thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Memories of Southampton shared on our new Facebook group

SINCE launching our new group We Grew Up in Southampton , more than 1,200 of our readers have joined the growing community to share their memories and images of Hampshire .
We 've also been delving into our archives and sharing a plethora of images from a range of decades .
From pubs to landmarks , cinemas to old shops – our members have been reminiscing about it all .
But it 's not just Southampton open for discussion , we 're encouraging those in the surrounding areas to join , enjoy and contribute too .
• DO N'T MISS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook > > > These pictures were sent in by members and their memories shared .
Gary Salter sent in this picture of the plessure park on Southampton Sports Centre .
Jackie Hoskins posted these pics of the pleasure park and wrote : `` Were the best days and the owner would help you do a somersault on the trampoline . ''
Dan Wight pusted this image of Jumpin ' Jacks nightclub and wrote : `` A little something for us 30s , 40s and even 50 somethings !
Crystal Carrington posted these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rupert and Budweiser always took a few chimneys and tiles with them ... '' Aaron Bish Vincent posted this picture of Southampton Central Baths and wrote : `` Born and raised in this City , had good times and times I 'd like to forget , but its home ... .
and this was one of my favourite places ever . ''
Stephen Hoadley posted this image of the Floating bridge and wrote : `` Another one of the floating bridge .
I can still remember what it was like all these @ @ @ @

We've also been delving into our archives and sharing a plethora of images from a range of decades.
From pubs to landmarks, cinemas to old shops – our members have been reminiscing about it all.
But it's not just Southampton open for discussion, we're encouraging those in the surrounding areas to join, enjoy and contribute too.
These pictures were sent in by members and their memories shared.
Gary Salter sent in this picture of the plessure park on Southampton Sports Centre.
Jackie Hoskins posted these pics of the pleasure park and wrote: "Were the best days and the owner would help you do a somersault on the trampoline."
Dan Wight pusted this image of Jumpin' Jacks nightclub and wrote: "A little something for us 30s, 40s and even 50 somethings!
"Please bring back this place!"
Crystal Carrington posted these images and wrote: "Baloon Festival. Rupert and Budweiser always took a few chimneys and tiles with them..."
Aaron Bish Vincent posted this picture of Southampton Central Baths and wrote: "Born and raised in this City, had good times and times I'd like to forget, but its home.... and this was one of my favourite places ever."
Stephen Hoadley posted this image of the Floating bridge and wrote: "Another one of the floating bridge. I can still remember what it was like all these years later."


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Plan for Hurstbourne Manor at Bourne Park Airfield

Plans to build a mansion on the site of a former airfield have been submitted to the council .
‘ Hurstbourne Manor ’ is to be built on Bourne Park Airfield , near Hurstbourne Tarrant , and will have over 50 rooms across three floors and a basement .
This includes eight bedrooms , ensuites , a library , private gym , games room and a large open plan kitchen , as well as accommodation for guests and staff .
Much of the former airfield will be demolished as part of the plans ; the house being built on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the hangar complex will be kept for agriculture .
The plans also aim to enhance the biodiversity of the site , including bird and bat nesting structures as part of the house itself , as well as the planting of over five hectares of oak and beech forest .
These trees will provide a wildlife corridor between Doles Wood and Rag Copse , which is hoped to “ reduce non-native species , increase cover and enhance wildlife linkages and wildlife corridors running north to south.
” A wildflower meadow will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ butterflies , moths , badgers and birds in the area .
A previous version of the plan , submitted in 2018 , specified a smaller two-storey houses than the new plans , with more of the hangar complex demolished .
These plans met wide approval from local residents , who described the noise from the airfield as a “ nuisance '' .
Parish councillors , meanwhile , gave their “ unanimous support ” to the 2018 plans .
Approval was granted for these in June this year , but changes have lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest application will now be considered by Test Valley Borough Council , who will respond in due course .

‘Hurstbourne Manor’ is to be built on Bourne Park Airfield, near Hurstbourne Tarrant, and will have over 50 rooms across three floors and a basement.
This includes eight bedrooms, ensuites, a library, private gym, games room and a large open plan kitchen, as well as accommodation for guests and staff.
Much of the former airfield will be demolished as part of the plans; the house being built on top of the runway, though two buildings from the hangar complex will be kept for agriculture.
The plans also aim to enhance the biodiversity of the site, including bird and bat nesting structures as part of the house itself, as well as the planting of over five hectares of oak and beech forest.
These trees will provide a wildlife corridor between Doles Wood and Rag Copse, which is hoped to “reduce non-native species, increase cover and enhance wildlife linkages and wildlife corridors running north to south.”
A wildflower meadow will also be established, which is aimed at supporting butterflies, moths, badgers and birds in the area.
A previous version of the plan, submitted in 2018, specified a smaller two-storey houses than the new plans, with more of the hangar complex demolished.
These plans met wide approval from local residents, who described the noise from the airfield as a “nuisance".
Parish councillors, meanwhile, gave their “unanimous support” to the 2018 plans.
Approval was granted for these in June this year, but changes have lead to a new application being submitted.
This latest application will now be considered by Test Valley Borough Council, who will respond in due course.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Southampton house prices rose in April reveals report

House prices in Southampton rose in April , new figures reveal – with local price changes still to reveal the impact of the pandemic .
The average house price in the area was £221,979 , Land Registry figures show – a 6.5 % increase from March .
This was larger than the average 0.2 % rise seen across the South East , where the average price stood at £327,413 .
It also means the local housing market moved in the opposite direction to the UK as a whole , where a new home cost £234,612 on average , down 0.2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , house prices rose by an average of 7.4 % in the year to April .
The rise was smaller across the UK – annual house prices grew by an average of 2.6 % .
In Winchester the average house price was £409,865 – a 3.0 % decrease from March .
But house prices rose by 0.6 % in the year to April .
In New Forest average house price was £332,495 – a 1.8 % decrease from March .
House prices fell by 0.4 % in the year to April .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £281,581 – a 1.1 % decrease from March .
House prices held steady in the year to April .
In Test Valley the average house price was £349,323 – a 5.0 % increase from March .
House prices rose by 6.8 % in the year to April .
In Fareham the average house price was £305,114 – a 3.6 % increase from March .
House prices rose by 3.3 % in the year to April .
According to the Land Registry , the latest data does not show the impact of Covid-19 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of completing a sale can take up to two months , which means the figures reflect activity before the pandemic took hold .
More recent indicators have confirmed a strong pick-up across the UK , with Halifax and Nationwide reporting month-on-month price rises in July of 1.6 % and 1.7 % respectively .
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said the recent upswing could be partly due to the waiving of taxes on property purchases by governments across the UK .
In England , the Government 's introduction of a Stamp Duty holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have to pay the tax on the first £500,000 of a property sale until the end of March 2021 .
But Simon Rubinsohn , RICS ’ s chief economist , said respondents to the institution ’ s latest survey were more cautious about the longer-term prospects for the housing market due to the winding up of support measures for the sector , and job losses .
He said : “ Significantly , some contributors are now even referencing the possibility of a boom followed by a bust .
Mr Rubinsohn added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties with access to outdoor spaces due to the possibility of future lockdowns .
Howard Archer , chief economic adviser to the EY Item Club , also struck a note of caution about the health of the housing market in the coming months .
He said : “ Many people have already lost their jobs , despite the supportive government measures , while others will be concerned that they may still end up losing their job once the furlough scheme ends .
”

The average house price in the area was £221,979, Land Registry figures show – a 6.5% increase from March.
This was larger than the average 0.2% rise seen across the South East, where the average price stood at £327,413.
It also means the local housing market moved in the opposite direction to the UK as a whole, where a new home cost £234,612 on average, down 0.2% on the previous month.
In Southampton, house prices rose by an average of 7.4% in the year to April.
The rise was smaller across the UK – annual house prices grew by an average of 2.6%.
In Winchester the average house price was £409,865 – a 3.0% decrease from March. But house prices rose by 0.6% in the year to April.
In New Forest average house price was £332,495 – a 1.8% decrease from March. House prices fell by 0.4% in the year to April.
In Eastleigh the average house price was £281,581 – a 1.1% decrease from March. House prices held steady in the year to April.
In Test Valley the average house price was £349,323 – a 5.0% increase from March. House prices rose by 6.8% in the year to April.
In Fareham the average house price was £305,114 – a 3.6% increase from March. House prices rose by 3.3% in the year to April.
According to the Land Registry, the latest data does not show the impact of Covid-19 on the market.
It said the process of completing a sale can take up to two months, which means the figures reflect activity before the pandemic took hold.
More recent indicators have confirmed a strong pick-up across the UK, with Halifax and Nationwide reporting month-on-month price rises in July of 1.6% and 1.7% respectively.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said the recent upswing could be partly due to the waiving of taxes on property purchases by governments across the UK.
In England, the Government's introduction of a Stamp Duty holiday on July 8 means buyers don’t have to pay the tax on the first £500,000 of a property sale until the end of March 2021.
But Simon Rubinsohn, RICS’s chief economist, said respondents to the institution’s latest survey were more cautious about the longer-term prospects for the housing market due to the winding up of support measures for the sector, and job losses.
He said: “Significantly, some contributors are now even referencing the possibility of a boom followed by a bust.
Mr Rubinsohn added that people were showing a greater interest in properties with access to outdoor spaces due to the possibility of future lockdowns.
Howard Archer, chief economic adviser to the EY Item Club, also struck a note of caution about the health of the housing market in the coming months.
He said: “Many people have already lost their jobs, despite the supportive government measures, while others will be concerned that they may still end up losing their job once the furlough scheme ends.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Shakespeare actors ditch West End for Beaulieu

Actors who would normally be appearing in West End productions are performing Shakespeare in the grounds of the National Motor Museum as theatres in the capital continue to stay dark .
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company ( RSC ) are also taking part in the two open-air productions .
A Midsummer Night 's Dream and Romeo and Juliet are being staged in woodland used by the Countryside Education Trust ( CET ) , a Beaulieu-based charity that teaches children about the importance of rural life .
A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream is often described as Shakespeare ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been written to celebrate the marriage of the Earl of Southampton 's mother .
The current Lord Montagu is a direct descendant of the Earl , who was Shakespeare ’ s only known patron .
All the actors involved in the project - Shakespeare in the Woods - are appearing in both productions .
West End performers and RSC members are taking to the stage alongside actors from the National Theatre and Shakespeare 's Globe , a reconstruction of the famous theatre built in 1599 .
Romeo is played by Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End and Doctors .
Alasdair Buchan , who plays Bottom , Egeus and Friar Lawrence , has appeared in Casualty and one of the Harry Potter films .
Other members of the cast include Hampshire actor Stewart Taylor , who developed a new show for the Nuffield Southampton Theatres before they closed following the start of the coronavirus lockdown .
Actress Rosie Frecker , who plays , Juliet said : `` My grandma passed away from Covid-19 in June .
`` Shakespeare was her favourite thing so I ’ m so pleased I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wanted to be part of this project to inject some of Shakespeare ’ s energy into this year ; his words have real power we can all relate to in trickier times.
” Director Abbey Wright added : `` We are so incredibly excited to present these two beloved plays in this uniquely magical woodland setting .
`` The arts has been decimated by the necessary closures due to coronavirus and so we would be so grateful for the support of our community at this time . ''
Jane Cooper , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are very excited to be working with such fabulous actors in our beautiful woods .
At such a difficult time for our charity and for theatres all over the country , it is wonderful to bring a touch of magic back into people ’ s lives.
” The plays are being staged until August 31 .
For tickets visit beaulieushakespeare.co.uk/

Actors who would normally be appearing in West End productions are performing Shakespeare in the grounds of the National Motor Museum as theatres in the capital continue to stay dark.
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) are also taking part in the two open-air productions.
A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet are being staged in woodland used by the Countryside Education Trust (CET), a Beaulieu-based charity that teaches children about the importance of rural life.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is often described as Shakespeare’s funniest comedy.
The play is reputed to have been written to celebrate the marriage of the Earl of Southampton's mother. The current Lord Montagu is a direct descendant of the Earl, who was Shakespeare’s only known patron.
All the actors involved in the project - Shakespeare in the Woods - are appearing in both productions.
West End performers and RSC members are taking to the stage alongside actors from the National Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe, a reconstruction of the famous theatre built in 1599.
Romeo is played by Mark Donald, whose TV credits include Howards End and Doctors.
Alasdair Buchan, who plays Bottom, Egeus and Friar Lawrence, has appeared in Casualty and one of the Harry Potter films.
Other members of the cast include Hampshire actor Stewart Taylor, who developed a new show for the Nuffield Southampton Theatres before they closed following the start of the coronavirus lockdown.
Actress Rosie Frecker, who plays, Juliet said: "My grandma passed away from Covid-19 in June.
"Shakespeare was her favourite thing so I’m so pleased I get to do this for her. I wanted to be part of this project to inject some of Shakespeare’s energy into this year; his words have real power we can all relate to in trickier times.”
Director Abbey Wright added: "We are so incredibly excited to present these two beloved plays in this uniquely magical woodland setting.
"The arts has been decimated by the necessary closures due to coronavirus and so we would be so grateful for the support of our community at this time."
Jane Cooper, chief executive of the CET, said: "We are very excited to be working with such fabulous actors in our beautiful woods. At such a difficult time for our charity and for theatres all over the country, it is wonderful to bring a touch of magic back into people’s lives.”
The plays are being staged until August 31. For tickets visit beaulieushakespeare.co.uk/


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Face mask rules:  B&M, Home Bargains, The Range, Wilko and Poundland give update

A number of high street chains have updated shoppers on the rules regarding the wearing of face masks in their stores .
Last month , a new law was introduced in England on Friday , July 24 meaning that face masks should be worn in shops and supermarkets .
Anyone who fails to adhere to the new rules will face a £100 fine , which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days .
But under the new measures introduced last week by the PM , this amount will double for subsequent offences up to a maximum of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know .
What have B & M said ?
A B & M spokesperson told us : “ We require the use of face coverings whilst visiting our stores .
`` Anybody not wearing a mask may have a health reason not to be wearing one.
” The company did n't add if staff would challenge any customers who did n't wear a face covering in their stores .
What have Home Bargains said ?
A spokesperson from Home Bargains said : “ We are absolutely aligned to the current legal requirements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coverings and , where mandatory within the UK , we would ask all customers to follow this unless they have a health condition that exempts them.
” Home Bargains did n't add if staff would challenge any customers who did n't wear a face covering in their stores .
What have The Range said ?
A spokesman from The Range said : “ Following the advice from the Government , it is mandatory to wear a face covering in our stores at all times unless customers have a health condition which makes them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ?
A spokesperson from Wilko told us : `` In line with the latest government guidance and to help keep our customers and colleagues safe , we ’ re asking that face coverings are worn when shopping in our English stores from July 24 .
`` Coverings will be available to purchase upon entry in to store ( whilst stocks last ) however , medical and other exemptions may apply .
`` We will not refuse entry to any customers . ''
What have Poundland and PEP & CO said ?
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PEP & CO , said : `` Out of respect for each other , we encourage all customers to wear face coverings where they don ’ t have a valid reason not to .
`` Enforcement is the responsibility of the police , but customer compliance with the guidelines in our stores is high . ''

Last month, a new law was introduced in England on Friday, July 24 meaning that face masks should be worn in shops and supermarkets.
Anyone who fails to adhere to the new rules will face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
But under the new measures introduced last week by the PM, this amount will double for subsequent offences up to a maximum of £3,200.
Here's everything you need to know.
What have B&M said?
A B&M spokesperson told us: “We require the use of face coverings whilst visiting our stores.
"Anybody not wearing a mask may have a health reason not to be wearing one.”
The company didn't add if staff would challenge any customers who didn't wear a face covering in their stores.
What have Home Bargains said?
A spokesperson from Home Bargains said: “We are absolutely aligned to the current legal requirements with respect to the wearing of face coverings and, where mandatory within the UK, we would ask all customers to follow this unless they have a health condition that exempts them.”
Home Bargains didn't add if staff would challenge any customers who didn't wear a face covering in their stores.
What have The Range said?
A spokesman from The Range said: “Following the advice from the Government, it is mandatory to wear a face covering in our stores at all times unless customers have a health condition which makes them exempt from this.”
What have Wilko said?
A spokesperson from Wilko told us: "In line with the latest government guidance and to help keep our customers and colleagues safe, we’re asking that face coverings are worn when shopping in our English stores from July 24.
"Coverings will be available to purchase upon entry in to store (whilst stocks last) however, medical and other exemptions may apply.
"We will not refuse entry to any customers."
What have Poundland and PEP&CO said?
A spokesman from Poundland, and sister company PEP&CO, said: "Out of respect for each other, we encourage all customers to wear face coverings where they don’t have a valid reason not to.
"Enforcement is the responsibility of the police, but customer compliance with the guidelines in our stores is high."


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Southampton van driver fined for King's Somborne crash

A CARELESS driver has been thumped with a fine and a ban after causing a crash at a junction .
@ @ @ @ @ , of Vaudrey Close , Shirley , Southampton , drove his 67-reg Renault Master van @ @ @ @ @ vehicle waiting to turn right on Romsey Road , King ’ s Somborne , on @ @ @ @ @ Basingstoke Magistrates Court was told that “ significant damage ” was caused to both vehicles @ @ @ @ @ in court and the case was proved in his absence .
Magistrates fined him £440 @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 costs , totalling £569 .
He was disqualified from driving for six @ @

Rafal Andrzej Krasinski, 29, of Vaudrey Close, Shirley, Southampton, drove his 67-reg Renault Master van into the back of another vehicle waiting to turn right on Romsey Road, King’s Somborne, on July 31 last year.
Basingstoke Magistrates Court was told that “significant damage” was caused to both vehicles.
Krasinski was not present in court and the case was proved in his absence.
Magistrates fined him £440, with a £44 victim surcharge and £85 costs, totalling £569. He was disqualified from driving for six months.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Southampton coronavirus cases drop by more than half in one week

CORONAVIRUS cases in Southampton have dropped by more than half in one week .
On the week beginning August 8 , there were 12 recorded coronavirus cases in the city .
But only a week later , starting on August 15 , there were a recorded five cases of the virus in the city .
The figures , for the seven days to August 21 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories and comes from Public Health England data published on August 24 on the Government ’ s coronavirus online dashboard .
The rate is expressed as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Across the rest of Hampshire , cases have been rising and falling in various places across the county .
In Winchester , there was a rise in eight cases on the week starting August 15 , up from zero the week prior .
There was also a rise in coronavirus cases in the New Forest up to eight recorded cases compared to six cases recorded the week before .
But in Eastleigh , cases had dropped with four recorded cases on the week beginning August 15 , a drop from seven recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have remained the same with five cases recorded .
Whereas in Fareham , two cases were recorded on the week beginning August 15 - a drop from seven the week before .
In Gosport , cases have gone up by one , with two recorded cases , and in Portsmouth cases have gone up from six to ten .

On the week beginning August 8, there were 12 recorded coronavirus cases in the city.
But only a week later, starting on August 15, there were a recorded five cases of the virus in the city.
The figures, for the seven days to August 21, are based on tests carried out in laboratories and comes from Public Health England data published on August 24 on the Government’s coronavirus online dashboard.
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Across the rest of Hampshire, cases have been rising and falling in various places across the county.
In Winchester, there was a rise in eight cases on the week starting August 15, up from zero the week prior.
There was also a rise in coronavirus cases in the New Forest up to eight recorded cases compared to six cases recorded the week before.
But in Eastleigh, cases had dropped with four recorded cases on the week beginning August 15, a drop from seven recorded case previously.
Cases in Test Valley have remained the same with five cases recorded.
Whereas in Fareham, two cases were recorded on the week beginning August 15 - a drop from seven the week before.
In Gosport, cases have gone up by one, with two recorded cases, and in Portsmouth cases have gone up from six to ten.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Romsey motorcyclists could have bikes 'seized'

POLICE are appealing for information from Abbotswood residents after anti-social behaviour , involving motorbikes , was reported at the weekend .
Hampshire police received seven reports about the anti-social behaviour on early Saturday morning , with some residents complaining they heard the noisy motorbikes in Braishfield Road , Foster Way and Tate Close .
Now , police officers are warning the offenders they will seize their vehicles if this anti-social behaviour continues , adding they are stepping up their patrols in the area in a bid to protect the community .
Inspector Chris Taylor , from the Neighbourhood Policing Team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorbikes and mopeds can have a real impact on a community , and that ’ s why we have made it a priority for our patrols .
“ We have also requested support from our Road Policing Unit colleagues .
`` We have the powers to warn drivers and then seize vehicles if such behaviour continues . ''
He added : `` What we need is information from residents .
We need to know who is riding these motorbikes , the registration numbers of the vehicles and where they are being kept .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cam footage , mobile phone video or photos of motorbikes being ridden illegally and anti-socially .
However , please don ’ t put yourself at risk in doing so .
“ Please call 101 , report online via https : //www.hampshire.police.uk/ or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .
In an emergency , dial 999.
” Mayor of Romsey , Cllr Janet Burnage , also criticised the motorcyclists for keeping residents awake at night with their vehicles .
She said : `` It 's strange we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mopeds , who seem to take great pleasure in disturbing people late at night and in the early hours of the morning .
`` I would urge people to report this on 101 , because the police do make a record of this and they are able to use this information to see where the areas of trouble are . ''

Hampshire police received seven reports about the anti-social behaviour on early Saturday morning, with some residents complaining they heard the noisy motorbikes in Braishfield Road, Foster Way and Tate Close.
Now, police officers are warning the offenders they will seize their vehicles if this anti-social behaviour continues, adding they are stepping up their patrols in the area in a bid to protect the community.
Inspector Chris Taylor, from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes and mopeds can have a real impact on a community, and that’s why we have made it a priority for our patrols.
“We have also requested support from our Road Policing Unit colleagues.
"We have the powers to warn drivers and then seize vehicles if such behaviour continues."
He added: "What we need is information from residents. We need to know who is riding these motorbikes, the registration numbers of the vehicles and where they are being kept.
"We also would welcome any dash cam footage, mobile phone video or photos of motorbikes being ridden illegally and anti-socially. However, please don’t put yourself at risk in doing so.
“Please call 101, report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously. In an emergency, dial 999.”
Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Janet Burnage, also criticised the motorcyclists for keeping residents awake at night with their vehicles.
She said: "It's strange we are getting these people riding motorbikes and mopeds, who seem to take great pleasure in disturbing people late at night and in the early hours of the morning.
"I would urge people to report this on 101, because the police do make a record of this and they are able to use this information to see where the areas of trouble are."


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Tributes to Mark Lloyd from Gosport

Tributes to Mark Lloyd from Gosport

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “ hugely liked ” man who died in hospital after helping someone move home .
Mark Lloyd , from Gosport , was in a coma at Queen Alexandra Hospital for two weeks following his second heart attack , which happened while helping a friend move house .
• Tributes to Tyro League stalwart Tony Witt who dedicated more than 50 years to the football club he founded The 45-year-old trader and consultant also had a cardiac arrest in 2013 , following which he took on a vegan diet .
Now , his friend of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mark , who was known for having a “ big heart ” and died on August 12 .
• Father 's tribute to 'beautiful daughter ' who died after Southampton boat crash Gary said : “ Mark Lloyd passed away on August 12 after spending two weeks in a coma from a heart attack .
“ His dad had the painful decision to make to turn the machine off .
This was Mark ’ s second heart attack , his first was September 2013 .
After this scare , he went vegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mend health-wise .
“ Mark was hugely liked in Gosport , he was always there to lend an ear , not just to me but to all his friends .
Not a bad word could be said about Mark .
“ He was sociable , never missed a party , he was funny , sarcastic , stubborn but was loyal to all that knew him and had a big heart .
“ He loved sports cars , watching rugby and boxing , he was into his music and attended concerts like Richard Ashcroft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Thursday night with friends , he was a huge cat lover .
“ To my friend Mark , the special memories I have of you will always bring a smile .
If only I could have you back for just a little while .
Then we could just sit and talk again like we used to do .
You meant so much to everyone and you always will too .
“ The fact you ’ re no longer here with me will always cause me pain until the very day we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundraiser to pay for Mark ’ s send off , which can be donated to at gofundme.com/f/mark-lloyd-gone-but-never-forgotten .
Some of the funds raised will go towards the Cat Protection charity in Waterlooville .
Mark ’ s cremation will take place on Thursday August 27 at Portchester Crematorium .

Mark Lloyd, from Gosport, was in a coma at Queen Alexandra Hospital for two weeks following his second heart attack, which happened while helping a friend move house.
The 45-year-old trader and consultant also had a cardiac arrest in 2013, following which he took on a vegan diet.
Now, his friend of 15 years Gary Guinness has paid tribute to Mark, who was known for having a “big heart” and died on August 12.
Gary said: “Mark Lloyd passed away on August 12 after spending two weeks in a coma from a heart attack.
“His dad had the painful decision to make to turn the machine off. This was Mark’s second heart attack, his first was September 2013. After this scare, he went vegan and looked like he was on the mend health-wise.
“Mark was hugely liked in Gosport, he was always there to lend an ear, not just to me but to all his friends. Not a bad word could be said about Mark.
“He was sociable, never missed a party, he was funny, sarcastic, stubborn but was loyal to all that knew him and had a big heart.
“He loved sports cars, watching rugby and boxing, he was into his music and attended concerts like Richard Ashcroft. He loved to play pool on a Thursday night with friends, he was a huge cat lover.
“To my friend Mark, the special memories I have of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could just sit and talk again like we used to do. You meant so much to everyone and you always will too.
“The fact you’re no longer here with me will always cause me pain until the very day we get to meet again.”
Gary launched a fundraiser to pay for Mark’s send off, which can be donated to at gofundme.com/f/mark-lloyd-gone-but-never-forgotten.
Some of the funds raised will go towards the Cat Protection charity in Waterlooville.
Mark’s cremation will take place on Thursday August 27 at Portchester Crematorium.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Blood donation session at Thornhill Baptist Church

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being urged to help fill a blood donation session at a local church .
NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to make appointments to donate blood at Thornhill Baptist Church on Thornhill Park Road .
Extra safety measures have been put in place including extra cleaning and wearing masks .
An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said : “ We need people who are fit and healthy to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak .
`` We 've put extra safety measures in place and safety is always our number one priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra cleaning and triage everyone who arrives so only people with no risk factors can enter the donation area .
“ A lot of people have called us asking if sessions are still going ahead .
`` We need them to know that our sessions and donor centres are still open and that travel to a blood donation session is essential for the NHS .
`` Blood donation is a reason to do something amazing .
Blood donation saves lives .
“ We ’ re asking donors to follow the latest advice on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Government .
`` We ’ re regularly reviewing the situation and working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care , PHE , and the UK ’ s other blood donation services .
`` Donations have dropped though our stock levels are currently still good because hospitals are cancelling routine operations .
`` We need people to keep donating to make sure we can keep supplying the blood hospitals need in the coming weeks and months .
Patients and doctors are relying on us to be there.
” All donors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering when donating .
he face covering does n't have to be a surgical mask but should cover your nose and mouth .
All donors are asked to make appointments or to call ahead rather than walking in .
Please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk to book an appointment to donate .

NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to make appointments to donate blood at Thornhill Baptist Church on Thornhill Park Road.
Extra safety measures have been put in place including extra cleaning and wearing masks.
An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: “We need people who are fit and healthy to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak.
"We've put extra safety measures in place and safety is always our number one priority.
"We’re now doing extra cleaning and triage everyone who arrives so only people with no risk factors can enter the donation area.
“A lot of people have called us asking if sessions are still going ahead.
"We need them to know that our sessions and donor centres are still open and that travel to a blood donation session is essential for the NHS.
"Blood donation is a reason to do something amazing. Blood donation saves lives.
“We’re asking donors to follow the latest advice on our website and app and the advice from the Government.
"We’re regularly reviewing the situation and working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care, PHE, and the UK’s other blood donation services.
"Donations have dropped though our stock levels are currently still good because hospitals are cancelling routine operations.
"We need people to keep donating to make sure we can keep supplying the blood hospitals need in the coming weeks and months. Patients and doctors are relying on us to be there.”
All donors will be required to wear a face covering when donating. he face covering doesn't have to be a surgical mask but should cover your nose and mouth.
All donors are asked to make appointments or to call ahead rather than walking in.
Please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk to book an appointment to donate.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Eastleigh man to get British Citizen Award Medal of Honour

AN Eastleigh man is to be recognised with a British Citizen Award Medal of Honour .
Kevin Winchcombe has been a “ passionate ” campaigner and advocate within the Type 1 diabetes community for almost a decade .
His work includes significant charity fundraising , community speaking , and championing the cause of technology access at a time when large corporates were uninterested .
Motivated by his daughter ’ s diagnosis with type 1 , Kevin came to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF ) as a fundraiser .
When asked about the award Kevin said : “ My daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told quite a few of her friends .
“ We ’ ve all sat back and realised it ’ s a great honour to receive this sort of recognition .
“ I must admit I still feel a little bit embarrassed about it but probably because I didn ’ t do it seeking recognition , I just did what I needed to do , but it is nice to be recognised in this way.
” In 2015 he arranged his first London to Paris sponsored bike ride , an event he has repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own daughter a working artificial pancreas , tailored to his daughter ’ s blood sugar readings and has since used this knowledge to help dozens of other families , and people with Type 1 diabetes , set up their own artificial pancreases .
The physical Medal Presentation Ceremony has been temporarily postponed to the October 22 , due to coronavirus , where 25 people , including Kevin , are being recognised .

Kevin Winchcombe has been a “passionate” campaigner and advocate within the Type 1 diabetes community for almost a decade.
His work includes significant charity fundraising, community speaking, and championing the cause of technology access at a time when large corporates were uninterested.
Motivated by his daughter’s diagnosis with type 1, Kevin came to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) as a fundraiser.
When asked about the award Kevin said: “My daughter is very proud, she’s told quite a few of her friends.
“We’ve all sat back and realised it’s a great honour to receive this sort of recognition.
“I must admit I still feel a little bit embarrassed about it but probably because I didn’t do it seeking recognition, I just did what I needed to do, but it is nice to be recognised in this way.”
In 2015 he arranged his first London to Paris sponsored bike ride, an event he has repeated annually ever since.
Kevin built his own daughter a working artificial pancreas, tailored to his daughter’s blood sugar readings and has since used this knowledge to help dozens of other families, and people with Type 1 diabetes, set up their own artificial pancreases.
The physical Medal Presentation Ceremony has been temporarily postponed to the October 22, due to coronavirus, where 25 people, including Kevin, are being recognised.
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thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Tyrone and Warbz Can't Relate GRM Daily

Tyrone and Warbz Can't Relate GRM Daily

A SOUTHAMPTON rap duo is set to have their latest single released on a major urban music platform .
The recent single by Southampton-based rap duo Tyrone and Warbz is set to be released today on national urban music platform GRM Daily .
Called Can ’ t Relate , it is their fifth release since the start of last year .
It showcases how they continue to make their own way in the industry independent of record labels and management companies .
The track references life growing up on estates around the city , how teachers mocked the duo ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem when it comes to building friendships when carving out a music career .
The pair have racked up more than two million streams on Spotify with their debut album Welcome To SO .
They hope to further increase their profile this year in a genre dominated by artists from London and the north .
“ The main focus of this track is to highlight how we are doing our own thing , are on our own journey and are yet to have a helping hand from anyone - but we are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can be done , ” said Tyrone .
“ Both Warbz and myself are working tirelessly to make people aware there is an urban , rap , hip hop scene south of London and , ultimately , unite cities so that they all become part of a new era for music on the south coast.
” With a total of more than 500,000 views of their music on YouTube to date , Tyrone and Warbz also supported rapper ZieZie and performed a sold-out headline show at The Joiners in Southampton .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-order chart with Welcome To SO - one place below Taylor Swift .
Tyrone is also a member of Southampton-based dance music group FooR .
The group ’ s single Fresh featured on an advert for beer Coors Light earlier this year .
He teamed up with Warbz after he featured on a track on the album Friends of FooR , which reached number nine in the Official Dance Charts in 2018 .
Tyrone added : “ These are exciting times for us as we have lots going on and people are positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we want to achieve for urban music across the south .
“ At the moment we want to just keep doing our thing and sharing our music and our vision with as many people as possible , hopefully helping to cement Southampton and the south coast ’ s urban scene in the process.
” To visit Tyrone x Warbz ’ s YouTube , go to youtube.com/c/TyronexWarbz .
Can ’ t Relate will be released on GRM Daily at 7.30pm .

The recent single by Southampton-based rap duo Tyrone and Warbz is set to be released today on national urban music platform GRM Daily.
Called Can’t Relate, it is their fifth release since the start of last year.
It showcases how they continue to make their own way in the industry independent of record labels and management companies.
The track references life growing up on estates around the city, how teachers mocked the duo’s dreams and why trust becomes a problem when it comes to building friendships when carving out a music career.
The pair have racked up more than two million streams on Spotify with their debut album Welcome To SO.
They hope to further increase their profile this year in a genre dominated by artists from London and the north.
“The main focus of this track is to highlight how we are doing our own thing, are on our own journey and are yet to have a helping hand from anyone - but we are not doing too badly and we are showing it can be done,” said Tyrone.
“Both Warbz and myself are working tirelessly to make people aware there is an urban, rap, hip hop scene south of London and, ultimately, unite cities so that they all become part of a new era for music on the south coast.”
With a total of more than 500,000 views of their music on YouTube to date, Tyrone and Warbz also supported rapper ZieZie and performed a sold-out headline show at The Joiners in Southampton.
They also reached number six in the iTunes pre-order chart with Welcome To SO - one place below Taylor Swift.
Tyrone is also a member of Southampton-based dance music group FooR.
The group’s single Fresh featured on an advert for beer Coors Light earlier this year.
He teamed up with Warbz after he featured on a track on the album Friends of FooR, which reached number nine in the Official Dance Charts in 2018.
Tyrone added: “These are exciting times for us as we have lots going on and people are positive about our music, our ambitions and what we want to achieve for urban music across the south.
“At the moment we want to just keep doing our thing and sharing our music and our vision with as many people as possible, hopefully helping to cement Southampton and the south coast’s urban scene in the process.”
To visit Tyrone x Warbz’s YouTube, go to youtube.com/c/TyronexWarbz.
Can’t Relate will be released on GRM Daily at 7.30pm .


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--New owners brining a fresh feel to Le Chateau in Cadnam

THE wait is finally over for a couple who have dreamed of running a busy and charismatic restaurant in the New Forest .
Paul and Toni Eaton have been regularly visiting the area during the past 15 years and jumped at the opportunity to take over Le Chateau Hotel and Bistro at Cadnam last autumn .
“ It really was a dream come true for us , ” said Toni following a turbulent first nine months .
“ I really wanted to run a B & B and Paul wanted a restaurant so to end up here suited us both.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs came to a sudden halt as coronavirus took grip .
But Paul and Toni have put the constraints of the Covid lockdown behind them and the signs of a bright future on the edge of the New Forest have returned .
“ It really is just a matter of starting again , ” said Paul who used to run a pub and sandwich bar in Suffolk .
“ We had 60 tables booked for Mother ’ s Day this year - without even advertising - and we also had weddings booked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will be back next year.
” Le Chateau , built around 120 years ago , has been a popular restaurant for many years and for much of that time was known as Le Chanteclerc .
It has five refurbished bedrooms , which have been full since the end of lockdown , a bar , restaurant and separate function room which can also be used for diners when necessary .
A large frontage provides al fresco dining and the menu includes everything from ‘ build your own sandwiches ’ and light bites to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of choices - far more than the French influence the name Le Chateau may indicate .
“ Everything is homemade to order and prepared on the premises , even though that may mean now and again you have to wait a little longer , ” added Paul.
“ We use local produce where possible , apart from the fish which comes direct from Brixham and again is prepared on the premises .
Price-wise we are competitive with the local gastro pubs.
” Dog walkers are welcome , so long as their pets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function room .
Le Chateau has been full to bursting point with the introduction of the Government subsidised Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
“ We have had to turn people away as we do not want to be greedy .
It ’ s important to still give a good service and if people book a table for the night then that is fine .
We will not rush anyone - it is still their evening out , ” said Paul .

Paul and Toni Eaton have been regularly visiting the area during the past 15 years and jumped at the opportunity to take over Le Chateau Hotel and Bistro at Cadnam last autumn.
“It really was a dream come true for us,” said Toni following a turbulent first nine months.
“I really wanted to run a B&B and Paul wanted a restaurant so to end up here suited us both.”
A bright start to their dream jobs came to a sudden halt as coronavirus took grip. But Paul and Toni have put the constraints of the Covid lockdown behind them and the signs of a bright future on the edge of the New Forest have returned.
“It really is just a matter of starting again,” said Paul who used to run a pub and sandwich bar in Suffolk. “We had 60 tables booked for Mother’s Day this year - without even advertising - and we also had weddings booked. Thankfully the weddings didn’t cancel and will be back next year.”
Le Chateau, built around 120 years ago, has been a popular restaurant for many years and for much of that time was known as Le Chanteclerc.
It has five refurbished bedrooms, which have been full since the end of lockdown, a bar, restaurant and separate function room which can also be used for diners when necessary.
A large frontage provides al fresco dining and the menu includes everything from ‘build your own sandwiches’ and light bites to an extensive menu that offers a wide range of choices - far more than the French influence the name Le Chateau may indicate.
“Everything is homemade to order and prepared on the premises, even though that may mean now and again you have to wait a little longer,” added Paul.“We use local produce where possible, apart from the fish which comes direct from Brixham and again is prepared on the premises. Price-wise we are competitive with the local gastro pubs.”
Dog walkers are welcome, so long as their pets stick to the bar, garden or function room.
Le Chateau has been full to bursting point with the introduction of the Government subsidised Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
“We have had to turn people away as we do not want to be greedy. It’s important to still give a good service and if people book a table for the night then that is fine. We will not rush anyone - it is still their evening out,” said Paul.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--August Bank Holiday 2020:  All the supermarket opening times

The August bank holiday takes place on Monday , August 31 , offering a long weekend to most of us across the UK .
This is how supermarket opening hours could be affected for those in England and Wales .
Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you visit .
Some Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend , between 8am and 6pm rather than the usual 8am to 10pm .
Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours , which vary from store to store .
You can check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tesco ’ s store locator tool .
Some Sainsbury ’ s stores are operating seasonal hours for the August bank holiday , opening between 8am and closing at 8pm .
Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your branch opening times using Sainsbury ’ s store locator tool .
Morrisons appears to be operating its usual opening hours during the August bank holiday .
These times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asda stores have reduced opening hours on Monday , August 31 .
Instead of being open from 8am to 10pm , some stores will be open from 8am to 8pm .
Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Asda ’ s store locator tool .
Lidl stores will be open as normal from 8am to 10pm .
You can check your local branch opening times using Lidl ’ s store locator tool .
Aldi is operating during its usual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following times on these dates : Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Aldi ’ s store locator tool .
Opening times for M & S can vary on the type of M & S store and its location , so check your local branch opening times using the M & S store locator tool .
Waitrose stores will also be operating their seasonal opening hours on Monday , August 31 , however this varies from store to store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check their local branch opening times using Waitrose ’ s store locator tool .
In an update on their website , Co-op said : `` During bank holidays and special times of year some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal . ''
Check opening times for your local Co-op here .
Iceland stores will be open this Bank Holiday Monday ( August 31 ) , however opening and closing times for each store may vary .
To check your nearest Iceland branch , click here .

This is how supermarket opening hours could be affected for those in England and Wales.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you visit.
Some Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, between 8am and 6pm rather than the usual 8am to 10pm.
Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours, which vary from store to store. You can check your local branch's opening times using Tesco’s store locator tool.
Sainsbury’s
Some Sainsbury’s stores are operating seasonal hours for the August bank holiday, opening between 8am and closing at 8pm.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your branch opening times using Sainsbury’s store locator tool.
Morrisons
Morrisons appears to be operating its usual opening hours during the August bank holiday.
These times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Morrisons’ store locator tool.
Asda
Some Asda stores have reduced opening hours on Monday, August 31. Instead of being open from 8am to 10pm, some stores will be open from 8am to 8pm.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Asda’s store locator tool.
Lidl
Lidl stores will be open as normal from 8am to 10pm.
You can check your local branch opening times using Lidl’s store locator tool.
Aldi
Aldi is operating during its usual hours, with stores opening between the following times on these dates:
Saturday, August 29, 2020: 8am - 10pm
Sunday, August, 30, 2020: 10am - 4pm
Monday, August 31, 2020: 8am - 8pm
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Aldi’s store locator tool.
M&S
Opening times for M&S can vary on the type of M&S store and its location, so check your local branch opening times using the M&S store locator tool.
Waitrose
Waitrose stores will also be operating their seasonal opening hours on Monday, August 31, however this varies from store to store.
Shoppers have been urged to double check their local branch opening times using Waitrose’s store locator tool.
Co-op
In an update on their website, Co-op said: "During bank holidays and special times of year some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal."
Check opening times for your local Co-op here.
Iceland
Iceland stores will be open this Bank Holiday Monday (August 31), however opening and closing times for each store may vary.
To check your nearest Iceland branch, click here.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Voting now open for garden contest

Voting now open for garden contest

Fareham residents can now vote for their favourite garden as community challenge takes place virtually .
Voting is now open for ‘ Fareham in Bloom ’ competition as residents display their beautiful gardens and creations .
100 green fingered residents have submitted entries of their garden or outdoor space and will be in with a chance of winning prizes from St Margaret ’ s Nurseries and Fareham Shopping Centre .
You can now vote for your favourite garden or outdoor space .
Fareham in Bloom has taken place for 25 years but due to COVID-19 restrictions , the community gardening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , the competition will now take place online with over 100 gardens or outdoor spaces competing in six different categories : best garden , grow your own , commercial , something small , community floral display and kid ’ s corner .
Executive Member for Streetscene , Cllr Simon Martin said : “ The pandemic has meant that many people had the chance to get out in their gardens and enjoy the outdoors .
“ We ’ ve had some fantastic entries submitted for our first ever Virtual Fareham in Bloom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passion people have put into their gardens .
“ I would encourage residents to take a look at the images and vote for their favourite.
” Voting will take place on Fareham Council ’ s Facebook page where people can ‘ like ’ their favourite photo for each category .
Entries can also be seen on the council ’ s website and vote by emailing inbloom @ fareham.gov.uk .
There will be a public vote and a judge ’ s vote for each category .
Voting opened on Monday August 24 and closes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 5 .

Voting is now open for ‘Fareham in Bloom’ competition as residents display their beautiful gardens and creations.
100 green fingered residents have submitted entries of their garden or outdoor space and will be in with a chance of winning prizes from St Margaret’s Nurseries and Fareham Shopping Centre.
You can now vote for your favourite garden or outdoor space.
Fareham in Bloom has taken place for 25 years but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the community gardening challenge has been unable to take place.
Instead, the competition will now take place online with over 100 gardens or outdoor spaces competing in six different categories: best garden, grow your own, commercial, something small, community floral display and kid’s corner.
Executive Member for Streetscene, Cllr Simon Martin said: “The pandemic has meant that many people had the chance to get out in their gardens and enjoy the outdoors.
“We’ve had some fantastic entries submitted for our first ever Virtual Fareham in Bloom competition showing off the hard work and passion people have put into their gardens.
“I would encourage residents to take a look at the images and vote for their favourite.”
Voting will take place on Fareham Council’s Facebook page where people can ‘like’ their favourite photo for each category. Entries can also be seen on the council’s website and vote by emailing inbloom@fareham.gov.uk. There will be a public vote and a judge’s vote for each category.
Voting opened on Monday August 24 and closes September 21. Winners will be announced on October 5.
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thedailyecho--2020-08-25--More than one fifth of south west residents bought puppies during lockdown

MORE than one fifth of south west residents have admitted they bought a puppy during lockdown was to held them and their family .
New research from the Kennel Club , as part of its # BePuppywise campaign , shows 14 per cent of dog owners in the South West said the main reason for getting their puppy was to have a lockdown companion to help them and their family , and 19 per cent said it was because they were spending more time at home than usual .
More than a quarter of locals believe lockdown was the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three in five ( 63 per cent ) also stating their dog was the best thing about lockdown .
But thousands of people missed red flags when buying puppies .
A total of 29 per cent paid money before actually seeing their puppy and 21 per cent admitted they didn ’ t see the puppy ’ s breeding environment .
An overwhelming 77 per cent weren ’ t asked any questions by the breeder about their suitability as owners .
Following these findings , the Kennel Club has launched its # BePuppywise campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do proper research when getting a dog .
The campaign provides advice , tools and resources , from videos to top tips for both potential owners to help them find the right dog and breeder , and prepare for their new family member , as well as those new owners who are struggling with their pandemic puppy , helping them care for their new best friend as lockdown lifts and beyond .

New research from the Kennel Club, as part of its #BePuppywise campaign, shows 14 per cent of dog owners in the South West said the main reason for getting their puppy was to have a lockdown companion to help them and their family, and 19 per cent said it was because they were spending more time at home than usual.
More than a quarter of locals believe lockdown was the perfect time to get a puppy – with three in five (63 per cent) also stating their dog was the best thing about lockdown.
But thousands of people missed red flags when buying puppies.
A total of 29 per cent paid money before actually seeing their puppy and 21 per cent admitted they didn’t see the puppy’s breeding environment.
An overwhelming 77 per cent weren’t asked any questions by the breeder about their suitability as owners.
Following these findings, the Kennel Club has launched its #BePuppywise campaign, urging people to take their time and do proper research when getting a dog.
The campaign provides advice, tools and resources, from videos to top tips for both potential owners to help them find the right dog and breeder, and prepare for their new family member, as well as those new owners who are struggling with their pandemic puppy, helping them care for their new best friend as lockdown lifts and beyond.


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--Rabbits in danger of highly-infectious, deadly disease as vaccination numbers plummet

RABBITS are in danger of contracting a highly infectious viral disease as vaccination figures fall in the UK .
The organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week , the UK ’ s largest welfare campaign for rabbits , are urging rabbit owners to get their rabbits vaccinated against the deadly rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease ( RVHD2 ) following a significant drop in vaccinations due the coronavirus pandemic .
RVHD2 is a highly infectious diseases with little or no symptoms and causes sudden death in rabbits through internal bleeding .
Cases of RVHD2 were first reported in the UK in 2013 but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading as far to the United States and other parts of the world .
Outbreaks of RVHD2 have been reported in all UK and Ireland regions , and the highly infectious nature of the disease means no area is safe .
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way of protecting rabbits against the disease , but new figures have revealed that one in five rabbits that get routinely vaccinated have not had their vaccines yet due to COVID-19 .
According to the latest PDSA PAW Report , there are 900,000 pet rabbits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures RVHD2 vaccines suggest that less than 20 per cent of these rabbits are protected against RVHD2 .
Rabbits need regular vaccinations to keep them protected against RVHD2 , as well as other diseases such as the original RVHD strain and myxomatosis .
The outbreak of COVID-19 has made accessing vaccinations more difficult , but veterinary professionals believe they ’ re an imperative measure for owners to take in order to keep rabbits safe .
Dr Richard Saunders , veterinary advisor at the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund , said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , owners and rabbits , right now , with COVID 19 adding some key challenges in terms of minimising physical contact between clients and vet practices .
`` However , it ’ s still incredibly important that pets are vaccinated to protect against deadly diseases that might otherwise kill them .
`` There 's no robust evidence to suggest that rabbit vaccines remain effective after 12 months so we therefore strongly urge owners and vets to make sure that rabbit vaccine boosters are given as close to every 12 months as possible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or old , start their vaccine courses as soon as possible .
“ Take your vet ’ s advice on what combination of vaccines are required , as the situation varies depending on their previous vaccine history but ensure that they are covered against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases 1 and 2 .
`` Owners also need to remember that these diseases are both fatal and , due to the wild rabbit population , are prevalent throughout the UK . ''

The organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week, the UK’s largest welfare campaign for rabbits, are urging rabbit owners to get their rabbits vaccinated against the deadly rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (RVHD2) following a significant drop in vaccinations due the coronavirus pandemic.
RVHD2 is a highly infectious diseases with little or no symptoms and causes sudden death in rabbits through internal bleeding.
Cases of RVHD2 were first reported in the UK in 2013 but the disease has now reached pandemic proportions, spreading as far to the United States and other parts of the world.
Outbreaks of RVHD2 have been reported in all UK and Ireland regions, and the highly infectious nature of the disease means no area is safe.
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way of protecting rabbits against the disease, but new figures have revealed that one in five rabbits that get routinely vaccinated have not had their vaccines yet due to COVID-19.
According to the latest PDSA PAW Report, there are 900,000 pet rabbits in the UK. The latest sales figures RVHD2 vaccines suggest that less than 20 per cent of these rabbits are protected against RVHD2.
Rabbits need regular vaccinations to keep them protected against RVHD2, as well as other diseases such as the original RVHD strain and myxomatosis.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has made accessing vaccinations more difficult, but veterinary professionals believe they’re an imperative measure for owners to take in order to keep rabbits safe.
Dr Richard Saunders, veterinary advisor at the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, said: “It’s a difficult time for vets, owners and rabbits, right now, with COVID 19 adding some key challenges in terms of minimising physical contact between clients and vet practices.
"However, it’s still incredibly important that pets are vaccinated to protect against deadly diseases that might otherwise kill them.
"There's no robust evidence to suggest that rabbit vaccines remain effective after 12 months so we therefore strongly urge owners and vets to make sure that rabbit vaccine boosters are given as close to every 12 months as possible, and that unvaccinated rabbits, whether young or old, start their vaccine courses as soon as possible.
“Take your vet’s advice on what combination of vaccines are required, as the situation varies depending on their previous vaccine history but ensure that they are covered against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases 1 and 2.
"Owners also need to remember that these diseases are both fatal and, due to the wild rabbit population, are prevalent throughout the UK."


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--London's Woods Quay made by Southampton firm SMS Group

A “ FLOATING landmark ” on the River Thames was built in Southampton .
Woods Quay is one of two big projects carried out for Woods Silver Fleet by the Hampshire-based SMS Group .
The ship repairer and marine engineering firm fabricated the facility at its base at Ocean Quay in Southampton .
It also carried out the annual refit of the Thames river yacht the Silver Sturgeon at the company ’ s drydock in Lowestoft .
Woods Quay is described by Woods Silver Fleet as a “ floating landmark ” and an “ extraordinary new building ” at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was recently used to host the launch of a new Uber Boat service by Thames Clippers .
Thames Clippers are built by the SMS Group ’ s sister company the Wright Shipyard in Cowes .
Nicholas Warren , the SMS Group ’ s commercial director , said : “ The support of Woods , and their faith in buying and building British during these challenging times really is fantastic .
“ As is their new facility .
It is Covid-secure , offers customers the combined and truly unique proposition of tailored events spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Geared up for both ‘ family bubbles ’ and more formal/corporate events , the facility is a genuine game changer for the Thames .
“ We truly appreciate their custom and wish them then very best of luck with what remains of the summer season.
” He added : “ Each and every business is enduring difficult times at the moment .
“ That said , the way that both Woods and Thames Clippers have ‘ future-proofed ’ their respective businesses by making the right investments and the right time gives both the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The Thames is becoming an increasingly special , first class , part of London and we ’ re both pleased and proud to part of that ever-expanding community.
” Tom Woods , managing director of Woods Sliver Fleet , said : “ We have made significant investments in the last 24 months .
“ Woods Quay is a wonderful space .
We ’ re determined to offer the best , high-end , experience on the Thames whilst at the same time ensure economic pricing , and a ‘ family bubble ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and boating .
“ Our intent is also to offer our corporate customers a totally bespoke , customisable , entertaining and event space .
“ It ’ s the best London has to offer , and its right on the waterfront .
”

Woods Quay is one of two big projects carried out for Woods Silver Fleet by the Hampshire-based SMS Group.
The ship repairer and marine engineering firm fabricated the facility at its base at Ocean Quay in Southampton.
It also carried out the annual refit of the Thames river yacht the Silver Sturgeon at the company’s drydock in Lowestoft.
Woods Quay is described by Woods Silver Fleet as a “floating landmark” and an “extraordinary new building” at the site of a Victorian Pier. It was recently used to host the launch of a new Uber Boat service by Thames Clippers.
Thames Clippers are built by the SMS Group’s sister company the Wright Shipyard in Cowes.
Nicholas Warren, the SMS Group’s commercial director, said: “The support of Woods, and their faith in buying and building British during these challenging times really is fantastic.
“As is their new facility. It is Covid-secure, offers customers the combined and truly unique proposition of tailored events spaces, boating and bespoke lunches.
“Geared up for both ‘family bubbles’ and more formal/corporate events, the facility is a genuine game changer for the Thames.
“We truly appreciate their custom and wish them then very best of luck with what remains of the summer season.”
He added: “Each and every business is enduring difficult times at the moment.
“That said, the way that both Woods and Thames Clippers have ‘future-proofed’ their respective businesses by making the right investments and the right time gives both the industry and Londoners a sense of security.
“The Thames is becoming an increasingly special, first class, part of London and we’re both pleased and proud to part of that ever-expanding community.”
Tom Woods, managing director of Woods Sliver Fleet, said: “We have made significant investments in the last 24 months.
“Woods Quay is a wonderful space. We’re determined to offer the best, high-end, experience on the Thames whilst at the same time ensure economic pricing, and a ‘family bubble’ model focussing on food, fun, and boating.
“Our intent is also to offer our corporate customers a totally bespoke, customisable, entertaining and event space.
“It’s the best London has to offer, and its right on the waterfront.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--LETTERS - I have learned so much in England Pakistan breaks

In my “ slightly ” younger days I played club cricket for many years , albeit at a relatively low level , but it was nevertheless enjoyable and almost a way of life at weekends .
I was the captain of the team and so there were perhaps more tasks to be dealt with than just those on the field .
Now , to follow the game , I turn to the TV or being a live spectator at the exceptionally well organised and increasingly successful , local Fawley Cricket Club .
Its academy is developing a great bunch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been numerous breaks in play at Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl , during the West Indies and Pakistan test matches , that there has been almost more chat and theorising amongst the pundits than actual play on the field .
I have to say that , during these periods , I have learned so much about the finer points and the technical side of the game , particularly from Michael Atherton , Michael Holding and Shane Warne .
It is so apparent how psychology plays almost as much an important part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Atherton , Nasser Hussain , Robert Key and Andrew Straus , as former captains themselves , love trying to get into the heads of the playing captains to understand their strategies and quite often successfully predict what will happen next with field positioning or the type of bowling to challenge the batsman .
During clinics in the lunch periods , kids have had the opportunity to be guided by Mark Wood and Shane Warne on how to control and vary their fast and spin bowling techniques .
Atherton continually points out how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep his head down , eye on the ball , feet to the pitch of the ball .
If I ever remembered and got two out of three , I was doing well .
Test cricketers these days are , of course , dedicated professionals , with the security of contracts and are able to practice , practice , practice .
They do not realise just how far away they are from my playing days .
Do they have to spend the best part of Friday evening on the ‘ phone , finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleading when the forecast for matchday is hot sunshine and the beach beckons ?
After breakfast , on the day of the game , my wife would spend the rest of the morning preparing sandwiches and making cakes for the tea interval .
As the start of the game approached and we were preparing to bat , who could I persuade to umpire and score ?
Those who “ volunteered ” to umpire would inevitably be confronted with the pressure of threatening appeals for LBW from the opposition and frequently gave the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams , there was no point in our batsmen scuffing up the pitch a bit outside of the line to help our bowlers when it was our turn to field .
We played on a synthetic pitch .
The first of which was effectively a fabric coated rubber mat .
It was not stuck down and during one game a heavy gust of wind blew it completely off its base .
We recovered it , but I wonder if a cricket match has ever been abandoned because of a loss of the pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his stats .
We were a company social club team .
During the winter , the pitch was stored in the factory warehouse .
During one night shift , an employee with a Stanley knife , helped himself to a section of it for use at home .
The replacement stuck down pitch is still there today , but now sadly overgrown with vegetation after years of not having to deal with a cricket ball .
The former holes for the stumps would make perfect homes for daffodil bulbs .
The surface harbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot more dreams .
When I played , licensing laws had not been relaxed .
After the game , our kids , who had suffered the whole of the afternoon entertaining themselves , understandably wanted attention , but we could not all go into the bar together and relive the afternoon ’ s victory or otherwise .
I will keep my ‘ phone on , just in case Joe Root calls me soon for a few tips .

I was the captain of the team and so there were perhaps more tasks to be dealt with than just those on the field.
Now, to follow the game, I turn to the TV or being a live spectator at the exceptionally well organised and increasingly successful, local Fawley Cricket Club.
Its academy is developing a great bunch of talented youngsters.
Recently, there have been numerous breaks in play at Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl, during the West Indies and Pakistan test matches, that there has been almost more chat and theorising amongst the pundits than actual play on the field.
I have to say that, during these periods, I have learned so much about the finer points and the technical side of the game, particularly from Michael Atherton, Michael Holding and Shane Warne.
It is so apparent how psychology plays almost as much an important part in the game as technique and ability.
Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Robert Key and Andrew Straus, as former captains themselves, love trying to get into the heads of the playing captains to understand their strategies and quite often successfully predict what will happen next with field positioning or the type of bowling to challenge the batsman.
During clinics in the lunch periods, kids have had the opportunity to be guided by Mark Wood and Shane Warne on how to control and vary their fast and spin bowling techniques.
Atherton continually points out how vital it is for a batsman to keep his head down, eye on the ball, feet to the pitch of the ball.
If I ever remembered and got two out of three, I was doing well.
Test cricketers these days are, of course, dedicated professionals, with the security of contracts and are able to practice, practice, practice.
They do not realise just how far away they are from my playing days.
Do they have to spend the best part of Friday evening on the ‘phone, finally getting a team together by persuading or pleading when the forecast for matchday is hot sunshine and the beach beckons?
After breakfast, on the day of the game, my wife would spend the rest of the morning preparing sandwiches and making cakes for the tea interval.
As the start of the game approached and we were preparing to bat, who could I persuade to umpire and score?
Those who “volunteered” to umpire would inevitably be confronted with the pressure of threatening appeals for LBW from the opposition and frequently gave the most dodgy of decisions.
Unlike with some teams, there was no point in our batsmen scuffing up the pitch a bit outside of the line to help our bowlers when it was our turn to field.
We played on a synthetic pitch. The first of which was effectively a fabric coated rubber mat.
It was not stuck down and during one game a heavy gust of wind blew it completely off its base. We recovered it, but I wonder if a cricket match has ever been abandoned because of a loss of the pitch?
One for Benedict to refer to his stats.
We were a company social club team. During the winter, the pitch was stored in the factory warehouse.
During one night shift, an employee with a Stanley knife, helped himself to a section of it for use at home.
The replacement stuck down pitch is still there today, but now sadly overgrown with vegetation after years of not having to deal with a cricket ball.
The former holes for the stumps would make perfect homes for daffodil bulbs.
The surface harbours a number of great performances but rather a lot more dreams.
When I played, licensing laws had not been relaxed.
After the game, our kids, who had suffered the whole of the afternoon entertaining themselves, understandably wanted attention, but we could not all go into the bar together and relive the afternoon’s victory or otherwise.
I will keep my ‘phone on, just in case Joe Root calls me soon for a few tips.
Bob Davies
Holbury


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--LETTER - Hanger Farm concerts fundraise for Minstead Trust

Hi , I ’ m writing to let you know about Hanger Farm ’ s live music streams .
Hanger Farm is a venue in Totton which is owned by Minstead Trust .
The venue has had to massively cut down their events due as a result of the pandemic , and has seen a huge drop in takings .
My wife Kelly and I have started streaming live music from the venue every Friday at 7.30pm , which brings in a new artists each week for an hour ’ s set .
We ask the audience to donate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very promising rise in audience numbers across the weeks .
The artists perform for free , and we are supported by a local video/camera crew who also donate their time and equipment for free .
We ’ d love to invite you to come to an event and see all the hard work that ’ s being put in to keep live music going through the pandemic .
The events adhere to social distancing regulations , and you can see the events so far here at Hanger Farm ’ s Facebook page : @ @ @

Hanger Farm is a venue in Totton which is owned by Minstead Trust.
The venue has had to massively cut down their events due as a result of the pandemic, and has seen a huge drop in takings.
My wife Kelly and I have started streaming live music from the venue every Friday at 7.30pm, which brings in a new artists each week for an hour’s set.
We ask the audience to donate to Minstead Trust, and have seen a very promising rise in audience numbers across the weeks.
The artists perform for free, and we are supported by a local video/camera crew who also donate their time and equipment for free.
We’d love to invite you to come to an event and see all the hard work that’s being put in to keep live music going through the pandemic.
The events adhere to social distancing regulations, and you can see the events so far here at Hanger Farm’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HangerFarmArts/
Aidan Hampson


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--LETTERS - Shoreham Air Show families have to wait five years

IT 'S SO very sad to read about the ongoing anguish and emotional devastation being experienced by the families and friends of the victims of the Shoreham Airshow crash a full five years ago .
I 'm sure I 'm not alone in wondering why on earth the investigations and inquest conclusions are taking so long , and although I do n't for one moment profess to understand anything about how the legal system works in this country and realise that there are various procedures , extensive examinations of evidence etc that have to be gone through , why five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic situation is going to delay things just that bit longer now ( maybe by up to a year ! )
, but why four years even before that hit us ?
My heart goes out to all the families and friends of those killed in this dreadful `` accident '' and I ca n't even imagine what they must have been going through these past five years , and when I read in the local paper that `` legal restrictions have now been placed on evidence at the initial inquest '' ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Formal Inquest having to be hugely delayed again , it makes me want to weep , and also scream and shout on behalf of all those being affected .
Why do we have such a long drawn out and convoluted legal system in this country , which puts poor people such as these through years of pain and torment ?
Maybe time for a complete overhaul of the entire legal system in all sorts of ways , so that victims and their families can get some sort of sense of justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and years living in complete hell .

I'm sure I'm not alone in wondering why on earth the investigations and inquest conclusions are taking so long, and although I don't for one moment profess to understand anything about how the legal system works in this country and realise that there are various procedures, extensive examinations of evidence etc that have to be gone through, why five years?
And I believe the current pandemic situation is going to delay things just that bit longer now (maybe by up to a year!), but why four years even before that hit us?
My heart goes out to all the families and friends of those killed in this dreadful "accident" and I can't even imagine what they must have been going through these past five years, and when I read in the local paper that "legal restrictions have now been placed on evidence at the initial inquest" (what does THAT mean?) resulting in the Formal Inquest having to be hugely delayed again, it makes me want to weep, and also scream and shout on behalf of all those being affected.
Why do we have such a long drawn out and convoluted legal system in this country, which puts poor people such as these through years of pain and torment?
Maybe time for a complete overhaul of the entire legal system in all sorts of ways, so that victims and their families can get some sort of sense of justice and closure, without having to spend years and years living in complete hell.
Lesley Mercer
Dibden Purlieu


thedailyecho--2020-08-25--LETTER - The German model works so much better than our own

CHRISTINE CASSELL , ( letters 21st August ) suggests abolition of the House of Lords .
I can understand why she thinks this .
There are far too many members and it is a “ gravy train ” for many of them .
The problem is that there are too many people in positions of power that have no incentive to change things .
If there is one big lesson from the Covid-19 crisis , it is that we do n't have to continue in the same way as before .
There are still some politicians who think that our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transformed into something much better .
It would start by reforming the voting system from first past the post to Proportional Representation .
I think it necessary to have a second , revising , Chamber to the House of Commons that does the detailed work of scrutiny to improve law .
However , it 's time for progressive politicians who are brave enough to change things to prevail .
By the time my own modest political career draws to a conclusion , I would dearly love to see a progressive government , comprising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressing the important issues of the day in a way that reflects all political viewpoints and compromising where necessary .
For those that say “ It can not be done ” , just look at virtually all European countries and , in particular the German model , that works so much better than our own .

I can understand why she thinks this.
There are far too many members and it is a “gravy train” for many of them.
The problem is that there are too many people in positions of power that have no incentive to change things.
If there is one big lesson from the Covid-19 crisis, it is that we don't have to continue in the same way as before.
There are still some politicians who think that our politics and version of democracy could be transformed into something much better.
It would start by reforming the voting system from first past the post to Proportional Representation.
I think it necessary to have a second, revising, Chamber to the House of Commons that does the detailed work of scrutiny to improve law.
However, it's time for progressive politicians who are brave enough to change things to prevail.
By the time my own modest political career draws to a conclusion, I would dearly love to see a progressive government, comprising of many different political parties, sensibly addressing the important issues of the day in a way that reflects all political viewpoints and compromising where necessary.
For those that say “It cannot be done”, just look at virtually all European countries and, in particular the German model, that works so much better than our own.
Councillor David Harrison,
Leader, New Forest District Liberal Democrats


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Winchester city centre hit by flash floods

TORRENTIAL raid brought flooding to Winchester city centre and chaos to Hampshire 's rail network .
The shopping centre was under feet of water while the main rail route from London to the south coast was blocked by a landslip .
Roads were blocked around Winchester and emergency services were out unblocking drains .
It comes after torrential rain hit the county earlier this evening .
Police urged motorists to be patient as water blocked roads .
On Twitter Winchester Cops said : `` Lots of flooding around the City at this time .
`` Many roads are blocked or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HCC are already out unblocking drains .
`` Please consider all pedestrians on footpaths . ''
Also it was reported that there were major delays on bus services coming in and out of the city 's bus station because of flooding to the Broadway .
There was also flooding at Airlie Corner and Christchurch Road in Winchester 's Stanmore area .
Winchester Services on the southbound M3 was also closed due to flooding .
Meanwhile , a landslip near Micheldever caused by the rain brought chaos to commuters tonight .
A number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the south coast have been cancelled after the landslip , which came just after heavy showers struck the region .
Replacement bus services are operating between Basingstoke and Southampton , whilst CrossCountry services are being diverted via Salisbury .
Other services from the New Forest and Dorset are being diverted via Havant .
The company warned that disruption was expected to continue `` until the end of the day '' .
In a statement SWR said : `` We have been informed of a landslip between Micheldever and Winchester .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these stations .
`` Until further notice , the following alterations may apply : `` Services between London Waterloo and Bournemouth may be diverted via Havant .
`` We have also requested replacement buses between Basingstoke and Southampton Central .
Once these are confirmed , start times and locations will be updated/ `` For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point .
`` We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey . ''

The shopping centre was under feet of water while the main rail route from London to the south coast was blocked by a landslip.
Roads were blocked around Winchester and emergency services were out unblocking drains.
It comes after torrential rain hit the county last night.
Winchester High Street has opened a new all weather pool to attract visitors to the city pic.twitter.com/fQrPl8pxNG — lawrence chiari (@lolchiari) August 27, 2020
And there are warnings there could be more heavy rain today.
Police urged motorists to be patient as water blocked roads.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, local Sam Buller said the water went all the way up to The Guildhall.
He said: “It was all the way up to my knees. I walked in it and it was a very strong current. You can see all the silt and everything that’s come down from the main road.”
One Winchester resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “It filled about 60 per cent of the high street.”
While another person said: “It’s what happens when the council don’t clear the drains” - a comment which was backed by another local who said it was down to “under investment”.
On Twitter Winchester Cops said: "Lots of flooding around the City at this time.
"Many roads are blocked or slow so please be patient.
"HCC are already out unblocking drains.
"Please consider all pedestrians on footpaths."
Also it was reported that there were major delays on bus services coming in and out of the city's bus station because of flooding to the Broadway.
There was also flooding at Airlie Corner and Christchurch Road in Winchester's Stanmore area.
Winchester Services on the southbound M3 was also closed due to flooding.
Meanwhile, a landslip near Micheldever caused by the rain brought chaos to commuters.
A number of South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and the south coast have been cancelled after the landslip, which came just after heavy showers struck the region.
Replacement bus services are operating between Basingstoke and Southampton, whilst CrossCountry services are being diverted via Salisbury.
Other services from the New Forest and Dorset are being diverted via Havant.
The company warned that disruption was expected to continue "until the end of the day".
In a statement SWR said: "We have been informed of a landslip between Micheldever and Winchester. This means that all lines are currently blocked between these stations.
"Until further notice, the following alterations may apply: "Services between London Waterloo and Bournemouth may be diverted via Havant.
"We have also requested replacement buses between Basingstoke and Southampton Central. Once these are confirmed, start times and locations will be updated/ "For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Pair jailed for robbing Southampton Burger King

Wilson Oliveira wore a bandana and dark glasses when demanding staff emptied the safe at Burger King in Above Bar Street .
The 22-year-old held the blade to staff member Ana Tavares Da Costa 's throat during the raid on September 12 last year .
However , unbeknown to her colleagues the hostage had let him in through a back door and was in on the robbery , Southampton Crown Court heard .
Both appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday to be sentenced for robbery .
• ‘ I want to kill you now ’ : Knife-wielding teen 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romsey Road , faced an additional charge for the possession of a bladed article .
Prosecution barrister , Simon Foster told how once inside Oliveira demanded the staff members put their phones on the floor and to know where the safe was .
He `` made threats to use the knife '' and to `` stab '' Da Costa , 24 .
After `` pushing '' her away , he made off with £2,378 in cash which he told one of his victims to put in a rucksack .
Da Costa was said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent home .
However , when police officers checked CCTV footage from behind the restaurant they saw her beckoning someone over .
The court heard how Oliveira had met Da Costa the day of the robbery and told her he had a knife and planned to go through with the heist with or without her .
At the end of the shift four members of staff - including Da Costa - had gone for a cigarette break .
Da Costa claimed she had `` left her phone outside '' and went back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her home in Cranbury Avenue they found money in a wardrobe .
They also found a hoodie which matched the one worn by Oliveira .
She `` immediately said that the person responsible was Oliveira '' .
He was arrested outside a pub on The Avenue on September 13 .
• Pair accused of robbery at Burger King in Southampton Both previously of good character pleaded guilty to the charges against them .
Defending barrister Paul Walker said how there had been `` some degree of immaturity '' on Oliveira 's behalf .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash from till in store raid Meanwhile , it was argued that Da Costa had been coerced .
Da Costa was given a two-year sentence suspended for two years .

Wilson Oliveira wore a bandana and dark glasses when demanding staff emptied the safe at Burger King in Above Bar Street.
The 22-year-old held the blade to staff member Ana Tavares Da Costa's throat during the raid on September 12 last year.
However, unbeknown to her colleagues the hostage had let him in through a back door and was in on the robbery, Southampton Crown Court heard.
Both appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday to be sentenced for robbery.
Oliveira, of Romsey Road, faced an additional charge for the possession of a bladed article.
Prosecution barrister, Simon Foster told how once inside Oliveira demanded the staff members put their phones on the floor and to know where the safe was.
He "made threats to use the knife" and to "stab" Da Costa, 24.
After "pushing" her away, he made off with £2,378 in cash which he told one of his victims to put in a rucksack.
Da Costa was said to look shocked after the robbery and sent home.
However, when police officers checked CCTV footage from behind the restaurant they saw her beckoning someone over.
The court heard how Oliveira had met Da Costa the day of the robbery and told her he had a knife and planned to go through with the heist with or without her.
At the end of the shift four members of staff - including Da Costa - had gone for a cigarette break.
Da Costa claimed she had "left her phone outside" and went back to open the door.
When police searched her home in Cranbury Avenue they found money in a wardrobe.
They also found a hoodie which matched the one worn by Oliveira.
She "immediately said that the person responsible was Oliveira".
He was arrested outside a pub on The Avenue on September 13.
Both previously of good character pleaded guilty to the charges against them.
Defending barrister Paul Walker said how there had been "some degree of immaturity" on Oliveira's behalf.
Meanwhile, it was argued that Da Costa had been coerced.
Judge Peter Henry jailed Oliveira for 46 months.
Da Costa was given a two-year sentence suspended for two years.