thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Number of occupied hospital beds in Southampton dropped sharply

The number of occupied beds at the University Hospital Southampton Trust dropped sharply during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic , new figures reveal .
Medical experts say a decrease in bed occupancy across England was partly driven by hospitals discharging patients and cancelling planned treatment to free up capacity to deal with Covid-19 .
But they also raised concerns about the potential impact on patients who put off seeking help due to fear of catching the virus .
NHS data shows there were just 629 overnight stays recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust between April and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and March – a decrease of 37 % .
The drop in bed occupancy at University Hospital Southampton Trust was similar to the England average , where the figure fell 31 % to 76,300 – the lowest number on record .
Dr Nick Scriven , former president of the Society for Acute Medicine , said the emptying of wards was due to several factors , including hospitals discharging patients and cancelling planned admissions .
He added : “ As well as this was the well-documented move by people in general to avoid coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their detriment.
” Sarah Scobie , deputy director of research at the Nuffield Trust think tank , said the drop in numbers could be partly down to fewer people needing emergency care due to lockdown restrictions .
But the impact on patients who avoided seeking treatment due to fear of infection was yet to be seen , she said .
Ms Scobie added : “ We will see bed occupancy begin to creep back up , but it will take time as the NHS is slowed down by Covid-secure and infection control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” In University Hospital Southampton Trust , the number of available beds rose from 1,103 between January and March to 1,127 between April and June .
Across England , however , the figure fell 8 % to around 118,500 .
Dr Scriven said this could be down to staff sickness levels meaning beds had to be closed and staff being redeployed from general areas to others .
But social distancing measures were also restricting space for beds , he added , which would be “ a major worry ” if admissions ramp up @ @ @ @

Medical experts say a decrease in bed occupancy across England was partly driven by hospitals discharging patients and cancelling planned treatment to free up capacity to deal with Covid-19.
But they also raised concerns about the potential impact on patients who put off seeking help due to fear of catching the virus.
NHS data shows there were just 629 overnight stays recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust between April and June, down from 993 between January and March – a decrease of 37%.
The drop in bed occupancy at University Hospital Southampton Trust was similar to the England average, where the figure fell 31% to 76,300 – the lowest number on record.
Dr Nick Scriven, former president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said the emptying of wards was due to several factors, including hospitals discharging patients and cancelling planned admissions.
He added: “As well as this was the well-documented move by people in general to avoid coming to hospitals at all costs, often to their detriment.”
Sarah Scobie, deputy director of research at the Nuffield Trust think tank, said the drop in numbers could be partly down to fewer people needing emergency care due to lockdown restrictions.
But the impact on patients who avoided seeking treatment due to fear of infection was yet to be seen, she said.
Ms Scobie added: “We will see bed occupancy begin to creep back up, but it will take time as the NHS is slowed down by Covid-secure and infection control measures to protect both patients and staff.”
In University Hospital Southampton Trust, the number of available beds rose from 1,103 between January and March to 1,127 between April and June.
Across England, however, the figure fell 8% to around 118,500.
Dr Scriven said this could be down to staff sickness levels meaning beds had to be closed and staff being redeployed from general areas to others.
But social distancing measures were also restricting space for beds, he added, which would be “a major worry” if admissions ramp up in the autumn.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Eviction ban: Senior judge confirms 4-week extension - what it means for you

A four-week extension of the eviction ban has been confirmed - after the UK Government was warned that hundreds of thousands of renters could lose their homes .
Here 's the latest - and what it means for you .
What have charities said ?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak .
When was the protection for renters due to end ?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end in England and Wales next week .
If lifted without extra protection , charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes , prompting a “ devastating homelessness crisis ” .
When will it now be extended to ?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee ( CPRC ) , which makes rules for county courts .
He said the extension would last until September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.
” At the time of writing , a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government .
What has the reaction been to the move ?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “ 11th hour U-turn ” , but said “ such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “ stuck his head in the sand ” for months , adding : “ The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.
” Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban .
He told the PA news agency : “ This is not the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions .
“ It creates deep concern , stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them , but also for all of us trying to make sure we don ’ t see another wave of homelessness .
“ It ’ s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country , and we very much hope September 20 doesn ’ t lead to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the 18th or 19th of September.
” Polly Neate , chief executive of housing charity Shelter , said : “ A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but , as soon as Parliament returns , it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘ Covid-arrears ’ .
“ Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.
” National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension , saying landlords “ can not be expected to foot the bill for Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisations , councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban .
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “ significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections ” , with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability .
And Children ’ s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended .
The Labour Party also called for an extension , in a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying a “ tsunami ” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts .
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “ it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions ” .
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction , and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown , according to Shelter .
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June , while the District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people could be at risk of eviction .
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction , and extending the ban is not necessary .
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “ have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours ” .

Here's the latest - and what it means for you.
What have charities said?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
When was the protection for renters due to end?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in June, but it was due to end in England and Wales next week.
If lifted without extra protection, charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes, prompting a “devastating homelessness crisis”.
When will it now be extended to?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee (CPRC), which makes rules for county courts.
He said the extension would last until September 20, adding: “This four-week extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.”
At the time of writing, a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government.
What has the reaction been to the move?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “11th hour U-turn”, but said “such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few more weeks to pack their bags”.
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “stuck his head in the sand” for months, adding: “The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.”
Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban.
He told the PA news agency: “This is not the first time that we’ve had to reach the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions.
“It creates deep concern, stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them, but also for all of us trying to make sure we don’t see another wave of homelessness.
“It’s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country, and we very much hope September 20 doesn’t lead to us having to have exactly the same conversation on the 18th or 19th of September.”
Polly Neate, chief executive of housing charity Shelter, said: “A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but, as soon as Parliament returns, it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘Covid-arrears’.
“Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.”
National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension, saying landlords “cannot be expected to foot the bill for Government failure”.
Politicians, public health organisations, councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban.
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections”, with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability.
And Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended.
The Labour Party also called for an extension, in a letter to Justice Secretary Robert Buckland on Friday, saying a “tsunami” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts.
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions”.
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction, and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown, according to Shelter.
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June, while the District Councils Network believes up to half a million people could be at risk of eviction.
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction, and extending the ban is not necessary.
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours”.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Covid-19: What are your chances of catching it at work? Matt Hancock speaks out

The Health Secretary has explained what the chances are for workers to catch coronavirus in the workplace .
What has Matt Hancock said ?
Workers are believed to be at “ low risk ” of catching coronavirus by returning to offices , the Health Secretary has said .
Matt Hancock has suggested that employees in England are safe to return to workplaces , as data has shown the virus is predominantly passed on through household gatherings .
Mr Hancock has said that data from NHS Test and Trace has shown that household gatherings are largely responsible for virus transmission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ministers are not currently considering making masks compulsory in workplaces in England .
This decision is in stark contrast to France , where officials are currently planning to make face coverings compulsory in most work environments in response to a recent rise in cases .
While face coverings are required in several indoor settings in England , including shops , supermarkets and cinemas , they are not currently mandatory for “ employees of indoor settings.
” Speaking about the decision not to follow in France ’ s footsteps , Mr Hancock told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scientific advice and the answer here is that we are not currently considering doing that .
“ And the reason is that the evidence from NHS Test and Trace that we are talking about for where people catch the disease is that very largely they catch it from one household meeting another household , usually in one of their homes .
`` So it is that household transmission that is the core , the root of passing on this virus in this country .
`` The amount of people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we think , from the evidence that we have got . ''
Will home working become the new norm ?
At the start of August , the UK government changed its advice on working from home to encourage employers to work with staff and get them back to the office .
Despite the change in guidance , many businesses have continued to advise most of their staff to continue home working , with a new study showing people prefer it to being office-based .
A new survey of 2,000 office workers by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine out of 10 office-based staff want to continue working from home for at least part of the week .
Three out of five people said they want to work remotely for at least three days a week , while another three out of five said they were happier working from home , with the ability to decide on their working environment having a positive impact on their mental health .

What has Matt Hancock said?
Workers are believed to be at “low risk” of catching coronavirus by returning to offices, the Health Secretary has said.
Matt Hancock has suggested that employees in England are safe to return to workplaces, as data has shown the virus is predominantly passed on through household gatherings.
Household transmission dubbed ‘the core’ cause
Mr Hancock has said that data from NHS Test and Trace has shown that household gatherings are largely responsible for virus transmission, rather than in workplaces.
As such, ministers are not currently considering making masks compulsory in workplaces in England.
This decision is in stark contrast to France, where officials are currently planning to make face coverings compulsory in most work environments in response to a recent rise in cases.
While face coverings are required in several indoor settings in England, including shops, supermarkets and cinemas, they are not currently mandatory for “employees of indoor settings.”
Speaking about the decision not to follow in France’s footsteps, Mr Hancock told BBC Breakfast: “We constantly look at the scientific advice and the answer here is that we are not currently considering doing that.
“And the reason is that the evidence from NHS Test and Trace that we are talking about for where people catch the disease is that very largely they catch it from one household meeting another household, usually in one of their homes.
"So it is that household transmission that is the core, the root of passing on this virus in this country.
"The amount of people who have caught it in workplaces is relatively low, we think, from the evidence that we have got."
Will home working become the new norm?
At the start of August, the UK government changed its advice on working from home to encourage employers to work with staff and get them back to the office.
Despite the change in guidance, many businesses have continued to advise most of their staff to continue home working, with a new study showing people prefer it to being office-based.
A new survey of 2,000 office workers by technology company Huawei has found that almost nine out of 10 office-based staff want to continue working from home for at least part of the week.
Three out of five people said they want to work remotely for at least three days a week, while another three out of five said they were happier working from home, with the ability to decide on their working environment having a positive impact on their mental health.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Cadbury's new orange flavour Dairy Milk chocolate fingers and giant buttons - where to buy them

Cadbury have launched new orange flavoured Dairy Milk Chocolate Fingers and Giant Buttons .
The news comes after the chocolate maker revealed that the Orange Twirl would also be making a come back to shops nationwide .
What have Cadbury said ?
A spokesperson for Cadbury said : `` It ’ s true !
For the first time ever , our fans can now enjoy Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Giant Buttons and Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Fingers .
`` Watch this space for more information as we get closer to the launch.
” Where can you buy them ?
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from One Stop , Londis and Budgens shops .
The products will also be available in Tesco stores from September .
Where can I buy an Orange Twirl ?
Orange Twirls proved to be a hit among chocolate lovers when they were launched as a limited edition product last September , leaving many unable to track one down .
Boxes of the bars were even being sold for hundreds of pounds on eBay , as shoppers struggled to get their hands on the treat in stores .
But those who were left disappointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of finding the orange flavour this time around , as Cadbury is launching an official pre-sale before the treats even reach the shops .

The news comes after the chocolate maker revealed that the Orange Twirl would also be making a come back to shops nationwide.
What have Cadbury said?
A spokesperson for Cadbury said: "It’s true! For the first time ever, our fans can now enjoy Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Giant Buttons and Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Fingers.
"Watch this space for more information as we get closer to the launch.”
Picture: Cadbury
Where can you buy them?
You can pick up the new flavours now from One Stop, Londis and Budgens shops.
The products will also be available in Tesco stores from September.
Where can I buy an Orange Twirl?
Orange Twirls proved to be a hit among chocolate lovers when they were launched as a limited edition product last September, leaving many unable to track one down.
Boxes of the bars were even being sold for hundreds of pounds on eBay, as shoppers struggled to get their hands on the treat in stores.
But those who were left disappointed last year will have a better chance of finding the orange flavour this time around, as Cadbury is launching an official pre-sale before the treats even reach the shops.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Southampton Pride to be celebrated online tomorrow

Southampton Pride will be celebrated tomorrow with online show .
This weekend , Southampton Pride will be hosted as an online event to celebrate and support the LGBT+ community .
The Guildhall Square parade was forced to cancel due to COVID-19 but organisers did not want the event to go unmarked .
On August 29 , Solent University will be supporting the live event with music performances , acts and activities for everyone to enjoy from home .
• Relive Southampton Pride 2019 - See hundreds of photos from last year Julianne Watling-McCarthy , Event Organiser at Southampton Pride , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be possible without local organisations like Solent helping us .
• Southampton LGBTQ pub reopens after being shut for months “ Solent students have provided media support every year and this year we are extremely lucky to have their guidance .
“ We are incredibly proud to have Solent as one our long-standing sponsors.
” Prof Karen Stanton , Vice-Chancellor at Solent University , said : “ Solent University is home to a diverse community of staff , students and alumni and I am proud that we have supported Southampton Pride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this key event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity across the city .
“ I am disappointed we are not able to celebrate in Guildhall Square together this year .
“ It ’ s great to see that the organisers are still keeping the energy alive by offering this virtual programme .
”

This weekend, Southampton Pride will be hosted as an online event to celebrate and support the LGBT+ community.
The Guildhall Square parade was forced to cancel due to COVID-19 but organisers did not want the event to go unmarked.
On August 29, Solent University will be supporting the live event with music performances, acts and activities for everyone to enjoy from home.
Julianne Watling-McCarthy, Event Organiser at Southampton Pride, said: “The event really wouldn’t be possible without local organisations like Solent helping us.
“Solent students have provided media support every year and this year we are extremely lucky to have their guidance.
“We are incredibly proud to have Solent as one our long-standing sponsors.”
Prof Karen Stanton, Vice-Chancellor at Solent University, said: “Solent University is home to a diverse community of staff, students and alumni and I am proud that we have supported Southampton Pride for many years, being a partner of this key event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity across the city.
“I am disappointed we are not able to celebrate in Guildhall Square together this year.
“It’s great to see that the organisers are still keeping the energy alive by offering this virtual programme.”
For more information visit: solent.ac.uk/news/southampton-pride-goes-digital-thanks-to-solent


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Victorian age photographers captured Hampshire for posterity

MODERN historians have the luxury of being able to see the past in photographs taken over the last 150 years ago , or more .
Most of the oldest images date from the 1860s and were taken with collodion wet plates .
These had to be developed immediately , so photographers working in the field needed a mobile dark room .
Not until dry-plates became available in the late 1870s , could the image be developed at leisure .
A huge number of photographs on a wide range of subjects are held by the Hampshire Cultural Trust , the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portsmouth History Centre .
Others are in the hands of museums , local history groups and private collectors .
The Gosport Society alone has 600 images of various kinds , all online .
The most prolific pioneer in the country was Francis Frith .
The Hampshire Record Office has bought more than 7,000 photographs of the county from his company , mostly taken in the last century .
Although images can be ordered from the HRO , they are not online .
In contrast , many others are online and can be purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Gillingham , Dorset .
It also sells a range of associated merchandise , including digitised old maps , illustrated local histories and many other items – from mugs to jigsaws !
Most of Frith ’ s online photos were taken between the 1890s and the 1960s .
They cover many Hampshire localities , including Farnborough , with 217 images , New Alresford 178 , Aldershot 154 , Romsey 144 , Winchester 345 , Stockbridge 46 , Ringwood 112 , Portsmouth 93 , Southampton 84 , Whitchurch 29 and many others .
Frith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-30s had amassed a fortune from a wholesale grocery business in Liverpool , as told in The History and Heritage of the Francis Frith Collection by Julia Skinner .
From the start he realised that photographs were money spinners .
In 1870 , after making trips to the Middle East to take photographs for books published in London and New York , he married and settled down in Reigate , Surrey , where the business remained for the next century .
Frith and his assistants made a business of travelling around the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark-room .
The business thrived , especially after advent of the picture postcard in 1894 , by which time the business was in the hands of Frith ’ s two sons .
In the late 1930s the company passed out of the family and by 1970 was unprofitable , largely because it had failed to exploit advances in colour printing .
The Reigate premises were closed and scheduled for demolition .
Left behind were 300,000 vintage photos of 8,500 places with nowhere to go .
By a stroke of luck Rothmans , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything “ within a week of the bulldozers moving in ” .
Subsequently , the collection was sold on to Rothman employee John M Buck , who created the Francis Frith Collection – a registered trade mark – and made it available online .
Francis Frith was without equal , but in Winchester there was another pioneer who left a huge collection .
This was William Savage , who in March 1860 announced in the Chronicle that his photographic studio was “ replete with Apparatus of the highest class that science can furnish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Portraits of surpassing beauty ” .
His story and those of other early photographers have been researched by local historian Mike Pettigrew .
During the next few years , based in a city with a strong religious heritage , he toured central Hampshire with a large camera and a mobile dark-room , taking pictures of churches , parsonage houses and – to order – “ beautiful photographs of tombs ” .
Many of his photographs are online on the Hampshire Cultural Trust website .
A heaven-sent opportunity for Savage came in March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Keble of Hursley .
He provided 32 images for a book rushed out by an Oxford publisher to celebrate the life of this icon of the Anglican Church .
The pictures depicted “ the Pathway of the Rev .
Poet from his Birthplace at Fairford [ Gloucs . ]
to his Grave in Hursley Churchyard ” .
Savage went on to gain recognition nationally in the world of photography .
In 1887 , the year before he died , the editor of the British Journal of Photography came to visit his studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the facilities , noting especially the “ ‘ posing ’ luxuries of a little lake , with a boat to match… [ and ] a rustic bridge over real water.
” All this was in his Wykeham Studios , built alongside his home in Southgate Street , called Friary Cottage .
One of the luminaries photographed there in the 1870s was a young Oscar Wilde .
People like Frith and Savage were later succeeded by a train of photographers who profited from taking portraits and selling postcards of local scenes .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , described as “ one of the best-known landscape photographers ” , Terry Hunt of Basingstoke , J.G Short of Lyndhurst and many others .
In Winchester Savage was followed by Henry W. Salmon , who had trained with G.W Wilson in Aberdeen .
Others active in the early 1900s included the “ military photographer ” Adolphe Rapp , and Bertram Hutchings , a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society , who went on to build caravans and use photography to promote them as “ Rolls Royce ” products .
For more information @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A huge number of photographs on a wide range of subjects are held by the Hampshire Cultural Trust, the Hampshire Record Office, Southampton Archives and the Portsmouth History Centre. Others are in the hands of museums, local history groups and private collectors. The Gosport Society alone has 600 images of various kinds, all online.
The most prolific pioneer in the country was Francis Frith. The Hampshire Record Office has bought more than 7,000 photographs of the county from his company, mostly taken in the last century. Although images can be ordered from the HRO, they are not online. In contrast, many others are online and can be purchased from the Francis Frith Collection, based in Gillingham, Dorset. It also sells a range of associated merchandise, including digitised old maps, illustrated local histories and many other items – from mugs to jigsaws!
Most of Frith’s online photos were taken between the 1890s and the 1960s. They cover many Hampshire localities, including Farnborough, with 217 images, New Alresford 178, Aldershot 154, Romsey 144, Winchester 345, Stockbridge 46, Ringwood 112, Portsmouth 93, Southampton 84, Whitchurch 29 and many others.
Frith was an extraordinary man who by his mid-30s had amassed a fortune from a wholesale grocery business in Liverpool, as told in The History and Heritage of the Francis Frith Collection by Julia Skinner. From the start he realised that photographs were money spinners. In 1870, after making trips to the Middle East to take photographs for books published in London and New York, he married and settled down in Reigate, Surrey, where the business remained for the next century.
Frith and his assistants made a business of travelling around the whole country, often trailing a separate mobile dark-room. The business thrived, especially after advent of the picture postcard in 1894, by which time the business was in the hands of Frith’s two sons. In the late 1930s the company passed out of the family and by 1970 was unprofitable, largely because it had failed to exploit advances in colour printing. The Reigate premises were closed and scheduled for demolition.
Left behind were 300,000 vintage photos of 8,500 places with nowhere to go. By a stroke of luck Rothmans, the cigarette manufacturers, stepped in and bought everything “within a week of the bulldozers moving in”. Subsequently, the collection was sold on to Rothman employee John M Buck, who created the Francis Frith Collection – a registered trade mark – and made it available online.
Francis Frith was without equal, but in Winchester there was another pioneer who left a huge collection. This was William Savage, who in March 1860 announced in the Chronicle that his photographic studio was “replete with Apparatus of the highest class that science can furnish, with every appliance for the production of Portraits of surpassing beauty”. His story and those of other early photographers have been researched by local historian Mike Pettigrew.
During the next few years, based in a city with a strong religious heritage, he toured central Hampshire with a large camera and a mobile dark-room, taking pictures of churches, parsonage houses and – to order – “beautiful photographs of tombs”. Many of his photographs are online on the Hampshire Cultural Trust website.
A heaven-sent opportunity for Savage came in March 1866 with the death of the Reverend John Keble of Hursley. He provided 32 images for a book rushed out by an Oxford publisher to celebrate the life of this icon of the Anglican Church. The pictures depicted “the Pathway of the Rev. Poet from his Birthplace at Fairford [Gloucs.] to his Grave in Hursley Churchyard”.
Savage went on to gain recognition nationally in the world of photography. In 1887, the year before he died, the editor of the British Journal of Photography came to visit his studio in Winchester. He was bowled over by the facilities, noting especially the “‘posing’ luxuries of a little lake, with a boat to match…[and] a rustic bridge over real water.”
All this was in his Wykeham Studios, built alongside his home in Southgate Street, called Friary Cottage. One of the luminaries photographed there in the 1870s was a young Oscar Wilde.
People like Frith and Savage were later succeeded by a train of photographers who profited from taking portraits and selling postcards of local scenes. These included Francis G.O. Stuart of Southampton, described as “one of the best-known landscape photographers”, Terry Hunt of Basingstoke, J.G Short of Lyndhurst and many others.
In Winchester Savage was followed by Henry W. Salmon, who had trained with G.W Wilson in Aberdeen. Others active in the early 1900s included the “military photographer” Adolphe Rapp, and Bertram Hutchings, a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, who went on to build caravans and use photography to promote them as “Rolls Royce” products.
For more information on Hampshire, visit: www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Together We Make Eastleigh gets underway

Entertainment and activities get underway this weekend for visitors to Eastleigh town centre .
The Together , We Make Eastleigh programme of events is due to start on Saturday August 29 .
The programme that will be running throughout September , was put together by The Point arts centre in order to bring residents and visitors into the town ’ s main retail area .
The event is aimed at providing safely distanced entertainment to the people of Eastleigh with attractions including story-telling , a digital trail for all the family , live music , visual art displays and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin on Saturday with Bear Faced Live Storytelling , roaming musicians and street decoration .
• Eastleigh in the top ten places to live for families in the country Caz Creagh , creative learning and participation manager at The Point , Eastleigh said : “ With Eastleigh Unwrapped sadly cancelled this summer due to Covid-19 , we are so thrilled to be bringing Together , We Make Eastleigh to the town centre .
“ The programme will bring residents and visitors high-quality entertainment from some fantastic artists in a pop-up format over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a creative Borough and we ’ re thrilled to be inviting residents , visitors and families to get involved and share their creativity as together we make the town a great place to shop , eat and explore.
” Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said : “ I ’ m delighted that we are providing some entertainment and activities for visitors to Eastleigh town centre this weekend .
“ The ‘ We Make Eastleigh ’ programme of events has been put together by the team at The Point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distanced entertainment and will help bring residents and visitors into the town .
“ We are committed to supporting our shops and businesses and we want to do all we can to help them trade successfully.
” Eastleigh Town Centre ’ s two main streets ( Market Street and High Street ) have been closed to traffic .
This will for safe social distancing while people shop , eat and drink - and enjoy the entertainment .

The Together, We Make Eastleigh programme of events is due to start on Saturday August 29.
The programme that will be running throughout September, was put together by The Point arts centre in order to bring residents and visitors into the town’s main retail area.
The event is aimed at providing safely distanced entertainment to the people of Eastleigh with attractions including story-telling, a digital trail for all the family, live music, visual art displays and even a roaming octopus.
The entertainment will begin on Saturday with Bear Faced Live Storytelling, roaming musicians and street decoration.
Caz Creagh, creative learning and participation manager at The Point, Eastleigh said: “With Eastleigh Unwrapped sadly cancelled this summer due to Covid-19, we are so thrilled to be bringing Together, We Make Eastleigh to the town centre.
“The programme will bring residents and visitors high-quality entertainment from some fantastic artists in a pop-up format over the next few Saturdays.
“Eastleigh is such a creative Borough and we’re thrilled to be inviting residents, visitors and families to get involved and share their creativity as together we make the town a great place to shop, eat and explore.”
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said: “I’m delighted that we are providing some entertainment and activities for visitors to Eastleigh town centre this weekend.
“The ‘We Make Eastleigh’ programme of events has been put together by the team at The Point arts centre.
“It provides safely distanced entertainment and will help bring residents and visitors into the town.
“We are committed to supporting our shops and businesses and we want to do all we can to help them trade successfully.”
Eastleigh Town Centre’s two main streets (Market Street and High Street) have been closed to traffic.
This will for safe social distancing while people shop, eat and drink - and enjoy the entertainment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--The London Hotel on Oxford Street, Southampton, reopens

IT IS the LGBTQ pub that is back on the stage to entertain customers after months of closures .
And it has been four months spent preparing for the post-lockdown opening for owners Raymond and David Riley-Cole of The London Hotel on Oxford Street , Southampton .
The couple , who have been married for almost 17 years , bought the pub in 2003 after moving to the city from Windsor in 2000 .
Raymond , 67 , and David , 56 , previously both worked in pubs and bars on a part-time basis , but could not resist when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 've made the pub a true work of art , with drag queens on stage to welcome guests on Friday and Saturday nights .
• Southampton Pride to be celebrated on line tomorrow But since the lockdown , they have had to make some changes .
Now , they are only open for dining one day a week , which involves Sunday roast dinners .
Before , many of their guests would be able to stand and socialise , and bask in the true art decor and comfort of the drag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have had to reduce their customers down to 25 percent .
But that has n't stopped The London Hotel from having a true party on the weekends .
Raymond said : `` It is so restrictive with seating now as The London is a traditional layout with a lot of standing and socialising .
`` We have got local drag queens Dolly Rocker on Fridays and Lucinda Lashes on Saturdays .
They are walking around , meeting and greeting while people sit , getting drinks ordered , welcoming them to The London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected . ''
They have spent the lockdown refurbishing the glamorous pub , with a `` brighter , brasher , and more cabaret '' on the stage-side of the performance venue .
Before the opening , David said : `` We can only fit in 40 people if seated now , whereas we 're used to 200 .
We 're not just a pub but an entertainment space . ''
The London Hotel plans to open up the kitchen for more than one day per week in September , as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .

And it has been four months spent preparing for the post-lockdown opening for owners Raymond and David Riley-Cole of The London Hotel on Oxford Street, Southampton.
The couple, who have been married for almost 17 years, bought the pub in 2003 after moving to the city from Windsor in 2000.
Raymond, 67, and David, 56, previously both worked in pubs and bars on a part-time basis, but could not resist when The London Hotel went up for sale.
They've made the pub a true work of art, with drag queens on stage to welcome guests on Friday and Saturday nights.
But since the lockdown, they have had to make some changes.
Now, they are only open for dining one day a week, which involves Sunday roast dinners.
Before, many of their guests would be able to stand and socialise, and bask in the true art decor and comfort of the drag queens gracing the indoor stage.
Now they have had to reduce their customers down to 25 percent.
But that hasn't stopped The London Hotel from having a true party on the weekends.
Raymond said: "It is so restrictive with seating now as The London is a traditional layout with a lot of standing and socialising.
"We have got local drag queens Dolly Rocker on Fridays and Lucinda Lashes on Saturdays. They are walking around, meeting and greeting while people sit, getting drinks ordered, welcoming them to The London, and giving guidance of what is expected."
They have spent the lockdown refurbishing the glamorous pub, with a "brighter, brasher, and more cabaret" on the stage-side of the performance venue.
Before the opening, David said: "We can only fit in 40 people if seated now, whereas we're used to 200. We're not just a pub but an entertainment space."
The London Hotel plans to open up the kitchen for more than one day per week in September, as well as the introduction of another cabaret night while following social distancing.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Eastleigh one of the best family locations

Eastleigh has been named as one of the top ten locations for families .
The recent survey , conducted by online estate agent Yopa , found that Eastleigh is fifth in the list for the best locations in the UK to raise a family .
The research has combined factors including average house prices , local schools , crime rate , drug use , alcohol use , pollution , road safety , obesity levels , average salaries and job opportunities and scored each town and city out of a possible 240 points to rank the 204 locations .
Council Leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right location to put down roots and start a family is a big decision , and not one most house-hunters make lightly .
`` We always said Eastleigh is a great place to live and this report confirms it .
`` We have been continually investing in our communities providing the right mix of housing , local community facilities , green and public open spaces and people like that .
`` Also businesses see Eastleigh as an attractive place to invest as you get a great connectivity . ''
The online estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranked 204 UK towns and cities against a range of factors to see which areas offered the best opportunities for young families to thrive .
Yopa identified the top 10 locations in the UK to raise a family , with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames taking the top spot .

The recent survey, conducted by online estate agent Yopa, found that Eastleigh is fifth in the list for the best locations in the UK to raise a family.
The research has combined factors including average house prices, local schools, crime rate, drug use, alcohol use, pollution, road safety, obesity levels, average salaries and job opportunities and scored each town and city out of a possible 240 points to rank the 204 locations.
Council Leader Cllr Keith House said: "Choosing the right location to put down roots and start a family is a big decision, and not one most house-hunters make lightly.
"We always said Eastleigh is a great place to live and this report confirms it.
"We have been continually investing in our communities providing the right mix of housing, local community facilities, green and public open spaces and people like that.
"Also businesses see Eastleigh as an attractive place to invest as you get a great connectivity."
The online estate agency's 2020 Happy Family Home Guide ranked 204 UK towns and cities against a range of factors to see which areas offered the best opportunities for young families to thrive.
Yopa identified the top 10 locations in the UK to raise a family, with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames taking the top spot.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - Bring back Draper Tools to sponsor Southampton

CAN I say how disappointed I am as a season ticket holder to see that Saints have climbed aboard the @ @ @ @ @ The Premier League is rife with gambling sponsored shirt 's .
In this day and @ @ @ @ @ right to glorify gambling to young and old alike , by Southampton Football Club displaying @ @ @ @ @ ?
It is a known fact the bookie is always the winner .
The losers @ @ @ @ @ are lost debt escalation etc etc .

The Premier League is rife with gambling sponsored shirt's.
In this day and age of austerity is it right to glorify gambling to young and old alike, by Southampton Football Club displaying gambling logos on their shirts?
It is a known fact the bookie is always the winner.
The losers are the punters.
Homes are lost debt escalation etc etc.
Southampton Football Club shame on you.
Bring back Draper Tools/ Air Florida. etc
Those were the days.
David Player.
Redbridge


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - Why put up with choking pollution in Southampton?

YOU 'D think reading the Letters page that the world had n't substantially changed and that there were no consequences @ @ @ @ @ the climate emergency .
So many people want to carry on as they always have @ @ @ @ @ and other road users feeling precarious and sidelined .
The new circumstances mean that we @ @ @ @ @ : on to the highways and into the open-air , walking or on our bikes @ @ @ @ @ less stressed .
If that means cars queuing for longer or having less parking spaces @ @ @ @ @ to leave their car behind , helping also to reduce Southampton 's terrible pollution problem @ @ @ @ @ a critic of our council over the years but here , at last , I @ @ @ @ @ necessary vision and leadership to very real , urgent problems .
Reactionaries will always resist @ @ @ @ @ schemes are adjusted and increasingly used , we 'll wonder why , for so long @ @ @ @ @ clogged streets and choking pollution .

So many people want to carry on as they always have with the car as king and other road users feeling precarious and sidelined.
The new circumstances mean that we need to get out more: on to the highways and into the open-air, walking or on our bikes, fitter, slimmer, less stressed.
If that means cars queuing for longer or having less parking spaces then some will be encouraged to leave their car behind, helping also to reduce Southampton's terrible pollution problem.
I too have been a critic of our council over the years but here, at last, I think they are showing the necessary vision and leadership to very real, urgent problems.
Reactionaries will always resist change but as these new schemes are adjusted and increasingly used, we'll wonder why, for so long, we put up with clogged streets and choking pollution.
Glyn Oliver.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - Venice is cheaper than the Isle of Wight?

MY GRANDDAUGHTER her husband and three children plus chihuahua dog are camping in the Isle of Wight .
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ gazebo away .
Attempts to find a hotel for Monday night under £1000 proved fruitless @ @ @ @ @ to the mainland , as no ferries were running ( due to the bad weather @ @ @ @ @ the morning the tent collapsed and they decamped to the car and yesterday they managed @ @ @ @ @ two nights at a cost of £360 .
Today while walking through Hedge End outside @ @ @ @ @ husband noticed a sign saying `` Three nights B & B in Venice with return @ @ @ @ @ per person '' .
Leaving aside the weather , why would anyone holiday in England @

On Monday afternoon Storm Francis took their gazebo away.
Attempts to find a hotel for Monday night under £1000 proved fruitless.
They could not return to the mainland, as no ferries were running (due to the bad weather).
At 3am in the morning the tent collapsed and they decamped to the car and yesterday they managed to hire a caravan for two nights at a cost of £360.
Today while walking through Hedge End outside a travel agent, my husband noticed a sign saying "Three nights B&B in Venice with return flights from Gatwick for £179 per person".
Leaving aside the weather, why would anyone holiday in England.
Mary Wood
Woolston


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Events industry reopening but 'grave concerns' over future

EVENT organisers have insisted Hampshire is “ very much open ” for live gatherings – but have warned the chancellor of their “ grave concerns ” for the industry .
The events industry employs a million people in the UK and is estimated to be worth around £100billion to the economy .
Gatherings off up to 30 people are currently allowed to go ahead at Covid-secure venues , with larger events due to resume in October subject to confirmation from government .
Venue capacities will be reduced , so that the Southampton Harbour Hotel will be able to host only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whereas it could previously accommodate 250 .
St Mary ’ s Stadium will be able to host an event for up to 130 guests in a room that usually holds 500 .
Leonardo Royal , another of the city ’ s major venues , will safely accommodate up to 250 theatre-style in its Mayflower Suite when the industry reopens .
Destination Southampton Conference Bureau and the Hampshire Conference Bureau say enquiries are starting to come in .
Shirley Wynne-Jones , event director at Destination Southampton Conference Bureau , said : “ Enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings plus larger enquiries for conferences and banquets , mostly for 2021 are being received .
“ We are working hard to raise awareness that smaller gatherings up to 30 people can take place in Southampton and Hampshire .
Throughout these challenging times I have kept in touch with venues and we are all supporting each other .
“ At the same time I have written to our local MPs and chancellor Rishi Sunak and shared our grave concerns for the future of the industry.
” Interaction during coffee breaks and lunch will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , catering will arrive at meeting rooms in sealed containers and bags .
Information about delegates must be captured by the venue for the NHS Track and Trace system .
Many venues are offering complimentary face coverings and temperature checks and all have sanitising stations and social distance signs .
Venues will carry We ’ re Good To Go mark , which shows a business has worked to follow Covid-19 guidelines , and the All Secure Standard of the Event Supplier and Services Association .

The events industry employs a million people in the UK and is estimated to be worth around £100billion to the economy.
Gatherings off up to 30 people are currently allowed to go ahead at Covid-secure venues, with larger events due to resume in October subject to confirmation from government.
Venue capacities will be reduced, so that the Southampton Harbour Hotel will be able to host only 43 people theatre-style in its largest room, whereas it could previously accommodate 250.
St Mary’s Stadium will be able to host an event for up to 130 guests in a room that usually holds 500.
Leonardo Royal, another of the city’s major venues, will safely accommodate up to 250 theatre-style in its Mayflower Suite when the industry reopens.
Destination Southampton Conference Bureau and the Hampshire Conference Bureau say enquiries are starting to come in.
Shirley Wynne-Jones, event director at Destination Southampton Conference Bureau, said: “Enquiries from organisers of events for training and meetings plus larger enquiries for conferences and banquets, mostly for 2021 are being received.
“We are working hard to raise awareness that smaller gatherings up to 30 people can take place in Southampton and Hampshire. Throughout these challenging times I have kept in touch with venues and we are all supporting each other.
“At the same time I have written to our local MPs and chancellor Rishi Sunak and shared our grave concerns for the future of the industry.”
Interaction during coffee breaks and lunch will be different – and in many cases, catering will arrive at meeting rooms in sealed containers and bags.
Information about delegates must be captured by the venue for the NHS Track and Trace system.
Many venues are offering complimentary face coverings and temperature checks and all have sanitising stations and social distance signs.
Venues will carry We’re Good To Go mark, which shows a business has worked to follow Covid-19 guidelines, and the All Secure Standard of the Event Supplier and Services Association.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - Access to River Test blocked by barbed wire gate

I WAS saddened and disappointed today while walking near Houghton to see that access to The River Test had been prevented by a recent fence and gate on a footpath that approaches the river from Houghton .
This particular spot has long been used by families with small children to allow them to play or paddle safely in the clear shallow water on the western edge of the river .
This was one of the very few parts of the River Test where access to the river for the general public was possible .
What particularly dismayed me was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gate and sturdy fence and clearly intended to deter anyone from daring to approach the site which previously had been used for paddling .
While looking at the twisted barbed wire as it wrapped around the top of the gate and the fence , I wondered what sort of person or organisation could have given the authority to act in such a cruel , dangerous and uncaring way .
While I can appreciate the use of notices , fences and gates to prevent access to privately owned riverside land or fishing rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of such owners whose actions may lead to injury of people simply leaning on the gate to look at the river .

This particular spot has long been used by families with small children to allow them to play or paddle safely in the clear shallow water on the western edge of the river.
This was one of the very few parts of the River Test where access to the river for the general public was possible.
What particularly dismayed me was the liberal use of barbed wire twisted around the gate and sturdy fence and clearly intended to deter anyone from daring to approach the site which previously had been used for paddling.
While looking at the twisted barbed wire as it wrapped around the top of the gate and the fence, I wondered what sort of person or organisation could have given the authority to act in such a cruel, dangerous and uncaring way.
While I can appreciate the use of notices, fences and gates to prevent access to privately owned riverside land or fishing rights, I fail to understand the barbarity of such owners whose actions may lead to injury of people simply leaning on the gate to look at the river.
Robert Sims
Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - We have a government with no talent

WITH regard to the last paragraph of the letter submitted by Christine Cassell ( Daily Echo 22.08.2020 ) .
During @ @ @ @ @ Churchill presided over a `` Government of all the talents '' .

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.
These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.
It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--LETTER - Southampton journey took 24 minutes for four miles

SO THE residents of Canton Street are concerned about traffic in their area .
That is nothing compared to the @ @ @ @ @ new policies .
At 11.30 on Monday morning I exited Coates Road , Thornhill , @ @ @ @ @ towards the city centre .
Looking right the traffic was backed up to Windhover .
@ @ @ @ @ unending to Six Dials where I left the queue to negotiate the crazy route to @ @ @ @ @ .
The journey took me in total 24 minutes , for less than four miles @

That is nothing compared to the wider implications of Southampton's new policies.
At 11.30 on Monday morning I exited Coates Road, Thornhill, to join the traffic queue towards the city centre.
Looking right the traffic was backed up to Windhover.
The line of traffic was unending to Six Dials where I left the queue to negotiate the crazy route to meet someone at the Bargate.
The journey took me in total 24 minutes, for less than four miles.
Well done city council.
A Dadswell
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--What Paultons Park have said about their season tickets

Firstly , we would like to thank our Season Ticket Holders for their patience and understanding throughout July and August .
We know it has not been a normal summer for many of you and it may not have been possible for you to visit the park as often as you would have liked .
After closely reviewing the figures for Season Ticket Holder visits over the last two months we have been disappointed to see many Season Ticket Holders misusing the pre-booking system and not using our freely available cancellation portal if they are not visiting .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 30 % , with some individuals pre-booking over 30 tickets and only visiting 4 to 5 times .
To address this , and to provide the fairest solution for all our Season Ticket Holders , we are now introducing a £1 charge per guest for Season Ticket Holders to book their spaces .
We had really hoped we would not need to do this but now feel there is no option .
All proceeds from this charge will be donated to our charity partner , Southampton Children ’ s Hospital Charity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment of patients at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital .
This non-refundable charge will come into place from tomorrow morning ( Friday 28th August ) and will be required to be made for each Season Ticket Holder attending .
If we continue to see unfair use of the system after this change we will limit season ticket holders to one booking per week , again this is something which we do not want to do and we hope the changes being made at this time will be enough .
All season ticket holders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are open after 2pm without a booking .
We apologise to Season Ticket Holders who have been responsibly using the system , however we have been forced to find a way to curb the significant amount of over booking we are seeing – and provide the fairest system for everyone to use , so you can all enjoy a day out to Paultons .
Thank you in advance for your understanding , assistance and ongoing support .

Firstly, we would like to thank our Season Ticket Holders for their patience and understanding throughout July and August. We know it has not been a normal summer for many of you and it may not have been possible for you to visit the park as often as you would have liked.
After closely reviewing the figures for Season Ticket Holder visits over the last two months we have been disappointed to see many Season Ticket Holders misusing the pre-booking system and not using our freely available cancellation portal if they are not visiting. We have still been seeing a no-show rate of over 30%, with some individuals pre-booking over 30 tickets and only visiting 4 to 5 times.
To address this, and to provide the fairest solution for all our Season Ticket Holders, we are now introducing a £1 charge per guest for Season Ticket Holders to book their spaces. We had really hoped we would not need to do this but now feel there is no option. All proceeds from this charge will be donated to our charity partner, Southampton Children’s Hospital Charity, who enhance the support, care and treatment of patients at Southampton Children’s Hospital.
This non-refundable charge will come into place from tomorrow morning (Friday 28th August) and will be required to be made for each Season Ticket Holder attending.
If we continue to see unfair use of the system after this change we will limit season ticket holders to one booking per week, again this is something which we do not want to do and we hope the changes being made at this time will be enough. All season ticket holders are still able to visit any day we are open after 2pm without a booking.
We apologise to Season Ticket Holders who have been responsibly using the system, however we have been forced to find a way to curb the significant amount of over booking we are seeing – and provide the fairest system for everyone to use, so you can all enjoy a day out to Paultons.
Thank you in advance for your understanding, assistance and ongoing support.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Hampshire teen, 15, accused of terrorism offence to stand trial

A 15-year-old boy , thought to be one of the youngest people charged with terror offences in the UK , @ @ @ @ @ month after pleading not guilty to preparing acts of terrorism .
The child from Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ identified because of his age , is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard that the teenager , who converted to Islam this year , @ @ @ @ @ an extremist jihadist mind-set .
He was arrested by Hampshire Police on June 12 and @ @ @ @ @ acts contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism @ @ @ @ @ East ( CTPSE ) said at the time of his detention .
The boy appeared @ @ @ @ @ detention centre in the Midlands during a 40-minute hearing at Leicester Crown Court on Friday @ @ @ @ @ guilty plea to a charge of preparing acts of terrorism .
Remanding the youngster into @ @ @ @ @ listed a trial back at the crown court in Leicester on September 28 .

The child from Eastleigh, who cannot be identified because of his age, is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot.
The court heard that the teenager, who converted to Islam this year, is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mind-set.
He was arrested by Hampshire Police on June 12 and charged with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said at the time of his detention.
The boy appeared via video-link from a youth detention centre in the Midlands during a 40-minute hearing at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
He entered a not guilty plea to a charge of preparing acts of terrorism.
Remanding the youngster into custody, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb listed a trial back at the crown court in Leicester on September 28.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Winchester businesses assess high street flood damage

BUSINESSES and organisations in the centre of Winchester have started counting the costs of flash floods .
Torrential rain covered the High Street causing many businesses to act quickly and save what stock they could .
Many remained closed today while they assessed the damage that the floods have caused .
Noman Qureshi , of Fone World , pictured below , said that the store has had to throw away more than £3,000 worth of stock .
He said : “ I wasn ’ t expecting this heavy flood , but yesterday the whole shop was washed out .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city – it was kind of dangerous .
The water was around two-feet high and we just tried to save all the important things “ We ’ ve had around 100 pieces of luggage which we ’ ve just had to throw it away .
“ We have lost a lot - it all went into the floods.
” The shop has had to rip up its carpet and have been cleaning all day to keep the business going .
Chococo , in High Street , has not been able to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but hopes to be serving takeaways this weekend .
Co-founder Claire Burnet told the Echo : “ Our store manager sent us a video just after 5 o ’ clock saying ‘ help the store is flooding ’ - it showed water pouring in .
“ It [ the water ] has gone all the way through , all over to the storage cupboard was flooded .
“ Luckily they were really quick and managed to save everything that was on the bottom shelves.
” The business has had electricians in today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the store fell victim to the floods .
Claire added : “ It is heartbreaking as this has been a tough year with lockdown .
We reopened when we were allowed to and gradually bringing it back .
“ It was only just coming back and it is heartbreaking to have this now.
” Claire said that her husband cleared the drains outside of their shop to prevent any further damage .
Also cleaning up today were Welcome Gospel Church , on the corner of Colebrook Street .
Members Andrew and Joy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have spent the day evaluating what could be saved .
Andrew said : “ Thankfully we are not as bad as some .
Nobody was here so we didn ’ t know until 5.30pm when people rang us up and said ‘ what about Welcome , have you seen the pictures on the news ’ .
“ There was a lot of black deposit from the water .
I think the water came in at the front and from the side as well – it was very wet in the back.
” So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out some books and Bibles , along with some donations meant for missionaries .
They said that their chairs can be saved , but they are unsure of the extent of the damage to their vintage parquet flooring .

Torrential rain covered the High Street causing many businesses to act quickly and save what stock they could.
Many remained closed yesterday while they assessed the damage that the floods have caused.
Noman Qureshi, of Fone World, pictured below, said that the store has had to throw away more than £3,000 worth of stock.
He said: “I wasn’t expecting this heavy flood, but yesterday the whole shop was washed out.
“The water flowed from the top of the city – it was kind of dangerous. The water was around two-feet high and we just tried to save all the important things
“We’ve had around 100 pieces of luggage which we’ve just had to throw it away.
“We have lost a lot - it all went into the floods.”
The shop has had to rip up its carpet and have been cleaning all day to keep the business going.
Image by Lawrence Chiari
Chococo, in High Street, has not been able to open today as they assess the damage, but hopes to be serving takeaways this weekend.
Co-founder Claire Burnet told the Echo: “Our store manager sent us a video just after 5 o’clock saying ‘help the store is flooding’ - it showed water pouring in.
“It [the water] has gone all the way through, all over to the storage cupboard was flooded.
“Luckily they were really quick and managed to save everything that was on the bottom shelves.”
The business has had electricians in today, but a gelato cabinet at the front of the store fell victim to the floods.
Claire added: “It is heartbreaking as this has been a tough year with lockdown. We reopened when we were allowed to and gradually bringing it back.
“It was only just coming back and it is heartbreaking to have this now.”
Claire said that her husband cleared the drains outside of their shop to prevent any further damage.
Also cleaning up today were Welcome Gospel Church, on the corner of Colebrook Street.
Members Andrew and Joy Beer, along with Bruce Gates, have spent the day evaluating what could be saved.
Andrew said: “Thankfully we are not as bad as some. Nobody was here so we didn’t know until 5.30pm when people rang us up and said ‘what about Welcome, have you seen the pictures on the news’.
“There was a lot of black deposit from the water. I think the water came in at the front and from the side as well – it was very wet in the back.”
So far the church has had to throw out some books and Bibles, along with some donations meant for missionaries.
They said that their chairs can be saved, but they are unsure of the extent of the damage to their vintage parquet flooring.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Police stage drugs raid at Riverside Place in Fordingbridge

CANNABIS with a street value of £5,600 has been seized in a Hampshire town .
Police raided a property in Riverside Place , Fordingbridge , and arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply .
Officers executed a pre-planned drug warrant at 9.15am yesterday as part of an attempt to disrupt the disruption and supply of cannabis .
A police spokesman said : `` Officers searched a property , resulting in the seizure of cannabis related to suspected cultivation of drugs .
`` The cannabis , which has an approximate street value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of mobile phones .
`` A 19-year-old man from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with the intent to supply .
`` Local neighbourhood policing teams and PCSOs will be patrolling the area , conducting house-to-house enquiries and offering reassurance to the local community . ''
New Forest North district officer PC Tom Neal added : `` We rely upon our communities to contact us and tell us when they have concerns over issues which they feel need police consideration .
`` We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide key information relating to such activity .
`` Following support from our communities , our officers are working hard to ensure we continue to target those people who persist in committing crime and bringing harm to our communities in this way .
”

Police raided a property in Riverside Place, Fordingbridge, and arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply.
Officers executed a pre-planned drug warrant at 9.15am yesterday as part of an attempt to disrupt the disruption and supply of cannabis.
A police spokesman said: "Officers searched a property, resulting in the seizure of cannabis related to suspected cultivation of drugs.
"The cannabis, which has an approximate street value of £5,600, were seized along with a number of mobile phones.
"A 19-year-old man from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with the intent to supply.
"Local neighbourhood policing teams and PCSOs will be patrolling the area, conducting house-to-house enquiries and offering reassurance to the local community."
New Forest North district officer PC Tom Neal added: "We rely upon our communities to contact us and tell us when they have concerns over issues which they feel need police consideration.
"We’re grateful to the local community who continue to provide key information relating to such activity.
"Following support from our communities, our officers are working hard to ensure we continue to target those people who persist in committing crime and bringing harm to our communities in this way.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--County lines gang jailed for total of 36 years for supplying 'life-destroying' substances

EIGHT people have been jailed for a total of 36 years for supplying `` life-destroying '' substances in a Hampshire town .
One of the gang , Jack Oliveira , 20 , of Lambeth , London , was also sentenced for having a cocked and loaded sawn-off shotgun in a public place .
The eight defendants , who were involved in a county lines gang known as the G-Man line , were jailed at Winchester Crown Court in a three-day sentencing that ended today .
They had all pleaded guilty to offences of conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gang ’ s motivation was money - `` purely and simply '' .
There was little or no thought given to the consequences of this `` terrible trade '' and the `` resulting havoc it wreaks upon the lives in the grip of addiction '' .
Following the sentencing , Judge Barnett praised the police officers involved in investigating the complex case .
`` He said : `` I would like to pay an enormous tribute to the officers who brought this case to justice .
This was outstanding work .
The sheer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the complicating factors . ''
The judge added : `` People who take these drugs ruin their lives .
They are life-destroying substances and those who are concerned in supplying them bear the condemnation of society . ''
Basingstoke ’ s District Commander , Chief Inspector Karen McManus , added : `` This sentencing demonstrates that we will do everything in our power to stop Basingstoke being targeted by violent drugs networks because we know the harm and misery they cause to our communities .
“ These sentences demonstrate that those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such an evil trade need to look over their shoulders at all times because we are coming after you .
“ Investigations such as this require painstaking work and thanks to the determination , professionalism and persistence of our officers , staff and legal team , this dangerous gang has now been completely dismantled .
“ With the community supporting us and being our eyes and ears on the ground , we were able to make these arrests and get some very dangerous people and weapons off our streets . ''
Three people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zani , 20 , of Tewkesbury Close , Popley , admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs .
He was sentenced to seven years and four months in a Young Offenders ' Institution for both counts , to run concurrently .
Louis Robinson-Ventour , 20 , of Ashmead Road , Feltham , admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs .
He was sentenced to six years and eight months in a Young Offenders ' Institution on both counts to run concurrently .
Matthew Temple , 47 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , admitted two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs .
He was sentenced to four years and eight months imprisonment for both counts to run concurrently.. Temple further admitted two counts of driving while disqualified and was sentenced to four months imprisonment on both counts , to run concurrently with the original sentence .
He was also banned from driving for seven years .
Jack Oliveira , 21 , of Lambeth , admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke .
He was sentenced to three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each count , to run concurrently .
He also admitted possession of the sawn-off shotgun in a public place and was sentenced to five years imprisonment in a Young Offenders ' Institution .
The sentence will also run concurrently .
Abdirahman Abdi , 21 , of Briscoe Close , Hounslow , admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke and was sentenced to two years and eight months in a Young Offenders ' Institution .
He also pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Hounslow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and four months , again to run concurrently .
At an earlier trial , Abdi had denied being in possession of a prohibited weapon in a public place .
He was found not guilty by a jury .
Dexta Newman-Parsons , 18 , of Quantock Close , Basingstoke , admitted two charges of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke .
He was sentenced to 20 months - suspended for two years .
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours ' Community Payback work .
The court heard he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conspiracy .
He was 15 when he first got involved in the network .
Two people were sentenced on August 7 .
Mohammed Zazai , 20 , of Sussex Avenue , Isleworth , was arrested in September of 2019 and the investigating officers discovered that he was running another Class A crack cocaine and heroin drug line in Hounslow .
He pleaded guilty to two offences of being concerned in supplying Class A drugs , namely cocaine and heroin between March 1 , 2019 and September 2 , 2019 in the Hounslow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years in a Young Offenders ' Institution .
Zazai further admitted being concerned in the supply of Class B Cannabis between July 1 , 2018 and May 31 , 2019 .
He was sentenced to two years in a Young Offenders Institution , also to run concurrently .
Ayodeji Ade-Olisaemeka , 20 , of Colson Road , Loughton , pleaded guilty to six counts of conspiring to supply Class A drugs , namely heroin and cocaine , in Basingstoke , , Borehamwood at Hertford .
He was sentenced to three years on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All counts to run concurrently .

One of the gang, Jack Oliveira, 20, of Lambeth, London, was also sentenced for having a cocked and loaded sawn-off shotgun in a public place.
The eight defendants, who were involved in a county lines gang known as the G-Man line, were jailed at Winchester Crown Court in a three-day sentencing that ended today.
They had all pleaded guilty to offences of conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine in Basingstoke.
Prosecutor Mark Ruffell said the gang’s motivation was money - "purely and simply". There was little or no thought given to the consequences of this "terrible trade" and the "resulting havoc it wreaks upon the lives in the grip of addiction".
Following the sentencing, Judge Barnett praised the police officers involved in investigating the complex case.
"He said: "I would like to pay an enormous tribute to the officers who brought this case to justice. This was outstanding work. The sheer scale of this enquiry was just one of the complicating factors."
The judge added: "People who take these drugs ruin their lives. They are life-destroying substances and those who are concerned in supplying them bear the condemnation of society."
Basingstoke’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Karen McManus, added: "This sentencing demonstrates that we will do everything in our power to stop Basingstoke being targeted by violent drugs networks because we know the harm and misery they cause to our communities.
“These sentences demonstrate that those who seek to make money out of plying such an evil trade need to look over their shoulders at all times because we are coming after you.
“Investigations such as this require painstaking work and thanks to the determination, professionalism and persistence of our officers, staff and legal team, this dangerous gang has now been completely dismantled.
“With the community supporting us and being our eyes and ears on the ground, we were able to make these arrests and get some very dangerous people and weapons off our streets."
Three people were sentenced on August 27.
Jeffrey Zani, 20, of Tewkesbury Close, Popley, admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He was sentenced to seven years and four months in a Young Offenders' Institution for both counts, to run concurrently.
Louis Robinson-Ventour, 20, of Ashmead Road, Feltham, admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He was sentenced to six years and eight months in a Young Offenders' Institution on both counts to run concurrently.
Matthew Temple, 47, of Mendip Close, Buckskin, Basingstoke, admitted two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He was sentenced to four years and eight months imprisonment for both counts to run concurrently..
Temple further admitted two counts of driving while disqualified and was sentenced to four months imprisonment on both counts, to run concurrently with the original sentence. He was also banned from driving for seven years.
Three people were sentenced today.
Jack Oliveira, 21, of Lambeth, admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke. He was sentenced to three years in a Young Offenders' Institution on each count, to run concurrently.
He also admitted possession of the sawn-off shotgun in a public place and was sentenced to five years imprisonment in a Young Offenders' Institution. The sentence will also run concurrently.
Abdirahman Abdi, 21, of Briscoe Close, Hounslow, admitted two offences of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke and was sentenced to two years and eight months in a Young Offenders' Institution.
He also pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Hounslow and was given a sentence of four years and four months, again to run concurrently.
At an earlier trial, Abdi had denied being in possession of a prohibited weapon in a public place. He was found not guilty by a jury.
Dexta Newman-Parsons, 18, of Quantock Close, Basingstoke, admitted two charges of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Basingstoke. He was sentenced to 20 months - suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours' Community Payback work. The court heard he was the youngest person arrested as part of the conspiracy. He was 15 when he first got involved in the network.
Two people were sentenced on August 7.
Mohammed Zazai, 20, of Sussex Avenue, Isleworth, was arrested in September of 2019 and the investigating officers discovered that he was running another Class A crack cocaine and heroin drug line in Hounslow.
He pleaded guilty to two offences of being concerned in supplying Class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin between March 1, 2019 and September 2, 2019 in the Hounslow area. He was sentenced to five years in a Young Offenders' Institution.
Zazai further admitted being concerned in the supply of Class B Cannabis between July 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. He was sentenced to two years in a Young Offenders Institution, also to run concurrently.
Ayodeji Ade-Olisaemeka, 20, of Colson Road, Loughton, pleaded guilty to six counts of conspiring to supply Class A drugs, namely heroin and cocaine, in Basingstoke,, Borehamwood at Hertford.
He was sentenced to three years on each count in a Young Offenders' Institution. All counts to run concurrently.


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--Daily Echo readers react to Paultons Park "no shows" announcement

Echo readers have given mixed reactions to the news that Paultons Park will charge season ticket holders extra to visit - after many have n't show up .
The park announced that season ticket visitors would have to pay a £1 charge per guest when booking spaces to visit the park following claims of 'misuse ' .
The changes came into force today , August 28 , with the £1 fee being donated to Southampton Children ’ s Hospital Charity .
• Paultons Park make changes to season tickets after no-shows Daily Echo Facebook users gave mixed reactions to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the latest update .
One reader said : `` What they should do , is charge the no showers the full ticket price if they don ’ t turn up on the booked date .
Don ’ t penalise the genuine customers . ''
Another said : `` Whilst I do n't agree with the ticket wastage having to pay £1 per person per booking is not on when you 've paid for a season ticket .
`` Yes it is going to charity but why should you be forced into making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose when , what charity and how much I donate .
`` Why ca n't they make it refundable ? ''
However , one reader defended the change , writing : `` I know this is not good news but they are a small business compared to Disney they need to survive !
`` With so many people pre-booking time slots and not showing up has had a huge effect on business not only restricting other annual pass holders but entry numbers as a whole as Paultons have to abide by government guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local businesses ! ''
Another agreed , adding : `` They could take the £1s off the season ticket renewals for those that turn up .
`` I can totally understand and empathise with why they have done it though ; they still need day visitors to survive but want to remain loyal in offering season ticket holders as many spaces as possible , must be gutting for any business with no shows . ''

The park announced that season ticket visitors would have to pay a £1 charge per guest when booking spaces to visit the park following claims of 'misuse'.
The changes came into force today, August 28, with the £1 fee being donated to Southampton Children’s Hospital Charity.
Daily Echo Facebook users gave mixed reactions to the news, but many were not pleased with the latest update.
One reader said: "What they should do, is charge the no showers the full ticket price if they don’t turn up on the booked date. Don’t penalise the genuine customers."
Another said: "Whilst I don't agree with the ticket wastage having to pay £1 per person per booking is not on when you've paid for a season ticket.
"Yes it is going to charity but why should you be forced into making a donation.
"I'd rather choose when, what charity and how much I donate.
"Why can't they make it refundable?"
However, one reader defended the change, writing: "I know this is not good news but they are a small business compared to Disney they need to survive!
"With so many people pre-booking time slots and not showing up has had a huge effect on business not only restricting other annual pass holders but entry numbers as a whole as Paultons have to abide by government guidelines.
"We need to support our local businesses!"
Another agreed, adding: "They could take the £1s off the season ticket renewals for those that turn up.
"I can totally understand and empathise with why they have done it though; they still need day visitors to survive but want to remain loyal in offering season ticket holders as many spaces as possible, must be gutting for any business with no shows."


thedailyecho--2020-08-28--House blaze at Summerleigh Walk, Fareham.

CREWS from four fire stations are tackling a house fire in a Hampshire town .
The blaze has broken out @ @ @ @ @ a property in Summerleigh Walk , Fareham .
Crews from Gosport , Fareham , Southsea @ @ @ @ @ at the scene .


thedailyecho--2020-08-29--Man hijacked Southampton Port radio and made racial slurs

A MAN who caused shipping chaos for the port of Southampton has narrowly escaped going to jail .
Charlie Vaughan could have “ easily caused a ship to sink , collide or people getting killed ” by sending nuisance radio transmissions .
Between April 1 and June 27 this year he broadcast approximately 400 times , a court heard .
The 25-year-old played music , hurled abuse and made threats to kill .
His antics impacted the port so much that mobile phones had to be used to manage shipping traffic .
The disruption he caused meant a tug boat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cargo ship of 300m - one of the largest in the world - to port .
• Man took down trousers outside court after being fined in fake PC trial During his three-month campaign he sent messages such as “ enjoy the bomb ” , “ I am going to blow your ship up ” , and “ I am going to cut your throat ” .
On numerous occasions , he made racial slurs directed at Polish , Chinese and black people .
Vaughan who is unemployed and supported by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday facing a charge of sending malicious electronic communications to which he pleaded guilty .
• 'Your time here is over ' : Southampton charity worker makes chilling threat to neighbour with bullet Prosecution barrister , John Upton told how Vaughan used special equipment to send nuisance transmissions on the same radio frequency as Vessel Traffic Services - the maritime equivalent of air traffic control .
The service is used to “ provide safe navigation in the Solent ” for ships .
Ofcom engineers were eventually recruited to find the source of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trace him .
He was eventually found in bed with three handheld radios at his home in South Street , Hythe .
His partner had bought him two as a birthday present .
Meanwhile , he boasted a selection of radio user guides and manuals .
• Expensive honey worth £1,300 stolen in seven separate raids in Southampton Mr Upton argued an aggravating feature was the danger to public safety .
In 2017 , Vaughan was given a 12-month community order for impersonating a police officer .
Defending , Mark Florida-James said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Vaughan suffers from ADHD and Asperger ’ s syndrome .
A statement from Vaughan read on his behalf said : “ Sorry .
I really am sorry for the upset I have caused.
” Mark Florida-James added that his client has taken responsibility for some of his own actions .
During sentencing Judge Gary Burrell QC said : “ This is a very , very serious case .
It endangered the safe navigating of ships on the Solent.
” He said how Vaughan could quite easily have caused a ship to sink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But added that Vaughan had serious mental health problems .
He was given an 18-month sentence suspended for two years .
This included a six-month sentence for assaulting two emergency workers on April 29 last year .
Vaughan must pay £1335 in costs .

Charlie Vaughan could have “easily caused a ship to sink, collide or people getting killed” by sending nuisance radio transmissions.
Between April 1 and June 27 this year he broadcast approximately 400 times, a court heard.
The 25-year-old played music, hurled abuse and made threats to kill.
His antics impacted the port so much that mobile phones had to be used to manage shipping traffic.
The disruption he caused meant a tug boat had to be used to safely tow a cargo ship of 300m - one of the largest in the world - to port.
During his three-month campaign he sent messages such as “enjoy the bomb”, “I am going to blow your ship up”, and “I am going to cut your throat”.
On numerous occasions, he made racial slurs directed at Polish, Chinese and black people.
Vaughan who is unemployed and supported by his partner appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Friday facing a charge of sending malicious electronic communications to which he pleaded guilty.
Prosecution barrister, John Upton told how Vaughan used special equipment to send nuisance transmissions on the same radio frequency as Vessel Traffic Services - the maritime equivalent of air traffic control.
The service is used to “provide safe navigation in the Solent” for ships.
Ofcom engineers were eventually recruited to find the source of the transmissions.
They spent 450 man-hours trying to trace him.
He was eventually found in bed with three handheld radios at his home in South Street, Hythe.
His partner had bought him two as a birthday present.
Meanwhile, he boasted a selection of radio user guides and manuals.
Mr Upton argued an aggravating feature was the danger to public safety.
In 2017, Vaughan was given a 12-month community order for impersonating a police officer.
Defending, Mark Florida-James said there are clearly mental health issues and how Vaughan suffers from ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome.
A statement from Vaughan read on his behalf said: “Sorry. I really am sorry for the upset I have caused.”
Mark Florida-James added that his client has taken responsibility for some of his own actions.
During sentencing Judge Gary Burrell QC said: “This is a very, very serious case. It endangered the safe navigating of ships on the Solent.”
He said how Vaughan could quite easily have caused a ship to sink, collide or people getting killed.
But added that Vaughan had serious mental health problems.
He was given an 18-month sentence suspended for two years.
This included a six-month sentence for assaulting two emergency workers on April 29 last year. Vaughan must pay £1335 in costs.


thedailyecho--2020-08-29--Coronavirus cases more than doubled in Southampton

CORONAVIRUS cases in Southampton have more than doubled in one week .
Data from Public Health England has revealed that , during the seven days to August 25 , there were 21 recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton - a rise of 12 when compared to the nine recorded cases a week prior .
Cases have also increased in the New Forest with 15 recorded cases , compared to seven cases reported in the seven days to August 18 .
Cases in Winchester have also gone up , with seven cases recorded during the seven days to August 25 , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the figures a week prior .
However , in Eastleigh cases have gone down .
There were two recorded cases during the seven days to August 25 , down from five cases the week before .
Cases have also dropped in Test Valley , with three recorded case compared to the nine cases in during the seven days to August 18 .
In Fareham , cases have dropped from nine during the seven days to August 18 , to four cases recorded most recently .
Figures have risen in Gosport with seven recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to no cases reported the week prior .
In Portsmouth , cases have also risen with 12 cases during the seven days to August 25 compared to eight the week before .

Data from Public Health England has revealed that, during the seven days to August 25, there were 21 recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton - a rise of 12 when compared to the nine recorded cases a week prior.
Cases have also increased in the New Forest with 15 recorded cases, compared to seven cases reported in the seven days to August 18.
Cases in Winchester have also gone up, with seven cases recorded during the seven days to August 25, an increase of four cases when compared to the figures a week prior.
However, in Eastleigh cases have gone down. There were two recorded cases during the seven days to August 25, down from five cases the week before.
Cases have also dropped in Test Valley, with three recorded case compared to the nine cases in during the seven days to August 18.
In Fareham, cases have dropped from nine during the seven days to August 18, to four cases recorded most recently.
Figures have risen in Gosport with seven recorded case in the most recent week, compared to no cases reported the week prior.
In Portsmouth, cases have also risen with 12 cases during the seven days to August 25 compared to eight the week before.


thedailyecho--2020-08-29--Teen in court charged with eight offences in Southampton

A TEENAGER has been charged with seven robbery-related offences after incidents across the city during a one-hour time period .
The boy , who has not been named for legal reasons , will appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court today .
He faces three charges of robbery , three of attempted robbery , assault with intent to rob , and assault on an emergency worker .
Hampshire Constabulary say the incidents happened between 6pm and 7pm on August 27 • The boy has been charged with assault with intent to rob following an incident at Subway on High Road at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Swaythling Train Station whereby a 30-year-old man was robbed of his watch at 6.35pm • Attempted robbery , after an incident on Monks Way whereby it was reported a boy with a knife approached a 57-year-old woman and demanded her phone at 6.45pm • Robbery , after a 29-year-old man was reportedly approached by a boy with knife on Brookside Way who then stole his phone at 6.40pm • Attempted robbery , following an incident on Octavia Road whereby a boy with a knife attempted to rob a 26-year-old man at 6.50pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mansbridge Road whereby a boy reportedly approached a couple and robbed them at 6.55pm • Attempted robbery , after an incident at Riverside Park was reported whereby a couple walking their dogs were approached a by a boy who threatened them with a knife and demanded money at 7pm .
The boy is also charged with assault an emergency worker .
If anyone witnessed these incidents call 101 and quote 44200330293 .

The boy, who has not been named for legal reasons, will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court today.
He faces three charges of robbery, three of attempted robbery, assault with intent to rob, and assault on an emergency worker.
Hampshire Constabulary say the incidents happened between 6pm and 7pm on August 27
The charges relate to:
The boy has been charged with assault with intent to rob following an incident at Subway on High Road at 6.30pm
Robbery, following an incident at Swaythling Train Station whereby a 30-year-old man was robbed of his watch at 6.35pm
Attempted robbery, after an incident on Monks Way whereby it was reported a boy with a knife approached a 57-year-old woman and demanded her phone at 6.45pm
Robbery, after a 29-year-old man was reportedly approached by a boy with knife on Brookside Way who then stole his phone at 6.40pm
Attempted robbery, following an incident on Octavia Road whereby a boy with a knife attempted to rob a 26-year-old man at 6.50pm
Robbery, after an incident on Mansbridge Road whereby a boy reportedly approached a couple and robbed them at 6.55pm
Attempted robbery, after an incident at Riverside Park was reported whereby a couple walking their dogs were approached a by a boy who threatened them with a knife and demanded money at 7pm.
The boy is also charged with assault an emergency worker.
If anyone witnessed these incidents call 101 and quote 44200330293.


thedailyecho--2020-08-29--Woman charged with drink driving following car fire in Lymington

A WOMAN has been charged with drink driving after a fire ripped through a New Forest town .
Emergency services @ @ @ @ @ Lymington at 2.15am on August 28 following reports of a crash .
Upon arrival , @ @ @ @ @ Station discovered a car `` well alight '' .
No other vehicles were involved and @ @ @ @ @ according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
Yesterday , Holly O'Conner , 24 , @ @ @ @ @ was charged with drink driving .
O ’ Connor is due to appear at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 8 .

Emergency services rushed to Southampton Road in Lymington at 2.15am on August 28 following reports of a crash.
Upon arrival, a crew from Lymington Fire Station discovered a car "well alight".
No other vehicles were involved and no one was trapped, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
Yesterday, Holly O'Conner, 24, of Edward Crescent in Wareham was charged with drink driving.
O’Connor is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on October 8.


thedailyecho--2020-08-29--Southampton man charged after alleged robbery in Bournemouth

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been charged with robbery and possession of a knife after an alleged bank raid in Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ , is one of three people set to appear before Poole magistrates today A 37-year-old @ @ @ @ @ been charged with robbery and possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place @ @ @ @ @ has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery .
Dorset Police was called at 2.18pm @ @ @ @ @ a report of a robbery at Barclays bank on Old Christchurch Road .
It was @ @ @ @ @ staff was threatened with a knife by two men who demanded money and a quantity @ @ @ @ @ The staff member did not sustain any injuries .
Following enquiries , three people were @ @ @ @ @ incident .

The man, 39, is one of three people set to appear before Poole magistrates today
A 37-year-old man from Bournemouth has also been charged with robbery and possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place.
A 27-year-old Bournemouth woman has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Dorset Police was called at 2.18pm on Thursday August 27 to a report of a robbery at Barclays bank on Old Christchurch Road.
It was reported that a member of staff was threatened with a knife by two men who demanded money and a quantity of cash was stolen. The staff member did not sustain any injuries.
Following enquiries, three people were arrested in connection with the incident.