thedailyecho--2020-10-18--Travel: The Savoy Hotel is a glamorous, decadent city break

London ’ s grand dame hotel is back .
Olivia Williams , author of The Secret Life Of The Savoy and the D ’ Oyly Carte Family , gives her verdict .
Picture this : a top-hatted doorman whisks you through swishing revolving doors to a place of calm with world-class food and cocktails at your ﬁngertips .
One of the most hassle-free ways to relax at the moment is by booking into one of Britain ’ s great selling points – its beautiful , historical hotels – and they don ’ t come much more stylish than London ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rainy October weekday , I am pleasantly surprised by how lively it is .
I have been several times before and it is naturally not as busy as usual , because the reopening is being phased .
The newer Beaufort Bar is open , but not yet the iconic American Bar .
Kaspar ’ s , the restaurant overlooking the river , is closed for now , but the Savoy Grill by the Strand is doing a roaring trade for breakfast , lunch and dinner .
Other than the discreet masks , spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking around the hotel ’ s Thames Foyer at tea time , I would never have guessed that we were in the throes of a global health crisis .
There is no shortage of ‘ keep calm and carry on ’ spirit from the staff who are – without exception – chatty , efﬁcient and caring .
Afternoon tea here has been a popular custom since the hotel opened in 1889 and it remains in full swing in 2020 .
In the 1920s , the ‘ thé dansant ’ ( tea dance ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional dancers to demonstrate the latest Jazz Age steps .
These days , everyone stays seated to eat and drink champagne , but live music is played in the glass-domed atrium in the middle of the foyer , evocative of the hotel ’ s illustrious heritage .
So , what other changes might guests notice ?
Franck Arnold , the debonair new general manager , is fresh from the Ritz Carlton in Toronto .
His staff here have more than halved from 500 to 200 , which is a sobering reminder of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Only 100 of the property ’ s 267 bedrooms have reopened .
But there is a higher staff-to-guest ratio than pre-lockdown , so the service , for which the hotel is famous , is second-to-none as ever .
There are small tweaks , but not particularly inconvenient ones .
The swimming pool is open for family groups up to six , so it would be a good idea to book ahead .
The staff , of course , keep their distance around the hotel , so they can not join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for example , but they carry it up separately .
In the restaurants , using menus that load onto your phone is encouraged .
Unwinding at the Savoy would be reason enough to spend a few days in London , but if you feel like exploring , the hotel sits between Covent Garden , Somerset House , the South Bank and Trafalgar Square , so there is plenty of social distancing-friendly sightseeing and scenic walking to be done .
Richard D ’ Oyly Carte , the theatre impresario who built the Savoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ location for a hotel .
Even as a lifelong Londoner I am bowled over by the view from my room , the Monet Suite , on the seventh ﬂoor .
Named after one of the most notable guests ever to have stayed , the Monet is a one-bedroom Edwardian-style suite with a sitting room , and a bathroom with The Savoy ’ s trademark black and white chequered ﬂooring and a big claw-foot bathtub .
The view inspired Claude Monet , who whimsically depicted the trains from Charing Cross railway bridge leaving trails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the view of Westminster .
He ﬁrst painted the Thames in 1899 , and returned twice , staying here each time for two months .
The roll call of his fellow esteemed guests is lengthy : as a loyal fan , Churchill could call in as many as three times a week .
Frank Sinatra , Judy Garland , Louis Armstrong , Alfred Hitchcock , Elizabeth Taylor , Marlene Dietrich and Agatha Christie were all regulars .
To enjoy nightlife at the hotel , my friend Rory and I head downstairs to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and seductive of the two bars .
The American Bar is the original but even when it opens again , I would recommend stopping by its black and gold sister for people-watching and cocktails .
If you ’ ve been enjoying The Savoy documentary series on ITV , ﬁlmed at the start of the year , you will notice familiar faces around the place .
Breakfast is served in the Savoy Grill , where one of the series ’ big characters , the effusive , charismatic French manager Thierry , holds court .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s reopening is resoundingly proof that you can have what we could all do with right now – some uplifting razzle-dazzle and old-school glamour .
Lockdown was its ﬁrst unplanned closure in history .
It is cheerful to see that , even in unprecedentedly difﬁcult times , the grand dame can offer a glamorous , decadent city break – as it has done for over 130 years and counting .
How to plan your trip Doubles at The Savoy ( thesavoylondon.com ; 020 7836 4343 ) currently start from £568 .
Afternoon tea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glass of champagne .
Olivia Williams is the author of The Secret Life Of The Savoy and the D ’ Oyly Carte Family , published by Headline , £20 .
Available now .

Picture this: a top-hatted doorman whisks you through swishing revolving doors to a place of calm with world-class food and cocktails at your ﬁngertips.
One of the most hassle-free ways to relax at the moment is by booking into one of Britain’s great selling points – its beautiful, historical hotels – and they don’t come much more stylish than London’s Savoy.
Walking in on a rainy October weekday, I am pleasantly surprised by how lively it is. I have been several times before and it is naturally not as busy as usual, because the reopening is being phased. The newer Beaufort Bar is open, but not yet the iconic American Bar. Kaspar’s, the restaurant overlooking the river, is closed for now, but the Savoy Grill by the Strand is doing a roaring trade for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Other than the discreet masks, spread out tables and hand sanitiser dispensers, looking around the hotel’s Thames Foyer at tea time, I would never have guessed that we were in the throes of a global health crisis. There is no shortage of ‘keep calm and carry on’ spirit from the staff who are – without exception – chatty, efﬁcient and caring.
Afternoon tea here has been a popular custom since the hotel opened in 1889 and it remains in full swing in 2020. In the 1920s, the ‘thé dansant’ (tea dance) saw in-house bands provide a soundtrack for professional dancers to demonstrate the latest Jazz Age steps. These days, everyone stays seated to eat and drink champagne, but live music is played in the glass-domed atrium in the middle of the foyer, evocative of the hotel’s illustrious heritage.
So, what other changes might guests notice? Franck Arnold, the debonair new general manager, is fresh from the Ritz Carlton in Toronto. His staff here have more than halved from 500 to 200, which is a sobering reminder of the shock that our businesses have been through this year.
Only 100 of the property’s 267 bedrooms have reopened. But there is a higher staff-to-guest ratio than pre-lockdown, so the service, for which the hotel is famous, is second-to-none as ever.
There are small tweaks, but not particularly inconvenient ones. The swimming pool is open for family groups up to six, so it would be a good idea to book ahead.
The staff, of course, keep their distance around the hotel, so they cannot join you in the lift with your luggage, for example, but they carry it up separately. In the restaurants, using menus that load onto your phone is encouraged.
Unwinding at the Savoy would be reason enough to spend a few days in London, but if you feel like exploring, the hotel sits between Covent Garden, Somerset House, the South Bank and Trafalgar Square, so there is plenty of social distancing-friendly sightseeing and scenic walking to be done.
Richard D’Oyly Carte, the theatre impresario who built the Savoy in the 1880s, picked a plum location for a hotel. Even as a lifelong Londoner I am bowled over by the view from my room, the Monet Suite, on the seventh ﬂoor.
Named after one of the most notable guests ever to have stayed, the Monet is a one-bedroom Edwardian-style suite with a sitting room, and a bathroom with The Savoy’s trademark black and white chequered ﬂooring and a big claw-foot bathtub. The view inspired Claude Monet, who whimsically depicted the trains from Charing Cross railway bridge leaving trails of steam and smoke, hazing up the view of Westminster. He ﬁrst painted the Thames in 1899, and returned twice, staying here each time for two months.
The roll call of his fellow esteemed guests is lengthy: as a loyal fan, Churchill could call in as many as three times a week. Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich and Agatha Christie were all regulars.
To enjoy nightlife at the hotel, my friend Rory and I head downstairs to The Beaufort Bar, arguably the more romantic and seductive of the two bars. The American Bar is the original but even when it opens again, I would recommend stopping by its black and gold sister for people-watching and cocktails.
If you’ve been enjoying The Savoy documentary series on ITV, ﬁlmed at the start of the year, you will notice familiar faces around the place. Breakfast is served in the Savoy Grill, where one of the series’ big characters, the effusive, charismatic French manager Thierry, holds court.
All in all, the hotel’s reopening is resoundingly proof that you can have what we could all do with right now – some uplifting razzle-dazzle and old-school glamour. Lockdown was its ﬁrst unplanned closure in history. It is cheerful to see that, even in unprecedentedly difﬁcult times, the grand dame can offer a glamorous, decadent city break – as it has done for over 130 years and counting.
How to plan your trip
Doubles at The Savoy (thesavoylondon.com; 020 7836 4343) currently start from £568. Afternoon tea costs £65pp, or £75pp with a glass of champagne.
Olivia Williams is the author of The Secret Life Of The Savoy and the D’Oyly Carte Family, published by Headline, £20. Available now.


thedailyecho--2020-10-18--Hampshire police break up four parties in Southsea

POLICE officers were forced to break up four parties in one night .
The incidents , in Southea , Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ 15 people , two of 20 , and one of 25 people on Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ people involved have all been reported for summons for breaching the Coronavirus Act .
A @ @ @ @ @ Facebook warned : `` Last night [ Friday ] demonstrated that there are those amongst @ @ @ @ @ a blatant disregard for the safety of our community .
Despite our best efforts to @ @ @ @ @ enforcement action at four Southsea address . ''
The post added : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ trying to encourage compliance .
`` However we should all know the rules by now @ @ @ @ @ hygiene remains paramount and it ’ s everyone ’ s responsibility to follow this guidance @ @ @ @ @ if you are in a group of more than six . ''

The incidents, in Southea, Portsmouth, involved a party of 15 people, two of 20, and one of 25 people on Friday.
Hampshire Constabulary said that all people involved have all been reported for summons for breaching the Coronavirus Act.
A post by Portsmouth Police on Facebook warned: "Last night [Friday] demonstrated that there are those amongst us that continue to show a blatant disregard for the safety of our community. Despite our best efforts to encourage compliance, we took enforcement action at four Southsea address."
The post added: "We have patrol plans and remain actively trying to encourage compliance.
"However we should all know the rules by now: Social distancing and good hygiene remains paramount and it’s everyone’s responsibility to follow this guidance. We will take action if you are in a group of more than six."


thedailyecho--2020-10-18--Hampshire has seen more than 10,000 cases of Covid-19

A FURTHER 144 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Hampshire in the past 24 hours - taking the @ @ @ @ @ .
Government figures just released reveal 24 new cases in Southampton , taking the total @ @ @ @ @ Other parts of the county have also seen new cases including the Test Valley ( @ @ @ @ @ 14 ) and the New Forest ( 17 ) .
Eastleigh has seen 11 new @ @ @ @ @ Gosport have recorded nine and two respectively .
A total of 338 new cases have @ @ @ @ @ the weekend , taking the overall figure for the county to 10,111 .
Across the @ @ @ @ @ cases were confirmed today , bringing the total to 722,409 .
The latest figures for @ @ @ @ @ : Fareham ( 479 ) , Gosport ( 328 ) , New Forest ( 827 @ @ @ @ @ ) , Test Valley ( 818 ) , Winchester ( 770 ) and Eastleigh ( @ @ @

Government figures just released reveal 24 new cases in Southampton, taking the total so far to 1,492.
Other parts of the county have also seen new cases including the Test Valley (13), Winchester (14) and the New Forest (17).
Eastleigh has seen 11 new cases, while Fareham and Gosport have recorded nine and two respectively.
A total of 338 new cases have been recorded in Hampshire over the weekend, taking the overall figure for the county to 10,111.
Across the UK, a further 16,982 cases were confirmed today, bringing the total to 722,409.
The latest figures for south and south-west Hampshire are: Fareham (479), Gosport (328), New Forest (827), Southampton (1,492), Test Valley (818), Winchester (770) and Eastleigh (660).


thedailyecho--2020-10-18--Hampshire NHS trust reports new Covid death

A FURTHER 61 people have died in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus .
The latest figure includes @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , which has sites in Winchester , Basingstoke and Andover .
@ @ @ @ @ pandemic the trust has seen 165 Covid-related deaths .
No new coronavirus deaths have been @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust , University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ the epidemic they have seen 17 , 201 and 237 coronavirus deaths respectively .
A @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 have now died in hospitals across Hampshire .

The latest figure includes a coronavirus-related death recorded by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which has sites in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover.
Since the start of the pandemic the trust has seen 165 Covid-related deaths.
No new coronavirus deaths have been reported by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Since the beginning of the epidemic they have seen 17, 201 and 237 coronavirus deaths respectively.
A total of 620 people with Covid-19 have now died in hospitals across Hampshire.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Developers propose new vision for Southampton's Bargate Quarter

A NEW vision has been unveiled for the Bargate Quarter project in Southampton .
Developers Tellon Capital says the new scheme is a response to the impact of Covid-19 and how it has changed the way people live , work , shop , and socialise .
Previously the plans included new homes , as well as retail space and a new hotel .
Now the scheme has been modified and includes 500 residential units - more than the 287 originally planned - and the hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing .
There will also be 2,515 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 7,343 originally proposed .
Tellon Capital says the scheme takes into account Southampton 's Green City Charter , with storage for bicycles available , and will increase access to the city walls .
James Burcher , partner at Tellon Cpital , said : “ We are bringing forward a major scheme that responds dynamically to the significant impact of Covid-19 , which has changed profoundly how people lead their lives .
“ Our response will be to deliver a scheme that is creative , sustainable , green , and deliverable in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the retail space and withdrawing the hotel in favour of providing more homes for local people , we believe this scheme will make a major contribution in helping Southampton , as one of Britain ’ s fastest growing economies , to meet its housing targets .
“ Additionally , we are keen to enhance the setting of The Bargate and the City Walls and provide highquality public realm improvements that will be valued by residents and visitors alike.
” Residents can view the propsals and have their say at www.bargatequarter.co.uk .

Developers Tellon Capital says the new scheme is a response to the impact of Covid-19 and how it has changed the way people live, work, shop, and socialise.
Previously the plans included new homes, as well as retail space and a new hotel.
Now the scheme has been modified and includes 500 residential units - more than the 287 originally planned - and the hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing.
There will also be 2,515 square metres of retail, down from the 7,343 originally proposed.
Tellon Capital says the scheme takes into account Southampton's Green City Charter, with storage for bicycles available, and will increase access to the city walls.
James Burcher, partner at Tellon Cpital, said: “We are bringing forward a major scheme that responds dynamically to the significant impact of Covid-19, which has changed profoundly how people lead their lives.
“Our response will be to deliver a scheme that is creative, sustainable, green, and deliverable in the current climate.
“By scaling back the retail space and withdrawing the hotel in favour of providing more homes for local people, we believe this scheme will make a major contribution in helping Southampton, as one of Britain’s fastest growing economies, to meet its housing targets.
“Additionally, we are keen to enhance the setting of The Bargate and the City Walls and provide highquality public realm improvements that will be valued by residents and visitors alike.”
Residents can view the propsals and have their say at www.bargatequarter.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Man avoids jail for driving offence at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN who used his `` car as a weapon '' during an explosion of anger has avoided jail .
George Clothier knocked an innocent man to the ground with his black Ford Focus leaving him with a knee and shoulder injury .
The 25-year-old labourer then drove between parked cars hurling abuse at another man who was his `` desired target '' .
CCTV footage played at Southampton Crown Court showed Clothier `` driving dangerously '' during the incident in Somerset Avenue , Southampton on September 8 this year .
However , at one point his intended victim with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of history '' was able to `` punch out '' his windscreen causing it to shatter .
• Beer bottle and knife hurled from car during 70mph police chase in Southampton Prosecution barrister , Martyn Booth told how Clothier then fled the scene jumping a queue of traffic by driving on the wrong side of the road .
After being arrested `` there were attempts made to interview him '' .
But , `` they were not successful because of the level of aggression he was displaying in custody '' , Mr Booth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone at 70mph and rammed police car Both victims described the event as `` troubling and scary '' .
Clothier of Thames Close , West End was charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously and assault by beating to which he previously pleaded guilty .
He has extensive previous convictions , an appalling record for public disorder and five matters of offences against the person , the court heard .
Defending , Khalid Missouri said how his client has a partner and young baby who are both financially dependant on him .
Clothier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to scare his victim '' .
Mr Missouri described the event as an explosion of anger .
During sentencing , Mr Recorder Don Tait said `` You effectively used your car as a weapon .
It is about time you grow up . ''
Citing the financial dependency of Clothier 's partner and baby he gave him a `` final opportunity '' .
• Woman left with 'life-changing injuries ' after Xmas day hit and run He jailed him for eight months , suspended for two-years .
Clothier was disqualified from driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of rehabilitation and 200 hours of unpaid work .
He must also pay £300 in compensation and £300 in court costs .

George Clothier knocked an innocent man to the ground with his black Ford Focus leaving him with a knee and shoulder injury.
The 25-year-old labourer then drove between parked cars hurling abuse at another man who was his "desired target".
CCTV footage played at Southampton Crown Court showed Clothier "driving dangerously" during the incident in Somerset Avenue, Southampton on September 8 this year.
However, at one point his intended victim with whom he has "a great deal of history" was able to "punch out" his windscreen causing it to shatter.
Prosecution barrister, Martyn Booth told how Clothier then fled the scene jumping a queue of traffic by driving on the wrong side of the road.
After being arrested "there were attempts made to interview him".
But, "they were not successful because of the level of aggression he was displaying in custody", Mr Booth added.
Both victims described the event as "troubling and scary".
Clothier of Thames Close, West End was charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously and assault by beating to which he previously pleaded guilty.
He has extensive previous convictions, an appalling record for public disorder and five matters of offences against the person, the court heard.
Defending, Khalid Missouri said how his client has a partner and young baby who are both financially dependant on him.
Clothier "accepts he lost his temper and intended to scare his victim".
Mr Missouri described the event as an explosion of anger.
During sentencing, Mr Recorder Don Tait said "You effectively used your car as a weapon. It is about time you grow up."
Citing the financial dependency of Clothier's partner and baby he gave him a "final opportunity".
He jailed him for eight months, suspended for two-years.
Clothier was disqualified from driving for 18 months, must complete 20 days of rehabilitation and 200 hours of unpaid work.
He must also pay £300 in compensation and £300 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Knife seized at Mansell Park, Millbrook, Southampton

AN offender with a knife brought terror to a Southampton park .
The person threatened youngsters with the blade yesterday @ @ @ @ @ Mansell Park , in Millbrook , after members of the public raised the alarm .
@ @ @ @ @ who they say `` stopped somebody from getting badly hurt or worse '' .
Police @ @ @ @ @ with the knife and have seized the weapon .
Writing on social media Southampton Cops @ @ @ @ @ police recovered a knife that had been used to threaten young people .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ , they were also a young person . ''
• Hundreds of criminals jailed for @ @ @ @ @ said the person would be dealt with `` appropriately '' , adding : `` A @ @ @ @ @ that phoned in today and stopped somebody from getting badly hurt or worse .
`` @ @ @ @ @ carrying a knife , speak up , you could save a life . ''

The person threatened youngsters with the blade yesterday afternoon.
Police rushed to Mansell Park, in Millbrook, after members of the public raised the alarm.
Today they praised the public who they say "stopped somebody from getting badly hurt or worse".
Police say they identified the person with the knife and have seized the weapon.
Knife crime at ten-year high in Hampshire
Writing on social media Southampton Cops posted: "Today Shirley police recovered a knife that had been used to threaten young people.
"The offender was identified and located, they were also a young person."
Officers said the person would be dealt with "appropriately", adding: "A big thank you to those that phoned in today and stopped somebody from getting badly hurt or worse.
"If you know of somebody carrying a knife, speak up, you could save a life."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Police probe fatal accident in Woodside Road, Portswood

NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car parked in a Southampton street .
People living at Woodside Road in Portswood say eight police cars and three ambulances arrived within minutes of the crash , which resulted in the street being closed for five hours .
Paramedics battled to save the biker 's life but he died at the scene .
The accident occurred at around midday on Saturday , when a black Suzuki motorcycle collided with a stationary Toyota .
Flowers have been left at crash site .
Following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road at its junction with Tennyson Road and its two junctions with Thackeray Road .
Police also taped off part of Woodside Road itself .
Towards the end of the afternoon the two vehicles involved in the crash were loaded aboard a recovery lorry and taken away .
Shortly afterwards a bouquet was left Woodside Court , close to the spot where the accident happened .
Other floral tributes were added later .
Woodside Road resident Patricia Gardiner said : `` There was a cordon and then another cordon - and then another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had happened because the police do n't barricade a road for no reason but I did n't know someone had died - that 's awful . ''
Mrs Gardiner said the road was closed for several hours .
She added : `` I did n't hear an accident and I did n't see anyone hurt but I noticed a black car being placed on the back of a recovery vehicle .
Earlier I 'd seen a car up on the pavement . ''
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` Police were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
`` A man was riding a black Suzuki motorcycle when it was in collision with a stationary black Toyota car .
Despite the best efforts of the ambulance crew , he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
`` We are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak to anyone with information .
`` Were you in the area at the time ?
Perhaps you saw a black motorcycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe you have dash-cam footage ? ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting Operation SIP .

People living at Woodside Road in Portswood say eight police cars and three ambulances arrived within minutes of the crash, which resulted in the street being closed for five hours.
Paramedics battled to save the biker's life but he died at the scene.
The accident occurred at around midday on Saturday, when a black Suzuki motorcycle collided with a stationary Toyota. Flowers have been left at crash site.
Following the collision, barriers were placed across Woodside Road at its junction with Tennyson Road and its two junctions with Thackeray Road. Police also taped off part of Woodside Road itself.
Towards the end of the afternoon the two vehicles involved in the crash were loaded aboard a recovery lorry and taken away.
Shortly afterwards a bouquet was left Woodside Court, close to the spot where the accident happened. Other floral tributes were added later.
Woodside Road resident Patricia Gardiner said: "There was a cordon and then another cordon - and then another cordon.
"I knew something bad had happened because the police don't barricade a road for no reason but I didn't know someone had died - that's awful."
Mrs Gardiner said the road was closed for several hours.
She added: "I didn't hear an accident and I didn't see anyone hurt but I noticed a black car being placed on the back of a recovery vehicle. Earlier I'd seen a car up on the pavement."
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Police were called to the collision just after midday on Saturday.
"A man was riding a black Suzuki motorcycle when it was in collision with a stationary black Toyota car. Despite the best efforts of the ambulance crew, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"We are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak to anyone with information.
"Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw a black motorcycle in the run-up to the collision or maybe you have dash-cam footage?"
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting Operation SIP.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Blind woman knocked down in hit-and-run in Westridge Road, Southampton

A BLIND woman pedestrian was knocked down in a hit-and-run crash in Southampton .
Police say the crash happened at @ @ @ @ @ in Westridge Road , Southampton , at about 7.40am on Friday , October 16 .
@ @ @ @ @ woman , was crossing at the car park when the car hit her and left @ @ @ @ @ Southampton General Hospital to be treated for minor injuries to her back .
A Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately we have no description of the vehicle as the woman is blind .
`` @ @ @ @ @ collision happened ?
Perhaps you might have dash-cam footage that could help ?
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ phone 101 with the reference 44200401677 .
`` Alternatively , you can phone Crimestoppers 100 @ @ @ @ @ 111 . ''

Police say the crash happened at the entrance to a car in Westridge Road, Southampton, at about 7.40am on Friday, October 16.
The pedestrian, a 76-year-old woman, was crossing at the car park when the car hit her and left the scene.
She attended Southampton General Hospital to be treated for minor injuries to her back.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "Unfortunately we have no description of the vehicle as the woman is blind.
"Were you nearby when the collision happened? Perhaps you might have dash-cam footage that could help?
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200401677.
"Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Attempted break-in at old Martine's nightclub in Eastleigh

A TEENAGER has been arrested in relation to an attempted break-in at a former nightclub .
The incident took place @ @ @ @ @ old Martine 's nightclub on Market Street , Eastleigh .
A CCTV operator reported to @ @ @ @ @ burglary in progress at around 2pm on Saturday .
Upon arrival , police detained three @ @ @ @ @ attempted break-in .
A 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were released from the scene @ @ @ @ @ .
An 18-year-old boy from Bishopstoke was arrested on suspicion of burglary .
He was @ @ @ @ @ enquiries ongoing .

The incident took place at the site of the old Martine's nightclub on Market Street, Eastleigh.
A CCTV operator reported to police that there was a burglary in progress at around 2pm on Saturday.
Upon arrival, police detained three teenagers in relation to the attempted break-in.
A 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were released from the scene with no further action taken.
An 18-year-old boy from Bishopstoke was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
He was later released under investigation with enquiries ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--FULL DETAILS: Work starts on A334 in Southampton

WORK to improve access to Southampton and reduce journey times is set to start this morning - and delays are expected to last eight weeks .
Here is all you need to know about the scheme .
• Your guide to roadworks across Hampshire this week Where is the work taking place ?
The improvements will be to the junction of the A334 Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road .
Thornhill Park Road will be narrowed to one lane and temporary traffic lights will be in use to direct traffic - so delays are expected .
Hinkler Road will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Browning Avenue will be closed at the junction with Hinkler Road to avoid diverted traffic using this route .
The works will be to improve traffic flows and journey times with 'smart traffic signal technology ' , which council bosses say will reduce the peak time congestion that impacts the M27 at Junction 7 , as well as the A27 .
New crossing facilities for people walking and cycling across the junction are also being installed , improving access to nearby Kane ’ s Hill Primary School and Woodlands College .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is being done ) ?
Well , for the next seven weeks until December 7 , the junction will be completely closed to traffic and the temporary traffic lights will be in place .
This will be so new traffic signals can be installed , and the old ones removed .
New Toucan crossings will also be installed and Kootenay Avenue footpath will be widened .
But , for the final week of works from December 14 , it will only be closed between 10pm - 5am for resurfacing to take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures are being put in place so “ work can be carried out as efficiently as possible ” .
How much is the scheme costing ?
It will cost £360,000 in total , however this cash is coming from Highways England .
Councillor Steve Leggett , city council cabinet member for Green City and Place , says : “ Our long-term transport strategy , Connected Southampton 2040 , sets out our bold plans to improve journey times and reduce congestion for those entering the city from the east .
`` We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having delivered a comprehensive package of transformative measures on the A3024 Bursledon Road .
`` The upcoming works on the A334 will contribute even further to this , delivering better and more innovative traffic signal technology to improve traffic flows and support more reliable bus travel on this important route with connections to Hedge End and Botley .
”

Here is all you need to know about the scheme.
Where is the work taking place?
The improvements will be to the junction of the A334 Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road.
Thornhill Park Road will be narrowed to one lane and temporary traffic lights will be in use to direct traffic - so delays are expected.
Hinkler Road will be closed at this junction.
In addition, Browning Avenue will be closed at the junction with Hinkler Road to avoid diverted traffic using this route.
The works will be to improve traffic flows and journey times with 'smart traffic signal technology', which council bosses say will reduce the peak time congestion that impacts the M27 at Junction 7, as well as the A27.
New crossing facilities for people walking and cycling across the junction are also being installed, improving access to nearby Kane’s Hill Primary School and Woodlands College.
When will the closures be from (and what is being done)?
Well, for the next seven weeks until December 7, the junction will be completely closed to traffic and the temporary traffic lights will be in place.
This will be so new traffic signals can be installed, and the old ones removed. New Toucan crossings will also be installed and Kootenay Avenue footpath will be widened.
But, for the final week of works from December 14, it will only be closed between 10pm - 5am for resurfacing to take place.
Southampton City Council says this the closures are being put in place so “work can be carried out as efficiently as possible”.
How much is the scheme costing?
It will cost £360,000 in total, however this cash is coming from Highways England.
What's been said?
Councillor Steve Leggett, city council cabinet member for Green City and Place, says: “Our long-term transport strategy, Connected Southampton 2040, sets out our bold plans to improve journey times and reduce congestion for those entering the city from the east.
"We’ve already made an excellent start on this, having delivered a comprehensive package of transformative measures on the A3024 Bursledon Road.
"The upcoming works on the A334 will contribute even further to this, delivering better and more innovative traffic signal technology to improve traffic flows and support more reliable bus travel on this important route with connections to Hedge End and Botley.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Hotel and nightclub part of £7m plan for Southampton bank

MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a new hotel in Southampton city centre have been unveiled .
A 40-room hotel with a hair and beauty salon , a nightclub , an upmarket wine bar and a restaurant could be built at the former Barclays Bank site in the High Street .
The £7m scheme is set to create 40 new jobs and it is expected to generate £5m revenue a year .
The name of the hotel operator is yet to be disclosed but developers have confirmed that the hotel will be a boutique hotel .
The plans for the Grade II @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the roof and the ground floor as well as the demolition of part of the back of the building to allow a six-storey extension .
The front façade is expected to be retained and no extra parking spaces are set to be created at the site .
But developers stressed that the venue is near to public car parks and bus stops .
The plans have been put forward by Manoj Kumar and the final decision will be made by civic chiefs at Southampton City Council .
In a statement Mr Kumar said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the new luxury boutique hotel will be for guests who are looking for a fun , cozy and comfortable stay .
Apart from the new jobs that will be created , Many local businesses such as taxi operators and suppliers will benefit from the hotel and its guests .
We are in talks with a few interested operators and at present are keeping our options open.
” The proposals have been welcomed by city leaders .
Giles Semper , inset , the BID chief executive , said : “ Southampton is under-supplied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will find a market among cruise passengers but will also be crucial to our possible status as UK City of Culture 2025 when we will need as many hotel beds as we can get.We firmly believe that the High Street is due a new lease of life.
” Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the plans show “ a vote of confidence ” in the city .
“ It ’ s an excellent way to reuse a heritage building and the employment opportunities it promises are particularly welcome especially during this dreadful pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed the scheme and said the plans will come under further scrutiny as the building is a listed building .
Cllr John Noon said : “ I do welcome the continual investment in the city centre and note we do seem to be seeing quite a lot of applications for new hotels .
The nature of this part of the city centre is changing , but new developments do need to be viable into the future.
” Cllr Sarah Bogle added : “ I welcome new investment in the city generally .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for hotels at the moment which I hope are viable longer term .
”

A 40-room hotel with a hair and beauty salon, a nightclub, an upmarket wine bar and a restaurant could be built at the former Barclays Bank site in the High Street.
The £7m scheme is set to create 40 new jobs and it is expected to generate £5m revenue a year.
The name of the hotel operator is yet to be disclosed but developers have confirmed that the hotel will be a boutique hotel.
The plans for the Grade II listed building also include an extension to the roof and the ground floor as well as the demolition of part of the back of the building to allow a six-storey extension.
The front façade is expected to be retained and no extra parking spaces are set to be created at the site.
But developers stressed that the venue is near to public car parks and bus stops.
The plans have been put forward by Manoj Kumar and the final decision will be made by civic chiefs at Southampton City Council.
In a statement Mr Kumar said: “There are many budget hotels but the new luxury boutique hotel will be for guests who are looking for a fun, cozy and comfortable stay. Apart from the new jobs that will be created, Many local businesses such as taxi operators and suppliers will benefit from the hotel and its guests. We are in talks with a few interested operators and at present are keeping our options open.” The proposals have been welcomed by city leaders.
Giles Semper, inset, the BID chief executive, said: “Southampton is under-supplied with this kind of accommodation. It will find a market among cruise passengers but will also be crucial to our possible status as UK City of Culture 2025 when we will need as many hotel beds as we can get.We firmly believe that the High Street is due a new lease of life.”
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the plans show “a vote of confidence” in the city.
“It’s an excellent way to reuse a heritage building and the employment opportunities it promises are particularly welcome especially during this dreadful pandemic,” he added. Bargate councillors welcomed the scheme and said the plans will come under further scrutiny as the building is a listed building.
Cllr John Noon said: “I do welcome the continual investment in the city centre and note we do seem to be seeing quite a lot of applications for new hotels. The nature of this part of the city centre is changing, but new developments do need to be viable into the future.”
Cllr Sarah Bogle added: “I welcome new investment in the city generally. There seem to be a lot of applications for hotels at the moment which I hope are viable longer term.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Motorcyclist arrested for drug offences in Botley

A MOTORCYCLIST has been arrested for drug offences after being stopped and searched .
The incident happened at 11.40am last @ @ @ @ @ Police pulled over a motorcyclist who was allegedly driving dangerously and erratically .
Upon speaking @ @ @ @ @ say there was ' a strong smell of cannabis ' .
A search of the @ @ @ @ @ In searching the rider 's backpack officers seized an amount of herbal cannabis , as @ @ @ @ @ mobile phone .
An 18-year-old man from Waltham Chase was arrested on suspicion of possession @ @ @ @ @ Class B drug .
He was released under investigation with enquiries ongoing .

The incident happened at 11.40am last Friday on Maddoxford Lane.
Police pulled over a motorcyclist who was allegedly driving dangerously and erratically.
Upon speaking to the driver, officers say there was 'a strong smell of cannabis'.
A search of the individual was then conducted.
In searching the rider's backpack officers seized an amount of herbal cannabis, as well as cash and a mobile phone.
An 18-year-old man from Waltham Chase was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.
He was released under investigation with enquiries ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Woman 'woke up screaming' following horrific dog attack

A WOMAN “ suffered flashbacks and woke up screaming ” following a horrific dog attack .
Julie Hayward was left with gashes to her hands , arms and legs when she tried to save her pet Spaniel Layla from being “ torn to pieces ” by two Staffordshire Bull Terriers .
Since the ordeal which happened on May 1 on the Plantation in Bishopstoke “ her life has changed forever ” .
The 44-year-old health care assistant has had recurring nightmares and was left unable to work or drive .
Julie and her partner Gary Vickers were landed with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an ear ripped off and was left deaf .
Victoria Capon , the owner of the two Staffies , appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with owning a dog which was dangerously out of control and which caused injury .
The 38-year-old of Kensington Close , Bishopstoke previously pleaded guilty and was given a ten-month jail sentence , suspended for two years .
In a victim impact statement read out in court Julie said : “ My whole life has changed .
This has caused me so much stress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ woke up screaming .
“ I am still too scared to take Layla out alone and I still have a fear of other dogs which I never had before.
” Speaking to the Daily Echo following the sentencing Julie and Gary vented their frustrations .
Both say they want Capon to be banned from owning dogs and for her animals to be destroyed .
Julie said : “ I am disappointed that we have not had closure today .
We just want to put it all behind us .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ by these dogs ] .
” During the hearing , it was said that Capon ’ s beasts had been involved in five previous attacks against other dogs .
A decision on the future of the Staffies and whether she will be disqualified from owning dogs is due to be made in December .

Julie Hayward was left with gashes to her hands, arms and legs when she tried to save her pet Spaniel Layla from being “torn to pieces” by two Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Since the ordeal which happened on May 1 on the Plantation in Bishopstoke “her life has changed forever”.
The 44-year-old health care assistant has had recurring nightmares and was left unable to work or drive.
Julie and her partner Gary Vickers were landed with a hefty vet bill of £10,122 after Layla had an ear ripped off and was left deaf.
Victoria Capon, the owner of the two Staffies, appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with owning a dog which was dangerously out of control and which caused injury.
The 38-year-old of Kensington Close, Bishopstoke previously pleaded guilty and was given a ten-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.
In a victim impact statement read out in court Julie said: “My whole life has changed. This has caused me so much stress. I’ve had recurring nightmares and woke up screaming.
“I am still too scared to take Layla out alone and I still have a fear of other dogs which I never had before.”
Speaking to the Daily Echo following the sentencing Julie and Gary vented their frustrations.
Both say they want Capon to be banned from owning dogs and for her animals to be destroyed.
Julie said: “I am disappointed that we have not had closure today. We just want to put it all behind us.
“It’s for everyone. Everyone has been scared [by these dogs].”
During the hearing, it was said that Capon’s beasts had been involved in five previous attacks against other dogs.
A decision on the future of the Staffies and whether she will be disqualified from owning dogs is due to be made in December.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Children at Bitterne Park School told to self isolate

PUPILS at a Southampton school have been told to self-isolate at home after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 .
Bitterne Park School is the latest educational site in the city to report a case of coronavirus .
It comes after figures released at the weekend revealed that the number of people across Hampshire who have tested positive for Covid-19 have exceeded 10,000 .
There have also been two new deaths reported - one in Southampton .
• Schoolchildren with Covid-19 symptoms in Southampton on the rise In a letter to parents head teacher Stewart Roderick says : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a member of staff has tested positive for COVID-19 , having last been in school on Monday 12th October 2020 .
`` We know that you may find this concerning , but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
• Hampshire has seen more than 10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have received a letter informing them that they must stay at home for 14 days to self-isolate .
This has also affected a small number of staff .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well . ''

Bitterne Park School is the latest educational site in the city to report a case of coronavirus.
It comes after figures released at the weekend revealed that the number of people across Hampshire who have tested positive for Covid-19 have exceeded 10,000.
There have also been two new deaths reported - one in Southampton.
In a letter to parents head teacher Stewart Roderick says: "This morning we were made aware that a member of staff has tested positive for COVID-19, having last been in school on Monday 12th October 2020.
"We know that you may find this concerning, but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
Hampshire has seen more than 10,000 cases of Covid-19
"A small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that they must stay at home for 14 days to self-isolate. This has also affected a small number of staff.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Southampton resident 'feels trapped' after pipe burst two year ago

AN ELDERLY woman has been left in despair after flooding from a burst water pipe has still not been fixed after two years .
Bursledon resident Barbara Beavis now feels trapped in her own home as the water makes it difficult to leave her home .
In March 2018 , a burst pipe meant water was coming up the drain outside her bungalow .
This was originally mended however , a second burst occurred along Hamble Lane .
It has meant that a flood has been left outside her house and across the road for the past two years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter her home .
The 78-year-old said : `` Everytime it rains , I 'm a bag of nerves .
`` I just broke down , I do n't know what else to do .
`` It makes you cross and bad tempered .
I was fuming , I could n't sleep .
`` There 's a massive puddle outside my place , with the rain nothing can get away , I do n't know what 's happened to the drain .
It has been constantly wet outside my property for a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't do this anymore and keep bailing the water out .
`` I ca n't cope with all .
Cars go through and it comes into my drive .
`` It is disgusting , I just ca n't believe it .
`` I am upset about it . ''
Barbara said that she has been left confused by Southern Water and Hampshire Highways as she said neither have helped her .
She added : `` The water board just turned their backs on it .
`` I had black-gunge coming up - it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never go away .
`` If they do n't do anything , I just do n't know what I 'm going to do because now the water wont go away .
Before it used to go away slowly and now it 's not moving at all .
`` The puddle is as wide as the bungalow .
`` It just feels cold and damp and I should n't have to live like this . ''
A spokesperson for Southern Water said : `` We ’ re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ ve already visited the property and spoken with the customer .
We ’ ll be carrying out a full investigation on the 19th October to confirm if the issue relates to our pipes .
Of course if it does , we will carry out the necessary repairs safely and as quickly as possible . ''
The Daily Echo has also approached Hampshire County Council for comments .

Bursledon resident Barbara Beavis now feels trapped in her own home as the water makes it difficult to leave her home.
In March 2018, a burst pipe meant water was coming up the drain outside her bungalow. This was originally mended however, a second burst occurred along Hamble Lane.
It has meant that a flood has been left outside her house and across the road for the past two years, making it difficult to drive past and enter her home.
The 78-year-old said: "Everytime it rains, I'm a bag of nerves.
"I just broke down, I don't know what else to do.
"It makes you cross and bad tempered. I was fuming, I couldn't sleep.
"There's a massive puddle outside my place, with the rain nothing can get away, I don't know what's happened to the drain. It has been constantly wet outside my property for a couple of years now.
"I can't do this anymore and keep bailing the water out.
"I can't cope with all. Cars go through and it comes into my drive.
"It is disgusting, I just can't believe it.
"I am upset about it."
Barbara said that she has been left confused by Southern Water and Hampshire Highways as she said neither have helped her.
She added: "The water board just turned their backs on it.
"I had black-gunge coming up - it was horrid.
"The problem will never go away.
"If they don't do anything, I just don't know what I'm going to do because now the water wont go away. Before it used to go away slowly and now it's not moving at all.
"The puddle is as wide as the bungalow.
"It just feels cold and damp and I shouldn't have to live like this."
A spokesperson for Southern Water said: "We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. An issue was reported to us and we’ve already visited the property and spoken with the customer. We’ll be carrying out a full investigation on the 19th October to confirm if the issue relates to our pipes. Of course if it does, we will carry out the necessary repairs safely and as quickly as possible."
The Daily Echo has also approached Hampshire County Council for comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Girl, 17, admits assaulting a Southampton police officer

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl who assaulted six people including a police officer has appeared in court .
The girl was handed @ @ @ @ @ told to pay £50 compensation when she appeared before Poole magistrates .
The teenager admitted @ @ @ @ @ the execution of his duty in Southampton on February 5 .
She also pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ beating him in Southampton on December 12 last year and damaging a window at Sportfit @ @ @ @ @ later .
The girl , who is from Blandford in Dorset but can not be @ @ @ @ @ admitted assaulting a two males in Southampton on January 16 this year , a female @ @ @ @ @ and a female at Hurn on June 11 .
She also pleaded guilty to sending @ @ @ @ @ was obscene or menacing in character on January 16 .

The girl was handed a youth rehabilitation order and told to pay £50 compensation when she appeared before Poole magistrates.
The teenager admitted assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty in Southampton on February 5.
She also pleaded guilty to assaulting a male by beating him in Southampton on December 12 last year and damaging a window at Sportfit in the city two days later.
The girl, who is from Blandford in Dorset but cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted assaulting a two males in Southampton on January 16 this year, a female in Poole on March 28 and a female at Hurn on June 11.
She also pleaded guilty to sending a grossly offensive message that was obscene or menacing in character on January 16.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Deliveroo to hire 300 riders in Southampton

A FOOD delivery company has announced that it is expanding the number of riders .
Deliveroo , the UK 's leading food delivery company is due to rapidly expand in Southampton to meet high demand .
It has been delivering meals in the city for four years and now works with over 270 restaurants .
The company claimed on October , 12 that it will now create work for a further 300 riders in Southampton by the end of the year .
Will Shu , CEO of Deliveroo , said : `` Riders are heroes and we are so proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying out in their local communities during the pandemic .
`` It is fantastic that we can now recruit even more riders and will create 300 new opportunities in Southampton by the end of the year .
`` With a record number of riders and restaurant partners on the platform , we can now reach even more amazing customers across the UK , delivering the food that people need and want . ''
Across the UK , the company will have more than doubled the number of riders from 25,000 to more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company has already started to work with 15,000 new riders during the pandemic , a 286 % rise year on year .
The company is currently adding 2,000 riders per week to its network , which is the highest number on record .
This follows a sharp rise in new restaurants that have joined the platform since March .
Exclusive Deliveroo data revealed that there are now 11,500 new UK restaurant partners on Deliveroo which the company say demonstrates 'the strong customer demand for food delivery during the pandemic ' .

Deliveroo, the UK's leading food delivery company is due to rapidly expand in Southampton to meet high demand.
It has been delivering meals in the city for four years and now works with over 270 restaurants.
The company claimed on October, 12 that it will now create work for a further 300 riders in Southampton by the end of the year.
Will Shu, CEO of Deliveroo, said: "Riders are heroes and we are so proud of the vital role that they are carrying out in their local communities during the pandemic.
"It is fantastic that we can now recruit even more riders and will create 300 new opportunities in Southampton by the end of the year.
"With a record number of riders and restaurant partners on the platform, we can now reach even more amazing customers across the UK, delivering the food that people need and want."
Across the UK, the company will have more than doubled the number of riders from 25,000 to more than 50,000 over the course of 2020.
The company has already started to work with 15,000 new riders during the pandemic, a 286% rise year on year.
The company is currently adding 2,000 riders per week to its network, which is the highest number on record.
This follows a sharp rise in new restaurants that have joined the platform since March.
Exclusive Deliveroo data revealed that there are now 11,500 new UK restaurant partners on Deliveroo which the company say demonstrates 'the strong customer demand for food delivery during the pandemic'.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Southampton landlord of 40 years was a popular character

TRIBUTES have been paid to popular Southampton landlord Joe Smith following his colourful send off .
Mourners dressed in Saints shirts lined the streets around The Prince of Wales pub as its former landlord sets off on his final journey .
Joe , who had been in the pub trade for 40 years , previously ran The Canute in Canute Road and The Hope & Anchor in Freemantle .
Since Joe became poorly two and a half years ago , the running of The Prince of Wales has been taken on by his daughter Anneliese , now 29 .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family to be at the helm at the Prince of Wales , which her grandparents Peter and Liz Smith ran for 30 years from the late 70s .
Here 's what our readers had to say about Joe : Sad to read of the loss of Joe , Worked in the pub stacking beer bottles as kid in the early eighties for Peter and Liz , new Joe and Brian , Marie .
The good people of this world go to early and Joe was definitely one of them !
I look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I´m next in Southampton .
Daemon Stoner -- - Had n't seen Joe for years .
So sorry to hear of his passing .
We were at school at the same time .
Me at Deanery himbat St Georges but of a night we would play footy on the green by Northam school .
Great times RIP Joe .
-- - A great man met this year in Southampton General when we both on the same ward .
He gave me lots of help and advice and was very kind good to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
-- - Very sad to hear of Joe ’ s passing .
We made contact a few years back after not being in touch since we were in the same class at Bitterne Manor School in the mid to late 60 ’ s .
Remember playing football for hours on end either at school or around the Northam estate .
Great memories mate !
RIP .
Mark -- - We supplied beer to Joe in the past .
Such a lovely man .
We always had a quick pint and chat when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the great landlords around Southampton Paul ( CrackleRock ) -- - I went to school with Joseph at bitterne manor school he was a good friend RIP Joseph

Mourners dressed in Saints shirts lined the streets around The Prince of Wales pub as its former landlord sets off on his final journey.
Joe, who had been in the pub trade for 40 years, previously ran The Canute in Canute Road and The Hope & Anchor in Freemantle.
Since Joe became poorly two and a half years ago, the running of The Prince of Wales has been taken on by his daughter Anneliese, now 29.
She's the third generation of the Smith family to be at the helm at the Prince of Wales, which her grandparents Peter and Liz Smith ran for 30 years from the late 70s.
Here's what our readers had to say about Joe:
Sad to read of the loss of Joe, Worked in the pub stacking beer bottles as kid in the early eighties for Peter and Liz, new Joe and Brian, Marie.
The good people of this world go to early and Joe was definitely one of them!
I look forward to drinking a beer in the Prince when I´m next in Southampton.
Daemon Stoner
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Hadn't seen Joe for years. So sorry to hear of his passing. We were at school at the same time. Me at Deanery himbat St Georges but of a night we would play footy on the green by Northam school. Great times RIP Joe.
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A great man met this year in Southampton General when we both on the same ward.
He gave me lots of help and advice and was very kind good to talk to when I was unwell scared.
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Very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. We made contact a few years back after not being in touch since we were in the same class at Bitterne Manor School in the mid to late 60’s. Remember playing football for hours on end either at school or around the Northam estate. Great memories mate! RIP.
Mark
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We supplied beer to Joe in the past. Such a lovely man. We always had a quick pint and chat when we were dropping the beer off. One of the great landlords around Southampton
Paul (CrackleRock)
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I went to school with Joseph at bitterne manor school he was a good friend RIP Joseph


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Wheelie bins could come to New Forest residents

THE next stage of a new waste and recycling collection service has been recommended at a meeting of the New Forest District Council ’ s environment panel .
The meeting , held on October 15 , recommended the next stage be put forward to cabinet on November 4 .
Wheeled bins and weekly food waste collections are two of the changes included in the preferred option being recommended for further work towards a new waste service for the district .
The changes could also include a wider range of materials being collected for recycling , such as plastic pots , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , portfolio holder for environment , said : “ Wheelie bins are part of a wider approach being considered so we can meet a legal requirement to offer food waste collections , and increase our recycling rate .
“ We know that roughly 90 per cent of all local authorities in England now collect waste in wheeled bins and we can learn a lot from the work they have already done .
“ A project team has been looking at what sort of waste and recycling system would be best for the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at systems already known to work well , and the public feedback from our survey in January 2020 .
“ There ’ s a lot of work still to do to get this right , including asking our residents for comments on what we plan , and making sure there is somewhere appropriate to send the food waste for recycling .
Any changes won ’ t come in until 2022 at the earliest .
“ We are keen to hear from residents so we can take their views into consideration as we look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But waste minimisation sits at the heart of all of this and there is no question that change must happen.
” If Cabinet approve the recommendation , officers will do more work to assess what exact system would be the best solution for the New Forest and the draft waste strategy will be open for comments between November 12 and December 10 .

The meeting, held on October 15, recommended the next stage be put forward to cabinet on November 4.
Wheeled bins and weekly food waste collections are two of the changes included in the preferred option being recommended for further work towards a new waste service for the district.
The changes could also include a wider range of materials being collected for recycling, such as plastic pots, tubs and trays.
Cllr Alison Hoare, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Wheelie bins are part of a wider approach being considered so we can meet a legal requirement to offer food waste collections, and increase our recycling rate.
“We know that roughly 90 per cent of all local authorities in England now collect waste in wheeled bins and we can learn a lot from the work they have already done.
“A project team has been looking at what sort of waste and recycling system would be best for the area for nearly two years, including looking at systems already known to work well, and the public feedback from our survey in January 2020.
“There’s a lot of work still to do to get this right, including asking our residents for comments on what we plan, and making sure there is somewhere appropriate to send the food waste for recycling. Any changes won’t come in until 2022 at the earliest.
“We are keen to hear from residents so we can take their views into consideration as we look at how a new system could work. But waste minimisation sits at the heart of all of this and there is no question that change must happen.”
If Cabinet approve the recommendation, officers will do more work to assess what exact system would be the best solution for the New Forest and the draft waste strategy will be open for comments between November 12 and December 10.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Schoolchildren with Covid-19 symptoms in Southampton on rise

REPORTS of children with coronavirus symptoms in Southampton skyrocketed in September as the schools went back , NHS figures show .
A leading professor of paediatric immunology said children remain relatively unaffected by Covid , despite the number with symptoms across England increasing by almost tenfold when term started .
NHS England data shows 812 cases when those aged 18 and under were logged with possible Covid-19 symptoms in the NHS Southampton CCG area in September – 10 times more than in August .
This was the second-highest monthly total recorded for children , behind only the 965 who reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In September , the vast majority ( 73 % ) of reports for children were done through NHS 111 online assessments , with the remaining 27 % over the phone .
Across England , the number of children being reported with symptoms rose from just 21,000 in August to 186,000 in September .
Saul Faust , professor of paediatric immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton , said children and family members always have respiratory viral symptoms in the autumn/ winter .
A rise in symptoms being reported , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would therefore have predicted , he said .
He added : “ Children remain relatively unaffected by Covid – but there is no choice but to test on symptoms as otherwise cases will be missed .
“ Parents are not overanxious – they are asking for tests per national guidance .
“ The problem and solution has not changed since the start of the pandemic – we need a testing system , and track and trace alongside it , that has capacity and is effective.
” In Southampton , the number of adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August and September – from 547 to 1,375 – but this was not as steep as the rise among children .
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam said the infection data shows “ intense transmission ” of infections for 17 to 18-year-olds , but very low rates of increase for those up to the age of 16 .
Speaking at a briefing given by the country ’ s top scientists , Professor Van-Tam added : “ So the evidence that there is significant transmission in schools is not really borne out by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We encourage the public to continue to use NHS 111 as their first port of call for medical help , and stress the importance of following government guidelines on social distancing and hand hygiene to reduce the spread of the virus .
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A leading professor of paediatric immunology said children remain relatively unaffected by Covid, despite the number with symptoms across England increasing by almost tenfold when term started.
NHS England data shows 812 cases when those aged 18 and under were logged with possible Covid-19 symptoms in the NHS Southampton CCG area in September – 10 times more than in August.
This was the second-highest monthly total recorded for children, behind only the 965 who reported symptoms in March when the outbreak began.
In September, the vast majority (73%) of reports for children were done through NHS 111 online assessments, with the remaining 27% over the phone.
Across England, the number of children being reported with symptoms rose from just 21,000 in August to 186,000 in September.
Saul Faust, professor of paediatric immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton, said children and family members always have respiratory viral symptoms in the autumn/ winter.
A rise in symptoms being reported, and tests requested, is what most experts would therefore have predicted, he said.
He added: “Children remain relatively unaffected by Covid – but there is no choice but to test on symptoms as otherwise cases will be missed.
“Parents are not overanxious – they are asking for tests per national guidance.
“The problem and solution has not changed since the start of the pandemic – we need a testing system, and track and trace alongside it, that has capacity and is effective.”
In Southampton, the number of adult users logging symptoms also increased significantly between August and September – from 547 to 1,375 – but this was not as steep as the rise among children.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam said the infection data shows “intense transmission” of infections for 17 to 18-year-olds, but very low rates of increase for those up to the age of 16.
Speaking at a briefing given by the country’s top scientists, Professor Van-Tam added: “So the evidence that there is significant transmission in schools is not really borne out by the increased infection rates.”
An NHS spokeswoman said: “We encourage the public to continue to use NHS 111 as their first port of call for medical help, and stress the importance of following government guidelines on social distancing and hand hygiene to reduce the spread of the virus.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Eastleigh town parish council decision to go to consultation

RESIDENTS are to have their say on plans to create a new parish council for Eastleigh town centre .
Eastleigh town area is the only unparished area of Eastleigh borough and it has now been agreed to create a public consultation to consider the creation of a new parish .
The decision was made at a Eastleigh Borough Council administration committee that took place digitally .
Residents of the area will now have their chance to make their views on the subject heard and make a decision on whether they want the new parish council to be created .
Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government wants to scrap borough and county councils and create massive councils of up to 700,000 people that could even be just one South Hampshire Council .
`` We don ’ t want Eastleigh town ’ s voice to be lost .
`` A local town council for Eastleigh town will be able to take decisions on local services for local people . ''
The consultation is planned to take place before the end of the year .
The last time a consultation such as this took place was in 2008 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Chandler 's Ford and Allbrook .
Borough councillor and ex-chair of Chandler 's Ford Parish Council , Margaret Atkinson said : `` I am pleased it is going to consultation .
`` I was very much involved with the creation of Chandler 's Ford Parish Council , when it was parished so I 'm very familiar with the issues because we had them all in Chandler 's Ford .
`` Originally i was against it but I ended up being chair for the first 8 years and I can see the benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However I do want there to be a proper consultation and I want residents to be sure that they get all the information that 's needed for them to make a proper judgement and a proper decision . ''

Eastleigh town area is the only unparished area of Eastleigh borough and it has now been agreed to create a public consultation to consider the creation of a new parish.
The decision was made at a Eastleigh Borough Council administration committee that took place digitally.
Residents of the area will now have their chance to make their views on the subject heard and make a decision on whether they want the new parish council to be created.
Council leader Keith House said: "The Government wants to scrap borough and county councils and create massive councils of up to 700,000 people that could even be just one South Hampshire Council.
"We don’t want Eastleigh town’s voice to be lost.
"A local town council for Eastleigh town will be able to take decisions on local services for local people."
The consultation is planned to take place before the end of the year.
The last time a consultation such as this took place was in 2008, and resulted in parish councils being created in both Chandler's Ford and Allbrook.
Borough councillor and ex-chair of Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Margaret Atkinson said: "I am pleased it is going to consultation.
"I was very much involved with the creation of Chandler's Ford Parish Council, when it was parished so I'm very familiar with the issues because we had them all in Chandler's Ford.
"Originally i was against it but I ended up being chair for the first 8 years and I can see the benefits of having a parished area.
"However I do want there to be a proper consultation and I want residents to be sure that they get all the information that's needed for them to make a proper judgement and a proper decision."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Hampshire train stations being repainted as part of £1.5m fund

STATIONS across Hampshire are due to be repainted as part of a £1.5 programme .
The programme by South Western Railway ’ s ( SWR ) is currently ongoing and will affect 15 of the county ’ s stations , giving them a new splash of colour .
When SWR took over the South Western Franchise in 2017 , they committed to maintaining and enhancing stations across the network .
The company claims that the repainting programme “ demonstrates the company ’ s determination to improve customer service at every stage of the journey ” .
Alan Penlington , South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Experience , said : “ At SWR , we are committed to improving our performance at every stage of the journey because we know that great customer service consists of more than getting people from A to B .
“ Our determination to improve and enhance our stations is just one example of this commitment .
“ Our stations sit at the heart of the communities we serve and play a vital role in delivering the quality service our customers expect .
“ This £1.5 million investment will smarten up a whole host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifteen in Hampshire – and give a tangible boost to the experience of using our services.
” The first phase is already underway and ten stations including Bitterne , Bursledon , Hamble and Netley have either already been repainted , or are in the process of being completed .
Phase two will see an additional six stations in the county given a facelift , with Romsey featuring on that list .
Other areas included in the programme include Portsmouth and Basingstoke .

The programme by South Western Railway’s (SWR) is currently ongoing and will affect 15 of the county’s stations, giving them a new splash of colour.
When SWR took over the South Western Franchise in 2017, they committed to maintaining and enhancing stations across the network.
The company claims that the repainting programme “demonstrates the company’s determination to improve customer service at every stage of the journey”.
Alan Penlington, South Western Railway’s Director of Customer Experience, said: “At SWR, we are committed to improving our performance at every stage of the journey because we know that great customer service consists of more than getting people from A to B.
“Our determination to improve and enhance our stations is just one example of this commitment.
“Our stations sit at the heart of the communities we serve and play a vital role in delivering the quality service our customers expect.
“This £1.5 million investment will smarten up a whole host of stations across our network – including fifteen in Hampshire – and give a tangible boost to the experience of using our services.”
The first phase is already underway and ten stations including Bitterne, Bursledon, Hamble and Netley have either already been repainted, or are in the process of being completed.
Phase two will see an additional six stations in the county given a facelift, with Romsey featuring on that list.
Other areas included in the programme include Portsmouth and Basingstoke.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--New Forest drink driver banned from the roads

A HAMPSHIRE man caught twice the legal drink drive limit has been banned from the roads .
Matthew Anthony Knibbs @ @ @ @ @ Marley Avenue in New Milton on May 30 .
The 40-year-old was found to have @ @ @ @ @ 100 millilitres of breath , exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in @ @ @ @ @ Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Knibbs @ @ @ @ @ New Milton , was disqualified from driving for 20 months and fiend £800 .
He @ @ @ @ @ court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £80 .

Matthew Anthony Knibbs was caught drink driving on Marley Avenue in New Milton on May 30.
The 40-year-old was found to have 97 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Knibbs, of Marley Avenue, New Milton, was disqualified from driving for 20 months and fiend £800.
He was also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £80.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Hampshire success stories - let us help you celebrate!

We want to celebrate your successes !
Has your little one triumphed in a gymkhana , passed a ballet exam @ @ @ @ @ bike ?
Are your parents celebrating a milestone anniversary or is a family member about @ @ @ @ @ the Queen ?
We want to hear all about the triumphs of you and your @ @ @ @ @ Celebrations page .
It 's a completely free service aimed at sharing your joy with @ @ @ @ @ .
We look forward to hearing from you !
Fill out all the details at @ @ @ @ @ see your name in print !

Has your little one triumphed in a gymkhana, passed a ballet exam or learned to ride a bike?
Are your parents celebrating a milestone anniversary or is a family member about to get a telegram from the Queen?
We want to hear all about the triumphs of you and your family for our brand new Celebrations page.
It's a completely free service aimed at sharing your joy with Daily Echo readers across Hampshire.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Fill out all the details at dailyecho.co.uk/celebrations and get ready to see your name in print!


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Appeal lodged over plans to build house in Ringwood

AN appeal has been lodged after civic chiefs rejected plans to build a house beside an existing property .
New @ @ @ @ @ ) refused to support an application relating to a plot of land at Kingfisher Way @ @ @ @ @ Council had urged the authority to reject the proposal , saying it amounted to over-development @ @ @ @ @ A report to NFDC members said : `` The development would fail to comply with @ @ @ @ @ policies as well as the Ringwood Local Distinctiveness Document .
`` The provision of car @ @ @ @ @ the front would exacerbate the impact of the proposals within the street scene . ''
@ @ @ @ @ a government-appointed planning inspector will quash the council 's decision .

New Forest District Council (NFDC) refused to support an application relating to a plot of land at Kingfisher Way in Ringwood.
Ringwood Town Council had urged the authority to reject the proposal, saying it amounted to over-development of a small plot.
A report to NFDC members said: "The development would fail to comply with the relevant local and national policies as well as the Ringwood Local Distinctiveness Document.
"The provision of car parking across the whole of the front would exacerbate the impact of the proposals within the street scene."
But the applicant is hoping a government-appointed planning inspector will quash the council's decision.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Eastleigh Point project shows how art improves mental health

A THEATRE is examining how engaging with art can improve mental health .
The Point Eastleigh is speaking to residents of the borough about the art form they like to spend time doing and how it improves their wellbeing .
This is the next stage of the theatres Inspiring Minds project which began during lockdown .
Participants will be interviewed , photographed or filmed wherever they create and the results will be shared to reach out to others about the benefits of arts activities .
The Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Health , Councillor Tonia Craig , welcomes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus crisis has had an impact on the mental health of large numbers of people .
`` Taking part in artistic activity can have huge benefits for people experiencing issues like anxiety and depression and The Point is providing an excellent opportunity for residents to unlock their creativity and share their work in a virtual community . ''
The project offers a creative platform for individuals to express their feelings and thoughts artistically .
The Inspiring Minds online gallery , which can be found on Instagram , currently has 29 contributed pieces .

The Point Eastleigh is speaking to residents of the borough about the art form they like to spend time doing and how it improves their wellbeing.
This is the next stage of the theatres Inspiring Minds project which began during lockdown.
Participants will be interviewed, photographed or filmed wherever they create and the results will be shared to reach out to others about the benefits of arts activities.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Councillor Tonia Craig, welcomes the scheme. She said: "The Coronavirus crisis has had an impact on the mental health of large numbers of people.
"Taking part in artistic activity can have huge benefits for people experiencing issues like anxiety and depression and The Point is providing an excellent opportunity for residents to unlock their creativity and share their work in a virtual community."
The project offers a creative platform for individuals to express their feelings and thoughts artistically.
The Inspiring Minds online gallery, which can be found on Instagram, currently has 29 contributed pieces.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Council happy with Southampton's Redbridge Viaduct work progress

CIVIC chiefs say they are satisfied with the progress being made on a project to repair a vital transport link .
The Redbridge Viaduct , one of the key routes in and out of Southampton and the docks , is being refurbished to ensure it can continue to be used by 60,000 vehicles day .
Repairs started at the beginning of the year and `` remain on track '' , according to Hampshire County Council .
Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment , said : `` Our teams are working hard to keep this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , repairing over 100 concrete supports .
`` Those travelling over the bridge may not notice the extent of the work going on underneath them and the efforts being made to limit disruption .
`` I was pleased to see how well the work is progressing , how the unique marine environment is being protected while the repairs are carried out , and how stringent Covid-safe measures are in place for all those working on site.
” The viaduct is part of the Redbridge Causeway , a set of concrete bridges over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Months of roadworks on Redbridge Causeway to start today Cllr Humby said : “ Redbridge Causeway is a key link between the Port of Southampton and the western side of Southampton Water .
`` It carries freight and commuters over the River Test and the Southampton to Romsey railway line , and is the only direct route for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river .
“ It is an essential route not only for the local economy but also for import and export business affecting the whole of the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for national funding for the repairs Redbridge urgently needs in recognition of its importance to the UK economy , particularly at this crucial time for business following the coronavirus outbreak and as we head towards the UK ’ s exit from the EU.
” Work is being carried out in a sequence that limits the need for temporary propping and any lane closures on the road above .
The next stage of the project will include the installation of a cathodic protection system which will prolong the lifespan of the structure by applying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steel reinforcement inside the concrete supports , thus reducing the likelihood of further corrosion and degradation .
As reported in the Daily Echo the project is expected to take between 18 and 20 months to complete .

The Redbridge Viaduct, one of the key routes in and out of Southampton and the docks, is being refurbished to ensure it can continue to be used by 60,000 vehicles day.
Repairs started at the beginning of the year and "remain on track", according to Hampshire County Council.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: "Our teams are working hard to keep this key access route open to all traffic, repairing over 100 concrete supports.
"Those travelling over the bridge may not notice the extent of the work going on underneath them and the efforts being made to limit disruption.
"I was pleased to see how well the work is progressing, how the unique marine environment is being protected while the repairs are carried out, and how stringent Covid-safe measures are in place for all those working on site.”
The viaduct is part of the Redbridge Causeway, a set of concrete bridges over the River Test between Southampton and Totton.
Cllr Humby said: “Redbridge Causeway is a key link between the Port of Southampton and the western side of Southampton Water.
"It carries freight and commuters over the River Test and the Southampton to Romsey railway line, and is the only direct route for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river.
“It is an essential route not only for the local economy but also for import and export business affecting the whole of the country.
"We have put in a bid for national funding for the repairs Redbridge urgently needs in recognition of its importance to the UK economy, particularly at this crucial time for business following the coronavirus outbreak and as we head towards the UK’s exit from the EU.”
Work is being carried out in a sequence that limits the need for temporary propping and any lane closures on the road above.
The next stage of the project will include the installation of a cathodic protection system which will prolong the lifespan of the structure by applying a low voltage electrical current to the steel reinforcement inside the concrete supports, thus reducing the likelihood of further corrosion and degradation.
As reported in the Daily Echo the project is expected to take between 18 and 20 months to complete.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Daily Echo Camera Club members take pictures of nature

AS the days get longer and the nights get shorter , there is no denying that winter will soon be @ @ @ @ @ Echo Camera Club Members have been busy capturing Hampshire 's autumnal beauty this week .
@ @ @ @ @ in Southampton City Centre , the the acorn-eating pigs in the heart of the New @ @ @ @ @ failed to take a variety of beautiful shots .
From weasels , deer and buzzards @ @ @ @ @ sunsets and pumpkins , a array of subjects is certainly something in this spread .
@ @ @ @ @ of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread , so our @ @ @ @ @ the week ahead .
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the @ @ @ @ @ you can join our club at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub .

Daily Echo Camera Club Members have been busy capturing Hampshire's autumnal beauty this week.
From the colour changing trees in Southampton City Centre, the the acorn-eating pigs in the heart of the New Forest, members have not failed to take a variety of beautiful shots.
From weasels, deer and buzzards, to the sea, sunsets and pumpkins, a array of subjects is certainly something in this spread.
We chose just a few of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread, so our readers can feel motivated for the week ahead.
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the paper?
If so, you can join our club at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Winchester architect Huw Thomas has died

THE Hampshire architect Huw Thomas , who had more influence on building design in Winchester than anyone else over several decades , has died after a short illness .
Huw , who was in his early 70s , was also responsible for leading the campaign to stop the demolition of the historic Peninsula Barracks in the 1990s : plans for five-storey high buildings and a multi-storey car park were abandoned in favour of a sensitive transformation of the barracks into houses and apartments .
The area involved was one fifth of the entire city .
Persuaded to come south from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s county architect , Sir Colin Stansfield Smith , Huw was asked to help spearhead prestige county projects .
One early result was the ‘ Building of the Decade ’ award by the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ) for his design of Crestwood Community School in Eastleigh .
After leaving the county council and setting up in business , it was his love of the city of Winchester , its cathedral and its history which underpinned most of his work .
On his many history tours of the Peninsula Barracks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Ministry of Defence and the city council : “ This was the ground where Henry V mustered his soldiers before victories at Crécy in 1346 and Agincourt in 1415 - how dare they try to bulldoze it all away !
” he would cry with defiance.The former architectural editor of Country Life and the architecture correspondent of The Times , Marcus Binney , currently the executive President of SAVE Britain ’ s Heritage , said that Huw repeatedly proved himself a tower of strength to SAVE .
“ Most famously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the repair and reuse of the mighty Peninsula Barracks in Winchester .
It won public support , secured planning permission and helped find a developer in the depths of the early 1990s recession .
Huw also designed the beautiful water garden , ingeniously set on top of the parade ground so it did not disturb the archaeology below .
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Huw, who was in his early 70s, was also responsible for leading the campaign to stop the demolition of the historic Peninsula Barracks in the 1990s: plans for five-storey high buildings and a multi-storey car park were abandoned in favour of a sensitive transformation of the barracks into houses and apartments. The area involved was one fifth of the entire city.
Persuaded to come south from Cheshire in the 1970s by Hampshire’s county architect, Sir Colin Stansfield Smith, Huw was asked to help spearhead prestige county projects. One early result was the ‘Building of the Decade’ award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for his design of Crestwood Community School in Eastleigh.
After leaving the county council and setting up in business, it was his love of the city of Winchester, its cathedral and its history which underpinned most of his work. On his many history tours of the Peninsula Barracks he would talk excitedly of his spat with the Ministry of Defence and the city council: “This was the ground where Henry V mustered his soldiers before victories at Crécy in 1346 and Agincourt in 1415 - how dare they try to bulldoze it all away !” he would cry with defiance.The former architectural editor of Country Life and the architecture correspondent of The Times, Marcus Binney, currently the executive President of SAVE Britain’s Heritage, said that Huw repeatedly proved himself a tower of strength to SAVE.
“Most famously, he drew up this visionary scheme for the repair and reuse of the mighty Peninsula Barracks in Winchester. It won public support, secured planning permission and helped find a developer in the depths of the early 1990s recession. Huw also designed the beautiful water garden, ingeniously set on top of the parade ground so it did not disturb the archaeology below.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Parliament week set to encourage democracy

RESIDENTS in Fareham are being encouraged to get involved in UK Parliament week .
The annual festival is set to @ @ @ @ @ Fareham MP Suella Braverman hopes it will be an opportunity to look ahead at the @ @ @ @ @ about what issues are important and how Parliament can bring change .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ encourage the involvement of people across Fareham during UK Parliament Week 2020 .
It is @ @ @ @ @ of tomorrow understand how vital their participation is in our democracy , and I ’ @ @ @ @ @ many organisations and local groups taking part.
” Those who sign up will receive a @ @ @ @ @ can be tailored to different organisations and schools .
It will take place between November @ @ @ @

The annual festival is set to encourage more political engagement.
Fareham MP Suella Braverman hopes it will be an opportunity to look ahead at the next 10 years and think about what issues are important and how Parliament can bring change.
She said: “I warmly welcome and encourage the involvement of people across Fareham during UK Parliament Week 2020. It is important that voters and citizens of tomorrow understand how vital their participation is in our democracy, and I’m excited to see so many organisations and local groups taking part.”
Those who sign up will receive a free pack of resources which can be tailored to different organisations and schools.
It will take place between November 1 - 7.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Fareham parks win international awards

Fareham parks win international awards

TWO parks in Fareham have been named as the best in the country after winning awards for 13th year in a row .
Holly Hill Woodland Park , Sarisbury Green and the Sensory Garden in Fareham town centre have received Green Flag Awards .
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy run the scheme which recognises the best parks and green areas across the UK and around the world .
Holly Hill has won once again for the 13th year in a row and the Sensory Garden has won for the 11th time .
Executive Member for Fareham council 's Streetscene , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This award celebrates the dedication and hard work that goes into maintaining the sites to such a high standard , especially over these challenging past few months , for residents and visitors to enjoy all year round .
Congratulations and well done to all involved.
” The awards were launched in 1996 to help ensure everyone has access to good quality open space wherever they live , to help people live more healthy lifestyles .
Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive , Allison Ogden-Newton said : “ This year , more than ever , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lifeline and we know that millions of people have used them to relax , meet friends , exercise or simply escape for a short time .
“ It is testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of parks staff and volunteers that , despite the challenges this year , Holly Hill Woodland Park and The Sensory Garden has achieved the highest international standards demanded by the Green Flag Award .
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Holly Hill Woodland Park, Sarisbury Green and the Sensory Garden in Fareham town centre have received Green Flag Awards.
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy run the scheme which recognises the best parks and green areas across the UK and around the world.
Holly Hill has won once again for the 13th year in a row and the Sensory Garden has won for the 11th time.
Executive Member for Fareham council's Streetscene, Councillor Simon Martin, said: “This award celebrates the dedication and hard work that goes into maintaining the sites to such a high standard, especially over these challenging past few months, for residents and visitors to enjoy all year round. Congratulations and well done to all involved.”
The awards were launched in 1996 to help ensure everyone has access to good quality open space wherever they live, to help people live more healthy lifestyles.
Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton said: “This year, more than ever, our parks and green spaces have been a lifeline and we know that millions of people have used them to relax, meet friends, exercise or simply escape for a short time.
“It is testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of parks staff and volunteers that, despite the challenges this year, Holly Hill Woodland Park and The Sensory Garden has achieved the highest international standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”