thedailyecho--2020-10-27--More time to question men after Nave Andromeda 'hijacking'

OFFICERS have been given more time to question seven men arrested after a `` security incident '' on board an oil tanker off the coast of the Isle of Wight .
The seven men , who are all Nigerian nationals , were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force , and will remain in custody until the evening of October 28 .
• Seven men arrested on suspicion of seizing control of Nave Andromeda Officers have 24 hours to question someone in custody before they must be charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can grant an order to extend this to a maximum of 96 hours , which is what has happened in this case .
As reported , at 10.04am on Sunday concerns were raised to police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda .
• Nine minutes to secure tanker headed for Southampton : How forces detained stowaways The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning , having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria .
Military assistance was requested , and specialist crews boarded the ship .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their intervention .

The seven men, who are all Nigerian nationals, were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force, and will remain in custody until the evening of October 28.
Officers have 24 hours to question someone in custody before they must be charged or released. However, the courts can grant an order to extend this to a maximum of 96 hours, which is what has happened in this case.
As reported, at 10.04am on Sunday concerns were raised to police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda.
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning, having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria.
Military assistance was requested, and specialist crews boarded the ship. The incident was over within seven minutes of their intervention.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Police search for missing Portsmouth man with autism

Police in Hampshire are asking the public for help in locating a missing 41- year old man from Portsmouth following concerns for his welfare .
Barry Jones was last seen yesterday ( Oct 26 ) near to the Esso garage on Milton Road in Fratton , Portsmouth at approximately 2pm after he left his supported living accommodation in Eastern Road .
There was also another potential sighting of him at KFC in the Pompey Centre , Fratton between 6pm and 6.30pm .
Barry has severe learning difficulties including non-verbal autism and is said to only communicate by nodding or shaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary said : “ [ Barry ’ s ] family and carers are understandably concerned for his welfare and we are now turning to [ the public ] to help us locate him .
“ He doesn ’ t like the dark and we believe he may have found somewhere to sleep outdoors so please can we ask you to keep an eye out for Barry and also check your gardens.
” Barry is described as being around 5ft tall , of thin build and balding with receding side hair .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( potentially SuperDry ) , a white t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with flecks of grey , light blue tennis shoes and carrying four blue bags potentially containing sweets and/or chocolate .
Anyone with information as to Barry ’ s whereabouts is advised to call 101 , quoting the reference 44200416347 .

Police in Hampshire are asking the public for help in locating a missing 41- year old man from Portsmouth following concerns for his welfare.
Barry Jones was last seen yesterday (Oct 26) near to the Esso garage on Milton Road in Fratton, Portsmouth at approximately 2pm after he left his supported living accommodation in Eastern Road.
There was also another potential sighting of him at KFC in the Pompey Centre, Fratton between 6pm and 6.30pm.
Barry has severe learning difficulties including non-verbal autism and is said to only communicate by nodding or shaking his head.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “[Barry’s] family and carers are understandably concerned for his welfare and we are now turning to [the public] to help us locate him.
“He doesn’t like the dark and we believe he may have found somewhere to sleep outdoors so please can we ask you to keep an eye out for Barry and also check your gardens.”
Barry is described as being around 5ft tall, of thin build and balding with receding side hair.
He was last seen wearing a black rain coat (potentially SuperDry), a white t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with flecks of grey, light blue tennis shoes and carrying four blue bags potentially containing sweets and/or chocolate.
Anyone with information as to Barry’s whereabouts is advised to call 101, quoting the reference 44200416347.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Man jailed for trying to rob Southampton Co-op with screwdriver

A MAN with an `` appalling '' criminal record robbed a Southampton convenience store after waving a screwdriver at staff , a court was told .
Dwain Ward has been jailed for more than two years for offences including a robbery he and an accomplice committed at a Co-op garage in Millbrook Road West in April .
John Eden created a diversion by dropping a wine bottle in the shop and then distracting staff , enabling Ward to escape with stolen coffee .
Southampton Crown Court heard the two defendants had arrived at the garage separately to disguise the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecuting , said Ward was subsequently challenged by staff and responded by saying : `` What are you going to do , then ? ''
He then started waving an object that employees later identified as a screwdriver .
Ward never threatened to stab the staff but the object he had in his hand caused `` added menace '' , said Mr Wilkins .
The following night Ward and another man burgled two garden sheds at Green Park Road , Southampton .
Ward , 37 , of no fixed address , admitted robbery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prohibited weapon - a pepper spray .
The court heard that Ward had previous convictions for offences including shoplifting , burglary and dangerous driving .
Eden , 32 , of Victoria Road , Southampton , who also admitted robbery , also had convictions for shoplifting and burglary .
Jamie Gammon , mitigating for Ward , said the defendant had a history of drug abuse but was determined to seek help when he was released from prison .
He added : `` The Dwain Ward I know is pleasant , intelligent , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chips are down he behaves in a way which is not attractive . ''
Sentencing the two men Recorder Barry McElduff said both defendants had `` appalling '' records .
Describing the robbery he told Ward : `` You had what looks like a screwdriver and it 's difficult to think of what else it could be .
You were waving it towards the staff , who feared violence because of how agitated you were . ''
Ward was jailed for a total of 25 months , including 19 months for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community order .

Dwain Ward has been jailed for more than two years for offences including a robbery he and an accomplice committed at a Co-op garage in Millbrook Road West in April.
John Eden created a diversion by dropping a wine bottle in the shop and then distracting staff, enabling Ward to escape with stolen coffee.
Southampton Crown Court heard the two defendants had arrived at the garage separately to disguise the fact they were together.
Tom Wilkins, prosecuting, said Ward was subsequently challenged by staff and responded by saying: "What are you going to do, then?" He then started waving an object that employees later identified as a screwdriver.
Ward never threatened to stab the staff but the object he had in his hand caused "added menace", said Mr Wilkins.
The following night Ward and another man burgled two garden sheds at Green Park Road, Southampton.
Ward, 37, of no fixed address, admitted robbery, two counts of burglary and possessing a prohibited weapon - a pepper spray.
The court heard that Ward had previous convictions for offences including shoplifting, burglary and dangerous driving. Eden, 32, of Victoria Road, Southampton, who also admitted robbery, also had convictions for shoplifting and burglary.
Jamie Gammon, mitigating for Ward, said the defendant had a history of drug abuse but was determined to seek help when he was released from prison.
He added: "The Dwain Ward I know is pleasant, intelligent, and easy to deal with. But when the chips are down he behaves in a way which is not attractive."
Sentencing the two men Recorder Barry McElduff said both defendants had "appalling" records.
Describing the robbery he told Ward: "You had what looks like a screwdriver and it's difficult to think of what else it could be. You were waving it towards the staff, who feared violence because of how agitated you were."
Ward was jailed for a total of 25 months, including 19 months for the robbery. Eden was handed a two-year community order.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Timothy Brehmer sentenced for manslaughter at Salisbury Crown Court

THE former police officer who killed his long-term lover in a pub car park on May 9 has been sent to prison .
Timothy Brehmer , 41 , of Hordle , New Forest , was yesterday acquitted of murdering Claire Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park on May 9 , but admitted manslaughter .
He was sentenced to ten years and six months for the manslaughter of nurse Mrs Parry , whom he ’ d been having an affair with for 11 years .
Judge Mr Justice Richard Jacobs said he was “ sure ” Brehmer intended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she sent a text to his wife revealing the affair .
Judge Jacobs sentenced Brehmer on the basis that he lost control after the message was sent rather than on the basis he unintentionally killed her .
He said : `` I am sure that you did deliberately take Claire Parry by the neck , applying significant force with your forearm or the crook of your elbow for a period of time while she struggled against you thereby causing the severe neck injuries which the pathologist described .
`` The evidence from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she described as ‘ severe ’ on a scale of mild , moderate or severe , resulted from the application of significant force to the neck for a period of a minimum 10 to 30 seconds and possibly longer .
`` She said it was difficult to envisage a situation where a struggle in the car imparted the necessary degree of force or could explain the extent and severity of the neck injuries .
`` You were a trained and experienced police officer , yet you did nothing to try to help Claire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how she was .
`` You could not possibly have thought she was just taking a breath .
`` You must have known that her body had gone limp after your assault on her .
Before you walked to the car park entrance you must have seen how she was – hanging half out of the car .
`` It must have been obvious to you , as a trained police officer with extensive experience of casualties in traffic accidents , that she was not breathing .
`` In evidence you said you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I consider that you appreciated that she was much worse than that.
” Judge Jacobs said the fact Brehmer lied about Mrs Parry stabbing him was an aggravating factor in the sentencing but took his guilty plea and no previous convictions into consideration .
He said Brehmer would serve two thirds of his sentence in custody and the rest on licence .

Timothy Brehmer, 41, of Hordle, New Forest, was yesterday acquitted of murdering Claire Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park on May 9, but admitted manslaughter.
He was sentenced to ten years and six months for the manslaughter of nurse Mrs Parry, whom he’d been having an affair with for 11 years.
Judge Mr Justice Richard Jacobs said he was “sure” Brehmer intended to take Mrs Parry by the neck after she sent a text to his wife revealing the affair.
Judge Jacobs sentenced Brehmer on the basis that he lost control after the message was sent rather than on the basis he unintentionally killed her.
He said: "I am sure that you did deliberately take Claire Parry by the neck, applying significant force with your forearm or the crook of your elbow for a period of time while she struggled against you thereby causing the severe neck injuries which the pathologist described.
"The evidence from the pathologist was that those injuries, which she described as ‘severe’ on a scale of mild, moderate or severe, resulted from the application of significant force to the neck for a period of a minimum 10 to 30 seconds and possibly longer.
"She said it was difficult to envisage a situation where a struggle in the car imparted the necessary degree of force or could explain the extent and severity of the neck injuries.
"You were a trained and experienced police officer, yet you did nothing to try to help Claire Parry. That was because you knew how she was.
"You could not possibly have thought she was just taking a breath.
"You must have known that her body had gone limp after your assault on her. Before you walked to the car park entrance you must have seen how she was – hanging half out of the car.
"It must have been obvious to you, as a trained police officer with extensive experience of casualties in traffic accidents, that she was not breathing.
"In evidence you said you did not realise she was poorly. I consider that you appreciated that she was much worse than that.”
Judge Jacobs said the fact Brehmer lied about Mrs Parry stabbing him was an aggravating factor in the sentencing but took his guilty plea and no previous convictions into consideration.
He said Brehmer would serve two thirds of his sentence in custody and the rest on licence.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Cars seen driving the wrong way on the M3 in Hampshire

CARS have been seen driving the wrong way on a motorway .
Police say they have received several reports of @ @ @ @ @ .
Between 1pm and 1.40pm on Sunday , it was reported that at least 10 @ @ @ @ @ wrong way on the junction 4 slip road to Farnborough .
Officers are investigating and @ @ @ @ @ anyone with information that could help identify the drivers .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ particularly keen to receive any dash-cam footage that may have captured the vehicles driving the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Anyone with information is asked to make contact via 101 , or by @ @ @ @ @ to northeast.road.policing @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk , with the reference 44200415733 . ''

Police say they have received several reports of dangerous driving on the M3.
Between 1pm and 1.40pm on Sunday, it was reported that at least 10 cars were seen driving the wrong way on the junction 4 slip road to Farnborough.
Officers are investigating and are keen to speak with anyone with information that could help identify the drivers.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are particularly keen to receive any dash-cam footage that may have captured the vehicles driving the wrong-way on the slip road.
"Anyone with information is asked to make contact via 101, or by emailing their details and footage to northeast.road.policing@hampshire.pnn.police.uk, with the reference 44200415733."


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Four plead guilty to possession of shotgun and conspiracy to commit burglary

FOUR men will be sentenced next month after admitting conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a shotgun with intent following an incident in a Southampton park last year .
Gunshots were heard just after 1am on September 5 last year on River Walk and a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in a nearby vehicle , abandoned in Riverside Park .
Following the incident , the body of a 20-year-old Southampton man was found in the water at Riverside Park .
Robert Johnston , Fardeen Hamidy , Christy Flaherty and Ken Mulangala admitted to going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house that was being used as a cannabis factory .
It was put to them they went there to steal the class B drug for their profit .
It was reported that gun shots were heard by residents of River Walk and bags of cannabis were left at the scene and in nearby Riverside Park .
• 'We were celebrating my son 's life ' : Southampton mum admits lockdown breach for son 's 21st birthday A jeep was also left in Riverside Park which contained a large amount of cannabis .
Shortly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body of Sol Hemy , aged 20 , in the water at Riverside Park .
A post mortem examination found that Sol ’ s cause of death was by drowning .
Johnson , Hamidy , Flaherty and Mulangala were later identified as being involved in the burglary on River Walk by Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Serious and Organised Crime Unit based in Southampton .
• Fresh appeal over death of Sol Hemy at Riverside Park in Southampton Robert Johnston , 25 of Tennyson Avenue pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hamidy , 26 , of Bursledon Road pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a shotgun with intent .
Christy Flaherty , 27 , of Malmesbury Road , Southampton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a shotgun with intent .
Ken Mulangala , 18 , of East Street , Barking , Essex pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a shotgun with intent .
They are due to be sentenced on November 24 .
Detective Inspector Andy Symes said : “ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life as a result of this incident .
It is clear this case highlights the violence and harm associated with drug supply .
“ On September 5 , this group of young men decided they would try and steal a large amount of cannabis , for their own gain , on a residential street , without any regard for the rest of the community and how their actions would affect others .
“ It must have been terrifying being a resident in River Walk that night , and hearing gun shots in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who reported the incident to us and assisted our investigation as to what they saw and heard that night .

Gunshots were heard just after 1am on September 5 last year on River Walk and a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in a nearby vehicle, abandoned in Riverside Park.
Following the incident, the body of a 20-year-old Southampton man was found in the water at Riverside Park.
Robert Johnston, Christy Flaherty, Ken Mulangala, as well as another man who cannot be named due to legal reasons, admitted to going to River Walk together to burgle a house that was being used as a cannabis factory.
It was put to them they went there to steal the class B drug for their profit.
It was reported that gun shots were heard by residents of River Walk and bags of cannabis were left at the scene and in nearby Riverside Park.
A jeep was also left in Riverside Park which contained a large amount of cannabis.
Shortly after the incident, officers found the body of Sol Hemy, aged 20, in the water at Riverside Park.
A post mortem examination found that Sol’s cause of death was by drowning.
Johnson, Flaherty, Mulangala and the fourth man were later identified as being involved in the burglary on River Walk by Hampshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit based in Southampton.
Yesterday (October 27) they pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a shotgun with intent.
They are due to be sentenced on November 24.
Detective Inspector Andy Symes said: “It is tragic that a young man lost his life as a result of this incident. It is clear this case highlights the violence and harm associated with drug supply.
“On September 5, this group of young men decided they would try and steal a large amount of cannabis, for their own gain, on a residential street, without any regard for the rest of the community and how their actions would affect others.
“It must have been terrifying being a resident in River Walk that night, and hearing gun shots in the street.
“I want to thank those who reported the incident to us and assisted our investigation as to what they saw and heard that night.
“Please continue to report drug related activity to us.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Child poverty protest at offices of New Forest West Conservatives

CHILD poverty campaigners have staged a protest at offices occupied by New Forest West Conservatives .
Dinner plates emblazoned with the words `` Caring ?
`` , `` Compassionate ? ''
and `` I 'm Hungry '' have been left on the building 's doorstep .
It follows the government 's refusal to extend the free school meals scheme .
As reported , almost all Hampshire MPs have refused to back calls to extend the scheme over the holidays - despite a campaign mounted by England football star Marcus Rashford .
Sir Desmond Swayne , Tory MP for New Forest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against .
One of the plates left by protesters said : `` Enjoy your lunch Sir Desmond - 3,000 kids in the Forest wo n't . ''
Others said : `` No child should go hungry '' and `` Lunch is not a luxury '' .
New Forest West Labour tweeted : `` Some residents obviously wanted to send MP Sir Desmond Swayne a strong message about # ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY this morning .
`` But given his previous on this issue , will he listen ? ''
A Labour motion calling for the free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – majority 61 .
Of the Hampshire MPs who voted , only two were in favour of extending the free school meals scheme - Stephen Morgan ( Portsmouth South ) and Alan Whitehead ( Southampton Test ) .
Sir Desmond and the Forest 's other MP , Dr Julian Lewis , both voted against .
Sir Desmond has been approached for comment .

Dinner plates emblazoned with the words "Caring?", "Compassionate?" and "I'm Hungry" have been left on the building's doorstep.
It follows the government's refusal to extend the free school meals scheme.
As reported, almost all Hampshire MPs have refused to back calls to extend the scheme over the holidays - despite a campaign mounted by England football star Marcus Rashford.
Sir Desmond Swayne, Tory MP for New Forest West, was among those who voted against.
One of the plates left by protesters said: "Enjoy your lunch Sir Desmond - 3,000 kids in the Forest won't." Others said: "No child should go hungry" and "Lunch is not a luxury".
New Forest West Labour tweeted: "Some residents obviously wanted to send MP Sir Desmond Swayne a strong message about #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY this morning.
"But given his previous on this issue, will he listen?"
A Labour motion calling for the free school meals scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – majority 61.
Of the Hampshire MPs who voted, only two were in favour of extending the free school meals scheme - Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South) and Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test).
Sir Desmond and the Forest's other MP, Dr Julian Lewis, both voted against.
Sir Desmond has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--School's £1m upgrade work gets underway

School's £1m upgrade work gets underway

MORE than £1m is to be spent upgrading a Hampshire school .
The work will see upgrades to two music rooms , practice rooms and two drama suites at the Arnewood School in New Milton .
Builders Greendale Construction are transforming both the inside and exterior of the building and work is expected to be completed by March next year .
The school said that alumni who attended many years ago will remember the building as where automotive engineering was taught – and at one time it also housed the canteen .
Nigel Pressnell , headteacher , said “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pound building improvement strategy and will complement work completed last year on our three story maths , science and vocational teaching accommodation .
“ Students are fortunate to have some of the best facilities locally and this latest phase will give them access to state-of-the-art expressive arts spaces .
“ This will benefit all key stages including the many students who remain at Arnewood Sixth Form to follow creative qualifications.
” It is the latest phase of improvements which have also seen the upgrade of the three-storey Elizabeth Cook Building , previously the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renovation of the interior learning spaces , heads say the exterior of the school buildings will `` now be in harmony '' making for `` a more attractive environment '' .
The new funding was secured by an application to the Condition Improvement Fund .

The work will see upgrades to two music rooms, practice rooms and two drama suites at the Arnewood School in New Milton.
Builders Greendale Construction are transforming both the inside and exterior of the building and work is expected to be completed by March next year.
The school said that alumni who attended many years ago will remember the building as where automotive engineering was taught – and at one time it also housed the canteen.
Nigel Pressnell, headteacher, said “This is the latest phase of our multi-million pound building improvement strategy and will complement work completed last year on our three story maths, science and vocational teaching accommodation.
“Students are fortunate to have some of the best facilities locally and this latest phase will give them access to state-of-the-art expressive arts spaces.
“This will benefit all key stages including the many students who remain at Arnewood Sixth Form to follow creative qualifications.”
It is the latest phase of improvements which have also seen the upgrade of the three-storey Elizabeth Cook Building, previously the Scola building.
In addition to the renovation of the interior learning spaces, heads say the exterior of the school buildings will "now be in harmony" making for "a more attractive environment".
The new funding was secured by an application to the Condition Improvement Fund.
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thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Covid: Tier two move for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

NO DECISION on whether to move Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole into Tier 2 lockdown restrictions has been made , despite speculation it could happen in the coming days .
Speaking to the BBC , Dorset ’ s director for public health said a decision “ would be made over the next few days ” – a move that would make the area the first in the region to go into stricter restrictions .
• Coronavirus : Five more people die of Covid-19 in Southampton But a spokesman for Public Health Dorset said “ no decision had been made ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the move “ had not been discussed ” .
It comes as the area has seen the number of coronavirus cases increase with a rate of just over 200 cases per 100,000 people reported .
Government figures show 91 people tested positive in the 24 hours leading to 4pm on October 27 .
In the Dorset Council area the number was 49 .
And five further deaths have been recorded at Poole Hospital according to the latest data with eight now having taken place between October 20 and 25 .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county ’ s director for public health , said a decision on whether to move Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole into Tier 2 – or High – restrictions would be made this week .
“ I think that where we are currently , that will be definitely something that will be discussed this week , '' he said .
`` If the rate doesn ’ t stabilise and if it doesn ’ t come down , we will need to take additional actions and , obviously , moving to Tier 2 is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Tested but not traced : Hundreds who have been in contact with Covid sufferers not told “ There will be a decision by government .
One of the things that we need to be clear about locally are whether that would actually have the desired effect in terms of what we are seeing locally in our transmission.
” A spokesman for Public Health Dorset said “ no decision has been made ” on moving the conurbation into the High category but that “ we are keeping things under constant review.
” Multi-agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus response and infection rates are held multiple times a week with the latest due to take place tomorrow morning ( Wednesday ) .
Ahead of that , the leader of BCP Council , councillor Drew Mellor , said the prospect of a move into Tier 2 restrictions “ had not been discussed ” and that work required to do so had not been carried out .
He said there had been “ no pressure ” from the government with the area still below the average rate of infections for England .
Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ not aware of any changes ” planned to restrictions in the area .
This was echoed by Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns who added that he would `` strongly resist '' such a move , based on current infection and hospital admission rates .
`` With the negative impact of the 10pm closing on the already bruised hospitality sector further restrictions should be an absolute last resort and based only on compelling data , '' he said .
Poole MP Robert Syms added : `` Tobias is right this is not being @ @ @

Speaking to the BBC, Dorset’s director for public health said a decision “would be made over the next few days” – a move that would make the area the first in the region to go into stricter restrictions.
But a spokesman for Public Health Dorset said “no decision had been made”, while BCP Council’s leader said the move “had not been discussed”.
It comes as the area has seen the number of coronavirus cases increase with a rate of just over 200 cases per 100,000 people reported.
Government figures show 91 people tested positive in the 24 hours leading to 4pm on October 27. In the Dorset Council area the number was 49.
And five further deaths have been recorded at Poole Hospital according to the latest data with eight now having taken place between October 20 and 25.
Speaking to the BBC, Sam Crowe, the county’s director for public health, said a decision on whether to move Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole into Tier 2 – or High – restrictions would be made this week.
“I think that where we are currently, that will be definitely something that will be discussed this week," he said. "If the rate doesn’t stabilise and if it doesn’t come down, we will need to take additional actions and, obviously, moving to Tier 2 is the next step in that contain framework.
“There will be a decision by government. One of the things that we need to be clear about locally are whether that would actually have the desired effect in terms of what we are seeing locally in our transmission.”
A spokesman for Public Health Dorset said “no decision has been made” on moving the conurbation into the High category but that “we are keeping things under constant review.”
Multi-agency meetings to discuss the area’s coronavirus response and infection rates are held multiple times a week with the latest due to take place tomorrow morning (Wednesday).
Ahead of that, the leader of BCP Council, councillor Drew Mellor, said the prospect of a move into Tier 2 restrictions “had not been discussed” and that work required to do so had not been carried out.
He said there had been “no pressure” from the government with the area still below the average rate of infections for England.
Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood said he was “not aware of any changes” planned to restrictions in the area.
This was echoed by Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns who added that he would "strongly resist" such a move, based on current infection and hospital admission rates.
"With the negative impact of the 10pm closing on the already bruised hospitality sector further restrictions should be an absolute last resort and based only on compelling data," he said.
Poole MP Robert Syms added: "Tobias is right this is not being considered."


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Southampton council launch “key amnesty” to cut housing fraud

Southampton City Council is offering social housing “ cheats ” the opportunity to anonymously hand in their keys before a crackdown on illegal dwelling .
Dubbed a “ key amnesty ” , the move aims to reduce council housing related crimes and free properties for people in genuine need .
For National Tenancy Fraud Awareness Week ( 15-21 Nov ) investigations by the council into council housing fraud will be suspended throughout November and offenders will not face prosecution during this time .
Tenancy related crimes include subletting council properties , lying on housing applications and continuing to live in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The average waiting time for a three-bedroom council home in Southampton is currently six years , with the government estimating 310 council properties were illegally occupied in the city in 2018 .
Councillor Satvir Kaur , Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture , Southampton City Council , said : “ Housing fraud is a national problem and costs cities like Southampton millions of pounds each year ; this money could be spent supporting and protecting our most vulnerable or building more homes that local people desperately need .
“ With waiting lists so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that those most in need can access the limited council housing available.
” Punishments for council house fraud will return from Dec 1 and Southampton City Council said it has “ increased its resources ” to investigate these crimes , which hold penalties including a fine , prison sentence and the possibility of being barred from applying for social housing .
Those who wish to avoid prosecution have been advised to put their keys in an envelope ( with the property address indicated ) and post it through the letterbox of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Addressing those who flout the rules , Councillor Kaur said : “ I am encouraging people to please make the most of our key amnesty .
“ If you don ’ t , the extra measures we have put in place to crack down on fraudsters mean you will be found , and you could face legal action .
”

Dubbed a “key amnesty”, the move aims to reduce council housing related crimes and free properties for people in genuine need.
For National Tenancy Fraud Awareness Week (15-21 Nov) investigations by the council into council housing fraud will be suspended throughout November and offenders will not face prosecution during this time.
Tenancy related crimes include subletting council properties, lying on housing applications and continuing to live in a property after someone has died.
The average waiting time for a three-bedroom council home in Southampton is currently six years, with the government estimating 310 council properties were illegally occupied in the city in 2018.
Councillor Satvir Kaur, Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, Southampton City Council, said: “Housing fraud is a national problem and costs cities like Southampton millions of pounds each year; this money could be spent supporting and protecting our most vulnerable or building more homes that local people desperately need.
“With waiting lists so high, we all have a responsibility to ensure that those most in need can access the limited council housing available.”
Punishments for council house fraud will return from Dec 1 and Southampton City Council said it has “increased its resources” to investigate these crimes, which hold penalties including a fine, prison sentence and the possibility of being barred from applying for social housing.
Those who wish to avoid prosecution have been advised to put their keys in an envelope (with the property address indicated) and post it through the letterbox of a Local Housing Office before Nov 30.
Addressing those who flout the rules, Councillor Kaur said: “I am encouraging people to please make the most of our key amnesty.
“If you don’t, the extra measures we have put in place to crack down on fraudsters mean you will be found, and you could face legal action.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Hampshire daredevil's helicopter charity jump into Solent

A daredevil who leapt more than 40 metres from a helicopter without a parachute into the Solent escaped with nothing more serious than a bruised bum .
Former paratrooper John Bream , from Havant in Hampshire , carried out his record-breaking feat off Hayling Island on Monday to raise money for charities supporting former servicemen .
Despite concerns that he had entered the water at a slight angle and may have hit his head , Mr Bream said he walked away from the stunt with just a bruised posterior .
Nicknamed “ the Flying Fish ” , Mr Bream told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got taken to hospital as a precaution – I got the all-clear and a pat on the bum and then out I went .
The adrenalin junkie said he had been caught by a gust of wind during the three-second fall and hit the water at a tilt .
“ It was supposed to be perfect pencil but I had my backside out a bit , ” he said .
“ And it was a little bit higher than planned – we were going to go for 130ft ( 39.6m ) and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
” The 34-year-old ’ s safety team had estimated he would submerge to between six and eight metres , but Mr Bream said the wind meant he went deeper than expected , leaving him “ a bit disorientated ” when he surfaced .
“ The trip to the hospital – it was literally my safety crew , they were insistent and they just said ‘ no , we ’ d like you to go , get checked out ’ , and I don ’ t argue with them .
Whatever they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two years of training , the father-of-three will not be resting on his laurels .
“ I ’ m a modern-day Evel Knievel !
I ’ ve just got to ride a motorbike .
I ’ ve got loads more stunts , loads more world records .
I ’ m a modern-day daredevil , ” he said .
He refused to reveal what is in the pipeline , saying only it would involve “ more jumps from height into water but perhaps involving different aircraft , technology , machinery and perhaps fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away too much , ” he said .
Mr Bream ’ s 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter were on one of the safety boats as he made the jump .
“ They loved it .
They were laughing and joking and my daughter said ‘ I can ’ t wait until I ’ m older and then I ’ m going to beat your record by a foot ’ – she ’ s the toughest one , ” he said .
Mr Bream was raising funds and awareness for service personnel mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our Paras charity .
He said it is not clear how much he has raised so far and should have a final total later this week .
Speaking in July , Mr Bream said : “ I am a former member of the Parachute Regiment and served with them around the globe in peacetime and war fighting .
“ Having served with some of the finest people , hearing about veteran suicide and knowing good people that have sadly taken their own lives is so painful .
“ The transition from the military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we don ’ t need to live in the past and we all can still achieve brilliance.
” Although it has yet to be confirmed by the Guinness World Records , Mr Bream should now hold the world record for the highest freefall jump into water from a helicopter , and a record for the highest jump into UK waters .
He has said in the past he aims to beat the current world record for a land jump , which stands at 191ft ( 58.2m ) .
It was achieved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a platform at Cascata del Salto waterfall in Switzerland in 2015 .

Former paratrooper John Bream, from Havant in Hampshire, carried out his record-breaking feat off Hayling Island on Monday to raise money for charities supporting former servicemen.
Despite concerns that he had entered the water at a slight angle and may have hit his head, Mr Bream said he walked away from the stunt with just a bruised posterior.
John Bream
Nicknamed “the Flying Fish”, Mr Bream told the PA news agency: “I got taken to hospital as a precaution – I got the all-clear and a pat on the bum and then out I went.
“So yeah, just a bit of a bruised bottom.”
The adrenalin junkie said he had been caught by a gust of wind during the three-second fall and hit the water at a tilt.
“It was supposed to be perfect pencil but I had my backside out a bit,” he said.
“And it was a little bit higher than planned – we were going to go for 130ft (39.6m) and we ended up at 140ft (42.7m).”
The 34-year-old’s safety team had estimated he would submerge to between six and eight metres, but Mr Bream said the wind meant he went deeper than expected, leaving him “a bit disorientated” when he surfaced.
“The trip to the hospital – it was literally my safety crew, they were insistent and they just said ‘no, we’d like you to go, get checked out’, and I don’t argue with them. Whatever they say goes,” he said.
Despite the two years of training, the father-of-three will not be resting on his laurels.
“I’m a modern-day Evel Knievel! I’ve just got to ride a motorbike. I’ve got loads more stunts, loads more world records. I’m a modern-day daredevil,” he said.
He refused to reveal what is in the pipeline, saying only it would involve “more jumps from height into water but perhaps involving different aircraft, technology, machinery and perhaps fire”.
“Can’t give away too much,” he said.
John after the jump
Mr Bream’s 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter were on one of the safety boats as he made the jump.
“They loved it. They were laughing and joking and my daughter said ‘I can’t wait until I’m older and then I’m going to beat your record by a foot’ – she’s the toughest one,” he said.
Mr Bream was raising funds and awareness for service personnel mental health charity All Call Signs and the Support Our Paras charity.
He said it is not clear how much he has raised so far and should have a final total later this week.
Speaking in July, Mr Bream said: “I am a former member of the Parachute Regiment and served with them around the globe in peacetime and war fighting.
“Having served with some of the finest people, hearing about veteran suicide and knowing good people that have sadly taken their own lives is so painful.
“The transition from the military is difficult but I want to show that we don’t need to live in the past and we all can still achieve brilliance.”
To support his charities visit gofundme.com/f/Highest-jump-into-water?fbclid=IwAR2TSkwi-23DlTK1v2jvdOEGRshHKqjku5j4PNrQtrDPc2XoZVPdxLudZac.
Although it has yet to be confirmed by the Guinness World Records, Mr Bream should now hold the world record for the highest freefall jump into water from a helicopter, and a record for the highest jump into UK waters.
He has said in the past he aims to beat the current world record for a land jump, which stands at 191ft (58.2m).
It was achieved by Brazilian-Swiss extreme athlete Laso Schaller jumping from a platform at Cascata del Salto waterfall in Switzerland in 2015.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1965 @ @ @ @ @ with trees and shops beyond a small verge .
So where was it taken exactly @ @ @ @ @ , Ashurst !
Well done if you guessed correctly .
The sign to a BP @ @ @ @ @ seen on the left , this is now the site of a car wash .

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The image, snapped in 1965, shows a road lined with trees and shops beyond a small verge.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst! Well done if you guessed correctly.
The sign to a BP garage can just about be seen on the left, this is now the site of a car wash.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Drink driver caught at three times the legal limit in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught three times the drink drive limit has been banned .
Kamaljeet Singh was caught drink driving @ @ @ @ @ 8 .
The 40-year-old was found to have 122 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres @ @ @ @ @ legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
Singh , @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , was disqualified from driving for two years and fined £1,000 .
He was @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge of £100 and court costs of £85 .

Kamaljeet Singh was caught drink driving on Wimpson Lane on September 8.
The 40-year-old was found to have 122 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded drink driving.
Singh, of Mansel Road East, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for two years and fined £1,000.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £100 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Winchester City Council committee debates Sparsholt plans

A COUNCILLOR has questioned whether village residents who take care of their front garden are breaking the law .
The unusual issue came up during a Winchester City Council planning committee debate over a controversial application .
Mr and Mrs Conroy , of Mountview in Church Lane , Sparsholt , had applied to change the use of a highway verge bordering their house .
They had asked to use it as amenity land .
“ Effectively , the couple have been illegally mowing the grass there for 25 years , ” said Nick Culhane , the agent representing the Conroys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said that because the land is officially a highway verge , it is the responsibility of Hampshire County Council Highways Team .
“ The council do mow the grass twice a year , but the Conroys wish to keep it looking nice all year round , as they always have , ” he added .
But there are not any footpaths in Sparsholt , which led to Cllr Brian Laming to say : “ This could mean that technically , the whole village of Sparsholt is breaking the law , because almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and most lawns border a road .
“ Many villages across the district are the same , so why change the status quo ?
” The exact bureaucracy was not figured out during the meeting , but the plans were unanimously refused .
City councillor Caroline Horrill , who represents Sparsholt , said : “ There are no footpaths and this piece of grass is used to walk on , to the church and elsewhere .
“ Allowing the residents to use this as amenity land enables development rights .
Although there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these will not last forever .
“ It ’ s not like anyone will park on the grass and ruin it – there are already bollards in place to stop that .
“ Why should this land be gifted to a resident ?
If the applicant really did not want to change anything on the land , then why would they apply to own it ?
”

The unusual issue came up during a Winchester City Council planning committee debate over a controversial application.
Mr and Mrs Conroy, of Mountview in Church Lane, Sparsholt, had applied to change the use of a highway verge bordering their house. They had asked to use it as amenity land.
“Effectively, the couple have been illegally mowing the grass there for 25 years,” said Nick Culhane, the agent representing the Conroys at a meeting on October 22.
He said that because the land is officially a highway verge, it is the responsibility of Hampshire County Council Highways Team.
“The council do mow the grass twice a year, but the Conroys wish to keep it looking nice all year round, as they always have,” he added.
But there are not any footpaths in Sparsholt, which led to Cllr Brian Laming to say: “This could mean that technically, the whole village of Sparsholt is breaking the law, because almost everyone keeps their grass maintained nicely, and most lawns border a road.
“Many villages across the district are the same, so why change the status quo?”
The exact bureaucracy was not figured out during the meeting, but the plans were unanimously refused.
City councillor Caroline Horrill, who represents Sparsholt, said: “There are no footpaths and this piece of grass is used to walk on, to the church and elsewhere.
“Allowing the residents to use this as amenity land enables development rights. Although there will be planning conditions put in place, these will not last forever.
“It’s not like anyone will park on the grass and ruin it – there are already bollards in place to stop that.
“Why should this land be gifted to a resident? If the applicant really did not want to change anything on the land, then why would they apply to own it?”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Hampshire emergency services work together on bonfire night

EMERGENCY services are joining forces to help keep people safe this bonfire and fireworks season .
Hampshire Fire & Rescue @ @ @ @ @ Wight Fire and Rescue Service is joining forces with Hampshire Constabulary and South Central Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ events cancelled , emergency services say they are preparing for a busier night than usual @ @ @ @ @ think twice about the risks before holding home displays .
With social distancing measures , @ @ @ @ @ to handle fireworks for the first time and there is concern that this could lead @ @ @ @ @ the number of severe burns or injuries .
Group Manager for Community Safety at Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ John Amos said : “ Bonfire Night celebrations will be different this year , so @ @ @ @ @ for their support .
“ Remember , fireworks are explosives , so please avoid taking @ @ @ @ @ the manufacturer ’ s instructions and the Firework Code .
“ Please help us to @ @ @ @ @ respect this Bonfire Night .
”

Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is joining forces with Hampshire Constabulary and South Central Ambulance Service.
With many organised events cancelled, emergency services say they are preparing for a busier night than usual and are urging families to think twice about the risks before holding home displays.
With social distancing measures, more people may be tempted to handle fireworks for the first time and there is concern that this could lead to a high increase in the number of severe burns or injuries.
Group Manager for Community Safety at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, John Amos said: “Bonfire Night celebrations will be different this year, so we are asking the community for their support.
“Remember, fireworks are explosives, so please avoid taking unnecessary risks and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the Firework Code.
“Please help us to protect the community by showing respect this Bonfire Night.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Woman sentenced after stealing wallet from home in Fareham

A WOMAN has been sentenced after a theft from a home .
Emily O ’ Brian , 26 , of @ @ @ @ @ sentenced to 16 weeks in prison following a theft from a Fareham home .
On @ @ @ @ @ the property and stole a wallet , breaching an existing Criminal Behaviour Order in the @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order and to theft from a dwelling at @ @ @ @ @ .

Emily O’Brian, 26, of Southway, Gosport has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison following a theft from a Fareham home.
On Saturday around 10.30pm she entered the property and stole a wallet, breaching an existing Criminal Behaviour Order in the process.
O’Brian pleaded guilty to breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order and to theft from a dwelling at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Monday.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Crash on M27 near Eastleigh

Crash on M27 near Eastleigh

Two lanes on the M27 were blocked earlier this morning due to a multi-vehicle collision .
The accident happened westbound @ @ @ @ @ .
The lanes have now been cleared and delays in the area have eased .

Two lanes on the M27 were blocked earlier this morning due to a multi-vehicle collision.
The accident happened westbound near junction 4 at Eastleigh.
The lanes have now been cleared and delays in the area have eased.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Pick-and-mix sweets and the latest toys - a look back at Woolworths

MORE 11 years ago the last branches of Woolworths closed their doors .
With the news of the chain 's return , The Daily Echo invites you to look back through pictures of the old Southampton store and to feel that glorious pang of nostalgia .
For many of us it triggers memories of carefully choosing pick-and-mix sweets , gazing wantingly at the latest toys , grabbing a bite to eat in the cafe , and begrudgingly waiting for relatives outside the changing rooms .
The original Woolworths in Southampton was opened in 1913 and was located in East Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the store in Above Bar opened its doors , providing the public with an additional , larger outlet in which to shop .
After the building was destroyed during the Blitz , it was rebuilt in stages from 1949 , and was completed on November 4 , 1954 .
The new store provided extra sales counters , a large tea bar stretching along the back of the ground floor and state-of-the-art air conditioning and lighting .
The basement consisted of various stock rooms , an ice cream counter and a horticultural store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple staffrooms on the upper floor made way for more shopping space , providing consumers with 36,000sqft , the size of 14 full-size tennis courts .
Over the years , many changes were put in place : escalators were fitted , a record shop was introduced and the upper floor was used solely for food and drink .
The store closed its doors for the last time in September 2007 , much to the shock and dismay of employees and locals alike .
UPDATE : The news of the return of Woolworths turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a newly created Twitter account .

With the news of the chain's return, The Daily Echo invites you to look back through pictures of the old Southampton store and to feel that glorious pang of nostalgia.
For many of us it triggers memories of carefully choosing pick-and-mix sweets, gazing wantingly at the latest toys, grabbing a bite to eat in the cafe, and begrudgingly waiting for relatives outside the changing rooms.
The original Woolworths in Southampton was opened in 1913 and was located in East Street. It wasn’t until 1923 when the store in Above Bar opened its doors, providing the public with an additional, larger outlet in which to shop.
After the building was destroyed during the Blitz, it was rebuilt in stages from 1949, and was completed on November 4, 1954.
The new store provided extra sales counters, a large tea bar stretching along the back of the ground floor and state-of-the-art air conditioning and lighting.
The basement consisted of various stock rooms, an ice cream counter and a horticultural store.
In June 1965 many of the multiple staffrooms on the upper floor made way for more shopping space, providing consumers with 36,000sqft, the size of 14 full-size tennis courts.
Over the years, many changes were put in place: escalators were fitted, a record shop was introduced and the upper floor was used solely for food and drink.
The store closed its doors for the last time in September 2007, much to the shock and dismay of employees and locals alike.
UPDATE: The news of the return of Woolworths turned out to be a hoax started from a newly created Twitter account.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Chandler's Ford scouts providing free meals over half term

A SCOUT group has been helping out its community by providing free meals to vulnerable families .
1st Chandler ’ s Ford Scout Group is made up of about 170 children , aged 6 to 14 .
Since Monday members have been cooking and delivering meals out to homes across Chandler ’ s Ford and Eastleigh .
The service has been promoted using social media and in two days they have handed out almost 100 meals to aid local families .
Group Scout Leader and main organiser , Paul Carcone , said the aim is to replace school meals over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Friday I got up and noticed that some other organisations had started to do this .
“ I thought , I have a really phenomenal team , with a lovely big facility right in the middle of Chandler ’ s Ford .
“ We got it cleared with scout headquarters and some food hygiene places and after getting the thumbs up , started on Monday .
“ There ’ s no political value , this is just us identifying a niche in the community and doing what we can to fulfil it.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they ’ d like and their address to the group , and then meals are packaged and sent out to them .
The team has been working together from midday until 2pm each day to offer this service .
Members of the local community have also got involved , helping to deliver the food , as well as making financial contributions .
Paul added : “ Scouting should not end at the boundary of our hut , it should be getting out into the community and doing what we can to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible and I ’ m beside myself as to how well the team have got behind the idea and dropped other plans to make this happen .
“ It wouldn ’ t have been possible if the community hadn ’ t been so amazing as well .
“ I ’ ve almost got too many people volunteering now , which is lovely.
” The team is cooking to demand , but say any leftovers are being donated to a foodbank .

1st Chandler’s Ford Scout Group is made up of about 170 children, aged 6 to 14.
Since Monday members have been cooking and delivering meals out to homes across Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh.
Southampton food charities searching for volunteers this Xmas
The service has been promoted using social media and in two days they have handed out almost 100 meals to aid local families.
Group Scout Leader and main organiser, Paul Carcone, said the aim is to replace school meals over half term.
He said: “On Friday I got up and noticed that some other organisations had started to do this.
“I thought, I have a really phenomenal team, with a lovely big facility right in the middle of Chandler’s Ford.
“We got it cleared with scout headquarters and some food hygiene places and after getting the thumbs up, started on Monday.
“There’s no political value, this is just us identifying a niche in the community and doing what we can to fulfil it.”
Families have been asked to email what they’d like and their address to the group, and then meals are packaged and sent out to them.
The team has been working together from midday until 2pm each day to offer this service.
Members of the local community have also got involved, helping to deliver the food, as well as making financial contributions.
Paul added: “Scouting should not end at the boundary of our hut, it should be getting out into the community and doing what we can to help.
“The support has been absolutely incredible and I’m beside myself as to how well the team have got behind the idea and dropped other plans to make this happen.
“It wouldn’t have been possible if the community hadn’t been so amazing as well.
“I’ve almost got too many people volunteering now, which is lovely.”
The team is cooking to demand, but say any leftovers are being donated to a foodbank.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--This one thing ABSOLUTELY changed Southampton

Southampton has more railway stations than most cities .
From Swaythling to Sholing and across to Redbridge the City is served by eight stations , more if you include the greater Southampton area .
Some stations have been lost such as Northam and the Terminus also the Royal Pier Station and the Flying Boat Terminal .
The development of the steam engine with flanged wheels and wrought iron rails led to the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 .
Shortly afterwards in 1830 the world ’ s first scheduled steam railway opened between Manchester and Liverpool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was great concern for the safety of shipping in the English Channel and it was thought that it would be safer to transfer goods and documents as well as people overland from Southampton to London .
In February 1831 , a meeting was held to explore the feasibility of a railway from Southampton to London and by April , plans were in place to survey and design the route and to develop Southampton Docks .
In July 1834 , the construction of the London and Southampton Railway was approved by Parliament .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first section from the London Terminal at Nine Elms to Woking and then to Winchfield opening in May 1838 .
By May 1839 , the line had reached Basingstoke .
The line from Winchester to Northam in Southampton also opened in 1838 .
The section between Basingstoke and Winchester , which proved the most difficult to construct , opened in 1840 as did the section from Northam to the new Terminus Station .
The train displaced many of the stage coach services with those serving towns not yet reached by the railway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Southampton Dock Company was formed and incorporated by Parliament in 1836 .
Progress was rapid and by 1838 the Foundation Stone was laid and in 1843 the Open Dock , which today is the Ocean Village Marina , was opened .
The Closed Dock or Inner Dock opened in 1859 followed by the Empress dock in 1890 .
At this time the Union Line , later to merge with the Castle Line , sailed from Southampton to South Africa and Royal Mail ships sailed to South America .
The advantages of sailing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based transatlantic shipping companies with the American line transferring to Southampton in 1898 soon to be followed by the White Star Line and Cunard which necessitated the construction of the new docks .
The attractions of Southampton were the favourable tide , the proximity of Europe , the efficient and speedy port operation which so impressed visiting business men from Liverpool , but perhaps most of all the excellent rail links to London .
The docks had been purchased by the Railway Company in 1898 and arrangements made for trains from London to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships were berthed .
This rapid development of the docks and the railway caused people to be concerned that the charm of the town , which had been a popular spa , would be spoiled so the Central Parks were laid out in 1860 .
The many people drawn to the town to work on the railways , the ships and in the docks needed housing and this led to the expansion of the town across the Itchen into Woolston and Bitterne .
The town also expanded westward into Millbrook and Shirley .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the arrival of the White Star Line in 1911 the population of Southampton increased from around 35,000 to 145,000 people .
This had risen to almost 180,000 by 1931 necessitating the construction of the new Civic Centre .
In 1844 the marshland around the terminus station was drained and sold to build houses for dock and railway workers .
New roads were constructed connecting the town to the Station and the docks with Oxford Street becoming a bustling business centre .
Many new hotels of various classes were built to cater for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must not forget that the railway enabled county cricket teams to travel the country which led to the introduction and popularity of County Cricket .

From Swaythling to Sholing and across to Redbridge the City is served by eight stations, more if you include the greater Southampton area.
Some stations have been lost such as Northam and the Terminus also the Royal Pier Station and the Flying Boat Terminal.
The development of the steam engine with flanged wheels and wrought iron rails led to the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825.
Shortly afterwards in 1830 the world’s first scheduled steam railway opened between Manchester and Liverpool.
As a consequence of the Napoleonic Wars there was great concern for the safety of shipping in the English Channel and it was thought that it would be safer to transfer goods and documents as well as people overland from Southampton to London.
In February 1831, a meeting was held to explore the feasibility of a railway from Southampton to London and by April, plans were in place to survey and design the route and to develop Southampton Docks.
In July 1834, the construction of the London and Southampton Railway was approved by Parliament.
The railway was completed in stages with the first section from the London Terminal at Nine Elms to Woking and then to Winchfield opening in May 1838.
By May 1839, the line had reached Basingstoke.
The line from Winchester to Northam in Southampton also opened in 1838. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester, which proved the most difficult to construct, opened in 1840 as did the section from Northam to the new Terminus Station.
In 1848, the line finally reached Waterloo.
The train displaced many of the stage coach services with those serving towns not yet reached by the railway the only survivors.
In 1835, The Southampton Dock Company was formed and incorporated by Parliament in 1836.
Progress was rapid and by 1838 the Foundation Stone was laid and in 1843 the Open Dock, which today is the Ocean Village Marina, was opened.
The Closed Dock or Inner Dock opened in 1859 followed by the Empress dock in 1890.
At this time the Union Line, later to merge with the Castle Line, sailed from Southampton to South Africa and Royal Mail ships sailed to South America.
The advantages of sailing from Southampton were quickly realised by Liverpool based transatlantic shipping companies with the American line transferring to Southampton in 1898 soon to be followed by the White Star Line and Cunard which necessitated the construction of the new docks.
The attractions of Southampton were the favourable tide, the proximity of Europe, the efficient and speedy port operation which so impressed visiting business men from Liverpool, but perhaps most of all the excellent rail links to London.
The docks had been purchased by the Railway Company in 1898 and arrangements made for trains from London to come right alongside the quays where the ships were berthed.
This rapid development of the docks and the railway caused people to be concerned that the charm of the town, which had been a popular spa, would be spoiled so the Central Parks were laid out in 1860.
The many people drawn to the town to work on the railways, the ships and in the docks needed housing and this led to the expansion of the town across the Itchen into Woolston and Bitterne.
The town also expanded westward into Millbrook and Shirley.
Between 1840 when the railway was completed and the arrival of the White Star Line in 1911 the population of Southampton increased from around 35,000 to 145,000 people.
This had risen to almost 180,000 by 1931 necessitating the construction of the new Civic Centre.
In 1844 the marshland around the terminus station was drained and sold to build houses for dock and railway workers.
New roads were constructed connecting the town to the Station and the docks with Oxford Street becoming a bustling business centre.
Many new hotels of various classes were built to cater for ships’ passengers.
Finally, we must not forget that the railway enabled county cricket teams to travel the country which led to the introduction and popularity of County Cricket.
Godfrey Collyer is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Timothy Brehmer to be sentenced today for killing lover

A MARRIED police officer who strangled his lover after she revealed their affair to his wife is due to be sentenced later today .
Hordle man Timothy Brehmer , 41 , killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife , saying : “ I am cheating on you.
” Mrs Parry , 41 , died during a “ melee ” in his car in the car park at the Horns Inn in West Parley , Dorset , on May 9 this year .
Brehmer , a former PC with Dorset Police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatal injury while he was trying to push her out of his Citroen car so he could drive away .
The defendant , of Woodcock Lane , Hordle , Hampshire , was acquitted of murder by a jury following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court , but had previously admitted Mrs Parry ’ s manslaughter .
He is due to return to court on Wednesday morning where he will be sentenced by Mr Justice Jacobs .
Jo Martin QC , defending , said Brehmer was remorseful for his actions and told her after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t change anything .
I am still responsible for Claire ’ s death.
” She added : “ Mr Brehmer pleaded guilty to the offence which is one indication of remorse .
His remorse is genuine and will live with him long past any sentence this court imposes.
” The court heard that Brehmer , whose wife was also a police officer , and Mrs Parry had been having an affair for more than 10 years .
Brehmer – described in court as a “ womaniser ” – said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences to his family of their affair being revealed .
Timothy Brehmer , aged 41 and of Holdre , New Forest is due to be sentenced for manslaughter at Salisbury Crown Court on Wednesday , October 28 In the days before her death , Mrs Parry had started to believe her marriage to Andrew Parry , also a Dorset Police officer , was coming to an end as well as her relationship with the defendant .
She had carried out research using an alias on Facebook into Brehmer and became convinced he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brehmer said that when Mrs Parry drove into the car park she was angry , and after she got into his vehicle she asked for his phone so she could look through his social media apps .
He said that at one point he stabbed his arm three times with a penknife but Mrs Parry “ did not care ” .
He said he demanded she get out of his car but she refused , so he first tried to pull her out before he “ bundled ” into the car to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm “ must have slipped up in all the melee ” .
A post-mortem examination concluded Mrs Parry , from Bournemouth , had died from a brain injury caused by compression of the neck .
At the time of the incident , Brehmer was seconded to the National Police Air Service based at Bournemouth Airport .
He has since been sacked by Dorset Police .

Hordle man Timothy Brehmer, 41, killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife, saying: “I am cheating on you.”
Mrs Parry, 41, died during a “melee” in his car in the car park at the Horns Inn in West Parley, Dorset, on May 9 this year.
Brehmer, a former PC with Dorset Police, claimed the married nurse accidentally suffered the fatal injury while he was trying to push her out of his Citroen car so he could drive away.
Claire Parry
The defendant, of Woodcock Lane, Hordle, Hampshire, was acquitted of murder by a jury following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court, but had previously admitted Mrs Parry’s manslaughter.
He is due to return to court on Wednesday morning where he will be sentenced by Mr Justice Jacobs.
Jo Martin QC, defending, said Brehmer was remorseful for his actions and told her after being acquitted of murder: “It doesn’t change anything. I am still responsible for Claire’s death.”
She added: “Mr Brehmer pleaded guilty to the offence which is one indication of remorse. His remorse is genuine and will live with him long past any sentence this court imposes.”
The court heard that Brehmer, whose wife was also a police officer, and Mrs Parry had been having an affair for more than 10 years.
Brehmer – described in court as a “womaniser” – said he had planned to kill himself because of the consequences to his family of their affair being revealed.
Timothy Brehmer, aged 41 and of Holdre, New Forest is due to be sentenced for manslaughter at Salisbury Crown Court on Wednesday, October 28
In the days before her death, Mrs Parry had started to believe her marriage to Andrew Parry, also a Dorset Police officer, was coming to an end as well as her relationship with the defendant.
She had carried out research using an alias on Facebook into Brehmer and became convinced he had had at least two other affairs.
Brehmer said that when Mrs Parry drove into the car park she was angry, and after she got into his vehicle she asked for his phone so she could look through his social media apps.
He said that at one point he stabbed his arm three times with a penknife but Mrs Parry “did not care”.
He said he demanded she get out of his car but she refused, so he first tried to pull her out before he “bundled” into the car to try to push her out, and his arm “must have slipped up in all the melee”.
A post-mortem examination concluded Mrs Parry, from Bournemouth, had died from a brain injury caused by compression of the neck.
At the time of the incident, Brehmer was seconded to the National Police Air Service based at Bournemouth Airport. He has since been sacked by Dorset Police.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Fareham residents have their say on councils local plan

RESIDENTS are being given the opportunity to have their say on how their local area is used .
Councillors at Fareham Borough Council , on Thursday , approved the Publication Local Plan put forward by officers .
Every Council is required to have a Local Plan , which is used to allocate space for housing , employment opportunities , transport infrastructure and leisure and community facilities .
Now a six-week public consultation is due to take place to give residents the opportunity to decide if the council have met requirements .
Cllr Keith Evans , Executive Member for Planning and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents will take the opportunity of having their say on the Publication Plan .
`` It is really important to remember that this isn ’ t just about new homes , it is also used to plan for jobs and employment space , sports and leisure facilities , transport and community infrastructure , the protection of sensitive habitats and the impact of climate change . ''
The consultation will start on November 6 and because of government restrictions , it will be held virtually rather than through the usual public meetings .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-delivered to every household across the Borough over the next week .
This will set out how people can have their say from the safety of their own homes and also guidelines on how to respond as , at this stage .
This consultation is the final stage before the Plan is submitted to a Government Planning Inspector for independent examination .
This will be live on the Council ’ s website until Friday 18 December .

Councillors at Fareham Borough Council, on Thursday, approved the Publication Local Plan put forward by officers.
Every Council is required to have a Local Plan, which is used to allocate space for housing, employment opportunities, transport infrastructure and leisure and community facilities.
Now a six-week public consultation is due to take place to give residents the opportunity to decide if the council have met requirements.
Cllr Keith Evans, Executive Member for Planning and Development, said: "I hope residents will take the opportunity of having their say on the Publication Plan.
"It is really important to remember that this isn’t just about new homes, it is also used to plan for jobs and employment space, sports and leisure facilities, transport and community infrastructure, the protection of sensitive habitats and the impact of climate change."
The consultation will start on November 6 and because of government restrictions, it will be held virtually rather than through the usual public meetings.
A special edition of Fareham Today will be hand-delivered to every household across the Borough over the next week.
This will set out how people can have their say from the safety of their own homes and also guidelines on how to respond as, at this stage.
This consultation is the final stage before the Plan is submitted to a Government Planning Inspector for independent examination.
This will be live on the Council’s website until Friday 18 December.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Whiteley dance class company thank developers for "generous donation"

A homebuilding company has donated to an Arts group that aims to improve children ’ s wellbeing through music and dance classes .
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties , which operates from 24 bases around the UK , donated £250 to Jiggy Wrigglers in Whiteley and praised their “ fantastic ” classes which allow families to spend “ quality time ” together .
The funding will go towards the cost of hall hire and updating their collection of props .
Jiggy Wrigglers run mixed age ( 0-5 years ) and baby groups ( 0-12 month ) throughout the week for children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are invited to come to the classes together to sing and share quality time together .
Sara Haynes , franchise owner of Jiggy Wrigglers , Whiteley , said : “ We are so thankful to Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties for their generous donation , especially during these difficult times .
“ It will be fantastic to be able to purchase some new props , so the children have new activities to play with when the classes restart .
“ Our classes are not only for children , we also have parents , grandparents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upbeat music and movement groups and we can not wait to get back running as soon as we can.
” Roz Wells , sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties , said : “ During lockdown , we all have realised how important quality time is with our families and Jiggy Wrigglers , Whiteley is a fantastic class that the whole family can get involved in .
“ One of our core values is to invest in the local communities in which we build , which is especially important given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud to be able to support Jiggy Wrigglers , Whiteley in its mission to improve adults and children ’ s wellbeing through music and dance .
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Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, which operates from 24 bases around the UK, donated £250 to Jiggy Wrigglers in Whiteley and praised their “fantastic” classes which allow families to spend “quality time” together.
The funding will go towards the cost of hall hire and updating their collection of props.
Jiggy Wrigglers run mixed age (0-5 years) and baby groups (0-12 month) throughout the week for children in Whiteley and Locks Heath.
Families are invited to come to the classes together to sing and share quality time together.
Sara Haynes, franchise owner of Jiggy Wrigglers, Whiteley, said: “We are so thankful to Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties for their generous donation, especially during these difficult times.
“It will be fantastic to be able to purchase some new props, so the children have new activities to play with when the classes restart.
“Our classes are not only for children, we also have parents, grandparents and childminders all joining in with our upbeat music and movement groups and we cannot wait to get back running as soon as we can.”
Roz Wells, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “During lockdown, we all have realised how important quality time is with our families and Jiggy Wrigglers, Whiteley is a fantastic class that the whole family can get involved in.
“One of our core values is to invest in the local communities in which we build, which is especially important given the current climate.
“We’re proud to be able to support Jiggy Wrigglers, Whiteley in its mission to improve adults and children’s wellbeing through music and dance.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Southampton loses one in 10 driving instructors

Southampton has lost one in 10 driving instructors over the last eight years , figures show .
The Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council said the reasons for the number of instructors across Great Britain falling by more than 10 % can be traced back to the last recession .
Figures from the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicles Standard Agency show there were 391 Approved Driving Instructors in Southampton 's SO postcode areas in June .
This was 11 % fewer than the 437 in June 2012 , the earliest year figures are available .
Across Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen from 46,276 to 38,690 over this period – a drop of 16 % .
The ADINJC said the decline in numbers could be linked to the effects of the 2008 recession .
Sue Duncan , general secretary of the organisation , said training companies took advantage of this time to attract new drivers to the industry – particularly those with lump-sum redundancy money and an interest in being self-employed .
She said this created what many felt was an `` oversupply '' of ADIs , with numbers peaking around 47,000 .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making money from training ADIs , but there was n't the work available to sustain continually increasing numbers of ADIs so many left .
`` In our view , subsequently many left the industry after having to lower prices in order to compete in a crowded market .
What we have seen in the reduction in the numbers of ADIs is the market readjusting itself . ''
She said many instructors may have retired instead of retraining to teach the challenging coaching method introduced by the DVSA .
Some may also have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with rising vehicle and insurance costs .
The number of instructors across Great Britain has also decreased slightly during the coronavirus pandemic this year , from 39,500 in March to 38,700 in June .
In Southampton 's postcode areas , numbers fell from 400 to 391 over this time .
Peter Harvey , national chairman of the Motor Schools Association of Great Britain , said : `` The Covid-19 pandemic and the lengthy time driving instructors were not allowed to work has had a big impact on our profession .
`` Many instructors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring in an income to support their families , many have just decided it 's just too risky to sit in an environment where we are so close to our students and simply decided to retire early from the profession .
`` We are now in uncertain times again across the country , with the possible threat of further lockdowns , circuit-breaks , where it is possible even more good instructors will feel the need to change professions to survive . ''
A DVSA spokesman said : “ DVSA is committed to helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roads – the standards we set for driving instructors play an important role in that .
“ Applications from people wanting to become a driving instructor have nearly doubled recently and we are confident there is a good supply to teach learner drivers to the highest standard . ''

The Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council said the reasons for the number of instructors across Great Britain falling by more than 10% can be traced back to the last recession.
Figures from the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicles Standard Agency show there were 391 Approved Driving Instructors in Southampton's SO postcode areas in June.
This was 11% fewer than the 437 in June 2012, the earliest year figures are available.
Across Great Britain, the number of instructors has fallen from 46,276 to 38,690 over this period – a drop of 16%.
The ADINJC said the decline in numbers could be linked to the effects of the 2008 recession.
Sue Duncan, general secretary of the organisation, said training companies took advantage of this time to attract new drivers to the industry – particularly those with lump-sum redundancy money and an interest in being self-employed.
She said this created what many felt was an "oversupply" of ADIs, with numbers peaking around 47,000.
She added: "The business model was making money from training ADIs, but there wasn't the work available to sustain continually increasing numbers of ADIs so many left.
"In our view, subsequently many left the industry after having to lower prices in order to compete in a crowded market. What we have seen in the reduction in the numbers of ADIs is the market readjusting itself."
She said many instructors may have retired instead of retraining to teach the challenging coaching method introduced by the DVSA.
Some may also have been reluctant to increase prices to keep up with rising vehicle and insurance costs.
The number of instructors across Great Britain has also decreased slightly during the coronavirus pandemic this year, from 39,500 in March to 38,700 in June.
In Southampton's postcode areas, numbers fell from 400 to 391 over this time.
Peter Harvey, national chairman of the Motor Schools Association of Great Britain, said: "The Covid-19 pandemic and the lengthy time driving instructors were not allowed to work has had a big impact on our profession.
"Many instructors had to look for other ways to bring in an income to support their families, many have just decided it's just too risky to sit in an environment where we are so close to our students and simply decided to retire early from the profession.
"We are now in uncertain times again across the country, with the possible threat of further lockdowns, circuit-breaks, where it is possible even more good instructors will feel the need to change professions to survive."
A DVSA spokesman said: “DVSA is committed to helping keep everyone safe on Britain’s roads – the standards we set for driving instructors play an important role in that.
“Applications from people wanting to become a driving instructor have nearly doubled recently and we are confident there is a good supply to teach learner drivers to the highest standard."


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Charity supporting blindness launch children's activity pack

A SENSORY Scavenger Hunt has been launched to entertain children over half-term .
The Royal National Institute of Blind People ( RNIB ) has now launched the pack in the South East of England .
The pack can be downloaded from the RNIB website and is for children of all ages .
• New children 's play areas open in an Eastleigh park It is said to help young explorers understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges .
These include telling the difference between smells , appreciating the different textures of their toys , and taking on the taste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager Community Giving said : `` We are so excited to have put together this Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack for children in the South East of England and hope that lots of them will get involved .
`` This activity is suitable for all ages and we have made it accessible so children with sight loss can join in too .
`` The activity pack is free to download but donations will help RNIB ’ s work to support the over two million people living with sight loss across the UK during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also an opportunity for parents to join in and teach their children about resilience and understanding by explaining how blind and partially sighted people overcome challenges by using their other senses .
The sensory activities in the pack are split into two sections which can be played at home or outside .
Each section contains four sensory rounds that explore a different sense within that environment and each round contains a checklist of 10 challenges to get started .
The activity pack can be viewed on any mobile device or tablet and @ @ @ @ @

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has now launched the pack in the South East of England.
The pack can be downloaded from the RNIB website and is for children of all ages.
It is said to help young explorers understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges.
These include telling the difference between smells, appreciating the different textures of their toys, and taking on the taste test.
Becca McRow-Brewer, RNIB Senior Manager Community Giving said: "We are so excited to have put together this Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack for children in the South East of England and hope that lots of them will get involved.
"This activity is suitable for all ages and we have made it accessible so children with sight loss can join in too.
"The activity pack is free to download but donations will help RNIB’s work to support the over two million people living with sight loss across the UK during this particularly challenging time."
There is also an opportunity for parents to join in and teach their children about resilience and understanding by explaining how blind and partially sighted people overcome challenges by using their other senses.
The sensory activities in the pack are split into two sections which can be played at home or outside.
Each section contains four sensory rounds that explore a different sense within that environment and each round contains a checklist of 10 challenges to get started.
The activity pack can be viewed on any mobile device or tablet and can also be printed.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Vulnerable victims in Hampshire to be given new courtroom protections

VULNERABLE victims and witnesses in Hampshire could be spared the trauma of attending court as technology allowing pre-recording of evidence sessions goes live .
Available at crown courts in the region immediately , the technology means cross-examinations can be video-recorded earlier in the process and played at trial .
This is to ensure that vulnerable victims – such as children or those who suffer from a debilitating condition - can provide their best evidence , away from the courtroom which many find intimidating .
Recording takes place as close to the time of the offence as possible in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress of giving evidence to a full courtroom .
The move follows successful pilots in Liverpool , Leeds , and Kingston-upon-Thames , which demonstrated that victims felt less anxiety while pre-recording evidence .
The measure is now in place in 62 crown courts across England and Wales , with nationwide roll-out expected to complete by the end of the year .
The move is part of the Government ’ s wider efforts to support victims , which have seen an increase in funding for vital services and a strategy to place the sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ rights will also be guaranteed in a Victims ’ Law in due course .
Justice Minister , Alex Chalk MP , said : “ The court process can be extremely traumatic for vulnerable victims and is vital we minimise the stress on them where possible .
“ This technology ensures they are protected and able to give their best possible evidence , without reducing a defendant ’ s right to a fair trial .
“ This is just one part of our efforts to boost the support for victims at every stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commissioner , Dame Vera Baird , added : “ I am very keen to see this service available nationwide and fully support its roll-out to all crown courts by the end of 2020 .
We ’ ve already seen , in the areas where it has been working for a while , that children and vulnerable adults who have been able to record their evidence in advance of a trial have experienced reduced anxiety as a result and we know that this measure can support earlier recovery from what are often traumatic events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so important that we ’ re able to provide practical support for the most vulnerable users of our criminal justice system .
The increased availability of this special measure in more crown courts will give help to more vulnerable victims and witnesses , when they need it most.
” The decision to pre-record evidence is made by judges on a case-by-case basis .
Crown courts in Wales , Greater Manchester , Yorkshire , Lancashire , Gloucester and the East of England will also be included in today ’ s rollout .

Available at crown courts in the region immediately, the technology means cross-examinations can be video-recorded earlier in the process and played at trial.
This is to ensure that vulnerable victims – such as children or those who suffer from a debilitating condition - can provide their best evidence, away from the courtroom which many find intimidating.
Recording takes place as close to the time of the offence as possible in order to help memory recall, and reduce the stress of giving evidence to a full courtroom.
The move follows successful pilots in Liverpool, Leeds, and Kingston-upon-Thames, which demonstrated that victims felt less anxiety while pre-recording evidence.
The measure is now in place in 62 crown courts across England and Wales, with nationwide roll-out expected to complete by the end of the year.
The move is part of the Government’s wider efforts to support victims, which have seen an increase in funding for vital services and a strategy to place the sector on a more sustainable footing. Victims’ rights will also be guaranteed in a Victims’ Law in due course.
Justice Minister, Alex Chalk MP, said: “The court process can be extremely traumatic for vulnerable victims and is vital we minimise the stress on them where possible.
“This technology ensures they are protected and able to give their best possible evidence, without reducing a defendant’s right to a fair trial.
“This is just one part of our efforts to boost the support for victims at every stage of the justice system.”
Victims’ Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird, added: “I am very keen to see this service available nationwide and fully support its roll-out to all crown courts by the end of 2020. We’ve already seen, in the areas where it has been working for a while, that children and vulnerable adults who have been able to record their evidence in advance of a trial have experienced reduced anxiety as a result and we know that this measure can support earlier recovery from what are often traumatic events for them.
‘It’s so important that we’re able to provide practical support for the most vulnerable users of our criminal justice system. The increased availability of this special measure in more crown courts will give help to more vulnerable victims and witnesses, when they need it most.”
The decision to pre-record evidence is made by judges on a case-by-case basis. Crown courts in Wales, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Gloucester and the East of England will also be included in today’s rollout.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Free webinar from NatWest on cutting use of plastic in business

HAMPSHIRE businesses looking to reduce the use of plastics are being invited to join a webinar hosted by NatWest .
The digital event , called Towards A Plastic Revolution , will take place next Monday , November 2 .
It will feature guests speakers Steve Fletcher , professor of ocean policy and economy at Portsmouth University , and Simon Terry , managing director of the global lighting designer and manufacturer Anglepoise .
Professor Fletcher is an expert in plastic waste reduction .
Writing for the Australian Times recently , he warned that if nothing was done , the amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13million tonnes this year to 29m tonnes by 2040 .
Seafood is the main source of protein for 70 per cent of the world ’ s popualtion , meaning humans are likely to be ingesting plastic as more of it enters the food chain .
Portsmouth-headquartered Angelpoise is already on a mission to reduce its use of plastics under Simon Terry ’ s leadership .
The webinar will cover the themes of Reducing , Reusing and Leading .
The event is aimed at providing insights which businesses can use to begin or improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor , regional director at NatWest , said : “ In order to help drive the UK transition to a low carbon economy , it takes bold actions , which is why we are trying to lead the way .
“ That means supporting businesses too , which is why events like the Towards A Plastic Revolution are so important .
“ During the past decade we have been the biggest lender to the UK renewables sector , and recently issued our first green bond , ” she added .
“ We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to greener ways of working .
“ That makes for a brighter future and stronger economy , which can only be a good thing.
” NatWest Group has said it intends to be a leading bank on the issue of climate change .
It has set itself the goal of becoming climate positive by 2025 as it looks to help businesses throughout the UK follow a similar path .
To register for a place at this free event , which starts at 9.30am on November 2 visit https : //bit.ly/2HuLOiw

The digital event, called Towards A Plastic Revolution, will take place next Monday, November 2.
It will feature guests speakers Steve Fletcher, professor of ocean policy and economy at Portsmouth University, and Simon Terry, managing director of the global lighting designer and manufacturer Anglepoise.
Professor Fletcher is an expert in plastic waste reduction.
Writing for the Australian Times recently, he warned that if nothing was done, the amount of plastic entering the ocean would triple from 13million tonnes this year to 29m tonnes by 2040.
Seafood is the main source of protein for 70 per cent of the world’s popualtion, meaning humans are likely to be ingesting plastic as more of it enters the food chain.
Portsmouth-headquartered Angelpoise is already on a mission to reduce its use of plastics under Simon Terry’s leadership.
The webinar will cover the themes of Reducing, Reusing and Leading.
The event is aimed at providing insights which businesses can use to begin or improve their own plastic reduction journey.
Mairead Taylor, regional director at NatWest, said: “In order to help drive the UK transition to a low carbon economy, it takes bold actions, which is why we are trying to lead the way.
“That means supporting businesses too, which is why events like the Towards A Plastic Revolution are so important.
“During the past decade we have been the biggest lender to the UK renewables sector, and recently issued our first green bond,” she added.
“We want to provide wrap-around support to help businesses move to greener ways of working.
“That makes for a brighter future and stronger economy, which can only be a good thing.”
NatWest Group has said it intends to be a leading bank on the issue of climate change. It has set itself the goal of becoming climate positive by 2025 as it looks to help businesses throughout the UK follow a similar path.
To register for a place at this free event, which starts at 9.30am on November 2 visit https://bit.ly/2HuLOiw