thedailyecho--2020-11-26--MPs voice their views on new cruise terminal in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON MPs have voiced their views over a new cruise terminal in the city .
MPs Caroline Nokes , Royston Smith and Alan Whitehead have welcomed the news of the opening of a new cruise terminal at the Port of Southampton next year .
But they particularly praised the shore power connectivity set to be installed at the site .
As reported , this will provide shore-side electrical power to cruise ships which therefore would not need to run their diesel engines .
The new cruise terminal will also benefit from roof-mounted solar power .
City MPs said the move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city economy .
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ The energy efficiency and solar panels are a demonstration of how we can continue to grow the economy while protecting our environment .
I am particularly pleased with the addition of shore power , which I lobbied government to contribute to , this will help to reduce emissions from cruise ships while they are in port.
” Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said : “ I am thrilled that this new cruise terminal will allow cruise ships docking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of running their diesel engines .
This is something I ’ ve been pushing for over many years .
It will ensure that the boost to tourism and the local economy that this terminal will hopefully bring to our city is sustainable and green.
” Caroline Nokes , MP for Romsey and Southampton North , added : “ I think it is great news and a real confidence boost for the cruise sector in the City.
” As reported , an exact opening date as well as the number of jobs set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But port bosses said the fifth terminal will open for the 2021 cruise season .
The move is expected to bring millions of pounds to the local economy .
Associated British Ports ( ABP ) said thanks to a partnership with cruise giants MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd , the port ’ s newest terminal will welcome the next generation of ships “ in terms of size , capacity and technology ” .

MPs Caroline Nokes, Royston Smith and Alan Whitehead have welcomed the news of the opening of a new cruise terminal at the Port of Southampton next year.
But they particularly praised the shore power connectivity set to be installed at the site.
As reported, this will provide shore-side electrical power to cruise ships which therefore would not need to run their diesel engines.
The new cruise terminal will also benefit from roof-mounted solar power.
City MPs said the move will protect the environment as well as the city economy.
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “The energy efficiency and solar panels are a demonstration of how we can continue to grow the economy while protecting our environment. I am particularly pleased with the addition of shore power, which I lobbied government to contribute to, this will help to reduce emissions from cruise ships while they are in port.”
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said: “I am thrilled that this new cruise terminal will allow cruise ships docking in Southampton to use Shore Power instead of running their diesel engines. This is something I’ve been pushing for over many years. It will ensure that the boost to tourism and the local economy that this terminal will hopefully bring to our city is sustainable and green.”
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, added: “I think it is great news and a real confidence boost for the cruise sector in the City.”
As reported, an exact opening date as well as the number of jobs set to be created are yet to be confirmed.
But port bosses said the fifth terminal will open for the 2021 cruise season.
The move is expected to bring millions of pounds to the local economy.
Associated British Ports (ABP) said thanks to a partnership with cruise giants MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, the port’s newest terminal will welcome the next generation of ships “in terms of size, capacity and technology”.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Warning over plan to build housing on land north of Totton

TWO Hampshire schools will have to be enlarged at a cost of more than £1.2m if plans to build 300 new homes are approved .
Hampshire County Council is threatening to object to the proposals unless the applicants agree to help fund the cost of expanding the schools .
Bloor Homes and a local landowner , Barker-Mill Estates , have applied for permission to redevelop a large area between Totton and the M27 motorway .
But the county council says extra classrooms will have to built at Calmore infant and junior schools if the scheme goes ahead .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says : `` The proposed development of 300 dwellings would be expected to generate a total of 90 additional primary age children .
`` The ( Calmore ) schools are at capacity and are forecast to remain full in the future .
Consequently additional places will be needed and a contribution is sought from the developer . ''
The letter says three new classrooms - one at the infant school and two at the junior school - will have to be provided if the homes are approved .
It adds : `` Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local education authority , would object to the proposal . ''
• Housing plan for land north of Calmore and west of Hill Street • Bloor Homes submits application to build on land north of Totton The applicants want to build the homes on land north of Salisbury Road , Calmore .
Several people living near the site have lodged objections , but the scheme was supported at a meeting of the town council 's planning committee .
Critics of the proposed development say it will create extra traffic problems as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other services .
But supporters say it will provide much-needed housing in an area where many people currently have little or no hope of owning their own home .
Bloor Homes and Barker-Mill Estates hope to start work in 2022 if permission is granted .
In a statement they said : `` Barker-Mill Estates and Bloor Homes are aware of Hampshire County Council ’ s recent comments on education provision in the local area .
`` These comments , along with all the responses relating to the planning application , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing planning application process . ''
In another statement issued earlier this year they said : “ We are delighted that following on from an extensive consultation with the local community , councillors and planning officers , we have submitted our outline plans for the development of land north of Salisbury Road .
“ We are pleased with the response to our public consultation , with over 2,400 people viewing our proposals through our dedicated website .
`` Our outline application will provide up to 300 much-needed new homes , including affordable housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , road and transport improvements as well as funding towards the improvement of local facilities .
`` Our plans will make a considerable contribution to meeting the housing needs of the New Forest district . ''

Hampshire County Council is threatening to object to the proposals unless the applicants agree to help fund the cost of expanding the schools.
Bloor Homes and a local landowner, Barker-Mill Estates, have applied for permission to redevelop a large area between Totton and the M27 motorway.
But the county council says extra classrooms will have to built at Calmore infant and junior schools if the scheme goes ahead.
In a letter to New Forest District Council it says: "The proposed development of 300 dwellings would be expected to generate a total of 90 additional primary age children.
"The (Calmore) schools are at capacity and are forecast to remain full in the future. Consequently additional places will be needed and a contribution is sought from the developer."
The letter says three new classrooms - one at the infant school and two at the junior school - will have to be provided if the homes are approved.
It adds: "Without a contribution the county council, as the local education authority, would object to the proposal."
The applicants want to build the homes on land north of Salisbury Road, Calmore.
Several people living near the site have lodged objections, but the scheme was supported at a meeting of the town council's planning committee.
Critics of the proposed development say it will create extra traffic problems as well as increasing the strain on GP surgeries and other services. But supporters say it will provide much-needed housing in an area where many people currently have little or no hope of owning their own home.
Bloor Homes and Barker-Mill Estates hope to start work in 2022 if permission is granted.
In a statement they said: "Barker-Mill Estates and Bloor Homes are aware of Hampshire County Council’s recent comments on education provision in the local area.
"These comments, along with all the responses relating to the planning application, will be considered and discussed as part of the ongoing planning application process."
In another statement issued earlier this year they said: “We are delighted that following on from an extensive consultation with the local community, councillors and planning officers, we have submitted our outline plans for the development of land north of Salisbury Road.
“We are pleased with the response to our public consultation, with over 2,400 people viewing our proposals through our dedicated website.
"Our outline application will provide up to 300 much-needed new homes, including affordable housing, a range of public open spaces, road and transport improvements as well as funding towards the improvement of local facilities.
"Our plans will make a considerable contribution to meeting the housing needs of the New Forest district."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--The bundles of joy bringing happiness to Hampshire

THESE five little rays of sunshine are bringing joy to their parents as the Covid pandemic continues .
All five @ @ @ @ @ at home in Hampshire with their families during the latest lockdown .
We have one @ @ @ @ @ nearly delivered by her grandmother and two bundles of joy who turned up late to @ @ @ @ @ new arrivals bringing joy to their families Others are enjoying sibling cuddles after coming into @ @ @ @ @ Hospital or at home .
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thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Sylvester Stallone, David Essex and The FA Cup are among your brushes with fame this week...

WE feature Hollywood royalty today in the form of Rocky and Rambo star Sylvester Stallone .
Some of our readers @ @ @ @ @ us this week , sending in pictures of them back in the 70s , meeting @ @ @ @ @ and the FA Cup , as well as heartthrob David Essex .
• From Hollywood @ @ @ @ @ snaps Our other pictures are of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston , the first man to sail @ @ @ @ @ and celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock .
Show us your 15 minutes of fame , or @ @ @ @ @ a snap , at dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies

Some of our readers have gone all retro on us this week, sending in pictures of them back in the 70s, meeting legendary Saints manager Lawrie McMenemy and the FA Cup, as well as heartthrob David Essex.
Our other pictures are of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo non-stop around the world and celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock.
Show us your 15 minutes of fame, or at least enough time for a snap, at dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Arsonist was put to death by hanging

Arsonist was put to death by hanging

HIS final thoughts were for his family .
`` God bless my wife and child , '' he repeatedly pleaded , and as his lips still moved in prayer , he and the crowd of men , women and children at last fell silent as the executioner solemnly concluded his business .
John Sansom had suffered the ultimate punishment at the back of Winchester County Jail , having been convicted a fortnight earlier on March 5 , 1831 , for fire raising at Hamble .
Sansom , who looked older than his 22 years , had committed what the prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of human crimes , there is no more heinous for which he was charged . ''
Mr Missing commented : `` It is generally committed at night , it is one of the easiest to commit and one of the most difficult of detection . ''
But had he been working alone ?
What was his motive ?
Had he been lured for a few pence to commit arson for a jealous neighbour ?
Certainly the judge had misgivings he was the prime mover and at least two others had been involved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ called John Buckland had retired for the night on December 9 , 1828 , but woke up about midnight when by chance he saw his stables on fire .
His barns and outhouses were destroyed and his trapped livestock perished .
`` It was a blaze of light , '' he told jurors at Hampshire Assizes .
`` My house caught fire on four occasions but the fire was extinguished .
No information could be obtained as to the cause .
In September last my premises were on fire again and a wheat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on foot which led to the apprehension of the prisoner and James Hatcher . ''
Indeed suspicion had fallen on Sansom 's brother-in-law and a third man called James Spencer after he had brought to Buckland 's farm a lantern .
Spencer was arrested in Jersey and brought to the mainland for questioning , one giving an almost identical statement to that of the other , though they had been kept apart during interview .
Neither was charged but each was to give different stories at the trial , with Hatcher claiming that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sansom who looked increasingly agitated .
`` He said he was not happy in his mind and should not be happy again , for he had set fire to Mr Buckland 's premises . ''
Hatcher then related how Sansom had told him he had been promised a sovereign by farmer Spencer to set fire to them and his son James had accompanied him there with the lantern and matches .
Once the fire had taken hold , they separated and the lantern was covered by grass and rushes and hidden in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened to kill him if he told told anyone .
Spencer admitted in court he had gone to Buckland 's farm but had pleaded with Sansom to leave .
`` He struck a light and started the candle , then we went across the field to Mr Buckland 's .
I said 'For God 's sake , Sansom , do n't do it .
Let us put out the candle and go away .
He said 'no ' .
I held his hand until 100 yards of the building .
My heart failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When I saw the fires spring up at the corner of the barn , I ran away and Sansom followed me .
We hid the lantern in a ditch . ''
Sansom said nothing in his defence called no witnesses .
The judge , Mr Justice Taunton , warned jurors in his summing to give `` the most particular and serious attention '' to the case because it was a capital charge and if they found Samson guilty , he would face execution .
After a few minutes deliberation , they convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duty to pass on you the dreadful sentence of the law , '' the judge remarked .
`` It is a most melancholy and distressing spectacle to see a young man like you cut off from your family and all that you esteem in this world in the prime of life and be sent to your last and final account before your maker . ''
However , he observed that Sansom might not have been acting alone .
`` let those therefore , if any there may be , who stand in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejoice in quiet and security because hitherto their guilt has not been discovered .
Horrible , indeed , must be the misgivings of those men and great the fears they entertain , when they discovered that two years was not sufficient to cover you from detection . ''
Sansom was confined to the condemned cell for a fortnight during which he took much comfort from the visits of the clergy and weeping profusely he was led to the scaffold .
When the infamous cap was drawn over his head , he courageously dispensed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his downfall .
`` I have been drawn into this crime by others , '' he lamented .
`` Hatcher has sworn my life away but I forgive him and I hope God will forgive me . ''
An eye witness leaning out of a window adjacent to the drop cried out : `` Were others connected ? ''
Sansom pitifully answered : `` Yes , there was . ''
Then he cast his mind to the fate of his wife and child .
After the execution , his body was cut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could buried in his native village .

"God bless my wife and child," he repeatedly pleaded, and as his lips still moved in prayer, he and the crowd of men, women and children at last fell silent as the executioner solemnly concluded his business.
John Sansom had suffered the ultimate punishment at the back of Winchester County Jail, having been convicted a fortnight earlier on March 5, 1831, for fire raising at Hamble.
Sansom, who looked older than his 22 years, had committed what the prosecutor described as "in the whole catalogue of human crimes, there is no more heinous for which he was charged."
Mr Missing commented: "It is generally committed at night, it is one of the easiest to commit and one of the most difficult of detection."
But had he been working alone? What was his motive? Had he been lured for a few pence to commit arson for a jealous neighbour?
Certainly the judge had misgivings he was the prime mover and at least two others had been involved.
The simple facts were that a farmer called John Buckland had retired for the night on December 9, 1828, but woke up about midnight when by chance he saw his stables on fire. His barns and outhouses were destroyed and his trapped livestock perished.
"It was a blaze of light," he told jurors at Hampshire Assizes. "My house caught fire on four occasions but the fire was extinguished. No information could be obtained as to the cause. In September last my premises were on fire again and a wheat rick was burnt. Inquiries were set on foot which led to the apprehension of the prisoner and James Hatcher."
Indeed suspicion had fallen on Sansom's brother-in-law and a third man called James Spencer after he had brought to Buckland's farm a lantern.
Spencer was arrested in Jersey and brought to the mainland for questioning, one giving an almost identical statement to that of the other, though they had been kept apart during interview.
Neither was charged but each was to give different stories at the trial, with Hatcher claiming that he had gone for a walk with Sansom who looked increasingly agitated.
"He said he was not happy in his mind and should not be happy again, for he had set fire to Mr Buckland's premises."
Hatcher then related how Sansom had told him he had been promised a sovereign by farmer Spencer to set fire to them and his son James had accompanied him there with the lantern and matches. Once the fire had taken hold, they separated and the lantern was covered by grass and rushes and hidden in a ditch.
Sansom, he claimed, threatened to kill him if he told told anyone.
Spencer admitted in court he had gone to Buckland's farm but had pleaded with Sansom to leave.
"He struck a light and started the candle, then we went across the field to Mr Buckland's. I said 'For God's sake, Sansom, don't do it. Let us put out the candle and go away. He said 'no'. I held his hand until 100 yards of the building. My heart failed me and I could go no further. When I saw the fires spring up at the corner of the barn, I ran away and Sansom followed me. We hid the lantern in a ditch."
Sansom said nothing in his defence called no witnesses.
The judge, Mr Justice Taunton, warned jurors in his summing to give "the most particular and serious attention" to the case because it was a capital charge and if they found Samson guilty, he would face execution.
After a few minutes deliberation, they convicted him.
"It is my melancholy duty to pass on you the dreadful sentence of the law," the judge remarked. "It is a most melancholy and distressing spectacle to see a young man like you cut off from your family and all that you esteem in this world in the prime of life and be sent to your last and final account before your maker."
However, he observed that Sansom might not have been acting alone.
"let those therefore, if any there may be, who stand in the same situation in which you stand, rejoice in quiet and security because hitherto their guilt has not been discovered. Horrible, indeed, must be the misgivings of those men and great the fears they entertain, when they discovered that two years was not sufficient to cover you from detection."
Sansom was confined to the condemned cell for a fortnight during which he took much comfort from the visits of the clergy and weeping profusely he was led to the scaffold. When the infamous cap was drawn over his head, he courageously dispensed with it as he condemned others for his downfall.
"I have been drawn into this crime by others," he lamented. "Hatcher has sworn my life away but I forgive him and I hope God will forgive me."
An eye witness leaning out of a window adjacent to the drop cried out: "Were others connected?"
Sansom pitifully answered: "Yes, there was."
Then he cast his mind to the fate of his wife and child. After the execution, his body was cut down and handed over to his brother so he could buried in his native village.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Solent University launches two new schools to meet growing demand

A SOUTHAMPTON university has announced the launch of two new schools to meet growing demand .
Solent University has launched Solent Business School and Solent Law School in response to an increasing need among students for real-world learning and `` future readiness '' .
The two new schools will offer flexible degree courses which allow students to pursue specialist knowledge and graduate with a transferable skill set .
The schools will work with organisations , charities and legal chambers to collaborate on research , consultancy projects and creative briefs , as well as to provide students with work experience opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solent University , Southampton , says : “ Our University motto is ‘ Ready for Anything ’ and it ’ s important that our courses and academic staff actively prepare students for their future careers .
`` Our two new schools embody this ethos , alongside the agile , innovative , creative and enterprising nature of Solent itself .
“ Solent has a reputation for producing grounded , well-prepared graduates with the knowledge and experience employers want .
`` By helping them develop and use their skills sets through the many opportunities available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applied assessments , they will be ready for the world of work.
” Solent Business School will help its graduates take on pivotal roles in helping UK businesses address the skills challenge and take advantage of future economic opportunities in a `` post-COVID era '' , while Solent Law School graduates will develop the professional awareness and personal attributes needed to effectively continue their development after university .
Caroline Walsh , director of Solent Business School , said : “ There has never been a greater need for a business education to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest social and economic challenges , created in part by Covid-19 and Brexit .
Whether students have a passion for music , art , technology or law , we want Solent Business School to provide a gateway to something bigger and better.
” Kevin Rogers , director of Solent Law School , added : “ We want to arm students with the real-life experience they need to succeed in whatever field they choose , whether that ’ s law or otherwise .
`` Our new law school will provide students with a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice what they might go onto do in employment .
”

Solent University has launched Solent Business School and Solent Law School in response to an increasing need among students for real-world learning and "future readiness".
The two new schools will offer flexible degree courses which allow students to pursue specialist knowledge and graduate with a transferable skill set.
The schools will work with organisations, charities and legal chambers to collaborate on research, consultancy projects and creative briefs, as well as to provide students with work experience opportunities.
Professor Karen Stanton, Vice-Chancellor of Solent University, Southampton, says: “Our University motto is ‘Ready for Anything’ and it’s important that our courses and academic staff actively prepare students for their future careers.
"Our two new schools embody this ethos, alongside the agile, innovative, creative and enterprising nature of Solent itself.
“Solent has a reputation for producing grounded, well-prepared graduates with the knowledge and experience employers want.
"By helping them develop and use their skills sets through the many opportunities available to them, through real-world learning and applied assessments, they will be ready for the world of work.”
Solent Business School will help its graduates take on pivotal roles in helping UK businesses address the skills challenge and take advantage of future economic opportunities in a "post-COVID era", while Solent Law School graduates will develop the professional awareness and personal attributes needed to effectively continue their development after university.
Caroline Walsh, director of Solent Business School, said: “There has never been a greater need for a business education to help us solve some of society’s biggest social and economic challenges, created in part by Covid-19 and Brexit. Whether students have a passion for music, art, technology or law, we want Solent Business School to provide a gateway to something bigger and better.”
Kevin Rogers, director of Solent Law School, added: “We want to arm students with the real-life experience they need to succeed in whatever field they choose, whether that’s law or otherwise.
"Our new law school will provide students with a range of experiences in which they can truly practice what they might go onto do in employment.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Decision on proposal for Honeysuckle Cottage, Hungerford Hill

PLANS to enlarge a house in the New Forest National Park have been rejected .
The National Park Authority ( NPA ) has refused to support an application to build an extension to Honeysuckle Cottage at Hungerford Hill , Hyde .
A report to NPA members said the proposed development would make the property too big .
The report said planning policies aimed to restrict the size of rural homes to safeguard the character of the New Forest as well as ensuring the area had a balanced housing stock .
It added : `` The New Forest is subject to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accessibility has led to house prices being the highest of any of the national parks .
It is clear that unless firmly controlled , the wish of residents to enlarge their properties would result in the Forest becoming an area of substantial houses , an outcome which is undesirable on two counts .
`` Smaller dwellings , such as the application site , contribute to the character and local distinctiveness of the national park , and a range and mix of sizes provides for a balance in available housing stock . ''

The National Park Authority (NPA) has refused to support an application to build an extension to Honeysuckle Cottage at Hungerford Hill, Hyde.
A report to NPA members said the proposed development would make the property too big.
The report said planning policies aimed to restrict the size of rural homes to safeguard the character of the New Forest as well as ensuring the area had a balanced housing stock.
It added: "The New Forest is subject to intense development pressure.
"Its location and accessibility has led to house prices being the highest of any of the national parks. It is clear that unless firmly controlled, the wish of residents to enlarge their properties would result in the Forest becoming an area of substantial houses, an outcome which is undesirable on two counts.
"Smaller dwellings, such as the application site, contribute to the character and local distinctiveness of the national park, and a range and mix of sizes provides for a balance in available housing stock."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Chewton Glen Hotel and Burley Manor win prestigious awards

TWO luxury hotels in the New Forest have been honoured at this year 's Conde Nast Johansens Award for Excellence after earning rave reviews .
The five-star Chewton Glen at New Milton was crowned Best Countryside Hotel and the Grade II-listed Burley Manor triumphed in the Best Value Experience category .
In 2019 the Chewton Glen was named AA Hotel of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards .
Announcing the latest accolade managing director Andrew Stembridge said : `` This is an acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication from all the teams who continue to strive to improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honoured to be part of a company which continues to evolve and distinguish itself as some of the best hotels in the UK . ''
• Chewton Glen named Hotel of the Year by the AA Set in eight acres of grounds overlooking a red deer sanctuary , Burley Manor was named Best Countryside Hotel at last year 's Conde Nast awards .
Adam Wilson , general manager of Burley Manor , described the latest accolade as a testament to the hard work and commitment of his team , who went `` above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Every year there are only a small handful of properties that make it to the top of the awards and we are thrilled that Burley Manor has been recognised . ''
Conde Nast is regarded as the leading reference guide to luxury hotels , spas and other venues across the globe .
The awards are based on guest feedback and online voting .
Mr Wilson said : `` We really thank everyone who voted for us , and all our loyal guests who have visited over last few months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they are at home and enjoy the magic of our beautiful New Forest surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of daily life .
`` We greatly appreciate this recognition and will endeavour to continue to offer the best value experience to all our guests . ''
Garry Baldwin , the hotel 's managing director , added : `` Although we find ourselves in unsettling times again we are very much looking forward to the future , with plenty of exciting things to come . ''

The five-star Chewton Glen at New Milton was crowned Best Countryside Hotel and the Grade II-listed Burley Manor triumphed in the Best Value Experience category.
In 2019 the Chewton Glen was named AA Hotel of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards.
Announcing the latest accolade managing director Andrew Stembridge said: "This is an acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication from all the teams who continue to strive to improve.
"We are extremely proud and honoured to be part of a company which continues to evolve and distinguish itself as some of the best hotels in the UK."
Set in eight acres of grounds overlooking a red deer sanctuary, Burley Manor was named Best Countryside Hotel at last year's Conde Nast awards.
Adam Wilson, general manager of Burley Manor, described the latest accolade as a testament to the hard work and commitment of his team, who went "above and beyond every day".
He added: "Every year there are only a small handful of properties that make it to the top of the awards and we are thrilled that Burley Manor has been recognised."
Conde Nast is regarded as the leading reference guide to luxury hotels, spas and other venues across the globe. The awards are based on guest feedback and online voting.
Mr Wilson said: "We really thank everyone who voted for us, and all our loyal guests who have visited over last few months.
"We want them to feel as if they are at home and enjoy the magic of our beautiful New Forest surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
"We greatly appreciate this recognition and will endeavour to continue to offer the best value experience to all our guests."
Garry Baldwin, the hotel's managing director, added: "Although we find ourselves in unsettling times again we are very much looking forward to the future, with plenty of exciting things to come."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Bitterne Park School's song in bid for Jamie Cullum contest glory

PUPILS at Bitterne Park School and Sixth Form are hoping to scoop Jamie Cullum 's £60,000 grand piano with their @ @ @ @ @ Place has been entered into a Yahama competition with the celebrated jazz-pop singer songwriter 's @ @ @ @ @ The song was composed and performed by Year 11 student Emmy Irvine and music teacher @ @ @ @ @ Robertson , featuring Paul Overton , assistant headteacher and Head of Sixth Form , on @ @ @ @ @ to write and record an original song , telling the story of how the school @ @ @ @ @ piano .
Schools , charities and community groups across the UK are expected to battle @ @ @ @ @ S6 grand piano .
A video of The Perfect Place being performed can be viewed @ @ @

The Perfect Place has been entered into a Yahama competition with the celebrated jazz-pop singer songwriter's instrument as top prize.
The song was composed and performed by Year 11 student Emmy Irvine and music teacher and head of year Mike Robertson, featuring Paul Overton, assistant headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, on saxophone.
The brief was to write and record an original song, telling the story of how the school would benefit from winning the piano. Schools, charities and community groups across the UK are expected to battle it out for the Yamaha S6 grand piano.
A video of The Perfect Place being performed can be viewed on YouTube.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Cheating husband claimed wife had assaulted him

SO who could they believe ?
Yes , it was hardly a marriage made in heaven , with violence not uncommon - but with her , and not him , generally inflicting it .
But in prosecuting his wife , Jane , for assault , David Walker was somewhat economical with the truth why he had deserted their marriage .
He neglected to reveal there was the small matter of another woman .
Yet bizarrely , when his wife discovered the clandestine relationship , she moved in with them !
It was a case that Southampton magistrates on May 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear , with the Bench endeavouring both parties to somehow settle their differences amicably but it proved ineffectual .
The couple had been married for 37 years , with Walker running a thriving shoemaking business in London , but he claimed he had been forced to give it up because of her unbearable attitude and reluctantly took on on a less rewarding practice in Southampton so that he could get away from her .
Unfortunately , for him , she followed , as did the violence .
`` She has been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streets or wherever she could meet me , `` he complained .
`` Finally came this assault in Winkle Street where she pelted me with a heap of mud that had been swept up in the street and it almost smothered me . ''
Although the assault was corroborated by two witnesses , Walker did confess under cross-examination that he had struck several times with a cane which he carried .
Naturally , Mrs Walker put a different complexion on their history , lamenting how her husband had begun treating her indifferently some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had often struck her , but she remained with him in London until he moved to Southampton .
`` It was then I learnt he had taken a woman with him to live here , '' she testified .
`` I did not believe it at first but at length I resolved to come to Southampton to ascertain the truth .
`` When I arrived , he told me all the goods in the house were the property of the woman who was living with him as he had made them all over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a little girl also living in the house . ''
Strangely Mrs Walker not only stayed at the house but was also was initially reluctant to believe all the gossip surrounding her husband and the other woman .
But no matter how much she must have lied to herself , she finally had to accept the truth on discovering they had been sleeping together at an inn .
`` While I stayed in the house , I saw him combing and curling her hair and she kissing him , and on one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her bedroom at night time .
Mrs Walker was supported by the couple 's youngest daughter , Elizabeth , who was candid about her father 's infidelity .
`` During the short time I was in the house , I saw more familiarties pass between my father and the other woman than took place between him and my poor mother . ''
However , as recrimination after recrimination was aired during the hearing , Walker steadfastly denied nothing `` improper '' had occurred in his relationship with the second woman .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of the assault and nothing more .
`` That has been clearly been proved and therefore we must convict , '' explained chairman E H Hulton .
But indirectly sympathising with her , he added : `` In consideration of the extenuating circumstances , we will fine you just one shilling and costs . ''

Yes, it was hardly a marriage made in heaven, with violence not uncommon - but with her, and not him, generally inflicting it.
But in prosecuting his wife, Jane, for assault, David Walker was somewhat economical with the truth why he had deserted their marriage.
He neglected to reveal there was the small matter of another woman.
Yet bizarrely, when his wife discovered the clandestine relationship, she moved in with them!
It was a case that Southampton magistrates on May 25, 1846, had been particularly anxious to hear, with the Bench endeavouring both parties to somehow settle their differences amicably but it proved ineffectual.
The couple had been married for 37 years, with Walker running a thriving shoemaking business in London, but he claimed he had been forced to give it up because of her unbearable attitude and reluctantly took on on a less rewarding practice in Southampton so that he could get away from her.
Unfortunately, for him, she followed, as did the violence.
"She has been in the habit of assaulting me in the streets or wherever she could meet me, " he complained. "Finally came this assault in Winkle Street where she pelted me with a heap of mud that had been swept up in the street and it almost smothered me."
Although the assault was corroborated by two witnesses, Walker did confess under cross-examination that he had struck several times with a cane which he carried.
Naturally, Mrs Walker put a different complexion on their history, lamenting how her husband had begun treating her indifferently some four or five years ago and he had often struck her, but she remained with him in London until he moved to Southampton.
"It was then I learnt he had taken a woman with him to live here," she testified. "I did not believe it at first but at length I resolved to come to Southampton to ascertain the truth.
"When I arrived, he told me all the goods in the house were the property of the woman who was living with him as he had made them all over to her. Then I discovered there was a little girl also living in the house."
Strangely Mrs Walker not only stayed at the house but was also was initially reluctant to believe all the gossip surrounding her husband and the other woman.
But no matter how much she must have lied to herself, she finally had to accept the truth on discovering they had been sleeping together at an inn.
"While I stayed in the house, I saw him combing and curling her hair and she kissing him, and on one occasion I saw my husband come out of her bedroom at night time.
"I left."
Mrs Walker was supported by the couple's youngest daughter, Elizabeth, who was candid about her father's infidelity.
"During the short time I was in the house, I saw more familiarties pass between my father and the other woman than took place between him and my poor mother."
However, as recrimination after recrimination was aired during the hearing, Walker steadfastly denied nothing "improper" had occurred in his relationship with the second woman.
The Bench said they could view the case in terms of the assault and nothing more. "That has been clearly been proved and therefore we must convict," explained chairman E H Hulton.
But indirectly sympathising with her, he added: "In consideration of the extenuating circumstances, we will fine you just one shilling and costs."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Verdict on plan to improve home at Berryfield Road, Hordle

PLANNING chiefs have rejected the latest application to upgrade a bungalow in the New Forest .
A proposal relating to @ @ @ @ @ in Hordle included plans to replace the roof and install dormer windows .
A report @ @ @ @ @ District Council said : `` The dormers are larger than those previously approved , especially @ @ @ @ @ roofscape .
`` The dormer is considered to represent a poor form of design which @ @ @ @ @ be harmful to the appearance of the dwelling .

A proposal relating to a property at Berryfield Road in Hordle included plans to replace the roof and install dormer windows.
A similar application was granted planning permission earlier this year.
A report to members of New Forest District Council said: "The dormers are larger than those previously approved, especially the dormer to the side roofscape.
"The dormer is considered to represent a poor form of design which would dominate the roofscape and be harmful to the appearance of the dwelling.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Controversy over plan for McMullen Barracks at Marchwood

PLANS for a new sports facility at a Hampshire military are being opposed by the Environment Agency .
Civic chiefs have received an application to build a Multi-Use Games Area ( MUGA ) at McMullen Barracks - part of the 225-acre Marchwood Military Port .
But the Environment Agency has lodged an objection , saying the application fails to include a Flood Risk Assessment ( FRA ) .
In a letter to New Forest District Council it says : `` The application site lies within Flood Zones 2 and 3 , which is land described as having a high and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Planning Policy Framework states that an FRA must be submitted when development is proposed for such locations .
`` An FRA is vital to making informed planning decisions .
In its absence the flood risks posed by the development are unknown .
This is sufficient reason for refusing planning permission .
`` To overcome our objection the applicant should submit an FRA which demonstrates that the development is safe without increasing risk elsewhere .
Where possible it should reduce flood risk overall .
`` If this can not be achieved we are likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Military Port , also known as the Sea Mounting Centre , occupies a huge site on the western shores of Southampton Water .
Since 2016 it has been run by a civilian operator , Solent Gateway , which has leased the facility from the Ministry of Defence under a 35-year agreement .
Last year Solent Gateway was given permission to build a new top-security compound inside the base .
The company , which said the storage area was needed for “ national security purposes ” , was also given consent to install state-of-the-art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new facility .
The precise purpose of the compound was not revealed in Solent Gateway ’ s planning application to the district council .
A company spokesman said : “ It will be up to the MoD to decide what will be stored there .
However , I can confirm it will not be explosives or ammunition .
“ It is standard practice on MoD sites to cater for differing security requirements . ''

Civic chiefs have received an application to build a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at McMullen Barracks - part of the 225-acre Marchwood Military Port.
But the Environment Agency has lodged an objection, saying the application fails to include a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA).
In a letter to New Forest District Council it says: "The application site lies within Flood Zones 2 and 3, which is land described as having a high and medium probability of flooding.
"National Planning Policy Framework states that an FRA must be submitted when development is proposed for such locations.
"An FRA is vital to making informed planning decisions. In its absence the flood risks posed by the development are unknown. This is sufficient reason for refusing planning permission.
"To overcome our objection the applicant should submit an FRA which demonstrates that the development is safe without increasing risk elsewhere. Where possible it should reduce flood risk overall.
"If this cannot be achieved we are likely to maintain our objection."
Marchwood Military Port, also known as the Sea Mounting Centre, occupies a huge site on the western shores of Southampton Water.
Since 2016 it has been run by a civilian operator, Solent Gateway, which has leased the facility from the Ministry of Defence under a 35-year agreement.
Last year Solent Gateway was given permission to build a new top-security compound inside the base.
The company, which said the storage area was needed for “national security purposes”, was also given consent to install state-of-the-art security cameras around the edge of the new facility.
The precise purpose of the compound was not revealed in Solent Gateway’s planning application to the district council.
A company spokesman said: “It will be up to the MoD to decide what will be stored there. However, I can confirm it will not be explosives or ammunition.
“It is standard practice on MoD sites to cater for differing security requirements."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Training programme to help the unemployed return to work

Sector based work academies are helping people who are unemployed apply for different jobs .
Fareham College has teamed up with Job Centre Plus to help make a programme that helps people gain the skills and knowledge needed for the construction industries .
It means that those who apply , including those made redundant and receiving unemployment benefit or out of work for some time , can start a four-week training programme at the Civil Engineering Training Centre ( CETC ) to give them real-world experience in civil engineering .
The College 's Lesley Roberts said : `` The programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first two cohorts progressing into employment and Apprenticeships .
We are planning a third cohort to start in January 2021 .
We hope to see many of our learners go on to have successful careers in the construction industry .
Learner Jordan Pakiry , said that it has put them `` in a great position to look for a job at the end of the programme . ''
They added : `` I was made redundant at the end of July .
I came to CETC with no experience in bricklaying or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a very positive experience . ''

Fareham College has teamed up with Job Centre Plus to help make a programme that helps people gain the skills and knowledge needed for the construction industries.
It means that those who apply, including those made redundant and receiving unemployment benefit or out of work for some time, can start a four-week training programme at the Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) to give them real-world experience in civil engineering.
The College's Lesley Roberts said: "The programme has already enjoyed success with learners from the first two cohorts progressing into employment and Apprenticeships. We are planning a third cohort to start in January 2021. We hope to see many of our learners go on to have successful careers in the construction industry.
Learner Jordan Pakiry, said that it has put them "in a great position to look for a job at the end of the programme."
They added: "I was made redundant at the end of July. I came to CETC with no experience in bricklaying or the construction industry, but I have had a very positive experience."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Southampton charity Tree of Light event to go virtual

A SOUTHAMPTON charity dedicated to helping eradicate loneliness is taking its annual Tree of Light fundraising event online this Christmas to comply with COVID restrictions .
Communicare ’ s campaign , now in its 12th year , allows people to sponsor lights on a tree to remember lost loved-ones during the festive season .
Manager of Communicare , Annie Clewlow said : “ This year the event will be run differently as , due to the lockdown , we are unable to have our usual official switch on by the Mayor .
“ We are , however , exploring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Mayor will be recording us a message of support too , which is wonderful news.
” There will be two trees this year , one in Woolston Millennium Gardens ( which will be lit on Dec 7 ) and another on St Mark ’ s Church on Archer ’ s Road , Southampton .
The names of those being remembered will be published in The Daily Echo ( if received before 14th Dec ) and recorded in a remembrance book .
A sponsorship form can be found on Communicare 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimum donation of £7 per sponsorship .
Anyone who wishes to sponsor a light may also send copies of photographs or short poems with the form for inclusion in the book .

Communicare’s campaign, now in its 12th year, allows people to sponsor lights on a tree to remember lost loved-ones during the festive season.
Manager of Communicare, Annie Clewlow said: “This year the event will be run differently as, due to the lockdown, we are unable to have our usual official switch on by the Mayor.
“We are, however, exploring the possibility of an online pre-recorded switch on, and the Mayor will be recording us a message of support too, which is wonderful news.”
There will be two trees this year, one in Woolston Millennium Gardens (which will be lit on Dec 7) and another on St Mark’s Church on Archer’s Road, Southampton.
The names of those being remembered will be published in The Daily Echo (if received before 14th Dec) and recorded in a remembrance book.
A sponsorship form can be found on Communicare's website.
The charity has suggested a minimum donation of £7 per sponsorship.
Anyone who wishes to sponsor a light may also send copies of photographs or short poems with the form for inclusion in the book.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Applicant withdraws plan for homes beside Borough Arms

PLANS to build three houses beside a Hampshire pub have been withdrawn by the applicant .
Civic chiefs are no @ @ @ @ @ a site next door to the Borough Arms pub in Avenue Road , Lymington .
@ @ @ @ @ objectors to the proposed development .
In a letter to planners Mike Broom said : @ @ @ @ @ of the proposed property will be completely out of character with the area .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the adverse effect this could have on our business . ''
Its letter said : @ @ @ @ @ the architecture , character and massing of the Borough Arms , not that of the @ @ @ @

Civic chiefs are no longer studying proposals to redevelop a site next door to the Borough Arms pub in Avenue Road, Lymington.
The pub was among the objectors to the proposed development.
In a letter to planners Mike Broom said: "The character and style of the proposed property will be completely out of character with the area.
"We are very concerned about the adverse effect this could have on our business."
Other objectors included the Lymington Society.
Its letter said: "Any development should reflect the architecture, character and massing of the Borough Arms, not that of the development opposite."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Book shows how to set up an HR consultancy

A HUMAN resources consultant with 26 years ’ experience has written a book to help other people follow the same career .
Leap Into HR Consulting : How To Move Successfully from Corporate to HR Consulting garnered enough advance orders to top its category on the Amazon charts .
Alongside the book , author Sarah Hamilton-Gill is running courses for professionals who want to set up their own HR practice .
She has coached more than 50 people since March and says she has seen them establish niche businesses across the UK .
Ms Hamilton-Gill runs GlobusHR Consultancy and won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Year title from Business and Industry Today .
She says 90 per cent of her clients come from LinkedIn or word of mouth .
The author , from Lymington , said : “ With Covid-19 , Brexit and new working patterns , HR professionals are encountering increased uncertainty and demands in the workplace .
The upside of this is that many have realised they want to go it alone and that they no longer need to leave their future in the hands of others .
Many HR professionals are leaving the corporate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more control.
” The majority of her clients have been furloughed , at risk of redundancy or needed flexibility to juggle commitments at home , including home schooling .
“ Without guidance , the transition into HR consulting is rarely straightforward , which is why I have written the book , ” she said .
“ It is designed to guide people as they set up , launch and run a successful consultancy business .
The aim is to leave them well placed to maintain income and grow their business.
” The courses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual bootcamps .
The ideal candidate should have five years ’ or more experience in corporate HR , she said .
The book focuses on identifying what is important , staying true to values and beliefs , winning ideal clients , marketing , collaborations and smart working .
Ms Hamilton-Gill said : “ For many , the pandemic has led to home working .
What might have been viewed as a trial has become the norm , or something which employees can shift to as required , depending on the nature of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessitates different HR procedures and contracts , whatever the sector or size of an organisation .
The demand for HR services has never been higher.
” The author ’ s next six-week virtual HR bootcamp will begin in January .

Leap Into HR Consulting: How To Move Successfully from Corporate to HR Consulting garnered enough advance orders to top its category on the Amazon charts.
Alongside the book, author Sarah Hamilton-Gill is running courses for professionals who want to set up their own HR practice. She has coached more than 50 people since March and says she has seen them establish niche businesses across the UK.
Ms Hamilton-Gill runs GlobusHR Consultancy and won this year’s HR Consultancy of the Year title from Business and Industry Today. She says 90 per cent of her clients come from LinkedIn or word of mouth.
The author, from Lymington, said: “With Covid-19, Brexit and new working patterns, HR professionals are encountering increased uncertainty and demands in the workplace. The upside of this is that many have realised they want to go it alone and that they no longer need to leave their future in the hands of others. Many HR professionals are leaving the corporate world to gain flexibility, freedom and more control.”
The majority of her clients have been furloughed, at risk of redundancy or needed flexibility to juggle commitments at home, including home schooling.
“Without guidance, the transition into HR consulting is rarely straightforward, which is why I have written the book,” she said.
“It is designed to guide people as they set up, launch and run a successful consultancy business. The aim is to leave them well placed to maintain income and grow their business.”
The courses are done in 90-minute coaching sessions and virtual bootcamps. The ideal candidate should have five years’ or more experience in corporate HR, she said.
The book focuses on identifying what is important, staying true to values and beliefs, winning ideal clients, marketing, collaborations and smart working.
Ms Hamilton-Gill said: “For many, the pandemic has led to home working. What might have been viewed as a trial has become the norm, or something which employees can shift to as required, depending on the nature of what they do for a living. This necessitates different HR procedures and contracts, whatever the sector or size of an organisation. The demand for HR services has never been higher.”
The author’s next six-week virtual HR bootcamp will begin in January.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--LETTER: Neighbours packed into our Anderson shelter

I HAVE still got the E & W Lucas shovel that came with the purchase of an Anderson air raid @ @ @ @ @ remember my father and brother digging the foundations in the clay for the shelter while @ @ @ @ @ saying the Germans would never get through our air defence to attack the town .
@ @ @ @ @ siren that went off in 1941 announcing the approach of German bombers and the neighbours @ @ @ @ @ see if they could seek refuge in our Anderson shelter .
We ended up with @ @ @ @ @ an corrugated iron Anderson shelter meant for six .
When the air raid warden called @ @ @ @ @ and finding them packed into our shelter and said everybody not of this address `` @ @ @ @ @ n't have everybody killed by only one bomb , '' he said .
At the @ @ @ @ @ was Winston Churchill who said those immortal lines , 'Never in the field of human @ @ @ @ @ by so many to so few ' .

I remember my father and brother digging the foundations in the clay for the shelter while all the neighbours stood watching saying the Germans would never get through our air defence to attack the town.
At the first air raid siren that went off in 1941 announcing the approach of German bombers and the neighbours were all calling out to see if they could seek refuge in our Anderson shelter.
We ended up with half the road packed into an corrugated iron Anderson shelter meant for six.
When the air raid warden called to see where everybody was and finding them packed into our shelter and said everybody not of this address
"Get out, I can't have everybody killed by only one bomb," he said.
At the end of the fight it was Winston Churchill who said those immortal lines, 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few'.
Doug Mills
Poole


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--LETTER - We are here to support unpaid carers

Southampton 's Revitalise are here to support unpaid carers – together we care As a charity we ’ re supporting Carers Rights Day , and this year the focus on home carers has never been more important .
It is estimated that since the start of the pandemic , a shocking 4.5 million people have become carers - taking the total number of carers in the UK to 13.6 million .
The pressures on these unpaid home carers , who are nursing and caring for seriously ill or disabled loved ones 24 hours a day , have become intolerable this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act allowed Local Authorities to axe their duty of care responsibilities towards the disabled and the elderly .
Revitalise , based in Netley , Southampton , has provided respite care breaks - a vital lifeline to so many unpaid home carers and their disabled family members - for over 57 years .
We have around the clock , nurse led care at our centres and are in a perfect position to accept guests in need of a break .
Sadly , the Government have imposed blanket 14-day isolation guidelines for anybody entering any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay with us would need to stay in their rooms for a fortnight .
As a result , desperate families have been stripped of any hope of respite care support at a time when they need it most .
So many of the families we usually support are now at breaking point .
One carer , Hilary said : “ I try to keep myself calm , and tell myself I know I 'm not the only one struggling like this , but I just ca n't physically do it .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urgently need a break . ''
This is why we have launched our campaign , Care For Carers and the fundraiser Raise a Million , aiming to raise £1 million to support carers and their loved ones to access respite care breaks following lockdown .
In the short time it ’ s been going it has already reached an audience of over 4 million and received celebrity support from the likes of Revitalise Vice President Dame Judi Dench , Rory Kinnear and Alexei Sayle .
I am so proud to work for Revitalise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and will continue to do so until carers stories are heard .
Please support our campaign if you can , and help us spread the word about the struggles carers are facing right now .
To find out more about Revitalise , our breaks , or the ways that we may be able to support guests , please visit : www.revitalise.org.uk or call : 0303 303 0145 .

As a charity we’re supporting Carers Rights Day, and this year the focus on home carers has never been more important.
It is estimated that since the start of the pandemic, a shocking 4.5 million people have become carers - taking the total number of carers in the UK to 13.6 million.
The pressures on these unpaid home carers, who are nursing and caring for seriously ill or disabled loved ones 24 hours a day, have become intolerable this year. Largely because the Emergency Coronavirus Act allowed Local Authorities to axe their duty of care responsibilities towards the disabled and the elderly.
Revitalise, based in Netley, Southampton, has provided respite care breaks - a vital lifeline to so many unpaid home carers and their disabled family members - for over 57 years. We have around the clock, nurse led care at our centres and are in a perfect position to accept guests in need of a break. Sadly, the Government have imposed blanket 14-day isolation guidelines for anybody entering any care setting, meaning anyone wishing to stay with us would need to stay in their rooms for a fortnight.
As a result, desperate families have been stripped of any hope of respite care support at a time when they need it most. So many of the families we usually support are now at breaking point.
One carer, Hilary said: “I try to keep myself calm, and tell myself I know I'm not the only one struggling like this, but I just can't physically do it. It's a desperate thing, we both just urgently need a break."
This is why we have launched our campaign, Care For Carers and the fundraiser Raise a Million, aiming to raise £1 million to support carers and their loved ones to access respite care breaks following lockdown. In the short time it’s been going it has already reached an audience of over 4 million and received celebrity support from the likes of Revitalise Vice President Dame Judi Dench, Rory Kinnear and Alexei Sayle.
I am so proud to work for Revitalise as we amplify the voice of carers, and will continue to do so until carers stories are heard. Please support our campaign if you can, and help us spread the word about the struggles carers are facing right now.
To find out more about Revitalise, our breaks, or the ways that we may be able to support guests, please visit: www.revitalise.org.uk or call: 0303 303 0145.
Devon Prosser
Revitalise


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--LETTER - Extra money from new terminal should be used on city

Wow , can we now hope that with this extra money rolling in , pavements can be repaired , a @ @ @ @ @ Maybe an ice rink , more shops not endless cafes .
Just walk down East @ @ @ @ @ the huge demolition , which obliterated heart shop etc it was pleasant and busy , @ @ @ @ @ with the loss of debenhams this council needs to start thinking !
No more flats @ @ @ @ @ , and Park and Ride .


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Black Friday 2020: The best UK deals on Nintendo Switch, Apple Airpods, Amazon Echo Dot, and LG TVs

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thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Latest Covid figures for Hampshire and Southampton: November 26

A FURTHER 291 positive coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ 5.25pm today ( November 26 ) - show that 291 more people have tested positive @ @ @ @ @ 24 hour period .
The figures come as testing increases across the country .
The @ @ @ @ @ Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests @ @ @ @ @ NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's @ @ @ @ @ are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours : • Basingstoke and @ @ @ @ @ cases since the start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website as of 5.25pm today (November 26) - show that 291 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
The figures come as testing increases across the country.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours:


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Coronavirus: Five more deaths recorded across Hampshire

FIVE further coronavirus deaths have been recorded across Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Data released by NHS England @ @ @ @ @ 26 ) shows that five more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ has been a total of 731 deaths since the start of the pandemic .
At @ @ @ @ @ four coronavirus deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours , bringing the Trust 's @ @ @ @ @ .
One death was recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - bringing the death @ @ @ @ @ No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
University Hospital Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic .
There have been at total @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust and 21 deaths recorded at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust .

Data released by NHS England at 2pm today (November 26) shows that five more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals.
Across the county, there has been a total of 731 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust four coronavirus deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the Trust's death toll up to 277.
One death was recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - bringing the death toll up to 203.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.
There have been at total of three deaths at Solent NHS Trust and 21 deaths recorded at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Police hunt for wanted Southampton man

Police hunt for wanted Southampton man

POLICE are hunting for a wanted Southampton man following an aggravated burglary .
Officers are appealing to the public to @ @ @ @ @ Seymour .
The 31-year-old is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary that happened in @ @ @ @ @ November 12 .
Seymour is from Southampton and we believe he will still be in @ @ @ @ @ has links to Portsmouth and Winchester .
Officers have carried out extensive enquiries to locate @ @ @ @ @ asking the public for assistance .
He is described as white , 5ft 11ins , @ @ @ @ @ brown hair , blue eyes and has a 2 inch scar on his right thumb @ @ @ @ @ of tattoos namely ‘ LEILA ’ and two footprints on his left arm , a @ @ @ @ @ , a symbol on the right side of his neck and an angel on his @ @ @ @ @ seen him , or know where he is , do not approach him .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Officers are appealing to the public to help locate wanted man Carl Seymour.
The 31-year-old is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary that happened in the Fair Oak area on November 12.
Seymour is from Southampton and we believe he will still be in this area although he also has links to Portsmouth and Winchester.
Officers have carried out extensive enquiries to locate him and we are now asking the public for assistance.
He is described as white, 5ft 11ins, of medium build with short brown hair, blue eyes and has a 2 inch scar on his right thumb.
He has a number of tattoos namely ‘LEILA’ and two footprints on his left arm, a sleeve on his right arm, a symbol on the right side of his neck and an angel on his back.
If you have seen him, or know where he is, do not approach him.
Contact police on 101, quoting Operation Pace or 44200439309.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Man charged after firearms incident in Southampton

A MAN has been charged after a firearms incident in a Southampton restaurant .
The incident is said to have @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
A man allegedly entered Pizza House restaurant on St Mary 's Street and @ @ @ @ @ customer inside .
He is said to have then pulled a handgun from his waistband @ @ @ @ @ Samuel Boylan , 31 , of Honeysuckle Road , Southampton , was charged with possession @ @ @ @ @ to cause fear of violence .
He has been remanded to appear at Southampton Crown @ @ @ @ @

The incident is said to have taken place at around last Saturday.
A man allegedly entered Pizza House restaurant on St Mary's Street and had an exchange with a customer inside.
He is said to have then pulled a handgun from his waistband before leaving again.
Yesterday Samuel Boylan, 31, of Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Boylan appeared before Southampton Magistrates’ Court this morning.
He has been remanded to appear at Southampton Crown Court on December 23.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Man jailed for biting and attacking police with metal bar

A MAN has been thrown behind bars after he bit and assaulted police with a metal bar .
Jesse Madgwick has today been sentenced for assaults on emergency workers and a number of drug offences .
On July 27 , 2018 , the 22-year-old was stopped and searched in Southsea .
A house search later revealed drug paraphernalia and a large sum of cash .
On September 30 , 2018 , Madgwick was stopped shortly after midnight on Market Way , Portsmouth , and found to have a large amount of cash , a large quantity of class A drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year , two officers were assaulted by him .
One officer was assaulted with a metal bar and bitten on the hand , receiving minor injuries , while the second received swelling and redness to her face .
This year , on February 8 , Madgwick intervened while police were detaining a man at the scene of a domestic incident on London Road .
Madgwick pushed an office to the ground .
While under arrest for this incident , at around 8.20pm on the same day he kicked an officer to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court , he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker , one count of obstruction/resisting a constable , two counts of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug , one count of being concerned in making an offer to supply a Class A drug , one count of supplying a Class B drug , and two counts of possessing criminal property .
Madgwick , of Lyndhurst Road , Copnor , was sentenced to two years and two months in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We take a zero tolerance approach to assaults on our officers , and do not accept that it is simply part of the job .
“ No emergency worker should turn up to work and expect to come to harm .
As a force we will continue to work with the CPS to ensure that those responsible for these awful attacks are brought to justice .
”

Jesse Madgwick has today been sentenced for assaults on emergency workers and a number of drug offences.
On July 27, 2018, the 22-year-old was stopped and searched in Southsea. A house search later revealed drug paraphernalia and a large sum of cash.
On September 30, 2018, Madgwick was stopped shortly after midnight on Market Way, Portsmouth, and found to have a large amount of cash, a large quantity of class A drugs and numerous phones.
On November 24 last year, two officers were assaulted by him. One officer was assaulted with a metal bar and bitten on the hand, receiving minor injuries, while the second received swelling and redness to her face.
This year, on February 8, Madgwick intervened while police were detaining a man at the scene of a domestic incident on London Road.
Madgwick pushed an office to the ground.
While under arrest for this incident, at around 8.20pm on the same day he kicked an officer to the stomach. Neither officer was seriously injured.
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, one count of obstruction/resisting a constable, two counts of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, one count of being concerned in making an offer to supply a Class A drug, one count of supplying a Class B drug, and two counts of possessing criminal property.
Madgwick, of Lyndhurst Road, Copnor, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison.
Detective Constable Graham Skull said: “We take a zero tolerance approach to assaults on our officers, and do not accept that it is simply part of the job.
“No emergency worker should turn up to work and expect to come to harm. As a force we will continue to work with the CPS to ensure that those responsible for these awful attacks are brought to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Man, 63, suffers serious injuries to leg after assault in street

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Southampton .
Officers have released an image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with an assault on St Mary ’ s Road on November 19 .
The victim , a 63-year-old man from Southampton , was cycling by St Mary ’ s Supermarket at around 11.40am when he was approached and assaulted , causing him to fall from his bike into the road .
He suffered serious injuries to his leg and hip as a result of the assault .
The attacker is described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 and 35-years-old , between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall with a proportionate build , and ginger hair .
He had a tan coloured dog with him that was off the lead .
It is possible that he was with a woman who had a small black and white dog with her .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` Do you recognise this man ?
Perhaps you are the woman on the road at the time of the assault ?
`` Anyone with any information is asked to phone 101 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers have released an image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with an assault on St Mary’s Road on November 19.
The victim, a 63-year-old man from Southampton, was cycling by St Mary’s Supermarket at around 11.40am when he was approached and assaulted, causing him to fall from his bike into the road.
He suffered serious injuries to his leg and hip as a result of the assault.
The attacker is described as a white man, aged between 30 and 35-years-old, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall with a proportionate build, and ginger hair. He had a tan coloured dog with him that was off the lead.
It is possible that he was with a woman who had a small black and white dog with her.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Do you recognise this man? Perhaps you are the woman on the road at the time of the assault?
"Anyone with any information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200448136. Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Man arrested after drugs and cash seized from car

A MAN has been arrested after reports of careless driving in Southampton .
The incident occurred at around 3.15am this @ @ @ @ @ after police were alerted by a CCTV operator to a vehicle driving along Shirley Road @ @ @ @ @ Officers conducted a stop and search of the individual , and the vehicle , seizing @ @ @ @ @ and Class B drugs alongside a quantity of cash .
A 27-year-old man from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ possession with intent to supply Class A drugs , possession with intent to supply Class @ @ @ @ @ unfit through drink and / or drug use .
He remains in custody at this @ @

The incident occurred at around 3.15am this morning (26 November) after police were alerted by a CCTV operator to a vehicle driving along Shirley Road with no lights on.
Officers conducted a stop and search of the individual, and the vehicle, seizing a quantity of Class A and Class B drugs alongside a quantity of cash.
A 27-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and driving whilst unfit through drink and / or drug use.
He remains in custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-11-26--Sounds of Southampton album hits number 1 in hip hop chart

A CITY collective has taken on the charts and put Southampton 's new sound on the map .
Album Sounds of Southampton is currently number one in the Hip Hop/Rap iTunes charts and 12th in the overall charts .
The album features 24 young grime , drill , trap and R & B artists and gave them the opportunity to release their music and collaborate on a compilation that showcases some of the best new music that the city has to offer .
Artists featuring on Sounds of Southampton vol.1 are Tyrone x Warbz , Cam Keddy , Charmz14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shannon B , Reece Brown , Young Chiidz , Lookie x S.4.G.E , Jean , Edward McMann , Amy Da Silva , Becky Wakely , JD , Lou-E , Young Harri , Nath Smith , LJ , Lash , RB , EMthe1st with a mix by DJ Tee .
The album is fronted by multi-million streaming rap duo Tyrone & Warbz who have had support from BBC Radio 1xtra , have featured on the UK ’ s biggest YouTube music platform GRM Daily and are involved in Southampton ’ s bid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also part of top 10 official dance album charters FooR who earlier this year had their track Fresh used in the Coors light TV advert and signed to major record label Warner Music .
He told the Daily Echo : `` I 'm blown away by how well the album Sounds of Southampton has done .
`` Can not believe it 's number 1 in the Rap iTunes charts and I 'm even more blown away from how supportive the city has been .
`` I 'm already looking forward to volume 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get involved or even just start making music . ''
Supported by funding from Arts Council England and PRS Foundation , the programme has provided mentoring , masterclasses and industry support for these exciting new artists to progress to the next level .

Album Sounds of Southampton is currently number one in the Hip Hop/Rap iTunes charts and 12th in the overall charts.
The album features 24 young grime, drill, trap and R&B artists and gave them the opportunity to release their music and collaborate on a compilation that showcases some of the best new music that the city has to offer.
Artists featuring on Sounds of Southampton vol.1 are Tyrone x Warbz, Cam Keddy, Charmz14, Melina Greene, Maria Cathalina, AK, Shannon B, Reece Brown, Young Chiidz, Lookie x S.4.G.E, Jean, Edward McMann, Amy Da Silva, Becky Wakely, JD, Lou-E, Young Harri, Nath Smith, LJ, Lash, RB, EMthe1st with a mix by DJ Tee.
The album is fronted by multi-million streaming rap duo Tyrone & Warbz who have had support from BBC Radio 1xtra, have featured on the UK’s biggest YouTube music platform GRM Daily and are involved in Southampton’s bid for City of Culture 2025.
#SouthamptonStandUp THIS IS HUGE!! Massive congratulations @TYRONE1MC ...you’re making every Sotonian extremely proud right now - keep going! @southampton2025 here we come 💪🏽 https://t.co/2B9xjqkeEd pic.twitter.com/NPcnDkxFJH — Satvir Kaur (@LabourSatvir) November 26, 2020
Tyrone is also part of top 10 official dance album charters FooR who earlier this year had their track Fresh used in the Coors light TV advert and signed to major record label Warner Music.
He told the Daily Echo: "I'm blown away by how well the album Sounds of Southampton has done.
"Cannot believe it's number 1 in the Rap iTunes charts and I'm even more blown away from how supportive the city has been.
"I'm already looking forward to volume 2 and hope this inspires new artists to get involved or even just start making music."
Supported by funding from Arts Council England and PRS Foundation , the programme has provided mentoring, masterclasses and industry support for these exciting new artists to progress to the next level.


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Residents frustrated at 'dangerous' road in Chandler's Ford

RESIDENTS of a busy road have voiced their frustration at the amount of collisions that happen just outside their home .
They claim that Leigh Road , Chandler ’ s Ford has been the scene of several crashes , with one resident saying an incident occurs at least once a month .
Houses are positioned opposite a motorway slip road , meaning that in the past cars have crashed into the houses because they haven ’ t slowed down in time .
• Calls to make M27 quieter after resurfacing not carried out Samantha Spreadbury , lives on the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says nothing has been done to make the road any safer .
She said : “ It ’ s probably the most dangerous road to live on in the UK because there is a residential street just off of a motorway slip road .
“ The house has been in the family for three generations but the road has just got progressively worse with the amount of traffic we get .
“ They need to shut that slip road and redirect the traffic.
” Another resident , Michelle Yates , had to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident in 2018 where a car crashed into her home .
She said : “ It was a massive thing for us because it was just outside my son ’ s bedroom where the car hit .
“ We were out of our home for seven months and I ’ ve had to have treatment for PTSD and anxiety because of it.
” The MP for Winchester and Chandler ’ s Ford , Steve Brine says he is aware of the issues and is in contact the county council to improve the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment , but had not responded when the Echo went to press .

They claim that Leigh Road, Chandler’s Ford has been the scene of several crashes, with one resident saying an incident occurs at least once a month.
Houses are positioned opposite a motorway slip road, meaning that in the past cars have crashed into the houses because they haven’t slowed down in time.
Samantha Spreadbury, lives on the road with her husband and two children and says nothing has been done to make the road any safer.
She said: “It’s probably the most dangerous road to live on in the UK because there is a residential street just off of a motorway slip road.
“The house has been in the family for three generations but the road has just got progressively worse with the amount of traffic we get.
“They need to shut that slip road and redirect the traffic.”
Another resident, Michelle Yates, had to have treatment for PTSD and anxiety following an accident in 2018 where a car crashed into her home.
She said: “It was a massive thing for us because it was just outside my son’s bedroom where the car hit.
“We were out of our home for seven months and I’ve had to have treatment for PTSD and anxiety because of it.”
The MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, Steve Brine says he is aware of the issues and is in contact the county council to improve the situation.
Hampshire County Council was approached for comment, but had not responded when the Echo went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Work to make M27 'quieter' gets the go-ahead

WORK to make a major Hampshire road ‘ quieter ’ has been given the go-ahead by roads bosses .
The decision to resurface the section of the M27 near Eastleigh comes after years of complaints from concerned residents .
Now , town MP Paul Holmes says he has received confirmation from Highways England that teams will be resurfacing the concrete section of the motorway between J5-7 with ‘ low noise asphalt ’ .
• Calls to make M27 quieter after resurfacing not carried out Survey work and on-site testing is said to be currently underway .
A start date will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders say that , for years , residents have been complaining about the noise near their homes in West End and Hedge End , caused by the concrete surface on the motorway and questions have been asked recently about if the work would take place .
Paul Holmes said : “ Resurfacing the concrete section of the M27 between J5-J7 has been a top priority for me since being elected .
“ I know this is a key concern of residents and that is why I have been working with Highways England to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m pleased that Highways England have confirmed that the resurfacing scheme is progressing with surveys and that the scheme start date will be announced early next year .
“ This was a promise I made , and it is now a promise kept.
” The MP is said to have held a series of meetings with Highways England over the summer to ensure that plans for the resurfacing scheme are progressing .
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council and Lib Dem Councillor , Keith House , said : “ About time too , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we will believe it when it happens , but it feels like it could be progress.
” This comes after a report , looking at the status of negotiations on managing noise pollution , safety and impacts on biodiversity and transport , was considered by Eastleigh Borough Council ’ s Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel in a meeting on Monday .

The decision to resurface the section of the M27 near Eastleigh comes after years of complaints from concerned residents.
Now, town MP Paul Holmes says he has received confirmation from Highways England that teams will be resurfacing the concrete section of the motorway between J5-7 with ‘low noise asphalt’.
Survey work and on-site testing is said to be currently underway.
A start date will be announced early next year.
Local leaders say that, for years, residents have been complaining about the noise near their homes in West End and Hedge End, caused by the concrete surface on the motorway and questions have been asked recently about if the work would take place.
Paul Holmes said: “Resurfacing the concrete section of the M27 between J5-J7 has been a top priority for me since being elected.
“I know this is a key concern of residents and that is why I have been working with Highways England to make this happen.
“I’m pleased that Highways England have confirmed that the resurfacing scheme is progressing with surveys and that the scheme start date will be announced early next year.
“This was a promise I made, and it is now a promise kept.”
The MP is said to have held a series of meetings with Highways England over the summer to ensure that plans for the resurfacing scheme are progressing.
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council and Lib Dem Councillor, Keith House, said: “About time too, this work was fully funded four years ago, so we will believe it when it happens, but it feels like it could be progress.”
This comes after a report, looking at the status of negotiations on managing noise pollution, safety and impacts on biodiversity and transport, was considered by Eastleigh Borough Council’s Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel in a meeting on Monday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Westquay to fully reopen next week

Westquay to fully reopen next week

SOUTHAMPTON 'S biggest shopping centre has announced that it will be fully reopening net week as the lockdown restrictions are lifted .
Following the Government announcement this week , Westquay has confirmed that it will fully reopen on December 2 .
The centre will be extending its opening hours throughout December and closing at 9pm Monday – Saturday until 23 December to help with Christmas shoppers .
Not all stores will have the same opening hours so customers are advised to check Westquay ’ s website if they want to know the opening hours of a specific brand .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety measures in place to help keep customers and staff safe from coronavirus .
One-way system to help customers safely navigate the centre Face coverings are mandatory throughout the centre , unless you are exempt Clear signage throughout the destination reminding consumers of the need to follow social distancing guidance , and to avoid shopping in large groups Customers are encouraged to use contactless payment with retailers for transactions Customers may be asked to queue outside as the centre will monitor footfall to ensure room for social distancing .
The centre advises that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are usually before 11am and after 5pm .
Laura Read , General Manager at Westquay said : “ We all know that Christmas this year is going to be different , but that doesn ’ t mean it can ’ t be special .
If we all follow the safety guidance and act responsibly , we can still make this Christmas one to remember .
`` Here at Westquay we ’ re working hard to get everything ready , and we can ’ t wait to welcome you back .
`` If ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to friends and family , this is it , and we ’ ve got everything you need , from gifts and decorations to those essential festive treats .
”

Following the Government announcement this week, Westquay has confirmed that it will fully reopen on December 2.
The centre will be extending its opening hours throughout December and closing at 9pm Monday – Saturday until 23 December to help with Christmas shoppers.
Not all stores will have the same opening hours so customers are advised to check Westquay’s website if they want to know the opening hours of a specific brand.
The centre will still have a umber of safety measures in place to help keep customers and staff safe from coronavirus.
They include:
One-way system to help customers safely navigate the centre
Face coverings are mandatory throughout the centre, unless you are exempt
Clear signage throughout the destination reminding consumers of the need to follow social distancing guidance, and to avoid shopping in large groups
Enhanced cleaning processes, with a clear focus on key customer touch points
Fixed hand sanitiser stations throughout the destination
Customers are encouraged to use contactless payment with retailers for transactions
Customers may be asked to queue outside as the centre will monitor footfall to ensure room for social distancing.
The centre advises that the "best times" to visit are usually before 11am and after 5pm.
Laura Read, General Manager at Westquay said: “We all know that Christmas this year is going to be different, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be special. If we all follow the safety guidance and act responsibly, we can still make this Christmas one to remember.
"Here at Westquay we’re working hard to get everything ready, and we can’t wait to welcome you back.
"If ever there was a Christmas to reach out to friends and family, this is it, and we’ve got everything you need, from gifts and decorations to those essential festive treats.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Police called to Itchen Bridge over concern for man's welfare

POLICE were called to the Itchen Bridge following concern for a man 's welfare .
Officers say they were called @ @ @ @ @ this morning following the incident .
The road was shut for nearly two hours .
@ @ @ @ @ : `` Officers attended and the man was located .
`` While officers dealt with @ @ @ @ @ in both directions .
`` The closure was lifted shortly after 5am . ''

Officers say they were called to the scene at 3.22am this morning following the incident.
The road was shut for nearly two hours.
A Hampshire Police statement says: "Officers attended and the man was located.
"While officers dealt with this, traffic was stopped in both directions.
"The closure was lifted shortly after 5am."


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Year 11 sent home at Swanmore College after Covid-19 case

A WHOLE year group have been told to isolate after a positive Covid-19 test at a secondary school .
The headteacher of Swanmore College on New Road , Swanmore , confirmed the news in a letter to parents yesterday .
He said that a member of the school community had tested positive for the virus .
As a result , all Year 11 students at the school have been sent home to isolate for 14 days .
The headteacher at the school , which has over 1,200 pupils , claimed this is just a `` precautionary '' measure .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 11 , as long as they are symptom free .
Staff are said to be carrying out a deep clean of all rooms used by the Year 11 pupils .
R K Jonathan , headteacher at the school , said : `` We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
`` Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
`` Swanmore College remains open and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal if they remain well . ''

The headteacher of Swanmore College on New Road, Swanmore, confirmed the news in a letter to parents yesterday.
He said that a member of the school community had tested positive for the virus.
As a result, all Year 11 students at the school have been sent home to isolate for 14 days.
The headteacher at the school, which has over 1,200 pupils, claimed this is just a "precautionary" measure.
The pupils will return to the school on December 11, as long as they are symptom free.
Staff are said to be carrying out a deep clean of all rooms used by the Year 11 pupils.
R K Jonathan, headteacher at the school, said: "We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.
"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"Swanmore College remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."


thedailyecho--2020-11-27--Coronavirus: Tier 2 sparks criticisms in Hampshire

NEW coronavirus restrictions have sparked criticisms with a Hampshire MP describing them as `` a blow '' for some businesses .
When the whole of the county will be placed into Tier 2 High Alert next month several businesses will reopen and outdoor meetings will be allowed .
But pubs and bars will only be able to open if they operate as restaurants .
Some Hampshire MPs said it it disappointing to be in Tier 2 .
But others criticised the move and called on the government to support businesses further .
Alan Whitehead , MP for Southampton Test , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big blow to local hospitality businesses ” .
He said : “ I do believe that these continuing restrictions were not inevitable and are a failure of the government who have failed to act on many occasions and wasted money on a test and trace system that just didn ’ t work.
” Giles Semper , chief executive at Go !
Southampton also called for more support for businesses .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith urged residents to be “ as careful as they can ” .
“ I understand why Southampton has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am very disappointed , ” he added .
said : “ I am disappointed with this decision as the current case figures in Eastleigh and Hampshire are falling and consistent with the criteria for Tier 1 .
The inclusion of Southampton and particularly Portsmouth which have significantly higher rates are driving the decision to put the whole of Hampshire into Tier 2.
” It comes as according to the latest government figures infection rates are as follows : 128.1x100,000 in Southampton ; 198.2x100,000 in Portsmouth ; 92.8x100,000 in Eastleigh .
Dr Debbie Chase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said although restrictions will be lifted “ it is important to remember we are still in the grips of the second wave of Covid-19 ” .
The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has pledged to continue to support businesses .
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council is working to ensure businesses can reopen safely .
Cllr Keith Mans , Hampshire County Council leader , urged people to work together to try to move into Tier 1before Christmas .
It comes as the restrictions are going to be reviewed on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment .

When the whole of the county will be placed into Tier 2 High Alert next month several businesses will reopen and outdoor meetings will be allowed.
But pubs and bars will only be able to open if they operate as restaurants .
Some Hampshire MPs said it it disappointing to be in Tier 2.
But others criticised the move and called on the government to support businesses further.
Alan Whitehead, MP for Southampton Test, said the measures will be “a big blow to local hospitality businesses”.
He said: “I do believe that these continuing restrictions were not inevitable and are a failure of the government who have failed to act on many occasions and wasted money on a test and trace system that just didn’t work.”
Giles Semper, chief executive at Go!Southampton also called for more support for businesses.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith urged residents to be “as careful as they can”.
“I understand why Southampton has been put into Tier two although I am very disappointed,” he added.
But Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes
said: “I am disappointed with this decision as the current case figures in Eastleigh and Hampshire are falling and consistent with the criteria for Tier 1. The inclusion of Southampton and particularly Portsmouth which have significantly higher rates are driving the decision to put the whole of Hampshire into Tier 2.”
It comes as according to the latest government figures infection rates are as follows: 128.1x100,000 in Southampton; 198.2x100,000 in Portsmouth; 92.8x100,000 in Eastleigh.
Dr Debbie Chase, director of Public Health in Southampton, said although restrictions will be lifted “it is important to remember we are still in the grips of the second wave of Covid-19”.
The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has pledged to continue to support businesses.
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council is working to ensure businesses can reopen safely.
Cllr Keith Mans, Hampshire County Council leader, urged people to work together to try to move into Tier 1before Christmas.
It comes as the restrictions are going to be reviewed on December 16.
The government has been approached for comment.