thedailyecho--2020-12-01--Coronavirus: Three more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours

THREE further coronavirus deaths have been recorded across Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Data released by NHS England @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) shows that three more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ has been a total of 746 deaths since the start of the pandemic .
Two @ @ @ @ @ Health NHS Foundation Trust bringing the total up to 23 since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust one coronavirus death was recorded in the last 24 hours , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ to 284 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
@ @ @ @ @ Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic .
There have @ @ @ @ @ deaths at Solent NHS Trust and 209 deaths at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

Data released by NHS England at 2pm today (December 1) shows that three more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals.
Across the county, there has been a total of 746 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Two deaths were recorded at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust bringing the total up to 23 since the start of the pandemic.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust one coronavirus death was recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the Trust's death toll up to 284.
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 209 deaths at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-01--Coronavirus vaccine: Sir Desmond Swayne warns over coercion

NEW Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne has warned the Government against “ any kind of suggestion of coercion ” when rolling out coronavirus vaccination .
Conservative backbencher Sir Desmond , who has been an outspoken critic of the handling of the response to Covid-19 , questioned why spectators at sports venues will be able to order a pint of alcohol without food , while this was not the case in pubs .
The veteran politician said if the Government allowed discrimination against people who did not get vaccinated , which he coined as “ vaccinationism ” , would seal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the Commonwealth of the 1650s ” .
This was a reference to the period which involved the leadership of Oliver Cromwell following the execution of Charles I .
• Read more : Rapid test trialled in Southampton ‘ effective in identifying infectious Covid-19 cases ’ During the debate on the latest coronavirus tier restriction legislation , Sir Desmond told the House of Commons : `` Why will you be able to buy a pint in a sports venue without getting anything to eat but if you order a pint in a pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal ?
I will leave that hanging as the great existential question of the day “ Suppression in anticipation of vaccination is the reason for these measures before us today .
• Read more : Coronavirus - Three more deaths across county in 24 hours “ People have been writing to me for months terrified that a vaccine will be compulsory and I have responded by saying don ’ t be so absolutely ridiculous , that could never possibly happen .
We are a Conservative Government after all .
“ And now we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport to acquisition of your civil liberties and without which you will have all sorts of things that you would be able to do , denied to you .
“ Can I say that that would be absolutely disproportionate to a virus with a mortality rate of verging on one per cent .
It would equally be a terrible precedent to set for other vaccines and medicines , so I hope that we can get away from that .
“ The way to persuade people to have a vaccine is , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its ministers and their loved ones and let them take it first and then get all the luvvies , the icons of popular culture , out on the airwaves singing its praises .
“ To have any kind of suggestion of coercion , absolutely feeds the conspiracy theory that are we being cowed and our liberties being taken away.
” • Read more : What are the new rules for pubs and restaurants in the UK ?
Stephen Baker MP interjected that the Government needs to make a decision on if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as airlines , to discriminate against people who had not had a vaccine .
Sir Desmond added : “ It would not be discrimination , it would be vaccinationism , which we must of course resist .
“ The other thing any kind of coercion would be to set the seal on this Government ’ s reputation as the most authoritarian since the Commonwealth of the 1650s .
“ But it is as nothing to the enthusiasm of the front bench opposite for even more coercive and restrictive measures .
”

Conservative backbencher Sir Desmond, who has been an outspoken critic of the handling of the response to Covid-19, questioned why spectators at sports venues will be able to order a pint of alcohol without food, while this was not the case in pubs.
The veteran politician said if the Government allowed discrimination against people who did not get vaccinated, which he coined as “vaccinationism”, would seal its reputation as “the most authoritarian since the Commonwealth of the 1650s”.
This was a reference to the period which involved the leadership of Oliver Cromwell following the execution of Charles I.
During the debate on the latest coronavirus tier restriction legislation, Sir Desmond told the House of Commons: "Why will you be able to buy a pint in a sports venue without getting anything to eat but if you order a pint in a pub you will have to have a substantial meal? I will leave that hanging as the great existential question of the day
“Suppression in anticipation of vaccination is the reason for these measures before us today.
“People have been writing to me for months terrified that a vaccine will be compulsory and I have responded by saying don’t be so absolutely ridiculous, that could never possibly happen. We are a Conservative Government after all.
“And now we discover that a vaccination may be a passport to acquisition of your civil liberties and without which you will have all sorts of things that you would be able to do, denied to you.
“Can I say that that would be absolutely disproportionate to a virus with a mortality rate of verging on one per cent. It would equally be a terrible precedent to set for other vaccines and medicines, so I hope that we can get away from that.
“The way to persuade people to have a vaccine is, of course, to line up the entire Government and its ministers and their loved ones and let them take it first and then get all the luvvies, the icons of popular culture, out on the airwaves singing its praises.
“To have any kind of suggestion of coercion, absolutely feeds the conspiracy theory that are we being cowed and our liberties being taken away.”
Stephen Baker MP interjected that the Government needs to make a decision on if it was going to allow businesses, such as airlines, to discriminate against people who had not had a vaccine.
Sir Desmond added: “It would not be discrimination, it would be vaccinationism, which we must of course resist.
“The other thing any kind of coercion would be to set the seal on this Government’s reputation as the most authoritarian since the Commonwealth of the 1650s.
“But it is as nothing to the enthusiasm of the front bench opposite for even more coercive and restrictive measures.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-01--Hampshire detective charged with forging witness statement in murder investigation

A DETECTIVE has been charged with forging a witness statement in a murder investigation .
Detective Constable Robert Ferrow , of Hampshire Police , is accused of completing and signing the statement as part of the investigation into the death of mother-of-five Lucy-Anne Rushton in Andover in June 2019 .
He has been charged with making a false instrument with intent for it to be accepted as genuine , under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 , following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) .
A spokesman for the police watchdog said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed the statement of a witness during the investigation into the murder of Lucy-Anne Rushton .
“ Our investigation began in August 2019 and was completed in July 2020 .
“ At the investigation ’ s conclusion , we referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) , which made the decision to charge the officer.
” Ferrow will appear at Basingstoke Magistrates ’ Court on December 18 .
Shaun Dyson , 28 , was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 17 years at Winchester Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife at the family house in Andover , Hampshire , while children were at the property .
Simon Jones , prosecuting , said that Dyson had become “ enraged ” by a phone call 30-year-old Ms Rushton received from a man she had been in a relationship with .

Detective Constable Robert Ferrow, of Hampshire Police, is accused of completing and signing the statement as part of the investigation into the death of mother-of-five Lucy-Anne Rushton in Andover in June 2019.
He has been charged with making a false instrument with intent for it to be accepted as genuine, under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A spokesman for the police watchdog said: “It is alleged DC Ferrow completed and signed the statement of a witness during the investigation into the murder of Lucy-Anne Rushton.
“Our investigation began in August 2019 and was completed in July 2020.
“At the investigation’s conclusion, we referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which made the decision to charge the officer.”
Ferrow will appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on December 18.
Shaun Dyson, 28, was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 17 years at Winchester Crown Court for the murder of his estranged wife at the family house in Andover, Hampshire, while children were at the property.
Simon Jones, prosecuting, said that Dyson had become “enraged” by a phone call 30-year-old Ms Rushton received from a man she had been in a relationship with.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--News coronavirus tiers come into force in Southampton - live updates

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thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in the UK

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech , paving the way for vaccination to start next week .
The jab has been shown in studies to be 95 % effective and works in all age groups .
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the vaccine , enough to vaccinate 20m people .
Around 10m doses will be available for use in the UK shortly for priority groups , including healthcare workers .
A list of who will receive the vaccine first will be set out later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social Care spokesman said the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) had approved the jab after “ months of rigorous clinical trials and a thorough analysis of the data by experts ” from the regulator .
He said they have concluded that the vaccine has “ met its strict standards of safety , quality and effectiveness ” .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told Sky News the UK was the first country in the world to have a “ clinically authorised vaccine ” .
“ The MHRA , the fiercely independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for rollout .
“ So , from early next week we will start the programme of vaccinating people against Covid-19 here in this country.
” Mr Hancock said there would be “ three modes of delivery ” of the vaccine , with hospitals , mass vaccination centres and GPs and pharmacists offering the jab to those most in need .
He said : “ Fifty hospitals across the country are already set up and waiting to receive the vaccine as soon as it ’ s approved , so that can now happen.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the vaccine to be stored at an ultra-low temperature of around -70C , he added : “ This is a challenging rollout and the NHS in all parts of the UK stands ready to make that happen .
“ They are used to handling vaccines and medicines like this , with these sorts of conditions .
“ It ’ s not easy but we ’ ve got those plans in place.
” Nadhim Zahawi , the newly-appointed minister responsible for overseeing the vaccination rollout , tweeted : “ Major step forward in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Alok Sharma tweeted : “ The UK was the first country to sign a deal with Pfizer/BioNTech , now we will be the first to deploy their vaccine .
“ To everyone involved in this breakthrough : thank you .
“ In years to come , we will remember this moment as the day the UK led humanity ’ s charge against this disease.
” Scotland ’ s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was “ the best news in a long time ” .
She tweeted : “ @ scotgov ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrive.
” Sir Simon Stevens , chief executive of the NHS in England , said the vaccination programme would be the “ largest-scale vaccination campaign in our country ’ s history ” .
In a statement , he said : “ This is an important next step in our response to the coronavirus pandemic and hospitals will shortly kick off the first phase of the largest-scale vaccination campaign in our country ’ s history .
“ The NHS has a proven track record of delivering large-scale vaccinations from the winter flu jab to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are cleared and the vaccine arrives in England ’ s hospitals , health service staff will begin offering people this ground-breaking jab in a programme that will expand to cover the whole country in the coming months .
”

The jab has been shown in studies to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the vaccine, enough to vaccinate 20m people.
Around 10m doses will be available for use in the UK shortly for priority groups, including healthcare workers.
A list of who will receive the vaccine first will be set out later on Wednesday.
Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had approved the jab after “months of rigorous clinical trials and a thorough analysis of the data by experts” from the regulator.
He said they have concluded that the vaccine has “met its strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness”.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told Sky News the UK was the first country in the world to have a “clinically authorised vaccine”.
He added: “This is fantastic news.
Help is on its way.
The MHRA has formally authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19.
The NHS stands ready to start vaccinating early next week.
The UK is the first country in the world to have a clinically approved vaccine for supply. — Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) December 2, 2020
“The MHRA, the fiercely independent regulator, has clinically authorised the vaccine for rollout.
“The NHS stands ready to make that happen.
“So, from early next week we will start the programme of vaccinating people against Covid-19 here in this country.”
Mr Hancock said there would be “three modes of delivery” of the vaccine, with hospitals, mass vaccination centres and GPs and pharmacists offering the jab to those most in need.
He said: “Fifty hospitals across the country are already set up and waiting to receive the vaccine as soon as it’s approved, so that can now happen.”
On the challenge posed by the need for the vaccine to be stored at an ultra-low temperature of around -70C, he added: “This is a challenging rollout and the NHS in all parts of the UK stands ready to make that happen.
“They are used to handling vaccines and medicines like this, with these sorts of conditions.
“It’s not easy but we’ve got those plans in place.”
Nadhim Zahawi, the newly-appointed minister responsible for overseeing the vaccination rollout, tweeted: “Major step forward in the fight against Covid-19 today.”
Business Secretary Alok Sharma tweeted: “The UK was the first country to sign a deal with Pfizer/BioNTech, now we will be the first to deploy their vaccine.
“To everyone involved in this breakthrough: thank you.
“In years to come, we will remember this moment as the day the UK led humanity’s charge against this disease.”
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was “the best news in a long time”.
She tweeted: “@scotgov ready to start vaccinations as soon as supplies arrive.”
Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive of the NHS in England, said the vaccination programme would be the “largest-scale vaccination campaign in our country’s history”.
In a statement, he said: “This is an important next step in our response to the coronavirus pandemic and hospitals will shortly kick off the first phase of the largest-scale vaccination campaign in our country’s history.
“The NHS has a proven track record of delivering large-scale vaccinations from the winter flu jab to BCG and, once the final hurdles are cleared and the vaccine arrives in England’s hospitals, health service staff will begin offering people this ground-breaking jab in a programme that will expand to cover the whole country in the coming months.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Covid marshals on patrol in Southampton and New Forest

COVID marshals are taking to the streets of Hampshire today to help prevent a post-lockdown surge in coronavirus cases .
The month-long shutdown , which ended just after midnight , has been replaced by a revised regional tier system that aims to suppress the virus in the run-up to Christmas .
One of the marshals ' main tasks is to monitor social distancing as the festive season approaches and shopping centres become busier .
Hampshire is now in Tier 2 , which means people are banned from socialising indoors with anyone outside their own household .
Shops , gyms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate only if they serve `` substantial '' meals .
Marshals can not enforce the rules but aim to take some of the pressure off police and council officers , who do have the necessary powers .
• Covid marshals to patrol New Forest parks and railway stations Southampton is one of the places where they are taking to the streets from today .
The city council has been awarded a Home Office grant of £153,000 to fund Covid marshals , who will patrol the city centre and local district centres throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The marshals will keep people informed and help them follow national safety guidelines .
They will promote social distancing in public areas where people might congregate such as parks and high streets , and play their part in supporting businesses by providing advice to ensure they are Covid-safe . ''
Cllr Dave Shields is the council 's cabinet member for stronger communities .
He said : “ We plan to be able to emerge from lockdown in a strong position as the city opens up again with hopefully low rates of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way in which we can help people and businesses to follow guidance over those crucial winter months.
” • Coronavirus : More than 200 positive cases across Hampshire in 24 hours In the New Forest people officially known as Covid Safety Ambassadors ( CSAs ) will also be patrolling from today .
Cllr Diane Andrews , portfolio holder for community affairs , said : `` We have identified local areas that may benefit from someone on hand to offer reassurance and advice – for example high streets on market days , busy schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said CSAs were not there to enforce the regulations but would `` collaborate with other agencies '' if required .
One of the new marshals added : `` I ’ m really pleased I can play my part in helping people to understand how they can meet the restrictions and keep everyone safe .
`` It can be confusing when the rules change .
I see my role as being able to give a friendly reminder and as someone to seek advice from . ''

The month-long shutdown, which ended just after midnight, has been replaced by a revised regional tier system that aims to suppress the virus in the run-up to Christmas.
One of the marshals' main tasks is to monitor social distancing as the festive season approaches and shopping centres become busier.
Hampshire is now in Tier 2, which means people are banned from socialising indoors with anyone outside their own household. Shops, gyms and hairdressers can reopen, but pubs can operate only if they serve "substantial" meals.
Marshals cannot enforce the rules but aim to take some of the pressure off police and council officers, who do have the necessary powers.
Southampton is one of the places where they are taking to the streets from today.
The city council has been awarded a Home Office grant of £153,000 to fund Covid marshals, who will patrol the city centre and local district centres throughout the winter.
A council spokesperson said: "The marshals will keep people informed and help them follow national safety guidelines. They will promote social distancing in public areas where people might congregate such as parks and high streets, and play their part in supporting businesses by providing advice to ensure they are Covid-safe."
Cllr Dave Shields is the council's cabinet member for stronger communities.
He said: “We plan to be able to emerge from lockdown in a strong position as the city opens up again with hopefully low rates of infection. The marshals will be one important way in which we can help people and businesses to follow guidance over those crucial winter months.”
In the New Forest people officially known as Covid Safety Ambassadors (CSAs) will also be patrolling from today.
Cllr Diane Andrews, portfolio holder for community affairs, said: "We have identified local areas that may benefit from someone on hand to offer reassurance and advice – for example high streets on market days, busy schools and transport terminals."
Cllr Andrews said CSAs were not there to enforce the regulations but would "collaborate with other agencies" if required.
One of the new marshals added: "I’m really pleased I can play my part in helping people to understand how they can meet the restrictions and keep everyone safe.
"It can be confusing when the rules change. I see my role as being able to give a friendly reminder and as someone to seek advice from."


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Southampton and Hampshire councils to run test and trace system

CIVIC chiefs in Hampshire are to roll out a local test and trace system in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus .
Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council will run their own test and trace service from this week .
This means that where the national NHS Test & Trace service is unable to reach people who have tested positive , the local call handlers will take over and will contact residents who would need to self-isolate .
The news comes as the NHS Test and Trace has repeatedly come under fire as an investigation revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England 's NHS Test and Trace were reached in some areas .
From the end of this week people in Hampshire will receive a phone call from a 01962 number and will be given self-isolation guidance .
Meanwhile , in Southampton the service will be launcehd tomorrow .
Residents that test positive for Covid-19 may be called by the city council team on the dedicated number 023 8212 8701 .
The authority urged residents who received a call from this number to answer the phone .
The number will show up as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back and talk to a call handler .
City residents may also receive a text message from the city council asking people to call 023 8212 8701 .
Cllr Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for health and adult care , said : '' Evidence from other successfully trialled Local Test and Tracing services show that people respond more readily to calls and call backs when a local team get in touch with them .
We need people to answer the local number and help identify their close contacts that need to be contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact date for the roll out of the county council service is yet to be revealed .
In a statement the authority said : `` Hampshire is one of many local authorities that has worked with NHS Test & Trace to set up a Local Tracing Partnership which will begin rolling-out across the county from the end of this week .
Where the national NHS Test & Trace service is unable to reach people who have tested positive within their usual timeframes , local call handlers will take over – calling from an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive will be asked to confirm their local contacts and will receive appropriate self-isolation guidance and any additional support they need . ''
The authority said the new system will play `` a crucial role '' in protecting communities in Hampshire .
The council added : `` Providing residents with access to prompt and convenient testing , and ensuring their close contacts are traced , is key to preventing further spread of the virus by breaking the chain of infection .
We urge anyone who has tested positive to pick up if called.
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Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council will run their own test and trace service from this week.
This means that where the national NHS Test & Trace service is unable to reach people who have tested positive, the local call handlers will take over and will contact residents who would need to self-isolate.
The news comes as the NHS Test and Trace has repeatedly come under fire as an investigation revealed that just half of close contacts given to England's NHS Test and Trace were reached in some areas.
From the end of this week people in Hampshire will receive a phone call from a 01962 number and will be given self-isolation guidance.
Meanwhile, in Southampton the service will be launcehd tomorrow.
Residents that test positive for Covid-19 may be called by the city council team on the dedicated number 023 8212 8701.
The authority urged residents who received a call from this number to answer the phone.
The number will show up as a missed call and residents can then call back and talk to a call handler.
City residents may also receive a text message from the city council asking people to call 023 8212 8701.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for health and adult care, said:"Evidence from other successfully trialled Local Test and Tracing services show that people respond more readily to calls and call backs when a local team get in touch with them. We need people to answer the local number and help identify their close contacts that need to be contacted to be advised to self-isolate.”
The exact date for the roll out of the county council service is yet to be revealed.
In a statement the authority said: "Hampshire is one of many local authorities that has worked with NHS Test & Trace to set up a Local Tracing Partnership which will begin rolling-out across the county from the end of this week. Where the national NHS Test & Trace service is unable to reach people who have tested positive within their usual timeframes, local call handlers will take over – calling from an 01962 number. Those who have tested positive will be asked to confirm their local contacts and will receive appropriate self-isolation guidance and any additional support they need."
The authority said the new system will play "a crucial role" in protecting communities in Hampshire.
The council added: "Providing residents with access to prompt and convenient testing, and ensuring their close contacts are traced, is key to preventing further spread of the virus by breaking the chain of infection. We urge anyone who has tested positive to pick up if called.“


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Southampton cycle lane on Hill Lane to be removed after Christmas

PART of a controversial cycle lane in Southampton is set to be removed after Christmas , it has been revealed .
Last month civic chiefs said they were planning to remove the pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane - between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road - once the national lockdown is eased .
Now city bosses have confirmed that the temporary cycle lane will be removed `` as soon as possible after Christmas '' .
A date is yet to be confirmed .
The news comes as lockdown restrictions are going to be eased today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still working on the plans to remove the cycle lane .
As reported , the council previously said the decision to remove part of the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road was taken as data prior to the second lockdown showed a decline in the number of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common .
The parking spaces at the site - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- are set to be reinstated .
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As previously reported , the measures are part of the council 's Green Transport Recovery Plan which was launched earlier this year to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19 .
A number of temporary cycle lanes , including the one on Hill Lane , have been implemented as part of the plan .
But the new measures sparked criticisms with some calling for the pop-up cycle lanes to be removed .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said the schemes are implemented using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified , removed or made permanent .
As reported , the cycle lane on Hill Lane also proved to be controversial .
Last month opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “ was not the right thing to do ” .
But Cllr Leggett hit back saying the schemes were `` effective '' and the councils had received `` positive feedback '' from local residents .
The authority said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Hill Lane is going to be removed , people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue .

Last month civic chiefs said they were planning to remove the pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane - between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road - once the national lockdown is eased.
Now city bosses have confirmed that the temporary cycle lane will be removed "as soon as possible after Christmas".
A date is yet to be confirmed.
The news comes as lockdown restrictions are going to be eased today.
Southampton City Council said the authority is still working on the plans to remove the cycle lane.
As reported, the council previously said the decision to remove part of the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road was taken as data prior to the second lockdown showed a decline in the number of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common.
The parking spaces at the site - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- are set to be reinstated.
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road are instead expected to remain in place.
As previously reported, the measures are part of the council's Green Transport Recovery Plan which was launched earlier this year to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19.
A number of temporary cycle lanes, including the one on Hill Lane, have been implemented as part of the plan.
But the new measures sparked criticisms with some calling for the pop-up cycle lanes to be removed.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said the schemes are implemented using experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders which allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified, removed or made permanent.
As reported, the cycle lane on Hill Lane also proved to be controversial.
Last month opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “was not the right thing to do”.
But Cllr Leggett hit back saying the schemes were "effective" and the councils had received "positive feedback" from local residents.
The authority said that although part of the cycle lane on Hill Lane is going to be removed, people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Debenhams and Arcadia shops set to close

DEBENHAMS , Topshop and Dorothy Perkins all look set to disappear from Hampshire ’ s high streets following a devastating day for Britain ’ s retail industry .
A total of 25,000 shop jobs are set to be axed after the collapse of the Arcadia group of stores and the end of a rescue bid for Debenhams .
Sir Philip Green ’ s Arcadia went into administration on Monday night , putting 13,000 jobs at risk .
• PHOTOS : The department stores we miss in Southampton > > > Arcadia ’ s stores include Burton and Dorothy Perkins in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wallis in Romsey .
The news led JD Sports to pull out of talks about buying Debenhams out of administration , putting another 12,000 jobs at risk .
All 124 Debenhams stores are now being wound down , with remaining stock to be sold while administrators remain open to any further offers .
Debenhams has stores in Winchester , Fareham and Portsmouth .
Its Southampton store was axed during the first lockdown of 2020 .
'It will be a sad day for Southampton ' : Debenhams goes into admin Jeff Bray , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Bournemouth University , said : “ I ’ m ever the optimist for the high street and I do think there ’ s a real customer demand for the high street – but as the high street gets hollowed out , that demand diminishes because the high street becomes less and less attractive to shop in .
“ I do fear this news is quite bleak.
” Debenhams in Southampton will not reopen after lockdown Geoff Rowley , partner with FRP Advisory and joint administrator to Debenhams , said : “ All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transaction that would secure the future of Debenhams .
However , the economic landscape is extremely challenging and , coupled with the uncertainty facing the UK retail industry , a viable deal could not be reached .
“ The decision to move forward with a closure programme has been carefully assessed and , while we remain hopeful that alternative proposals for the business may yet be received , we deeply regret that circumstances force us to commence this course of action.
” Paddy Lillis , general secretary of the shop workers ’ union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating news for our high streets that Debenhams ’ administrators have announced a closure programme .
“ Over the summer redundancies were made by conference call , with no meaningful consultation or proper notice period , as required by law .
That must not happen again and we urge the administrators to engage with Usdaw , the trade union for Debenhams staff .
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A total of 25,000 shop jobs are set to be axed after the collapse of the Arcadia group of stores and the end of a rescue bid for Debenhams.
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia went into administration on Monday night, putting 13,000 jobs at risk.
Arcadia’s stores include Burton and Dorothy Perkins in Eastleigh, Topman and Topshop in Fareham and Wallis in Romsey.
The news led JD Sports to pull out of talks about buying Debenhams out of administration, putting another 12,000 jobs at risk. All 124 Debenhams stores are now being wound down, with remaining stock to be sold while administrators remain open to any further offers.
Debenhams has stores in Winchester, Fareham and Portsmouth. Its Southampton store was axed during the first lockdown of 2020.
'It will be a sad day for Southampton': Debenhams goes into admin
Jeff Bray, senior lecturer in marketing and retail management at Bournemouth University, said: “I’m ever the optimist for the high street and I do think there’s a real customer demand for the high street – but as the high street gets hollowed out, that demand diminishes because the high street becomes less and less attractive to shop in.
“I do fear this news is quite bleak.”
Debenhams in Southampton will not reopen after lockdown
Geoff Rowley, partner with FRP Advisory and joint administrator to Debenhams, said: “All reasonable steps were taken to complete a transaction that would secure the future of Debenhams. However, the economic landscape is extremely challenging and, coupled with the uncertainty facing the UK retail industry, a viable deal could not be reached.
“The decision to move forward with a closure programme has been carefully assessed and, while we remain hopeful that alternative proposals for the business may yet be received, we deeply regret that circumstances force us to commence this course of action.”
Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the shop workers’ union Usdaw, sai: “It is devastating news for our high streets that Debenhams’ administrators have announced a closure programme.
“Over the summer redundancies were made by conference call, with no meaningful consultation or proper notice period, as required by law. That must not happen again and we urge the administrators to engage with Usdaw, the trade union for Debenhams staff.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Pensioner appears at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A PENSIONER bombarded a care home with abusive calls during a campaign of harassment .
Gordon Reeve called Engleburn Care Home more than 30 times in half an hour , a court heard .
• 'Your time here is over ' : Charity worker makes chilling threat to neighbour with bullet Often withholding his number the 68-year-old “ subjected staff to rude and abusive language ” between January 31 and February 10 this year .
He caused “ massive disturbance ” and even entered residents ’ rooms without permission .
The manager of Engleburn in Milford Road , Barton on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withdrawn ” .
Employees were also said to be upset by his persistent harassment .
• Man planned to cut his victim 's fingers off Reeve ’ s elderly mother had been staying at the home but was eventually moved before the Covid pandemic .
However , he went on to harass Reverend David John shouting at him in the street on multiple occasions and accusing him of ruining his life between June 19 and June 23 .
He even took out an ad in a local newspaper labelling the pastor at Ashley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Daily Echo at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Monday , Reeve of Badgers Copse , New Milton told how he had been unhappy with the care given to his mother by Engleburn .
Adding to this , he said felt he had been betrayed by Ashley Church - where he had previously been a member - and Rev John due to a lack of support .
• Man threatened to murder , blow up and cut the heads off police officers Reeve appeared before Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order and breaching a suspended sentence to which he previously pleaded guilty .
Defending , Dr Tagbo Ilozue , argued Reeve had made no further complaints towards Engleburn since his mother moved furthermore he suffers from mental health issues .
District Judge Richard Blake scolded him as mean , miserable and unpleasant .
• If you go down you stay down ' : Man broke friend ’ s jaw in stamping attack He slapped him with a four-month community order which includes a curfew from 1pm to 1am every day .
Reeve was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compensation .

Gordon Reeve called Engleburn Care Home more than 30 times in half an hour, a court heard.
Often withholding his number the 68-year-old “subjected staff to rude and abusive language” between January 31 and February 10 this year.
He caused “massive disturbance” and even entered residents’ rooms without permission.
The manager of Engleburn in Milford Road, Barton on Sea was left feeling “stressed and withdrawn”.
Employees were also said to be upset by his persistent harassment.
Reeve’s elderly mother had been staying at the home but was eventually moved before the Covid pandemic.
However, he went on to harass Reverend David John shouting at him in the street on multiple occasions and accusing him of ruining his life between June 19 and June 23.
He even took out an ad in a local newspaper labelling the pastor at Ashley Baptist Church as a Judas.
Speaking to the Daily Echo at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Reeve of Badgers Copse, New Milton told how he had been unhappy with the care given to his mother by Engleburn.
Adding to this, he said felt he had been betrayed by Ashley Church - where he had previously been a member - and Rev John due to a lack of support.
Reeve appeared before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on charged with harassment without violence, breaching a restraining order and breaching a suspended sentence to which he previously pleaded guilty.
Defending, Dr Tagbo Ilozue, argued Reeve had made no further complaints towards Engleburn since his mother moved furthermore he suffers from mental health issues.
District Judge Richard Blake scolded him as mean, miserable and unpleasant.
He slapped him with a four-month community order which includes a curfew from 1pm to 1am every day.
Reeve was ordered to pay £785 in costs and compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--When will everyone start getting the Covid vaccine?

Elderly people in care homes and their carers will be first in line for the coronavirus vaccine jabs as the UK prepares for a mass rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after it was approved by British regulator , MHRA .
People aged 65 or over will be next in line as well as anyone aged between 16 to 64 with underlying health conditions which put them at a “ higher risk of serious disease and mortality ” .
Vaccination against coronavirus will require two jabs spaced 21 days apart and the UK has ordered 40 million doses of the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Downing Street said there was an “ enormous amount of planning and preparation in place ” for the distribution of a vaccine .
“ The priority will be the most vulnerable groups and we take advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) on which groups should get the vaccine , based on these factors and we keep it under review , ” the Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said .
“ We have secured early access to over 360 million vaccine doses through the agreements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers at various stages of the trials .
“ We have invested over £140 million into manufacturing any successful vaccine , so there is an enormous amount of planning and preparation in place across government to be able to quickly roll out the vaccine.
” Asked whether Boris Johnson would like everyone to be vaccinated , the spokesman said : “ We will take advice from the JCVI on who should get the vaccine .
“ At the moment the priority list they have set out is based on preliminary information about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under review .
The vaccine rollout is still in its early stages , here ’ s what you need to know .
What ’ s in the pipeline for the UK ?
The Government has secured 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine , with 10 million promised for the UK by the end of the year .
Patients need two doses , meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population .
How will a vaccine be rolled out ?
Work has been going on behind the scenes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start delivering jabs to the most vulnerable , as well as health and care workers , as a priority .
The NHS Nightingale Hospitals have also been earmarked as sites for mass vaccination clinics – among other uses .
In addition , NHS leaders have said there will be “ roving teams ” deployed to vaccinate care home residents and workers .
Based on the current information , the vaccines being developed require two doses per patient , with a 21 day gap between doses .
New regulations allowing more healthcare workers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been introduced by the Government .
The NHS Nightingale Hospitals have also been earmarked as sites for mass vaccination clinics .
Picture : Stefan Rousseau/PA Who is top of the list to get a coronavirus vaccine ?
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) has examined data on who suffers the worst outcomes from coronavirus and who is at highest risk of death .
But who will get a jab could depend on how easily one can be rolled out , with the Pfizer jab needing storage temperatures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , the JCVI ’ s interim guidance says the order of priority should be : • All those who are 80 years of age and over and health and social care workers • All those who are 75 years of age and over • All those who are 70 years of age and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals , excluding pregnant women and those under 18 years of age • All those who are 65 years of age and over • Adults aged 18 to 65 years in an at-risk group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • All those aged 55 and over • All those aged 50 and over In the past it has taken years , sometimes decades , to produce a vaccine .
Traditionally , vaccine development includes various processes , including design and development stages followed by clinical trials – which in themselves need approval before they even begin .
But in the trials for a Covid-19 vaccine , things look slightly different .
A process which usually takes years has been condensed to months .
While the early design and development stages look similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of taking place sequentially .
And pharmaceutical firms have begun manufacturing before final approval has been granted – taking on the risk that they may be forced to scrap their work .
The new way of working means that regulators around the world can start to look at scientific data earlier than they traditionally would do .
Yes , recent data from the Oxford/AstraZeneca , and Moderna vaccine trials suggests their candidates also have high efficacy .
Oxford data indicates the vaccine has 62 % efficacy when one full dose is given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when people were given a half dose followed by a full dose at least a month later , its efficacy rose to 90 % .
The combined analysis from both dosing regimes resulted in an average efficacy of 70.4 % .
Final results from the trials of Moderna ’ s vaccine suggest it has 94.1 % efficacy , and 100 % efficacy against severe Covid-19 .
Nobody who was vaccinated with the vaccine known as mRNA-1273 developed severe coronavirus .
Which jab is best ?
The early contenders all have high efficacy rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make direct comparisons because it is not yet known exactly what everyone is measuring in the trials .
How the RNA vaccine would work .
Picture : PA graphics .
How many doses has the UK secured ?
The UK has secured access to 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine , which is almost enough for most of the population .
It also belatedly struck a deals for seven million doses of the jab on offer from Moderna in the US .
The deals cover four different classes : adenoviral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus vaccines and protein adjuvant vaccines .
The UK has secured access to : • 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine – the first agreement the firms signed with any government • 60 million doses of a vaccine being developed by Valneva • 60 million doses of protein adjuvant vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ) and Sanofi Pasteur • Seven million doses of the jab on offer from Moderna in the US What do they cost ?
Pfizer/BioNTech is making its vaccine available not-for-profit .
According to reports , the Moderna vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) per dose and the Pfizer candidate could cost around 20 dollars ( £15 ) .
Researchers suggest the Oxford vaccine could be relatively cheap to produce , with some reports indicating it could be about £3 per dose .
AstraZeneca said it will not sell it for a profit , so it can be available to all countries .
However , the details of the deals made by the UK Government have not been made public .
How do we know the vaccines are safe ?
Researchers reported their trials do not @ @ @ @ @ @

People aged 65 or over will be next in line as well as anyone aged between 16 to 64 with underlying health conditions which put them at a “higher risk of serious disease and mortality”.
Vaccination against coronavirus will require two jabs spaced 21 days apart and the UK has ordered 40 million doses of the vaccine, enough to vaccinate 20 million people.
Downing Street said there was an “enormous amount of planning and preparation in place” for the distribution of a vaccine.
“The priority will be the most vulnerable groups and we take advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on which groups should get the vaccine, based on these factors and we keep it under review,” the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.
“We have secured early access to over 360 million vaccine doses through the agreements that we have with several separate vaccine developers at various stages of the trials.
“We have invested over £140 million into manufacturing any successful vaccine, so there is an enormous amount of planning and preparation in place across government to be able to quickly roll out the vaccine.”
Asked whether Boris Johnson would like everyone to be vaccinated, the spokesman said: “We will take advice from the JCVI on who should get the vaccine.
“At the moment the priority list they have set out is based on preliminary information about the vaccines in development and we keep it under review.
The vaccine rollout is still in its early stages, here’s what you need to know.
What’s in the pipeline for the UK?
The Government has secured 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, with 10 million promised for the UK by the end of the year.
Patients need two doses, meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population.
Vaccine doses ordered by UK. Picture: PA graphics
How will a vaccine be rolled out?
Work has been going on behind the scenes to ensure that NHS staff are ready to start delivering jabs to the most vulnerable, as well as health and care workers, as a priority.
The NHS Nightingale Hospitals have also been earmarked as sites for mass vaccination clinics – among other uses.
In addition, NHS leaders have said there will be “roving teams” deployed to vaccinate care home residents and workers.
Based on the current information, the vaccines being developed require two doses per patient, with a 21 day gap between doses.
New regulations allowing more healthcare workers to administer flu and potential Covid-19 vaccines have also been introduced by the Government.
The NHS Nightingale Hospitals have also been earmarked as sites for mass vaccination clinics. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA
Who is top of the list to get a coronavirus vaccine?
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has examined data on who suffers the worst outcomes from coronavirus and who is at highest risk of death.
But who will get a jab could depend on how easily one can be rolled out, with the Pfizer jab needing storage temperatures of minus 70C to minus 80C.
For now, the JCVI’s interim guidance says the order of priority should be:
Older adults in a care home and care home workers. All those who are 80 years of age and over and health and social care workers All those who are 75 years of age and over All those who are 70 years of age and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals, excluding pregnant women and those under 18 years of age All those who are 65 years of age and over Adults aged 18 to 65 years in an at-risk group All those aged 60 and over All those aged 55 and over All those aged 50 and over
Vaccine development timeline. Picture: PA graphics
Don’t vaccines take a long time to produce?
In the past it has taken years, sometimes decades, to produce a vaccine.
Traditionally, vaccine development includes various processes, including design and development stages followed by clinical trials – which in themselves need approval before they even begin.
But in the trials for a Covid-19 vaccine, things look slightly different. A process which usually takes years has been condensed to months.
While the early design and development stages look similar, the clinical trial phases overlap, instead of taking place sequentially.
And pharmaceutical firms have begun manufacturing before final approval has been granted – taking on the risk that they may be forced to scrap their work.
The new way of working means that regulators around the world can start to look at scientific data earlier than they traditionally would do.
Picture: PA Wire
Aren’t there other vaccines?
Yes, recent data from the Oxford/AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccine trials suggests their candidates also have high efficacy.
Oxford data indicates the vaccine has 62% efficacy when one full dose is given followed by another full dose, but when people were given a half dose followed by a full dose at least a month later, its efficacy rose to 90%.
The combined analysis from both dosing regimes resulted in an average efficacy of 70.4%.
Final results from the trials of Moderna’s vaccine suggest it has 94.1% efficacy, and 100% efficacy against severe Covid-19.
Nobody who was vaccinated with the vaccine known as mRNA-1273 developed severe coronavirus.
Which jab is best?
The early contenders all have high efficacy rates, but researchers say it is difficult to make direct comparisons because it is not yet known exactly what everyone is measuring in the trials.
How the RNA vaccine would work. Picture: PA graphics.
How many doses has the UK secured?
The UK has secured access to 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine, which is almost enough for most of the population.
It also belatedly struck a deals for seven million doses of the jab on offer from Moderna in the US.
The deals cover four different classes: adenoviral vaccines, mRNA vaccines, inactivated whole virus vaccines and protein adjuvant vaccines.
The UK has secured access to:
100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine
60 million doses of the Novavax vaccine
Some 30 million doses from Janssen
40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine – the first agreement the firms signed with any government
60 million doses of a vaccine being developed by Valneva
60 million doses of protein adjuvant vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi Pasteur
Seven million doses of the jab on offer from Moderna in the US
What do they cost?
Pfizer/BioNTech is making its vaccine available not-for-profit.
According to reports, the Moderna vaccine could cost about 38 dollars (£28) per dose and the Pfizer candidate could cost around 20 dollars (£15).
Researchers suggest the Oxford vaccine could be relatively cheap to produce, with some reports indicating it could be about £3 per dose.
AstraZeneca said it will not sell it for a profit, so it can be available to all countries.
However, the details of the deals made by the UK Government have not been made public.
How do we know the vaccines are safe?
Researchers reported their trials do not suggest any significant safety concerns.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Southampton City Council objects to Southampton Airport plans

CIVIC chiefs in Southampton have once again objected to the plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport .
After a three-hour long meeting and a heated debate held online , councillors decided to object to the proposals to expand the runway by 164 meters .
It comes as they raised concerns over the impact this would have on noise and climate change .
As reported , Southampton City Council objected to the plans in January this year .
But Southampton Airport has since amended the proposals and the city council was asked to confirm its position again before a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh on December 17 .
At the meeting held tonight , city councillors heard that among the main changes to the plans there are proposals to cap the airport 's growth up to three million passengers per annum by 2033 .
Further planning approval would then be required to vary the cap .
The airport also proposed to increase the financial compensation for acoustic insulation to households from £3,000 as originally offered to £5,000 .
Airport bosses said there is a need for the expansion which would allow the use of planes such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But several concerns were raised by local councillors , residents and campaigners .
A planning officer told councillors their decision would come down to `` the balance between the economic benefits of the airport and the noise impact on Southampton residents . ''
Talking to councillors , Lyn Bryshaw , a member of the Airport Expansion Opposition ( AXO ) group , said : `` We urge you to maintain the opposition to this damaging development .
Airport expansion would cause huge harm to the environment and local people .
The economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been overstated and no evidence at all have been presented to suggest that the airport would go out of business without the extension . ''
Resident Angela Cotton said the insulation measures would not work if people want to sit in their gardens or enjoy public spaces .
Final decision on airport plans to be made this month But a number of business representatives spoke in favour of the scheme .
Tim Hancock , chair of Business South , said : `` The business community supports the Southampton Airport runway application .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the future . ''
Steve Szalay , the managing director at Southampton Airport , highlighted the changes made to the plans .
He previously said the future of the airport will be hanging in the balance if the plans are rejected .
At the meeting he said about 35 employees were made redundant when FlyBe collapsed earlier this year .
But he added : `` When Covid is beaten these jobs wo n't come back because there wo n't be the routes there .
The only way to get jobs back is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airport your support , support 2,000 jobs and allow to invest in the local economy now so we can recover . ''
Future of airport is not guaranteed Leader of the opposition Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said the proposed plans were more acceptable than the original ones .
`` The key reasons for that are about the economy because it is crucial , '' he said .
But Cllr Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for health in the city , said she felt the airport did not address the concerns raised .
Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` a very difficult decision '' .
Cllr Lisa Mitchell , chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel , raised concerns over the impact on climate change and noise .
She added : `` I am not satisfied with the mitigation levels .
I do appreciate the airport has moved a little closer to us from our objection last time .
But I do have a number of concerns . ''
Councillors decided to maintain their initial objection to the plans .

After a three-hour long meeting and a heated debate held online, councillors decided to object to the proposals to expand the runway by 164 meters.
It comes as they raised concerns over the impact this would have on noise and climate change.
As reported, Southampton City Council objected to the plans in January this year.
But Southampton Airport has since amended the proposals and the city council was asked to confirm its position again before a final decision is taken by councillors in Eastleigh on December 17.
At the meeting held tonight, city councillors heard that among the main changes to the plans there are proposals to cap the airport's growth up to three million passengers per annum by 2033.
Southampton council objects to airport plans
Further planning approval would then be required to vary the cap.
The airport also proposed to increase the financial compensation for acoustic insulation to households from £3,000 as originally offered to £5,000.
Airport bosses said there is a need for the expansion which would allow the use of planes such as the Airbus 320 and Boeing 737.
But several concerns were raised by local councillors, residents and campaigners.
A planning officer told councillors their decision would come down to "the balance between the economic benefits of the airport and the noise impact on Southampton residents."
Talking to councillors, Lyn Bryshaw, a member of the Airport Expansion Opposition (AXO) group, said: "We urge you to maintain the opposition to this damaging development. Airport expansion would cause huge harm to the environment and local people. The economic benefits for Southampton and the region have been overstated and no evidence at all have been presented to suggest that the airport would go out of business without the extension."
Resident Angela Cotton said the insulation measures would not work if people want to sit in their gardens or enjoy public spaces.
Final decision on airport plans to be made this month
But a number of business representatives spoke in favour of the scheme.
Tim Hancock, chair of Business South, said: "The business community supports the Southampton Airport runway application. The certainty of the planning permission is essential for the future."
Steve Szalay, the managing director at Southampton Airport, highlighted the changes made to the plans.
He previously said the future of the airport will be hanging in the balance if the plans are rejected.
At the meeting he said about 35 employees were made redundant when FlyBe collapsed earlier this year.
But he added: "When Covid is beaten these jobs won't come back because there won't be the routes there. The only way to get jobs back is from the runway extension. Please give the airport your support, support 2,000 jobs and allow to invest in the local economy now so we can recover."
Future of airport is not guaranteed
Leader of the opposition Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said the proposed plans were more acceptable than the original ones.
"The key reasons for that are about the economy because it is crucial,"he said.
But Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for health in the city, said she felt the airport did not address the concerns raised.
Before voting several councillors said they were facing "a very difficult decision".
Cllr Lisa Mitchell, chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, raised concerns over the impact on climate change and noise.
She added: "I am not satisfied with the mitigation levels. I do appreciate the airport has moved a little closer to us from our objection last time. But I do have a number of concerns."
Councillors decided to maintain their initial objection to the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Hampshire care home fined almost £100k after resident's death

A Hampshire care home has been fined almost £100,000 after a man died choking on his meal .
Buckland Care Limited , which ran Merry Hall Nursing and Residential Care Home - now called Hartwell Lodge - in Fareham , was fined £80,000 , ordered to pay £16,305 prosecution cost , plus a £170 victim surcharge .
The company had already pleaded guilty to the charge of failing to provide safe care and treatment following the death of Alec Marshall on March 12 , 2017 .
The case had been brought forward by the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates Court , it was heard that Mr Marshall required assistance to cut up his food and that he should be monitored during meal times .
On the day of his death , Mr Marshall was given his lunch and was left alone in his bedroom at Merry Hall .
Shortly after this , he was found in his room , unresponsive .
Paramedics were called and found a piece of meat lodged in his throat .
Resuscitation was unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene .
It was mentioned in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the day of his death identified the risk of choking and that Mr Marshall needed assistance to cut up his food .
But , it did not explain the requirements for monitoring or that food should be cut up into small pieces .
Rebecca Bauers , head of adult social care inspection in CQC ’ s south region , said : “ This is a distressing case , and our thoughts and sympathies are with Mr Marshall ’ s family .
He had every right to expect good , quality care and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted responsibility in this case .
“ It was the serious failure of the home to protect Mr Marshall from avoidable harm that led to CQC ’ s prosecution of the provider .
In their role as provider Buckland Care Services had a specific legal duty to ensure care and treatment was provided in a safe way .
We found they had failed to do this by not ensuring risks had been fully assessed and measures were not in place to prevent harm .
“ Where we find any care provider has put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of harm , we will take action to ensure that people are safe and hold providers to account.
” In response , a statement from Buckland Care Limited said : `` This was a tragic incident and we would like to offer again our sincere apologies and condolences to Mr Marshall ’ s family .
`` The wellbeing and safety of our residents remains our absolute priority .
Since the incident occurred we have undertaken a thorough review of the service , which is now under a new management team .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by introducing more robust processes and to provide increased levels of training to all our staff , who are working so hard during this pandemic . ''

Buckland Care Limited, which ran Merry Hall Nursing and Residential Care Home - now called Hartwell Lodge - in Fareham, was fined £80,000, ordered to pay £16,305 prosecution cost, plus a £170 victim surcharge.
The company had already pleaded guilty to the charge of failing to provide safe care and treatment following the death of Alec Marshall on March 12, 2017.
The case had been brought forward by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
called Merry Hall Nursing and Residential Care Home, now called Hartwell Lodge. Picture: Google.
During a hearing yesterday at Portsmouth Magistrates Court, it was heard that Mr Marshall required assistance to cut up his food and that he should be monitored during meal times.
On the day of his death, Mr Marshall was given his lunch and was left alone in his bedroom at Merry Hall.
Shortly after this, he was found in his room, unresponsive.
Paramedics were called and found a piece of meat lodged in his throat. Resuscitation was unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was mentioned in court that the daily handover sheet used on the day of his death identified the risk of choking and that Mr Marshall needed assistance to cut up his food. But, it did not explain the requirements for monitoring or that food should be cut up into small pieces.
Rebecca Bauers, head of adult social care inspection in CQC’s south region, said: “This is a distressing case, and our thoughts and sympathies are with Mr Marshall’s family. He had every right to expect good, quality care and it is right that the provider has accepted responsibility in this case.
“It was the serious failure of the home to protect Mr Marshall from avoidable harm that led to CQC’s prosecution of the provider. In their role as provider Buckland Care Services had a specific legal duty to ensure care and treatment was provided in a safe way. We found they had failed to do this by not ensuring risks had been fully assessed and measures were not in place to prevent harm.
“Where we find any care provider has put people in its care at serious risk of harm, we will take action to ensure that people are safe and hold providers to account.”
In response, a statement from Buckland Care Limited said: "This was a tragic incident and we would like to offer again our sincere apologies and condolences to Mr Marshall’s family.
"The wellbeing and safety of our residents remains our absolute priority. Since the incident occurred we have undertaken a thorough review of the service, which is now under a new management team.
"They have implemented measures to improve the service by introducing more robust processes and to provide increased levels of training to all our staff, who are working so hard during this pandemic."


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Bonmarche goes into administration

Bonmarche goes into administration

THE fashion chain Bonmarche has gone into administration for the second time in just over a year , putting more @ @ @ @ @ .
RSM Restructuring Advisory , which has been appointed to handle the administration , said @ @ @ @ @ stores will remain open and there are no redundancies yet as it looks to agree @ @ @ @ @ chain has stores in Shirley , Eastleigh , Fareham and Gosport .
The business went @ @ @ @ @ with administrators eventually agreeing a rescue deal with Peacocks .
Despite the rescue deal , @ @ @ @ @ last Christmas , affecting hundreds of jobs at the group .
Damian Webb , joint @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Bonmarche remains an attractive brand with a loyal customer base .
@ @ @ @ @ to continue to trade whilst working closely with management to explore the options for the @ @ @ @ @ will shortly be marketing the business for sale , and based on the interest to @ @ @ @ @ be a number of interested parties .
”

RSM Restructuring Advisory, which has been appointed to handle the administration, said all Bonmarche’s 225 stores will remain open and there are no redundancies yet as it looks to agree a rescue deal.
The chain has stores in Shirley, Eastleigh, Fareham and Gosport.
The business went into administration last year, with administrators eventually agreeing a rescue deal with Peacocks.
Despite the rescue deal, 30 stores were closed before last Christmas, affecting hundreds of jobs at the group.
Bonmarche seeks rescue deal after poor trading
Damian Webb, joint administrator of RSM Restructuring Advisory, said: “Bonmarche remains an attractive brand with a loyal customer base.
“It is our intention to continue to trade whilst working closely with management to explore the options for the business."
“We will shortly be marketing the business for sale, and based on the interest to date we anticipate there will be a number of interested parties.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Driver detained on M27 in Hampshire fails cocaine test later

A DRIVER detained for possessing Class A drugs on the M27 tested positive for cocaine just hours after release .
A red Nissan Micra was stopped in Christchurch in Dorset last night on the first day of the Christmas drink and drug drive campaign after officers said the driving `` fell below what was expected . ''
The same vehicle has been reported for poor driving several times recently in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth .
A spokesman for the Dorset Police No Excuse team said last night : `` When stopped , the male driver appeared to be under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was conducted which came back as positive for cocaine , so he was arrested .
Winchester man more than twice the drink drive limit `` The driver explained he had been arrested by Hampshire police this morning on the M27 as he was found in possession of a quantity of class A drugs .
He was released this afternoon whilst that was investigated .
The driver admitted to getting a taxi back to his vehicle and travelling back into Dorset .
We are not sure if he came straight back or stopped off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a blood sample which has been sent off for analysis .
He was released under investigation .

A red Nissan Micra was stopped in Christchurch in Dorset last night on the first day of the Christmas drink and drug drive campaign after officers said the driving "fell below what was expected."
The same vehicle has been reported for poor driving several times recently in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth.
A spokesman for the Dorset Police No Excuse team said last night: "When stopped, the male driver appeared to be under the influence of drugs, a drugwipe was conducted which came back as positive for cocaine, so he was arrested.
Winchester man more than twice the drink drive limit
"The driver explained he had been arrested by Hampshire police this morning on the M27 as he was found in possession of a quantity of class A drugs. He was released this afternoon whilst that was investigated. The driver admitted to getting a taxi back to his vehicle and travelling back into Dorset. We are not sure if he came straight back or stopped off somewhere."
Officers said the driver provide a blood sample which has been sent off for analysis. He was released under investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Snow forecast for Hampshire and Southampton

TEMPERATURES are set to plunge this week with a chilly snap on its way .
Southampton and Hampshire can expect @ @ @ @ @ midweek onwards .
Weather experts say that from Saturday there is likely to be hail @ @ @ @ @ the county .
• Will Southampton see a white Christmas this year ?
Hilly areas @ @ @ @ @ with temperatures expected to be a below-average overall , based on Met Office forecasts .
@ @ @ @ @ to drop to -1°C however during the day it will be dry and sunny .
@ @ @ @ @ at the Met Office , said : “ Although we ’ re going to see @ @ @ @ @ conditions , we shouldn ’ t be surprised that the start of winter brings a @ @ @ @ @ .
Some parts of the UK , especially northern hills , may see snow , @ @ @ @ @ will only be short-lived .
We ’ ll be monitoring the forecast and we will @ @ @ @ @

Southampton and Hampshire can expect unsettled and colder weather from midweek onwards.
Weather experts say that from Saturday there is likely to be hail, sleet and snow across the county.
Hilly areas could see more widespread snowfall with temperatures expected to be a below-average overall, based on Met Office forecasts.
Tonight the temperature is forecast to drop to -1°C however during the day it will be dry and sunny.
Steve Ramsdale, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Although we’re going to see a few days with colder conditions, we shouldn’t be surprised that the start of winter brings a brief spell of wintry weather. Some parts of the UK, especially northern hills, may see snow, but for many, this will only be short-lived. We’ll be monitoring the forecast and we will issue warnings accordingly.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Hunt for pair after car ditched during police chase

POLICE are on the hunt after a car involved in a failure to stop ploughed into a riverbank by a Sopley pub .
A blue Subaru failed to stop for police in Sopley , before coming off the bridge and hitting the bank by the Woolpack Inn .
The passengers then made off , and an extensive search was undertaken to locate them .
Police dog Ernie was also called to help locate the two people involved after the crash late on Sunday evening .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : “ We can confirm that our officers were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 11.38pm on Sunday November 29 in the Sopley area .
“ A blue Subaru was involved in a collision and the passengers had de-camped from the vehicle at the Woolpack Inn before fleeing from the scene .
An extensive search of the area was conducted by officers , including the use of police dogs , but neither passenger was located .
Police Dog Ernie tracked from the car and found some DNA evidence , but as yet the passengers have not been found .
It comes just two years after a van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub .
A black van , belonging to electricals supplier Fonix , came off Ringwood Road and ended up wedged over the stream by the Woolpack Inn in November 2018 .
In 2015 , staff at the Woolpack Inn witnessed a spate of crashes in the road which runs from Christchurch to Ringwood .
The surge in incidents came during the previous scheme of work on the A338 .
Teela Liberty-Spark , co-owner of the Woolpack Inn , told the Daily Echo : `` The council put in a post to protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all the fencing .
`` There is no reason if people drive sensibly that crashes should happen .
`` The post has been taken out and that is supposed to stop this sort of thing from happening .
`` People have been going round the road several times to take a look and filming it on their phones which is n't safe .
`` Hopefully it gets moved soon but they are going to have to close the road .
`` We just want people to drive safely .
`` There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had work a couple of years ago .
`` People use this road as a detour and there tends to be larger vehicles coming along here as well . ''

A blue Subaru failed to stop for police in Sopley, before coming off the bridge and hitting the bank by the Woolpack Inn.
The passengers then made off, and an extensive search was undertaken to locate them.
Police dog Ernie was also called to help locate the two people involved after the crash late on Sunday evening.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “We can confirm that our officers were involved in a failure to stop pursuit at 11.38pm on Sunday November 29 in the Sopley area.
“A blue Subaru was involved in a collision and the passengers had de-camped from the vehicle at the Woolpack Inn before fleeing from the scene. An extensive search of the area was conducted by officers, including the use of police dogs, but neither passenger was located.
“Police enquiries are ongoing.”
Police Dog Ernie tracked from the car and found some DNA evidence, but as yet the passengers have not been found.
It comes just two years after a van crashed off the road by the village pub.
A black van, belonging to electricals supplier Fonix, came off Ringwood Road and ended up wedged over the stream by the Woolpack Inn in November 2018.
In 2015, staff at the Woolpack Inn witnessed a spate of crashes in the road which runs from Christchurch to Ringwood.
The surge in incidents came during the previous scheme of work on the A338.
Teela Liberty-Spark, co-owner of the Woolpack Inn, told the Daily Echo: "The council put in a post to protect the bridge and we have enough protection there with all the fencing.
"There is no reason if people drive sensibly that crashes should happen.
"The post has been taken out and that is supposed to stop this sort of thing from happening.
"People have been going round the road several times to take a look and filming it on their phones which isn't safe.
"Hopefully it gets moved soon but they are going to have to close the road.
"We just want people to drive safely.
"There was a series of incidents when the A338 had work a couple of years ago.
"People use this road as a detour and there tends to be larger vehicles coming along here as well."


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Southampton woman makes Xmas gifts for care home residents

An anxiety sufferer from Southampton has spent an entire year making hundreds of hand-crafted gifts to give to local care home residents to ‘ keep her hands busy ’ and raise spirits during lockdown .
Now the presents have been sent out to the homes , just in time for Christmas .
The gifts include tree decorations , stockings , calenders and key rings which Sara Russell made whilst home-schooling her two children - three-year-old Courtney and 11-year-old Reggie during the first lockdown .
The 34-year-old , who is from Weston , has previously worked for Avon but is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with mental health issues .
“ I suffer with really bad anxiety and if I ’ m not busy it get worse , ” she said .
Sara decided to start making gifts at the start of 2020 , and has since amassed 366 separate care packages complete with greetings card .
She said : “ In the last few years of my grandad Lesley ’ s life he was in a care home and they looked after him really well .
“ That made me want to make residents little Christmas presents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas and I think care homes get forgotten.
” Sara distributed the gifts to local care homes on Saturday including ; Netley Court , Abbey House , The Gables , Lavender House , Rosewood , Aspen Lodge and Buttercup House .
Heather Cardy , Manager of The Gables care home in Netley said : “ What Sara did for us was really lovely .
“ All the gifts were in individual bags and she put different things in like handmade bracelets .
“ She brought it all in , enough for all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving the presents to give to the residents in late December .
Ms Cardy believes the gifts will go down well at the home .
She said : “ The presents are very tactile little things and I think the residents will find it quite interesting when they look in the bag .
“ It ’ s just really nice that someone ’ s taken the time and effort to think of us during lockdown .
”

Now the presents have been sent out to the homes, just in time for Christmas.
The gifts include tree decorations, stockings, calenders and key rings which Sara Russell made whilst home-schooling her two children - three-year-old Courtney and 11-year-old Reggie during the first lockdown.
The 34-year-old, who is from Weston, has previously worked for Avon but is currently not able to work due to suffering with mental health issues.
“I suffer with really bad anxiety and if I’m not busy it get worse,” she said.
Sara decided to start making gifts at the start of 2020, and has since amassed 366 separate care packages complete with greetings card.
She said: “In the last few years of my grandad Lesley’s life he was in a care home and they looked after him really well.
“That made me want to make residents little Christmas presents.
“Everyone thinks of children at Christmas and I think care homes get forgotten.”
Sara distributed the gifts to local care homes on Saturday including; Netley Court, Abbey House, The Gables, Lavender House, Rosewood, Aspen Lodge and Buttercup House.
Heather Cardy, Manager of The Gables care home in Netley said: “What Sara did for us was really lovely.
“All the gifts were in individual bags and she put different things in like handmade bracelets.
“She brought it all in, enough for all of our residents.”
The care home is saving the presents to give to the residents in late December.
Ms Cardy believes the gifts will go down well at the home.
She said: “The presents are very tactile little things and I think the residents will find it quite interesting when they look in the bag.
“It’s just really nice that someone’s taken the time and effort to think of us during lockdown.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Coronavirus: Hampshire and Southampton are now in Tier 2

HAMPSHIRE residents have been urged to continue to follow the rules as lockdown ends today .
New restrictions are going to be in place from today as Hampshire and Southampton are now in Tier 2 High Alert .
This means that shops will re-open and people can meet outside as long as the follow the rule of six .
But indoor meetings are banned and pubs and bars can open only if they operate as a restaurant .
But county leaders are asking residents to continue to follow the guidelines .
Last week county bosses said the weekly rate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second national lockdown .
As residents will now face a new set of restrictions , Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council , said : `` It is encouraging that the rate of increase of the virus has reduced across all of our county during the recent period of national restrictions , but the number of cases is still going up , and this is a concern as we head into winter .
By continuing to follow the Tier 2 ( High ) guidance , we can all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other ’ s health .
Our aim now , is to get back down to Tier 1 ( Medium ) with the additional freedoms this brings , including for our economy and local businesses . ''
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said this is not the time `` to give up '' .
He said : `` I know it ’ s tough .
I know people are missing their families and some are struggling with their mental health .
But we are nearly there .
Treatments are improving .
We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are defeating this virus and soon , life will return to normal .
Don ’ t give up now.
” The news comes as the vaccine rollout in the UK is expected to begin before Christmas , subject to regulatory approval .
But Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said : `` I do think that a strong regime of restrictions is needed until mass vaccinations are well underway .
However I do n't think the tier system is without its flaws . ''
Rebecca Handley , deputy executive director at GO !
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening hours this month .
She said : `` Businesses have worked tirelessly to prepare for a safe reopening .
We encourage visitors to return to the city to support local businesses whilst shopping responsibly and enjoy the extended shopping hours offered by businesses across the city . ''

New restrictions are going to be in place from today as Hampshire and Southampton are now in Tier 2 High Alert.
This means that shops will re-open and people can meet outside as long as the follow the rule of six.
But indoor meetings are banned and pubs and bars can open only if they operate as a restaurant.
But county leaders are asking residents to continue to follow the guidelines.
Last week county bosses said the weekly rate of infection across Hampshire started to decrease following a second national lockdown.
As residents will now face a new set of restrictions, Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council, said: "It is encouraging that the rate of increase of the virus has reduced across all of our county during the recent period of national restrictions, but the number of cases is still going up, and this is a concern as we head into winter. By continuing to follow the Tier 2 (High) guidance, we can all help to control infection rates and protect each other’s health. Our aim now, is to get back down to Tier 1 (Medium) with the additional freedoms this brings, including for our economy and local businesses."
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said this is not the time "to give up".
He said: "I know it’s tough. I know people are missing their families and some are struggling with their mental health. But we are nearly there. Treatments are improving. We will start vaccinating in days. Together we are defeating this virus and soon, life will return to normal. Don’t give up now.”
The news comes as the vaccine rollout in the UK is expected to begin before Christmas, subject to regulatory approval.
But Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said: "I do think that a strong regime of restrictions is needed until mass vaccinations are well underway. However I don't think the tier system is without its flaws."
Rebecca Handley, deputy executive director at GO! Southampton, said city businesses will extend their opening hours this month.
She said: "Businesses have worked tirelessly to prepare for a safe reopening. We encourage visitors to return to the city to support local businesses whilst shopping responsibly and enjoy the extended shopping hours offered by businesses across the city."


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--'Blatant covid breaches face robust action': Southampton moves into Tier 2

HAMPSHIRE residents will face `` robust action '' for `` blatant breaches '' of covid restrictions .
Police will be maintaining coronavirus patrols as the county enters Tier 2 of the new restriction system .
Officers are urging people to comply with the rules and warn that blatant breaches will face robust enforcement action .
Assistant Chief Constable , Maggie Blyth , said : “ The vast majority of people have observed the regulations in place over recent months .
`` I ’ d like to thank them all for their concerted efforts to restrict the spread of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to maintain Covid-19 related patrols , as required , in addition to usual policing as we move into the tiered system .
`` This is to address any problems that are identified to us and ensure that people are observing the restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the virus .
“ Everyone must observe the restrictions from the highest tier that they are travelling from or to , at all times .
We will not be preventing people from travelling from one area to another , but are working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that people are informed about the different restrictions in place on the Isle of Wight as compared to the rest of Hampshire .
Police have also issued support and crime prevention advice in light of a rise in domestic abuse during the pandemic .
Assistant Chief Constable Blyth added : `` There are individuals and children that will continue to suffer from the impact of domestic abuse during the government restrictions .
This is worse during a period behind closed doors where contact with other people like friends and family is restricted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm should call 999 .
If you ’ re not in a position to speak press 55 and our controllers will know what to do .
We are there for you , please call us if you need us in an emergency .
“ You can also call Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service on 03300 165112 or Stay Safe East on 0208 519 7241 to get confidential help . ''
With more people returning to work following the recent lockdown and the darker evenings , law enforcers are urging people to lock up their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being warned not to leave Christmas presents on view , and to leave a light on .
Chief Constable Blyth went on to say : “ With many small businesses potentially re-opening this week I ’ d also advise owners and their staff to check that their premises remained secure during the recent restrictions and that systems like CCTV and alarms remain in good working order now that they ’ re trading and have cash in the building .
“ Throughout the pandemic , the use of technology has boomed , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access , and make use of goods and services more than ever before .
If you ’ re buying presents online please make sure you check whether the site you ’ re using is reputable .
You can find more advice on the Action Fraud website . ''

Police will be maintaining coronavirus patrols as the county enters Tier 2 of the new restriction system.
Officers are urging people to comply with the rules and warn that blatant breaches will face robust enforcement action.
Assistant Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, said: “The vast majority of people have observed the regulations in place over recent months.
"I’d like to thank them all for their concerted efforts to restrict the spread of the virus in such challenging times.
“We will continue to maintain Covid-19 related patrols, as required, in addition to usual policing as we move into the tiered system.
"This is to address any problems that are identified to us and ensure that people are observing the restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
“Everyone must observe the restrictions from the highest tier that they are travelling from or to, at all times. We will not be preventing people from travelling from one area to another, but are working with ferry operators and partner agencies to ensure that people are informed about the different restrictions in place on the Isle of Wight as compared to the rest of Hampshire.
Police have also issued support and crime prevention advice in light of a rise in domestic abuse during the pandemic.
Assistant Chief Constable Blyth added: "There are individuals and children that will continue to suffer from the impact of domestic abuse during the government restrictions.
This is worse during a period behind closed doors where contact with other people like friends and family is restricted. Anyone who is facing abuse or harm should call 999. If you’re not in a position to speak press 55 and our controllers will know what to do. We are there for you, please call us if you need us in an emergency.
“You can also call Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service on 03300 165112 or Stay Safe East on 0208 519 7241 to get confidential help."
With more people returning to work following the recent lockdown and the darker evenings, law enforcers are urging people to lock up their homes properly
To deter opportunistic thieves they are being warned not to leave Christmas presents on view, and to leave a light on.
Chief Constable Blyth went on to say: “With many small businesses potentially re-opening this week I’d also advise owners and their staff to check that their premises remained secure during the recent restrictions and that systems like CCTV and alarms remain in good working order now that they’re trading and have cash in the building.
“Throughout the pandemic, the use of technology has boomed, with individuals using online solutions to purchase, access, and make use of goods and services more than ever before. If you’re buying presents online please make sure you check whether the site you’re using is reputable. You can find more advice on the Action Fraud website."


thedailyecho--2020-12-02--Bitterne Park man died after collision with motorcyclist

AN 82-YEAR-old man died after he walked into the path of a motorcyclist , an inquest opening has been told @ @ @ @ @ of Bullar Road , Bitterne Park , was involved in the collision on November 12 @ @ @ @ @ coroner Jason Pegg said he had walked between two parked cars and into the path @ @ @ @ @ Turner was taken to Southampton General Hospital with a head injury , but his condition @ @ @ @ @ he died on November 18 .
Pathologist Dr Sanjay Jogai conducted a post mortem on @ @ @ @ @ and said he died of a hypoxic brain injury and head injury resulting from the @ @ @ @ @ full inquest will take place on August 4 , next year .

David Marshall Turner, of Bullar Road, Bitterne Park, was involved in the collision on November 12, this year.
Area coroner Jason Pegg said he had walked between two parked cars and into the path of the motorbike.
Mr Turner was taken to Southampton General Hospital with a head injury, but his condition did not improve, and he died on November 18.
Pathologist Dr Sanjay Jogai conducted a post mortem on Mr Turner’s body and said he died of a hypoxic brain injury and head injury resulting from the road traffic collision.
A full inquest will take place on August 4, next year.