .
AFFECTIONATE moggy Lola Keep likes to keep her owners busy , playing fetch like a dog and bringing mouse friends into the house !
SIX-year-old cat Alfie loves belly rubs , helps himself to treats and knows exactly when his owner Richard Hurren needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier Luella Imtara is a lovely and loveable champion cat .
'Tara ' is 12 and loves relaxing on top of the microwave !

These are just a few of the pets our readers are showing off this week.
Thousands of Hampshire residents have been working remotely or spending more time at home recently - and their pets have been thrilled!
We’re putting your pets in the spotlight with a weekly page dedicated to their pictures in the Daily Echo and online each Saturday.
Here are just some of the pets taking centre stage today.
To have your pet featured in the Daily Echo and online, visit www.daillyecho.co.uk/yourpets
PREACH bulldog puppy Teddy has arrived at the Hampshire home of Shelley Stapleton during lockdown.
The three month old is helping the family get over the loss of their beloved ten-year-old dog Daisy last year.
BURT, aged ten, and eight-year-old Emily are the perfect pair, playing, walking in the New Forest together and sleeping next to each other.
AFFECTIONATE moggy Lola Keep likes to keep her owners busy, playing fetch like a dog and bringing mouse friends into the house!
SIX-year-old cat Alfie loves belly rubs, helps himself to treats and knows exactly when his owner Richard Hurren needs cheering up.
LILAC Point Siamese Grand Premier Luella Imtara is a lovely and loveable champion cat. 'Tara' is 12 and loves relaxing on top of the microwave!


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Man tasered by police outside Southampton station

A MAN has been tasered by police outside Southampton Central Station .
Officers received a concern for welfare call to @ @ @ @ @ railway station at 2:43pm on Saturday .
A man in his 20s was tasered by @ @ @ @ @ by officers and taken to hospital .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` @ @ @ @ @ concern for welfare at around 2.43pm this afternoon ( August 1st ) .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ detained by police officers , having been tasered .
He has since been taken to @ @ @ @ @ being treated . ''
They added that there are currently no further details on the @ @ @ @ @

Officers received a concern for welfare call to Blechynden Terrace outside the city railway station at 2:43pm on Saturday.
A man in his 20s was tasered by police before he was detained by officers and taken to hospital.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We were called to a concern for welfare at around 2.43pm this afternoon (August 1st).
"A man in his 20s was detained by police officers, having been tasered. He has since been taken to hospital where he is currently being treated."
They added that there are currently no further details on the incident at the moment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Man seen 'attacking and killing' young bird on Southampton street

A MAN attacked and killed a young bird on a Southampton street , it has been reported .
Police received @ @ @ @ @ seen attacking the bird at 9.30pm on Warburton Road in Thornhill .
Witnesses took to @ @ @ @ @ the man was seen violently attacking a bird under a tree opposite the Co-op store @ @ @ @ @ bird was described by witnesses as a juvenile gull .
Police have confirmed that the @ @ @ @ @ , but were unable to provide any further information on the incident .
The Daily @ @ @ @ @ in regards to the incident .

Police received reports that a man was seen attacking the bird at 9.30pm on Warburton Road in Thornhill.
Witnesses took to social media and claimed that the man was seen violently attacking a bird under a tree opposite the Co-op store on the road.
The bird was described by witnesses as a juvenile gull.
Police have confirmed that the incident was reported to them, but were unable to provide any further information on the incident.
The Daily Echo has contacted the RSPCA in regards to the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--PHOTOS: Thank U NHS Spitfire soars through Southampton's sky

DOZENS of people took to their doorsteps , gardens and streets to watch Southampton 's sky this afternoon as a special Spitfire flew over the city 's hospital to pay tribute to the NHS .
The 'Thank U NHS ' Spitfire passed over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm today .
Staff and patients gathered outside the hospital to watch the special visitor fly past , and residents in neighbouring roads took to their driveways and gardens to try and catch a glimpse as it flew by .
Daily Echo Camera Club members have been busy capturing the special Spitfire as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company ’ s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together .
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts of kindness throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
From a family member to a kind neighbour , close friend or community hero , the public can now thank them with this special gesture .
In return for their donation , their nominated name will be one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has an 80,000 name capacity .
To submit a name , the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign ’ s JustGiving page , fundraising for the NHS Charities Together , whose funds support staff , patients and volunteers across the country .
They will then need to state their loved one ’ s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment .
Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names .
For more details and to donate , visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire .

The 'Thank U NHS' Spitfire passed over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm today.
Staff and patients gathered outside the hospital to watch the special visitor fly past, and residents in neighbouring roads took to their driveways and gardens to try and catch a glimpse as it flew by.
Daily Echo Camera Club members have been busy capturing the special Spitfire as it passed over the city.
Residents have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company’s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together.
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts of kindness throughout the coronavirus pandemic. From a family member to a kind neighbour, close friend or community hero, the public can now thank them with this special gesture.
In return for their donation, their nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire, which has an 80,000 name capacity.
To submit a name, the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign’s JustGiving page, fundraising for the NHS Charities Together, whose funds support staff, patients and volunteers across the country.
They will then need to state their loved one’s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment. Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names.
For more details and to donate, visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire.


thedailyecho--2020-08-01--Hampshire  Police are looking for Bradley Green

Officers , family and friends are growing increasingly concerned for missing Bradley Green .
The 26-year-old from Tadley has not @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
He is described as being five feet four inches tall , of slight @ @ @ @ @ .
When last seen , he was wearing an orange high visibility top .
Bradley @ @ @ @ @ in his car which is a silver Skoda , registration number PX06 WOR .
If @ @ @ @ @ seen Bradley or his car , or know of their whereabouts , cotact police by @ @ @ @ @ 44200288945 .

Officers, family and friends are growing increasingly concerned for missing Bradley Green.
The 26-year-old from Tadley has not been seen since 1.30pm on Saturday.
He is described as being five feet four inches tall, of slight build with light brown/blonde hair. When last seen, he was wearing an orange high visibility top.
Bradley is believed to be travelling in his car which is a silver Skoda, registration number PX06 WOR.
If you think you may have seen Bradley or his car, or know of their whereabouts, cotact police by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200288945.


thedailyecho--2020-08-02--Planned library closures in Hampshire branded 'disturbing'

THE announcement of the closure of a number of Hampshire libraries has been described at `` disturbing '' .
Hampshire Unison has expressed anger and concern following the announcement from Hampshire County Council .
After a two-hour long debate , plans to close eight of the 48 county council-run libraries across Hampshire were given the green light .
A spokesperson said : `` The scale of these cuts to Hampshire ’ s library service is both breathtaking and disturbing .
`` Each library closure will have a major impact on the local community and the loss of these much-loved public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library staff too – dozens of whom will now be at risk of redundancy .
`` Squeezed budgets have forced councils to make these short-sighted decisions .
No local authority wants to cut the services it offers but with much less funding coming from Westminster , they ’ ve often had little choice .
And it ’ s always vulnerable people and those least able to fend for themselves who suffer most .
`` This is the sorry legacy of a decade of successive Conservative governments underfunding local authorities like Hampshire.
” Cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage , said : “ We want to provide the best library service we can within our financial means .
We ’ ve had to find savings of £1.76 million from the library budget in line with savings that all County Council services must make , to bridge the funding gap faced by local authorities everywhere as demands for services rise , particularly in social care .
The County Council is committed to looking after our most vulnerable residents , and spends over £1million every day on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve worked hard to find new ways of working to minimise the impact of these changes on all those who use our libraries , and we have listened to their feedback from the consultation .
Over 70 % of respondents agreed with the need for Hampshire ’ s Library Service to adapt to meet the changing demands placed on it .
Proposals to deliver efficiencies , generate additional income and explore different ways of delivering library services all received high levels of support , including from Library staff .
The outcome is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served across the county with 40 libraries maintained by the County Council and support offered to 12 others to become independent community libraries .
“ The result of these changes is a high quality library service , one that is adapting to the needs of its customers , and that is relevant in a way that will improve literacy , life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents .
”

Hampshire Unison has expressed anger and concern following the announcement from Hampshire County Council.
After a two-hour long debate, plans to close eight of the 48 county council-run libraries across Hampshire were given the green light.
A spokesperson said: "The scale of these cuts to Hampshire’s library service is both breathtaking and disturbing.
"Each library closure will have a major impact on the local community and the loss of these much-loved public spaces is a deeply worrying prospect for library staff too – dozens of whom will now be at risk of redundancy.
"Squeezed budgets have forced councils to make these short-sighted decisions. No local authority wants to cut the services it offers but with much less funding coming from Westminster, they’ve often had little choice. And it’s always vulnerable people and those least able to fend for themselves who suffer most.
"This is the sorry legacy of a decade of successive Conservative governments underfunding local authorities like Hampshire.”
Cllr Seán Woodward, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage, said: “We want to provide the best library service we can within our financial means. We’ve had to find savings of £1.76 million from the library budget in line with savings that all County Council services must make, to bridge the funding gap faced by local authorities everywhere as demands for services rise, particularly in social care. The County Council is committed to looking after our most vulnerable residents, and spends over £1million every day on adult social care.
“We’ve worked hard to find new ways of working to minimise the impact of these changes on all those who use our libraries, and we have listened to their feedback from the consultation. Over 70% of respondents agreed with the need for Hampshire’s Library Service to adapt to meet the changing demands placed on it. Proposals to deliver efficiencies, generate additional income and explore different ways of delivering library services all received high levels of support, including from Library staff. The outcome is that Hampshire residents will continue to be well served across the county with 40 libraries maintained by the County Council and support offered to 12 others to become independent community libraries.
“The result of these changes is a high quality library service, one that is adapting to the needs of its customers, and that is relevant in a way that will improve literacy, life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-02--The Mayflower in Lymington closed after receiving track and trace call

A POPULAR Lymington pub has closed its doors after receiving a call from NHS track and trace staff .
The @ @ @ @ @ Road posted a message on Facebook yesterday warning it would be closed last night .
@ @ @ @ @ a precautionary measure and in an effort to ensure the safety of our team and @ @ @ @ @ decision to close this evening following a call by track and trace .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ getting our team tested .
We will be reopening very shortly and look forward to @ @ @ @ @ Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries on info @ @ @ @ @ at pubs and restaurants are encouraged to leave their details so people can be traced @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus test .

The Mayflower in King's Saltern Road posted a message on Facebook on Saturday warning it would be closed on Saturday night.
It said: "As a precautionary measure and in an effort to ensure the safety of our team and guests we have taken the decision to close this evening following a call by track and trace.
"We are sanitising the pub and getting our team tested. We will be reopening very shortly and look forward to seeing you all.
"Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries on info@mayflower.co.uk."
READ MORE: Pubs from the past in Southampton – seven old-time favourites >>>
Customers at pubs and restaurants are encouraged to leave their details so people can be traced in the event of positive coronavirus test.


thedailyecho--2020-08-02--Eight hand-built motorbikes stolen in raids in Andover

A POLICE hunt has been launched after eight hand built motorbikes were stolen from garages in Hampshire .
Officers have @ @ @ @ @ stolen in the raids from two garages in River Way , Andover .
The crime @ @ @ @ @ July 7 and 8.30am on July 8 from the private garages at Itchen Court .
@ @ @ @ @ through one of the garage doors and ripped up the floor anchors securing the bikes @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement that the owner is said to be devastated .
The statement @ @ @ @ @ : `` Have you been offered a bike for sale in suspicious circumstances or have @ @ @ @ @ bikes in the images ?
`` If you have any information about this crime , @ @ @ @ @ calling 101 and quoting reference 44200250861 .
`` Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously @ @ @ @ @ ''

Officers have released photographs of the bikes stolen in the raids from two garages in River Way, Andover.
The crime happened overnight between 4.30pm on July 7 and 8.30am on July 8 from the private garages at Itchen Court.
The suspects have forced entry through one of the garage doors and ripped up the floor anchors securing the bikes before stealing them.
POlice said in a statement that the owner is said to be devastated.
The bikes are:
Honda CR 125 2004
Honda CR 250 2005
Yamaha YZ 125 1993
KTM 125sx 2012
KTM 250 exc 2009
Kawasaki kxf 250 2009
Kawasaki kxf 250 2012
Honda crf250 2010
The statement released by Hampshire Police said: "Have you been offered a bike for sale in suspicious circumstances or have you seen any of the bikes in the images?
"If you have any information about this crime, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200250861.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-08-02--Pubs from the past in Southampton – seven old-time favourites

SOUTHAMPTON has long been the perfect city in which to quench a thirst .
In years gone by almost every road had a pub on it – some of them more than one .
Over the past couple of decades dozens of boozers have shut , including those featured in these pictures .
Each served as a focal point within their community and the loss is often lamented by locals .
• READ MORE : New pub specialising in cocktails > > > The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these important bastions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oakley Road was opened in 1933 and closed in 2015 .
The building was demolished to make way for flats .
The Old Thatched House in Romsey Road is a listed building and has outlived its use as a pub .
St James Chiropractic Clinic now operate out of the premises .
The Avenue in Padwell Road had been a pub since at least 1869 .
The watering hole closed in 2015 and was converted into flats .
The Castle on Witts Hill opened in 1935 and closed in 2012 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become a Tesco Express .
The large community pub was at the summit of one of Southampton 's highest spots .
The Woodman was located in Coxford Road .
The pub closed in 2011 and was converted into a Tesco Express .
There were originally rumours about it becoming an Indian restaurant .
The Bridge Inn , Priory Road existed as far back as 1871 and was closed in 2012 .
The site is now homes .
The Bulls Eye was situated in Butts Road .
Built after the Second World War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ converted into a Tesco Express .

In years gone by almost every road had a pub on it – some of them more than one.
Over the past couple of decades dozens of boozers have shut, including those featured in these pictures.
Each served as a focal point within their community and the loss is often lamented by locals.
The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these important bastions of social activity.
The King George Hotel
The King George Hotel in Oakley Road was opened in 1933 and closed in 2015. The building was demolished to make way for flats.
The Old Thatched House
The Old Thatched House in Romsey Road is a listed building and has outlived its use as a pub. St James Chiropractic Clinic now operate out of the premises.
The Avenue
The Avenue in Padwell Road had been a pub since at least 1869. The watering hole closed in 2015 and was converted into flats.
The Castle
The Castle on Witts Hill opened in 1935 and closed in 2012. The building was one of many pubs to have become a Tesco Express.
The large community pub was at the summit of one of Southampton's highest spots.
The Woodman
The Woodman was located in Coxford Road. The pub closed in 2011 and was converted into a Tesco Express.
There were originally rumours about it becoming an Indian restaurant.
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn, Priory Road existed as far back as 1871 and was closed in 2012. The site is now homes.
The Bulls Eye
The Bulls Eye was situated in Butts Road. Built after the Second World War, the pub closed in 2011 and converted into a Tesco Express.