thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Traffic at Itchen Bridge following toll booth changes

MOTORISTS were stuck in traffic 'chaos ' this morning at the toll booths on the Itchen Bridge following the installation of new contactless card readers .
Southampton City Council announced yesterday that drivers can now pay toll fees by card , with payment having previously only been possible via SmartCities cards or exact change .
A sign on the toll booths on the east side of the Bridge read : `` '' Contactless payment testing now .
Pay with bank card or SCC Smart Card . ''
But a member of the public said that traffic built up around 8.30am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll booths on the east side of the brige - and he believes the new card readers are the problem .
Driver Mike Tye said : `` [ The traffic is ] due to the installation of new smart card readers , when first installed the speed at which they worked was very noticeably slower .
`` Now on many Smartcities cards the system no longer works at all .
This can then take minutes to move a car through the toll gate . ''
An image shows a build up of traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the east side of the Itchen Bridge , following the installation of contactless card payment readers .
The council have warned that some older SmartCities cards may need replacing , as they may now no longer work with the new card readers .
Last night a spokesperson for Southampton City Council said : `` The upgrade to the card readers on the toll booths will mean that a small number of older SmartCities cards will need replacing .
`` If you are one of these card holders we will have sent you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instructions to contact us so we that we can send you a new SmartCities card . ''
Mr Tye said : `` The council say they have written to Smartcities card holders but I have not received any communication to date and on evidence of this morning 's fiasco I assume no one else has either !
`` At this time traffic is very light due to lockdown , but next week ... ... Christmas shopping , god help us all . ''
In a Facebook post addressing the card `` issues '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` If ... your SmartCities Card did not work then we may have out of date contact information for you .
If your card does not work please email smartcities @ southampton.gov.uk and supply your account number ( 10 digits – at back of card ) , address and date of birth .
We will send you a new card in the post .
If you are awaiting a new card , please press the help button and let the plaza staff know .
`` We are aware that this transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and we get to replacing older cards .
`` We apologise for any inconvenience caused . ''

Southampton City Council announced yesterday that drivers can now pay toll fees by card, with payment having previously only been possible via SmartCities cards or exact change.
A sign on the toll booths on the east side of the Bridge read: ""Contactless payment testing now. Pay with bank card or SCC Smart Card."
But a member of the public said that traffic built up around 8.30am this morning at the roundabout at the toll booths on the east side of the bridge - and he believes the new card readers are the problem.
Driver Mike Tye said: "[The traffic is] due to the installation of new smart card readers, when first installed the speed at which they worked was very noticeably slower.
"Now on many Smartcities cards the system no longer works at all. This can then take minutes to move a car through the toll gate."
An image shows a build up of traffic on the roundabout approaching the toll booths on the east side of the Itchen Bridge, following the installation of contactless card payment readers.
The council have warned that some older SmartCities cards may need replacing, as they may now no longer work with the new card readers.
Last night a spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: "The upgrade to the card readers on the toll booths will mean that a small number of older SmartCities cards will need replacing.
"If you are one of these card holders we will have sent you an email and text message already with instructions to contact us so we that we can send you a new SmartCities card."
Mr Tye said: "The council say they have written to Smartcities card holders but I have not received any communication to date and on evidence of this morning's fiasco I assume no one else has either!
"At this time traffic is very light due to lockdown, but next week......Christmas shopping, god help us all."
In a Facebook post addressing the card "issues", a spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: "If...your SmartCities Card did not work then we may have out of date contact information for you. If your card does not work please email smartcities@southampton.gov.uk and supply your account number (10 digits – at back of card), address and date of birth. We will send you a new card in the post. If you are awaiting a new card, please press the help button and let the plaza staff know.
"We are aware that this transition has caused some issues while it beds in and we get to replacing older cards.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Concerns over plans for 5G mast at Peartree Green, Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON residents have voiced their worries over plans for a 5G mast which has been branded as a `` disgrace '' and `` an eyesore '' .
A 18m monopole to facilitate 5G network could be placed on Peartree Green , the nature reserve between Sea Road and Peartree Avenue .
Hutchison 3G UK - better known as Three- tabled the proposals and said there is a need for a new mast in the area to deliver better network .
But local residents are calling for the plans to be withdrawn .
Dozens of people have objected to the proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council .
Jill Doubleday , chair of the Friends of Peartree Green group , said : `` It is a vital space for the community , the pole will ruin it .
It will be horrible .
This is a nature reserve and I do n't think we should be allowing any kind of building , this is a 18m pole .
It sets a dangerous precedent . ''
In a letter of objection sent to the council resident Lucy Davies said : `` This is a disgrace .
This is home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the area and it would be an eyesore and completely out of touch with the timeless beauty of Peartree church opposite . ''
It is understood that the mast would be placed in the proximity of the junction of Sea Road , Osterley Road and Peartree Avenue .
Ecologist Phil Budd , who is from Bitterne and looks after the area , said the nature reserve is home to rare plants and habitats that can not be found in the rest of the city .
`` You do n't put masts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right place , '' he added .
Residents said the plans are contrary to the city council 's Green City Charter .
It is understood that the mast is expected to be placed not too far from a tree in commemoration of a tree reportedly planted by Queen Elizabeth I. Eamonn Keogh , councillor for Peartree ward , said : `` That is a lovely piece of Southampton heritage that will be destroyed because of a 5G mast .
I am not against 5G in principal but this is the wrong location.We think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be identified like Oakbank carpark . ''
Cllr Keogh said a public consultation on the proposals will close on December 7 .
A Three spokesperson said : `` Access to 5G has a vital role to play in boosting local economies , helping residents and businesses get faster and more reliable network coverage.While we try to keep mast sites as unobtrusive as possible , they do need to be situated near to where people will be using the service and , in many cases , in precise locations to ensure the widest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mindful of local residents and of wildlife , which is why we have suggested a location that takes residents into account and is on the edge of Peartree Green . ''

A 18m monopole to facilitate 5G network could be placed on Peartree Green, the nature reserve between Sea Road and Peartree Avenue.
Hutchison 3G UK - better known as Three- tabled the proposals and said there is a need for a new mast in the area to deliver better network.
But local residents are calling for the plans to be withdrawn.
Dozens of people have objected to the proposals which have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
Jill Doubleday, chair of the Friends of Peartree Green group, said: "It is a vital space for the community, the pole will ruin it. It will be horrible. This is a nature reserve and I don't think we should be allowing any kind of building, this is a 18m pole. It sets a dangerous precedent."
In a letter of objection sent to the council resident Lucy Davies said: "This is a disgrace. This is home to wildlife . Also there is the history of the area and it would be an eyesore and completely out of touch with the timeless beauty of Peartree church opposite."
It is understood that the mast would be placed in the proximity of the junction of Sea Road, Osterley Road and Peartree Avenue.
Ecologist Phil Budd, who is from Bitterne and looks after the area, said the nature reserve is home to rare plants and habitats that cannot be found in the rest of the city.
"You don't put masts on nature reserves. This is not the right place,"he added.
Residents said the plans are contrary to the city council's Green City Charter.
It is understood that the mast is expected to be placed not too far from a tree in commemoration of a tree reportedly planted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Eamonn Keogh, councillor for Peartree ward, said: "That is a lovely piece of Southampton heritage that will be destroyed because of a 5G mast. I am not against 5G in principal but this is the wrong location.We think there are plenty of other location that could be identified like Oakbank carpark."
Cllr Keogh said a public consultation on the proposals will close on December 7.
A Three spokesperson said: "Access to 5G has a vital role to play in boosting local economies, helping residents and businesses get faster and more reliable network coverage.While we try to keep mast sites as unobtrusive as possible, they do need to be situated near to where people will be using the service and, in many cases, in precise locations to ensure the widest breadth of coverage. We are always mindful of local residents and of wildlife, which is why we have suggested a location that takes residents into account and is on the edge of Peartree Green."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Hundreds killed and over 4,000 injured on Hampshire's roads

HUNDREDS of people have been killed on Hampshire ’ s roads in the past five years , with thousands more being seriously injured , the Echo can reveal .
Between 2015 and 2019 , 4,180 people were either killed or seriously injured on the county ’ s roads with 619 of those incidents occurring in Southampton .
The Department of Transport data shows that in those five years , 212 people have died on county roads , including 17 in Southampton .
Of these deaths , 60 were pedestrians , 14 were cyclists , 76 were in a car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And for every 1,000 registered vehicles in Hampshire , 3.28 have been involved in one of these incidents .
Price comparison website Uswitch also found that Hampshire has the third highest amount of deaths and serious injuries out of all local authorities in the UK and is the most dangerous area for cyclists and motorcyclists .
A total of 801 cyclists were killed or seriously injured in Hampshire with 1,127 motorcyclist casualties over the five years as well .
Serious injuries include if a person has been detained in hospital as an “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fractures , concussion , internal injuries , crushing , burns , severe cuts and severe general shock .
The data does not include motorway incidents .
Councillor Rob Humby , Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council and Executive Member for Economy , Transport and Environment , said : “ There are around 5,500 miles of roads in Hampshire , one of the largest and busiest road networks in the country .
“ Hampshire County Council has prioritised resources on road safety education and safety measures where there is evidence that these will reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royston Smith said : “ The South East is the driver of the economy , the population is higher and there is more business on our roads .
“ We have more cameras now and speed awareness training that is really good .
But it ’ s still quite alarming that we are having this many accidents .
”

Between 2015 and 2019, 4,180 people were either killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads with 619 of those incidents occurring in Southampton.
The Department of Transport data shows that in those five years, 212 people have died on county roads, including 17 in Southampton.
Of these deaths, 60 were pedestrians, 14 were cyclists, 76 were in a car, and 44 were on a motorcycle.
And for every 1,000 registered vehicles in Hampshire, 3.28 have been involved in one of these incidents.
Price comparison website Uswitch also found that Hampshire has the third highest amount of deaths and serious injuries out of all local authorities in the UK and is the most dangerous area for cyclists and motorcyclists.
A total of 801 cyclists were killed or seriously injured in Hampshire with 1,127 motorcyclist casualties over the five years as well.
Serious injuries include if a person has been detained in hospital as an “in-patient”, or injuries such as fractures, concussion, internal injuries, crushing, burns, severe cuts and severe general shock.
The data does not include motorway incidents.
Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said: “There are around 5,500 miles of roads in Hampshire, one of the largest and busiest road networks in the country.
“Hampshire County Council has prioritised resources on road safety education and safety measures where there is evidence that these will reduce casualties.”
Southampton, Itchen MP, Royston Smith said: “The South East is the driver of the economy, the population is higher and there is more business on our roads.
“We have more cameras now and speed awareness training that is really good. But it’s still quite alarming that we are having this many accidents.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Boys, 14, arrested after couple threatened with 'machete'

POLICE have arrested two teenage boys after a couple were threatened with a machete in Southampton .
A 24-year-old woman @ @ @ @ @ her and her 23-year-old partner with a weapon , described as a machete , just @ @ @ @ @ Officers searched the area and arrested two 14-year-old boys from Southampton .
One 14-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ class B drug and affray .
The other was arrested for affray .
They both @ @ @ @ @ this time .

A 24-year-old woman reported that two boys threatened her and her 23-year-old partner with a weapon, described as a machete, just before 6pm last night.
Officers searched the area and arrested two 14-year-old boys from Southampton.
One 14-year-old was arrested for possession of a class B drug and affray.
The other was arrested for affray.
They both remain in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Man seen approaching children in Southampton and Eastleigh

A 'SUSPICIOUS ' man has reportedly been seen approaching children in a car .
Police are investigating the series of incidents that have taken place across Southampton and Eastleigh .
The incidents were reported between November 17 and November 25 .
Each time the child involved has described that a man in a car approached them as they were walking , and asked them if they wanted a lift or tried to engage in conversation with them .
Both boys and girls have been approached and no child has got into a vehicle or been hurt in anyway .
Incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or on their way home after school .
The Wakefield Road incident however , occurred on a Saturday .
Officers from both Southampton and Eastleigh are working with the schools in these areas and have increased patrols .
A police spokesperson said : `` We would like to reassure parents that we are taking these reports seriously .
Not every report has been the same and therefore we are looking at all lines of enquiry to identify similarities in the descriptions of the car and man that have been provided .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicious incidents that have occurred in other areas of Southampton .
We continue to regularly review all similar incidents to identify patterns as part of the ongoing investigation process .
`` We understand that these kind of incidents are very concerning for parents , schools and children .
It is important to stay alert but not alarmed , remind children that they should not get into anyone ’ s car , or go with anyone they do not know , and to report the incident to us as soon as possible .

Police are investigating the series of incidents that have taken place across Southampton and Eastleigh.
The incidents were reported between November 17 and November 25.
Each time the child involved has described that a man in a car approached them as they were walking, and asked them if they wanted a lift or tried to engage in conversation with them.
Both boys and girls have been approached and no child has got into a vehicle or been hurt in anyway.
Incidents have occurred on:
Newtown Road, Southampton,
Satchell Lane, Hamble-Le-Rice
Wildern Lane, Hedge End
Lower Northam Road, Hedge End
Hamble Lane, Bursledon
Ashley Crescent, Southampton
Sholing Road, Southampton
Middle Road, Southampton
Wakefield Road, Southampton
Incidents have occurred in the morning before school, or on their way home after school.
The Wakefield Road incident however, occurred on a Saturday.
Officers from both Southampton and Eastleigh are working with the schools in these areas and have increased patrols.
A police spokesperson said: "We would like to reassure parents that we are taking these reports seriously. Not every report has been the same and therefore we are looking at all lines of enquiry to identify similarities in the descriptions of the car and man that have been provided.
"We know there maybe similar reports of suspicious incidents that have occurred in other areas of Southampton. We continue to regularly review all similar incidents to identify patterns as part of the ongoing investigation process.
"We understand that these kind of incidents are very concerning for parents, schools and children. It is important to stay alert but not alarmed, remind children that they should not get into anyone’s car, or go with anyone they do not know, and to report the incident to us as soon as possible.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--James Harfield handed community order at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN who was stabbed 14 years ago was plagued by memories of the incident after he was attacked in a Hampshire pub , a court was told .
He was drinking at the Elephant and Castle in Commercial Road , Totton , when he was bitten on the left cheek by a complete stranger who later assaulted a police officer .
James Mark Harfield appeared at Southampton Crown Court and was handed an 18-month community order .
Michael Shilliday , prosecuting , said Harfield was apprehended by police after the incident at the Elephant and Castle and kicked an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Shilliday said the bite victim was stabbed in 2006 and blinded in his right eye .
In a personal impact statement submitted to the court the man said memories of the attack came flooding back after the incident involving Harfield .
He added : `` I had to have counselling from victim support .
My self-confidence has been affected - it 's really affected my quality of life . ''
Keely Harvey , mitigating , said the defendant inflicted the bite after suffering what she described as a `` mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He wishes he knew what made him do it - he is still very much in the dark .
I think he was angry at the world .
`` His behaviour since this matter has been good .
He wants to work to put this right and is willing to do what it takes . ''
Harfield , 21 , of Kilnyard Close , Totton , had previously pleaded guilty to one count of assault and one of assaulting an emergency worker .
He also admitted breaching a community order imposed in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communication .
Passing sentence Judge Nicholas Rowland told him : `` These were serious offences .
`` You bit someone out of the blue , with no provocation , and brought back very unpleasant memories from years before - and then you assaulted a police officer . ''
Harfield was handed an 18-month community order with a requirement to complete a total of 295 hours of unpaid work .

He was drinking at the Elephant and Castle in Commercial Road, Totton, when he was bitten on the left cheek by a complete stranger who later assaulted a police officer.
James Mark Harfield appeared at Southampton Crown Court and was handed an 18-month community order.
Michael Shilliday, prosecuting, said Harfield was apprehended by police after the incident at the Elephant and Castle and kicked an officer on the arm, causing soreness.
Mr Shilliday said the bite victim was stabbed in 2006 and blinded in his right eye.
In a personal impact statement submitted to the court the man said memories of the attack came flooding back after the incident involving Harfield.
He added: "I had to have counselling from victim support. My self-confidence has been affected - it's really affected my quality of life."
Keely Harvey, mitigating, said the defendant inflicted the bite after suffering what she described as a "mental health breakdown".
She added: "He wishes he knew what made him do it - he is still very much in the dark. I think he was angry at the world.
"His behaviour since this matter has been good. He wants to work to put this right and is willing to do what it takes."
Harfield, 21, of Kilnyard Close, Totton, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of assault and one of assaulting an emergency worker. He also admitted breaching a community order imposed in 2019 for criminal damage and sending an offensive communication.
Passing sentence Judge Nicholas Rowland told him: "These were serious offences.
"You bit someone out of the blue, with no provocation, and brought back very unpleasant memories from years before - and then you assaulted a police officer."
Harfield was handed an 18-month community order with a requirement to complete a total of 295 hours of unpaid work.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Full planning application to transform city's Bargate Quarter is submitted to civic chiefs

A PLANNING application to rejuvenate Southampton 's Bargate Quarter has been proposed to civic chiefs .
Developer Tellon Capital has this week submitted a full planning application to Southampton City Council that will lead to the delivery of the Bargate Quarter project .
The final scheme includes 519 residential homes that will be `` suitable for home-working '' .
This is compared to the first proposals which detailed plans for just 287 homes .
• City bosses raise concerns over 'affordable housing ' as new Bargate Quarter plans are unveil ed As well as this , the final plans include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down from the originally proposed 7,343 square meters .
The planned hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing for local people .
Tellon Capital recently held a community consultation on its revised scheme which aims to adapt to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and how it has changed the way that people live , work , shop , and socialise .
The developer said that feedback was `` generally positive '' during the two-week consultation with the majority of respondents `` supporting the changes '' , such as scaling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the changing way people are shopping due to the pandemic .
The company claims it will create `` high quality '' new homes and that residents will have `` easy access '' to all the existing city centre shops , services , leisure attractions and public transport links .
The proposed rejuvenation also includes a significant number of secure cycle spaces along with electric vehicle charging points .
Additionally , there will be a ‘ linear park ’ from The Bargate to Queensway , which aims to showcase the city ’ s historic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view by the now-demolished Bargate Shopping Centre .
James Burchell , Partner at Tellon Capital , said : “ Covid-19 has presented major challenges , but we are keen to make progress , and ensure this scheme is sustainable and deliverable .
“ We have taken Southampton ’ s Green City Charter into account and aim to rejuvenate this vital part of the city with a scheme that is fit for the future and not trapped in the past .
“ We recognise Southampton aims to be a green city with clean growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be an important part of delivering that vision .
“ We believe our scheme will deliver economic benefits , public realm improvements , much-needed homes for local people , and provide the chance to improve the setting of The Bargate and the city ’ s medieval walls.
” As previously reported , city bosses raised concerns about `` affordable housing '' as the new Bargate Quarter vision was unveiled .
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead has said that the city is in “ desperate ” need for more housing .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will be made available will be “ affordable ” .

Developer Tellon Capital has this week submitted a full planning application to Southampton City Council that will lead to the delivery of the Bargate Quarter project.
The final scheme includes 519 residential homes that will be "suitable for home-working".
This is compared to the first proposals which detailed plans for just 287 homes.
As well as this, the final plans include 2,515 square meters of retail space, down from the originally proposed 7,343 square meters.
The planned hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing for local people.
Tellon Capital recently held a community consultation on its revised scheme which aims to adapt to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and how it has changed the way that people live, work, shop, and socialise.
The developer said that feedback was "generally positive" during the two-week consultation with the majority of respondents "supporting the changes", such as scaling back the amount of retail, given the changing way people are shopping due to the pandemic.
The company claims it will create "high quality" new homes and that residents will have "easy access" to all the existing city centre shops, services, leisure attractions and public transport links.
The proposed rejuvenation also includes a significant number of secure cycle spaces along with electric vehicle charging points.
Additionally, there will be a ‘linear park’ from The Bargate to Queensway, which aims to showcase the city’s historic walls, which were previously hidden from view by the now-demolished Bargate Shopping Centre.
James Burchell, Partner at Tellon Capital, said: “Covid-19 has presented major challenges, but we are keen to make progress, and ensure this scheme is sustainable and deliverable.
“We have taken Southampton’s Green City Charter into account and aim to rejuvenate this vital part of the city with a scheme that is fit for the future and not trapped in the past.
“We recognise Southampton aims to be a green city with clean growth, and we want the Bargate Quarter to be an important part of delivering that vision.
“We believe our scheme will deliver economic benefits, public realm improvements, much-needed homes for local people, and provide the chance to improve the setting of The Bargate and the city’s medieval walls.”
As previously reported, city bosses raised concerns about "affordable housing" as the new Bargate Quarter vision was unveiled.
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead has said that the city is in “desperate” need for more housing.
He has raised concerns about whether the units that will be made available will be “affordable”.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Two arrested after burglary at farm in Sarisbury

Police have made two arrests after a tractor was stolen from a village farm .
Officers received reports of the @ @ @ @ @ the Sarisbury area at about 6.30pm on Tuesday .
During the burglary a small red @ @ @ @ @ been taken .
Officers seized a vehicle which was at the scene and arrested two @ @ @ @ @ from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of burglary .
A 32-year-old man from Hedge End @ @ @ @ @ burglary and theft of a motor vehicle .
Both have been bailed with conditions until @ @ @ @ @ recovered two motorbikes , one of which was suspected to have been stolen from the @ @ @ @ @ Forest on November 9 .

Officers received reports of the burglary at a farm in the Sarisbury area at about 6.30pm on Tuesday.
During the burglary a small red tractor is said to have been taken.
Officers seized a vehicle which was at the scene and arrested two people.
A 40-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 32-year-old man from Hedge End, arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
Both have been bailed with conditions until December 22.
They are recovered two motorbikes, one of which was suspected to have been stolen from the Burley area of the New Forest on November 9.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Fullers pubs face 'tough winter and very different Christmas'

PUB group Fuller ’ s has said it is optimistic despite facing a “ tough winter and a very different looking Christmas ” .
The company , which runs 388 pubs and hotels , said its October sales were hammered by the introduction of tiered measures .
Chief executive Simon Emeny said trading steadily improved after the first English lockdown but said the tightening of restrictions again from September “ knocked consumer confidence and impacted trading ” .
It reported that sales were impacted by the introduction of the “ rule of six ” and 10pm curfew but added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures had “ the largest impact ” .
Fuller ’ s pubs include the White Star Tavern in Southampton .
In Winchester , it has the William Walker , the Bishop on the Bridge , the Saint George Tea Room and the Wykeham Arms in Winchester .
In Romsey , it has the Bear & Ragged Staff and the Cromwell Arms .
In the New Forest , it has the Fisherman ’ s Rest in Lymington , the Fox & Hounds and the Oak Inn in Lyndhurst , the Alice Lisle in Ringwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pilgrim Inn , Marchwood .
Its other Hampshire pubs include the Ye Old Whyte Harte in Hamble , the Golden Lion , Fareham and the Cams Mill , Fareham .
Its news came on the same day pub chain Mitchells & Butlers announced losses and 1,300 job cuts .
Fuller ’ s said that the government ’ s guidance for workers to stay at home left central London “ like a ghost town ” , with sales across its 37 largest pubs in the area falling to less than 30 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It said sales in the final week of October were 57 per cent of levels for the same period last year , across its estate .
The group also confirmed that its staff numbers are 20 per cent lower than they were at the start of the financial year , in April , after major job cuts .
Mr Emeny said : “ We are optimistic about the future in the medium term and beyond , but there is no doubt that this will be a tough winter and a very different looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen our estate in a measured way , navigating the tier system and the restrictions that come with it .
“ However , it is important that we see beyond these obstacles and look at the bigger picture .
“ The excellent news of successful vaccines gives us confidence where previously there was uncertainty , and with the sensible decisions we have taken during the pandemic , Fuller ’ s is well-placed for future success.
” It came as the company fell to an adjusted pre-tax loss of £22.2million for the six months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the half-year fell by 72.7 per cent to £45.6m compared with the same period last year .

The company, which runs 388 pubs and hotels, said its October sales were hammered by the introduction of tiered measures.
Chief executive Simon Emeny said trading steadily improved after the first English lockdown but said the tightening of restrictions again from September “knocked consumer confidence and impacted trading”.
It reported that sales were impacted by the introduction of the “rule of six” and 10pm curfew but added that London’s move into Tier 2 measures had “the largest impact”.
Fuller’s pubs include the White Star Tavern in Southampton. In Winchester, it has the William Walker, the Bishop on the Bridge, the Saint George Tea Room and the Wykeham Arms in Winchester.
In Romsey, it has the Bear & Ragged Staff and the Cromwell Arms.
In the New Forest, it has the Fisherman’s Rest in Lymington, the Fox & Hounds and the Oak Inn in Lyndhurst, the Alice Lisle in Ringwood, the New Forest in Ashurst and the Pilgrim Inn, Marchwood.
Its other Hampshire pubs include the Ye Old Whyte Harte in Hamble, the Golden Lion, Fareham and the Cams Mill, Fareham.
Its news came on the same day pub chain Mitchells & Butlers announced losses and 1,300 job cuts.
Harvester and Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers axes 1,300 jobs
Fuller’s said that the government’s guidance for workers to stay at home left central London “like a ghost town”, with sales across its 37 largest pubs in the area falling to less than 30 per cent of levels from the previous year.
It said sales in the final week of October were 57 per cent of levels for the same period last year, across its estate.
The group also confirmed that its staff numbers are 20 per cent lower than they were at the start of the financial year, in April, after major job cuts.
Mr Emeny said: “We are optimistic about the future in the medium term and beyond, but there is no doubt that this will be a tough winter and a very different looking Christmas.
“We will start to reopen our estate in a measured way, navigating the tier system and the restrictions that come with it.
“However, it is important that we see beyond these obstacles and look at the bigger picture.
“The excellent news of successful vaccines gives us confidence where previously there was uncertainty, and with the sensible decisions we have taken during the pandemic, Fuller’s is well-placed for future success.”
It came as the company fell to an adjusted pre-tax loss of £22.2million for the six months to September 26.
Its revenue for the half-year fell by 72.7 per cent to £45.6m compared with the same period last year.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--What Government's tier announcement will mean in your area

England will find out today ( November 26 ) which tier their area will be moving into as the nation comes out of a second national lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic .
An official announcement is expected from the Government later today outlining which areas will move to which tier .
Prime Minister Boris Johnston has already warned that many areas could face tougher restriction with infection rates still high in large parts of England .
In an effort to combat infection rates those areas placed in tier 3 restrictions will be offered a mass testing programme for six weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be stricter to the prior tier system as the Government continue to get the virus under control .
So what can you do in each of the tiers after December 2 , 2020 ?
Here 's what you need to know .
What can you do in Tier 1 ( Medium Alert ) ?
Those in Tier 1 will have to follow these rules : • Meeting friends and family : Maximum of six indoors or outdoors , apart from with members of a single household or support bubble .
• Bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be table service only .
They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm .
• Work and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , colleges and universities will be open .
Childcare , other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Overnight stays : Permitted with household , support bubble , or up to six people .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships , wedding receptions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Places of worship : Open , but can not interact with more than six people .
• Travelling : Walk or cycle if possible , plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area , other than where necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but must follow the rule of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ athletes , under-18s and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large events : Sport , live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 4,000 people outdoors ( whichever is lower ) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors ( whichever is lower ) .
What can you do in Tier 2 ( High alert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to follow these rules : • Meeting friends and family : No mixing of households indoors , apart from support bubbles .
Maximum of six outdoors .
• Bars , pubs and restaurants : Pubs and bars must close , unless operating as restaurants .
Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals .
Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm .
• Work and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Childcare , other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships , wedding receptions and wakes , 30 for funerals .
• Places of worship : Open , but can not interact with anyone outside household or support bubble .
• Travelling : Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible .
Avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
Avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other than where necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but can not take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households .
Organised activities for elite athletes , under-18s and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 2,000 people outdoors ( whichever is lower ) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors ( whichever is lower ) .
What can you do in Tier 3 ( Very high alert ) ?
Those in Tier 3 will have to follow these rules : • Meeting friends and family : No mixing of households indoors , apart from support bubbles .
Maximum of six outdoors .
• Bars , pubs and restaurants : Hospitality is closed , with the exception of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Work and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , colleges and universities will be open .
Childcare , other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Indoor leisure : Group activities and classes should not take place .
• Overnight stays : Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships and wakes .
Wedding receptions not permitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but can not interact with anyone outside household or support bubble .
• Travelling : Avoid travelling outside your area , other than where necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
Reduce the number of journeys where possible .
Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity .
Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place , unless with your household or bubble .
Organised activities for elite athletes , under-18s and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large events : Events should not take place .
Drive-in events permitted .

An official announcement is expected from the Government later today outlining which areas will move to which tier.
Prime Minister Boris Johnston has already warned that many areas could face tougher restriction with infection rates still high in large parts of England.
In an effort to combat infection rates those areas placed in tier 3 restrictions will be offered a mass testing programme for six weeks, the government confirmed.
Tier restrictions will be stricter to the prior tier system as the Government continue to get the virus under control.
So what can you do in each of the tiers after December 2, 2020? Here's what you need to know.
What can you do in Tier 1 (Medium Alert)?
Those in Tier 1 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: Maximum of six indoors or outdoors, apart from with members of a single household or support bubble.
Maximum of six indoors or outdoors, apart from with members of a single household or support bubble. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Venues must be table service only. They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm.
Venues must be table service only. They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Open.
Open. Accommodation: Open.
Open. Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Permitted with household, support bubble, or up to six people.
Permitted with household, support bubble, or up to six people. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals. Entertainment: Open.
Open. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with more than six people.
Open, but cannot interact with more than six people. Travelling: Walk or cycle if possible, plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply.
Walk or cycle if possible, plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six indoors. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six indoors. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Sport, live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 4,000 people outdoors (whichever is lower) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors (whichever is lower).
What can you do in Tier 2 (High alert)?
Those in Tier 2 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors.
No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm.
Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Open.
Open. Accommodation: Open.
Open. Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Permitted with household or support bubble.
Permitted with household or support bubble. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals. Entertainment: Open.
Open. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.
Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble. Travelling: Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible. Avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply.
Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible. Avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but cannot take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but cannot take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Sport, live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 2,000 people outdoors (whichever is lower) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors (whichever is lower).
What can you do in Tier 3 (Very high alert)?
Those in Tier 3 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors.
No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Hospitality is closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery.
Hospitality is closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Group activities and classes should not take place.
Group activities and classes should not take place. Accommodation: Closed (with limited exceptions).
Closed (with limited exceptions). Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble.
Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes. Wedding receptions not permitted.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes. Wedding receptions not permitted. Entertainment: Indoor venues closed.
Indoor venues closed. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.
Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble. Travelling: Avoid travelling outside your area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Reduce the number of journeys where possible. Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble.
Avoid travelling outside your area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Reduce the number of journeys where possible. Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity. Group exercise activities and sports indoors should not take place, unless with your household or bubble. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity. Group exercise activities and sports indoors should not take place, unless with your household or bubble. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Events should not take place. Drive-in events permitted.
For more information, visit gov.uk/coronavirus.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Andover man cleans up River Way with trolley garden storage

A grandad who has been gathering trollies dumped around his estate in a bid to tidy the area up has said he is being “ mugged off ” by the supermarket .
Bernie Lucker has picked up 65 trollies so far , one for every year of his life , from all along River Way , with Andover ’ s Tesco Extra store lying just around the corner .
The community-minded pensioner , who has been trying to break into the care industry , has been storing them in his back garden while he has been trying to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to no avail .
“ I got in touch with their head office , ” he said , “ and got given a 48 hour period in October when they were meant to be collected .
But that ’ s been and gone .
It feels like I ’ m being mugged off.
” The 65-year-old said he was happy to take the trollies back to the store himself , but said that members of the public “ can ’ t get in touch with the store anymore.
” “ I worked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ and have no issues with them .
I just want to return what ’ s theirs.
” The trollies at the Tesco Extra normally have a one pound coin operated trolley lock , but these are currently disabled to reduce the number of touchpoints customers have with items during the Covid pandemic .
As a result , trollies can be more easily removed from store premises .
In 2017 , this was estimated to see up to a million trollies abandoned across the UK , costing businesses £35 million a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tesco said that they had been in touch with Bernie to arrange for the trollies to be returned to the Tesco Extra .
They encouraged members of the public to report abandoned trollies using TrolleyWise , which works with a number of supermarkets to return trollies to them .
A Tesco spokesperson told the Advertiser : “ We encourage all our visitors to Andover Extra to return their trolleys once they have finished their shop for other customers to use .
We employ a specialist company to rescue our trollies when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ d urge anyone who sees an abandoned Tesco trolley to let their local store know so we can get it back as soon as possible .
“ We ’ ve arranged for the trolleys stored by Mr Lucker to be collected and returned to our store and would like to thank him for his assistance and bringing this to our attention .
”

Bernie Lucker has picked up 65 trollies so far, one for every year of his life, from all along River Way, with Andover’s Tesco Extra store lying just around the corner.
The community-minded pensioner, who has been trying to break into the care industry, has been storing them in his back garden while he has been trying to get the supermarket to pick them up, but to no avail.
“I got in touch with their head office,” he said, “and got given a 48 hour period in October when they were meant to be collected. But that’s been and gone. It feels like I’m being mugged off.”
The 65-year-old said he was happy to take the trollies back to the store himself, but said that members of the public “can’t get in touch with the store anymore.”
“I worked with Tesco for years,” he said, “and have no issues with them. I just want to return what’s theirs.”
The trollies at the Tesco Extra normally have a one pound coin operated trolley lock, but these are currently disabled to reduce the number of touchpoints customers have with items during the Covid pandemic.
As a result, trollies can be more easily removed from store premises. In 2017, this was estimated to see up to a million trollies abandoned across the UK, costing businesses £35 million a year.
After being contacted by the Advertiser, Tesco said that they had been in touch with Bernie to arrange for the trollies to be returned to the Tesco Extra.
They encouraged members of the public to report abandoned trollies using TrolleyWise, which works with a number of supermarkets to return trollies to them.
A Tesco spokesperson told the Advertiser: “We encourage all our visitors to Andover Extra to return their trolleys once they have finished their shop for other customers to use. We employ a specialist company to rescue our trollies when they have been taken way from a store and we’d urge anyone who sees an abandoned Tesco trolley to let their local store know so we can get it back as soon as possible.
“We’ve arranged for the trolleys stored by Mr Lucker to be collected and returned to our store and would like to thank him for his assistance and bringing this to our attention.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Shoppers flock to new Southampton Aldi on Bursledon Road

Shoppers have described the new store Aldi on Bursledon Road in Southampton as 'wonderful ' and 'convenient ' as it opened its doors to the public for the first time today .
The shop was open to NHS staff from 7.30am this morning and the wider public from 8am , when small queues began to form outside .
Social distancing measures are in place for queues on opening day of the Aldi store on Bursledon Road , Southampton ( 26/11/20 ) The shop is run by Store Manager Nick Simpkins along with a team of 40 colleagues .
Store assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been amazing .
Everyone seems really happy .
`` All the tills are brand new and we 've got a new system where you can have two people at the till at once . ''
The new Aldi store on Bursledon Road , Southampton opened at 7.30am today ( 26/11/20 ) for NHS staff .
Early-bird shoppers were keen to get their hands on some bargains .
Shopper Lynn Doherty said : `` I think [ the shop 's ] fantastic .
It 's the first time we 've been to Aldi .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than other brands .
The only thing they have n't got is a bakery . ''
Fellow bargain-hunter Susan O'Sullivan said : `` I 'm going to switch from Lidl , [ Aldi ] is closer to home and it 's got a bigger variety . ''
Some shoppers claimed it will become their regular store in the future .
Mike Toogood said : `` It 's a wonderful shop , the prices are so much cheaper than others and the selection is good .
I live close to here and the closest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St Denys and it was n't convenient .
I 'll be doing my weekly shop here from now on . ''
The store is open from 8am to 10pm on Mondays to Saturdays , and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays .

The shop was open to NHS staff from 7.30am this morning and the wider public from 8am, when small queues began to form outside.
Social distancing measures are in place for queues on opening day of the Aldi store on Bursledon Road, Southampton (26/11/20)
The shop is run by Store Manager Nick Simpkins along with a team of 40 colleagues.
Store assistant James Worthington said: "Today's been amazing. Everyone seems really happy.
"All the tills are brand new and we've got a new system where you can have two people at the till at once."
The new Aldi store on Bursledon Road, Southampton opened at 7.30am today (26/11/20) for NHS staff.
Early-bird shoppers were keen to get their hands on some bargains.
Shopper Lynn Doherty said: "I think [the shop's] fantastic. It's the first time we've been to Aldi. They've got a lot more range than other brands. The only thing they haven't got is a bakery."
Fellow bargain-hunter Susan O'Sullivan said: "I'm going to switch from Lidl, [Aldi] is closer to home and it's got a bigger variety."
Some shoppers claimed it will become their regular store in the future.
Mike Toogood said: "It's a wonderful shop, the prices are so much cheaper than others and the selection is good. I live close to here and the closest [Aldi] to me before was at St Denys and it wasn't convenient. I'll be doing my weekly shop here from now on."
The store is open from 8am to 10pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Harvester and Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers  axes 1,300 jobs

THE owner of Harvester , Toby Carvery and All Bar One has said around 1,300 jobs have been axed after revealing a £123million annual loss .
Mitchells & Butlers said earlier this month that it was closing up to 20 pubs and restaurants and started redundancy consultations with staff but did not at the time disclose how many roles were at risk .
The business , which also owns the Miller & Carter steak houses , had made a pre-tax profit of £177m the previous year .
The company has a host of pubs and restaurants locally including the Spitfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s city centre , O ’ Neills in Winchester , two Harvesters at Eastleigh and a Toby Carvery at Bishopstoke .
The company said : “ Despite our best efforts to protect as many jobs as we can , we have had to make circa 1,300 redundancies following the end of the financial period .
“ The reduced levels of activity and closure of a small number of our sites meant that we could no longer support these roles.
” Mitchells and the wider hospitality sector have been devastated by the pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lengthy enforced closure earlier in the year and a 10pm curfew before the latest English lockdown .
Mitchells swung into the red after full-year revenues fell 34 per cent to £1.5billion and it said total sales since the end of September have plunged 50.8 per cent due largely to the latest lockdown .
The group said the outlook was dependent on the government ’ s restrictions to contain coronavirus .
“ The future will remain both challenging and highly uncertain with the duration and depth of the trading restrictions imposed on the hospitality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being , in the first instance , the primary determinant of our financial performance , ” it said .
The group said its suburban brands have fared well , even with the Covid-19 restrictions , with Miller & Carter and Premium Country Pubs leading the way .
But its city centre drinks-led pubs , such as Nicholson ’ s , have taken the brunt of the crisis , as trading woes have been compounded by many offices remaining empty .
Phil Urban , chief executive of Mitchells , said : “ We remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regain the momentum previously built and continue to achieve sustained market outperformance when the current operating restrictions are eased .
”

Mitchells & Butlers said earlier this month that it was closing up to 20 pubs and restaurants and started redundancy consultations with staff but did not at the time disclose how many roles were at risk.
The business, which also owns the Miller & Carter steak houses, had made a pre-tax profit of £177m the previous year.
The company has a host of pubs and restaurants locally including the Spitfire and All Bar One in Southampton’s city centre, O’Neills in Winchester, two Harvesters at Eastleigh and a Toby Carvery at Bishopstoke.
The company said: “Despite our best efforts to protect as many jobs as we can, we have had to make circa 1,300 redundancies following the end of the financial period.
“The reduced levels of activity and closure of a small number of our sites meant that we could no longer support these roles.”
Mitchells and the wider hospitality sector have been devastated by the pandemic and measures to control it, with a lengthy enforced closure earlier in the year and a 10pm curfew before the latest English lockdown.
Mitchells swung into the red after full-year revenues fell 34 per cent to £1.5billion and it said total sales since the end of September have plunged 50.8 per cent due largely to the latest lockdown.
The group said the outlook was dependent on the government’s restrictions to contain coronavirus.
“The future will remain both challenging and highly uncertain with the duration and depth of the trading restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector in response to the Covid-19 pandemic being, in the first instance, the primary determinant of our financial performance,” it said.
The group said its suburban brands have fared well, even with the Covid-19 restrictions, with Miller & Carter and Premium Country Pubs leading the way.
But its city centre drinks-led pubs, such as Nicholson’s, have taken the brunt of the crisis, as trading woes have been compounded by many offices remaining empty.
Phil Urban, chief executive of Mitchells, said: “We remain optimistic that we will be able to regain the momentum previously built and continue to achieve sustained market outperformance when the current operating restrictions are eased.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--LETTER - Something needs to change about illegal dog sales

Every year thousands of puppies are smuggled across Europe in appalling conditions to be mis-sold to UK dog lovers .
Many suffer life-threatening health conditions , and some don ’ t survive , leaving their buyers helpless and heartbroken – as well as out of pocket .
Demand for dogs has soared during lockdown and it ’ s creating a lucrative market for puppy smugglers .
Since lockdown started , we ’ ve rescued 14 heavily pregnant mums , and an incredible 140 puppies that could have fetched over £380,000 for cruel smugglers , and this is just the tip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dogs Trust Veterinary Director Paula Boyden gave evidence to a special one-off EFRA session ( The Environment , Food and Rural Affairs Committee ) on puppy smuggling , to urge the Government to take action .
Something has to change .
For over six years we ’ ve campaigned to end this abhorrent trade , yet Government continues to drag its heels .
Despite the three largest political parties pledging to stop puppy smuggling at last year ’ s General Election , over 200 Parliamentary Questions being tabled on puppy smuggling since 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smuggling campaign , we ’ re no closer to seeing this suffering end .
In fact , we have yet to see any significant action from Government at all .
Current legislation is not fit for purpose .
We need to cut this trade off at the source and close the loopholes which put innocent puppies at risk , and we need to do this urgently .
As the Brexit transition period draws to a close on 31st December , now is the time for Government to act and , dare we say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this spiralling situation .
Government must change the law to raise the minimum age for puppies to be imported into the UK to a minimum of six months to make them less desirable to buy and sell , and introduce tougher penalties for smuggling .
With every day of delay more innocent puppies will continue to pay the price .

Demand for dogs has soared during lockdown and it’s creating a lucrative market for puppy smugglers. Since lockdown started, we’ve rescued 14 heavily pregnant mums, and an incredible 140 puppies that could have fetched over £380,000 for cruel smugglers, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
On Tuesday, Dogs Trust Veterinary Director Paula Boyden gave evidence to a special one-off EFRA session (The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee) on puppy smuggling, to urge the Government to take action.
Something has to change. For over six years we’ve campaigned to end this abhorrent trade, yet Government continues to drag its heels. Despite the three largest political parties pledging to stop puppy smuggling at last year’s General Election, over 200 Parliamentary Questions being tabled on puppy smuggling since 2014, and 148 MPs joining our puppy smuggling campaign, we’re no closer to seeing this suffering end. In fact, we have yet to see any significant action from Government at all.
Current legislation is not fit for purpose. We need to cut this trade off at the source and close the loopholes which put innocent puppies at risk, and we need to do this urgently. As the Brexit transition period draws to a close on 31st December, now is the time for Government to act and, dare we say, ‘take back control’ of this spiralling situation.
Government must change the law to raise the minimum age for puppies to be imported into the UK to a minimum of six months to make them less desirable to buy and sell, and introduce tougher penalties for smuggling.
With every day of delay more innocent puppies will continue to pay the price.
Owen Sharp
CEO at Dogs Trust


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Inquiry into disabled baby’s treatment calls for police probe after ‘cover-up’

An independent inquiry into the treatment of disabled baby Elizabeth Dixon who died 19 years ago has called for a police investigation following a “ cover-up ” over her death which “ could have been avoided had basic clinical principles been followed ” .
The parents of the tragic youngster , Anne and Graeme Dixon from Church Crookham , near Fleet in Hampshire , have spent nearly two decades campaigning to uncover the truth of how their daughter died just 10 days before her first birthday on December 4 , 2001 .
But they have faced multiple inquiries – including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled as well as an inquest which failed to call important witnesses .
Now , chairman of the inquiry , Dr Bill Kirkup , a former assistant chief medical officer for England , has made 12 recommendations including eight on how safety incidents are managed and reviewed .
And he has called for Elizabeth ’ s case to be referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct .
The investigation found that “ Elizabeth ’ s profound disability and death could have been avoided had basic clinical principles been followed ” .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care by every organisation that looked after her , none of which was admitted at the time , nor properly investigated then or later ” .
Instead , the investigation found that “ a cover-up began on the day that she died ” .
The investigation also found clear evidence that “ some individuals have been persistently dishonest , both by omission and by commission , and that this extended to formal statements to police and regulatory bodies ” .
Dr Kirkup said : “ Elizabeth was one child , but the failures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not unique .
Had she lived , she would be almost 20 years old , but the same attitudes and behaviours as were evident then may still be found in places today .
“ As a result of the concealment of key facts about her death from the outset , her parents have been left for far too long without a complete , true account of what happened .
This was a needless and cruel burden for a mother and father already grieving the loss of their child .
“ That a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be so influential and persistent has significant implications for all of us , and for how public services react when things go wrong .
“ Clinical error , openly disclosed , investigated and learned from , should not result in blame or censure ; equally , conscious choices to cover up or to be dishonest should not be tolerated .
“ A full response will require some deep-seated changes in organisational and professional culture as well as better recognition of clinical problems and response to safety incidents .
“ Our findings raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veracity of individuals , some of whom have occupied senior positions , which would have emerged if police had examined the events after Elizabeth ’ s death , but they closed their investigation without doing so .
“ This should now be the subject of a statutory referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
” Elizabeth was born prematurely on December 14 , 2000 at Frimley Park Hospital , in Surrey , and when she was two weeks old she was diagnosed with a non-fatal form of the rare cancer neuroblastoma in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to diagnose or provide treatment for high blood pressure caused by the condition which led to her suffering permanent brain damage , leaving her profoundly neurologically disabled and having a tracheostomy tube inserted .
After 10 months at Great Ormond Street Hospital , Elizabeth was discharged to Naomi House , a children ’ s hospice near Winchester , where Mrs Dixon had to insist that nurses were given training on tracheostomy care .
On December 4 , 2001 , when Elizabeth was in the care of Primecare agency nurse Joyce Aburime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that the tracheostomy tube had become blocked .
She was taken by ambulance to Frimley Park Hospital but paramedics found no heartbeat and Elizabeth died .
Following her death , the Dixons became increasingly concerned that no post-mortem , investigation or inquest was held and they eventually went to Hampshire police in 2005 for help but the force was unable to prosecute manslaughter charges against Aburime and a Primecare manager after the Crown Prosecution Service said there was no realistic prospect of conviction .
An inquest was held in 2008 but without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure by the Dixons , a joint investigation by NHS England and the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) was held only for NHS England to pull out .
Another probe was also to be launched by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman ( PHSO ) only for this to be abandoned as well .
Then in September 2015 , Jeremy Hunt , the then health secretary , ordered an independent inquiry and appointed Dr Kirkup in February 2017 .
Health minister Nadine Dorries , who is responsible for patient safety , apologised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department would oversee the implementation of the report ’ s recommendations .
She said : “ This report shines a light on a culture of denial and cover-up 20 years ago that left a family with little choice but to report their concerns to the police .
“ Families should not have to fight a closed system for answers and I will not hesitate to expose this sort of behaviour whenever it appears today .
“ Indeed , Elizabeth ’ s legacy should be that other families will always be told the truth.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ describes a harrowing and shocking series of mistakes associated with the care received by Elizabeth and a response to her death that was completely inadequate and at times inhumane .
“ Elizabeth and her family were let down by a failure to diagnose or respond to her underlying condition , to put in place the care she required , to acknowledge the circumstances of her death or provide her parents with an honest account of these failings.
” Ms Dorries continued : “ There needs to be learning and implementation , but above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are doing all we can to make sure such events can not happen again .
“ No other family should ever again have to go through the heartache and frustration experienced by the Dixons and I apologise again for the failings set out in this report .
”

The parents of the tragic youngster, Anne and Graeme Dixon from Church Crookham, near Fleet in Hampshire, have spent nearly two decades campaigning to uncover the truth of how their daughter died just 10 days before her first birthday on December 4, 2001.
But they have faced multiple inquiries – including by police and by Parliament – being pulled as well as an inquest which failed to call important witnesses.
Now, chairman of the inquiry, Dr Bill Kirkup, a former assistant chief medical officer for England, has made 12 recommendations including eight on how safety incidents are managed and reviewed.
And he has called for Elizabeth’s case to be referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
The investigation found that “Elizabeth’s profound disability and death could have been avoided had basic clinical principles been followed”.
It concludes that “there were failures of care by every organisation that looked after her, none of which was admitted at the time, nor properly investigated then or later”.
Instead, the investigation found that “a cover-up began on the day that she died”.
The investigation also found clear evidence that “some individuals have been persistently dishonest, both by omission and by commission, and that this extended to formal statements to police and regulatory bodies”.
Dr Kirkup said: “Elizabeth was one child, but the failures that affected her care at every stage are not unique. Had she lived, she would be almost 20 years old, but the same attitudes and behaviours as were evident then may still be found in places today.
“As a result of the concealment of key facts about her death from the outset, her parents have been left for far too long without a complete, true account of what happened. This was a needless and cruel burden for a mother and father already grieving the loss of their child.
“That a cover up so rapidly and simply instigated could be so influential and persistent has significant implications for all of us, and for how public services react when things go wrong.
“Clinical error, openly disclosed, investigated and learned from, should not result in blame or censure; equally, conscious choices to cover up or to be dishonest should not be tolerated.
“A full response will require some deep-seated changes in organisational and professional culture as well as better recognition of clinical problems and response to safety incidents.
“Our findings raise very significant concerns over the conduct and veracity of individuals, some of whom have occupied senior positions, which would have emerged if police had examined the events after Elizabeth’s death, but they closed their investigation without doing so.
“This should now be the subject of a statutory referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.”
Elizabeth was born prematurely on December 14, 2000 at Frimley Park Hospital, in Surrey, and when she was two weeks old she was diagnosed with a non-fatal form of the rare cancer neuroblastoma in her abdomen.
Staff at the hospital failed to diagnose or provide treatment for high blood pressure caused by the condition which led to her suffering permanent brain damage, leaving her profoundly neurologically disabled and having a tracheostomy tube inserted.
After 10 months at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Elizabeth was discharged to Naomi House, a children’s hospice near Winchester, where Mrs Dixon had to insist that nurses were given training on tracheostomy care.
On December 4, 2001, when Elizabeth was in the care of Primecare agency nurse Joyce Aburime, she became seriously ill and Mrs Dixon found that the tracheostomy tube had become blocked.
She was taken by ambulance to Frimley Park Hospital but paramedics found no heartbeat and Elizabeth died.
Following her death, the Dixons became increasingly concerned that no post-mortem, investigation or inquest was held and they eventually went to Hampshire police in 2005 for help but the force was unable to prosecute manslaughter charges against Aburime and a Primecare manager after the Crown Prosecution Service said there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
An inquest was held in 2008 but without main witnesses being called and, following pressure by the Dixons, a joint investigation by NHS England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) was held only for NHS England to pull out.
Another probe was also to be launched by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) only for this to be abandoned as well.
Then in September 2015, Jeremy Hunt, the then health secretary, ordered an independent inquiry and appointed Dr Kirkup in February 2017.
Health minister Nadine Dorries, who is responsible for patient safety, apologised to the Dixon family and said her department would oversee the implementation of the report’s recommendations.
She said: “This report shines a light on a culture of denial and cover-up 20 years ago that left a family with little choice but to report their concerns to the police.
“Families should not have to fight a closed system for answers and I will not hesitate to expose this sort of behaviour whenever it appears today.
“Indeed, Elizabeth’s legacy should be that other families will always be told the truth.”
She added: “This report describes a harrowing and shocking series of mistakes associated with the care received by Elizabeth and a response to her death that was completely inadequate and at times inhumane.
“Elizabeth and her family were let down by a failure to diagnose or respond to her underlying condition, to put in place the care she required, to acknowledge the circumstances of her death or provide her parents with an honest account of these failings.”
Ms Dorries continued: “There needs to be learning and implementation, but above all I want to be assured that we are doing all we can to make sure such events cannot happen again.
“No other family should ever again have to go through the heartache and frustration experienced by the Dixons and I apologise again for the failings set out in this report.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Councillor approval of Itchen Bridge contactless payment

Local leaders have welcomed developments to the Itchen Bridge which mean toll booths will now accept contactless card payment .
The announcement from Southampton City Council came yesterday and card readers are being installed on the toll booths this week .
Councillor Jacqui Rayment , Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Customer Organisation said : `` I 'm pleased that we 've been able to introduce contactless payment as an option on the Itchen Bridge .
`` We 've been committed to this for some time as a convenient option for people making the crossing .
`` We 've now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in this location for the benefit of everyone using the crossing . ''
Woolston councillor Warwick Payne said : `` Living in Woolston I believe that contactless payments on the bridge will be an improvement .
They will help the traffic flow as some motorists arrive at the bridge without smart cards or cash and then find it hard for them to get across the bridge .
That should now become a thing of the past . ''
Bargate councillor John Noon said : `` I think it 's a brilliant idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier for a lot of people . ''
MP for Southampton Itchen , Royston Smith said : “ All I can say about this announcement is , ‘ at last ’ .
It has frankly been an embarrassment that the city council has been so late in installing this sort of technology .
`` Perhaps they have finally realised we are in the 21st Century . ''
Cash and SmartCities cards will still be accepted , though some older SmartCities cards may need replacing in order to work on the new toll booth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have written to those who will need to replace their SmartCities card .

The announcement from Southampton City Council came yesterday and card readers are being installed on the toll booths this week.
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Customer Organisation said: "I'm pleased that we've been able to introduce contactless payment as an option on the Itchen Bridge.
"We've been committed to this for some time as a convenient option for people making the crossing.
"We've now managed to overcome the challenges with introducing it in this location for the benefit of everyone using the crossing."
Woolston councillor Warwick Payne said: "Living in Woolston I believe that contactless payments on the bridge will be an improvement. They will help the traffic flow as some motorists arrive at the bridge without smart cards or cash and then find it hard for them to get across the bridge. That should now become a thing of the past."
Bargate councillor John Noon said: "I think it's a brilliant idea and it's going to make life easier for a lot of people."
MP for Southampton Itchen, Royston Smith said: “All I can say about this announcement is, ‘at last’. It has frankly been an embarrassment that the city council has been so late in installing this sort of technology.
"Perhaps they have finally realised we are in the 21st Century."
Cash and SmartCities cards will still be accepted, though some older SmartCities cards may need replacing in order to work on the new toll booth card readers.
The council said they have written to those who will need to replace their SmartCities card.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Starlight Trampoline and Gymnastics Club, Romsey, targeted in break-in for the second time this year

A GYMNASTICS club in Romsey has lost nearly £1,000 after it was targeted twice in three months by hooligans .
It is believed criminals used crowbars to pry open three fire doors at Starlight Trampoline and Gymnastics Club , Greatbridge Road , on Monday , causing £600 worth of damage , before stealing £250 in cash .
This comes after the club just finished fundraising to pay for two broken fire doors after vandals descended on the building on August 23 .
Now , welfare officer , Kelda Lay , has warned the club could remain shut for a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while repairs are underway .
Kelda said : `` The break-in happened on Monday and they managed to get into the gym this time through our fire doors , where they found our petite cash tin and our raffle pot , which had £250 in total .
`` The alarm system rang Sheryl 's [ the owner ] phone at 4 in the morning , so she leapt out of bed to see what had happened at the club and called the police .
`` We can see from our CCTV they broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were planning on doing it .
You do n't walk around casually with a crowbar .
`` I just do n't know why these people think we have a lot of money .
We are a charity and it is just devastating to have this happen again . ''
The 42-year-old from King 's Somborne added the break-in could not have come at a worse time , stressing the club has already shelled out £10,000 for a new boiler after it broke down in September .
She said : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big fundraisers this year because of coronavirus , so anything we have managed to raise all year went on the new boiler .
`` I am going to email all of the parents to try and raise some money because we do n't want to be closed for any longer than we have to be .
`` The children have already missed a month of training and the competition season starts at the end of January , so this is just another kick in the teeth . ''
Kelda added the club may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , December 7 , but did say they would provide updates on their Facebook page .
She also said the public can donate to help the club reopen as quickly as possible .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` Anyone with any information about the incident to please call PC Natasha Rawlings on 101 quoting the RMS number : 44200454308 . ''

It is believed criminals used crowbars to pry open three fire doors at Starlight Trampoline and Gymnastics Club, Greatbridge Road, on Monday, causing £600 worth of damage, before stealing £250 in cash.
This comes after the club just finished fundraising to pay for two broken fire doors after vandals descended on the building on August 23.
Now, welfare officer, Kelda Lay, has warned the club could remain shut for a week after the second lockdown is finally lifted while repairs are underway.
Kelda said: "The break-in happened on Monday and they managed to get into the gym this time through our fire doors, where they found our petite cash tin and our raffle pot, which had £250 in total.
"The alarm system rang Sheryl's [the owner] phone at 4 in the morning, so she leapt out of bed to see what had happened at the club and called the police.
"We can see from our CCTV they broke in using crowbars, so it seems they were planning on doing it. You don't walk around casually with a crowbar.
"I just don't know why these people think we have a lot of money. We are a charity and it is just devastating to have this happen again."
The 42-year-old added the break-in could not have come at a worse time, stressing the club has already shelled out £10,000 for a new boiler after it broke down in September.
She said: "We have not been able to hold our two big fundraisers this year because of coronavirus, so anything we have managed to raise all year went on the new boiler.
"I am going to email all of the parents to try and raise some money because we don't want to be closed for any longer than we have to be.
"The children have already missed a month of training and the competition season starts at the end of January, so this is just another kick in the teeth."
Kelda added the club may not open until the week starting Monday, December 7, but did say they would provide updates on their Facebook page.
She also said the public can donate to help the club reopen as quickly as possible.
To donate, follow https://localgiving.org/charity/starlight-crew/.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "Anyone with any information about the incident to please call PC Natasha Rawlings on 101 quoting the RMS number: 44200454308."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Breast cancer survivor Candice Butcher has since welcomed Vinne and Lillie into the world

A SOUTHAMPTON mum has welcomed her second little miracle into the world , just two years after she was told chemotherapy would render her infertile .
Candice Butcher delivered little 5lbs 8oz Lillie Kathleen at Princess Anne Hospital two weeks ago .
She 's a little sister for Vinnie , aged 16 months , who was also conceived , against all odds , while Candice was undergoing treatment for breast cancer .
Both tots are being given lots of love by their besotted older sisters Grace , aged 11 , and seven-year-old Sophia , as well as proud dad Jamie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mansbridge , told the Daily Echo : `` In 2018 , I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer so it already did n't look great and they put me on intensive chemo straight away .
I was told it was highly unlikely I would ever have other children .
`` I then had a mastectomy and , during radiotherapy , I felt really poorly .
I was so worried the cancer had spread , but it turned out I was nearly four months pregnant with Vinnie .
`` That was against all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would happen twice .
I just did n't think for a minute it could happen again , but then Lillie came along !
`` It 's all been a massive rollercoaster .
But we 're all still plodding on and we 're all alright , which is all that matters .
`` They 're my little miracles and I love them to bits . ''
Candice was given the all clear from cancer just before Vinnie was born in the summer of 2019 , but still has regular check ups with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnant or had a new baby pretty much ever since .
She will also have to have a further mastectomy and a hysterectomy next year after discovering she has the breast cancer gene .
Candice and Jamie , who had to cancel previously arranged weddings in Edinburgh and Southampton due to Candice 's illness and the pandemic , will make a third attempt to get married on December 12 .

Candice Butcher delivered little 5lbs 8oz Lillie Kathleen at Princess Anne Hospital two weeks ago.
She's a little sister for Vinnie, aged 16 months, who was also conceived, against all odds, while Candice was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Both tots are being given lots of love by their besotted older sisters Grace, aged 11, and seven-year-old Sophia, as well as proud dad Jamie Pedder.
Candice, an accountant from Mansbridge, told the Daily Echo: "In 2018, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer so it already didn't look great and they put me on intensive chemo straight away. I was told it was highly unlikely I would ever have other children.
"I then had a mastectomy and, during radiotherapy, I felt really poorly. I was so worried the cancer had spread, but it turned out I was nearly four months pregnant with Vinnie.
"That was against all odds and I certainly didn't think it would happen twice. I just didn't think for a minute it could happen again, but then Lillie came along!
"It's all been a massive rollercoaster. But we're all still plodding on and we're all alright, which is all that matters.
"They're my little miracles and I love them to bits."
Candice was given the all clear from cancer just before Vinnie was born in the summer of 2019, but still has regular check ups with her oncologist, particularly considering she has been pregnant or had a new baby pretty much ever since.
She will also have to have a further mastectomy and a hysterectomy next year after discovering she has the breast cancer gene.
Candice and Jamie, who had to cancel previously arranged weddings in Edinburgh and Southampton due to Candice's illness and the pandemic, will make a third attempt to get married on December 12.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Eastleigh residents asked to move cars as lines are painted

RESIDENTS are being asked to move their cars as the council works to 'improve parking for residents ' .
Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ Ovington Gardens , Kilmeston Close and Beauworth Close are are being asked to move their @ @ @ @ @ Borough Council to undertake line painting .
The council say this is in response to @ @ @ @ @ only take one day to complete .
While this work is taking place , residents @ @ @ @ @ the pay and display bays for free on nearby roads and park in other residents @ @ @ @ @ A Council spokesperson said : “ Following requests from local residents the Council is undertaking @ @ @ @ @ line marking should be complete in a day and although residents will have to move @ @ @ @ @ time while the line markings dry they will be able to re-park their vehicles soon @ @ @

Eastleigh residents that park in the Ovington Gardens, Kilmeston Close and Beauworth Close are are being asked to move their vehicles today to allow Eastleigh Borough Council to undertake line painting.
The council say this is in response to requests from locals and should only take one day to complete.
While this work is taking place, residents are being allowed to use the pay and display bays for free on nearby roads and park in other residents bays in adjacent zones.
A Council spokesperson said: “Following requests from local residents the Council is undertaking line painting.
"The line marking should be complete in a day and although residents will have to move their vehicle for a short time while the line markings dry they will be able to re-park their vehicles soon after."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--More than 250 injuries at work reported in Southampton

More than 250 injuries at work were reported in Southampton last year , figures show .
The Trades Union Congress says a drop in reports nationally is the result of funding cuts and lack of awareness of the duty to report injuries .
In 2019-20 , the Health and Safety Executive was notified of 277 non-fatal incidents in the area – 19 fewer than in the previous year .
There were no fatal injuries .
Of the injuries , which workplaces must report by law , 86 were specified – these include incidents such as serious burns , amputations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fingers and toes .
A further 191 resulted in an employee or self-employed person being unable to perform their normal day-to-day duties for more than seven consecutive days .
The figures mean 187 Southampton workers per 100,000 were injured at work last year , lower than the South East 's average rate of 212 .
Across England , 55,746 injuries at work were reported to the HSE – 4,166 fewer than the previous year .
But the HSE said that its preferred method for measuring injuries in the workplace was through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019-20 around 693,000 workers in Great Britain sustained a non-fatal injury .
The organisation also said employers substantially under-report specified injuries , with current levels estimated at around a half .
Shelly Asquith , TUC 's health and safety policy officer , said : `` The HSE themselves accept there is a big problem with under-reporting .
“ A lack of visibility of the HSE – due to funding cuts and a decline in the level of enforcement measures being carried out – means fewer employers are aware of the body .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failing to alert employers of the duty to report instances of injury , illness and death.
” She added that lack of reporting was an issue for work-related exposure to Covid-19 , with the risk of these incidents going unaccounted for .
Sarah Newton , chairman of the HSE , said : `` HSE remains committed to taking action where workers are not protected , to ensure the guidance and assistance we provide for employers in managing risks is the best available , based on the latest evidence and science .
“ Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the safest places in the world to work , these figures highlight the scale of the challenge HSE currently faces in making Britain an even healthier and safer place to work .
`` This includes our role in the response to the pandemic to ensure workplaces are Covid secure .
”

The Trades Union Congress says a drop in reports nationally is the result of funding cuts and lack of awareness of the duty to report injuries.
In 2019-20, the Health and Safety Executive was notified of 277 non-fatal incidents in the area – 19 fewer than in the previous year. There were no fatal injuries.
Of the injuries, which workplaces must report by law, 86 were specified – these include incidents such as serious burns, amputations, loss of sight and fractures other than to fingers and toes.
A further 191 resulted in an employee or self-employed person being unable to perform their normal day-to-day duties for more than seven consecutive days.
The figures mean 187 Southampton workers per 100,000 were injured at work last year, lower than the South East's average rate of 212.
Across England, 55,746 injuries at work were reported to the HSE – 4,166 fewer than the previous year.
But the HSE said that its preferred method for measuring injuries in the workplace was through a household survey, which estimates that in 2019-20 around 693,000 workers in Great Britain sustained a non-fatal injury.
The organisation also said employers substantially under-report specified injuries, with current levels estimated at around a half.
Shelly Asquith, TUC's health and safety policy officer, said: "The HSE themselves accept there is a big problem with under-reporting.
“A lack of visibility of the HSE – due to funding cuts and a decline in the level of enforcement measures being carried out – means fewer employers are aware of the body.
“The Government is also to blame for failing to alert employers of the duty to report instances of injury, illness and death.”
She added that lack of reporting was an issue for work-related exposure to Covid-19, with the risk of these incidents going unaccounted for.
Sarah Newton, chairman of the HSE, said: "HSE remains committed to taking action where workers are not protected, to ensure the guidance and assistance we provide for employers in managing risks is the best available, based on the latest evidence and science.
“Although Great Britain continues to be up there with the safest places in the world to work, these figures highlight the scale of the challenge HSE currently faces in making Britain an even healthier and safer place to work.
"This includes our role in the response to the pandemic to ensure workplaces are Covid secure.”