thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake opens its tour in Southampton next week

BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet ( BRB ) glides into 2020 with a UK tour of Sir Peter Wright ’ s critically acclaimed Swan Lake , opening at Mayflower Theatre on Wednesday .
Ballet ’ s greatest love story returns in this lavish production , which is in Southampton until Saturday February 1 .
This romantic fable of ill-fated passion , powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky ’ s legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia , has bewitched audiences for generations .
By a moonlit lake , a grieving prince witnesses the transformation of a swan into a beautiful princess .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her days in the form of a bird , she can only be saved by the power of love .
Filled with exquisite ensembles , lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos , this Swan Lake is atmospheric , romantic and beautiful – an unforgettable experience .
The cast will include Céline Gittens and Momoko Hirata in the double principal roles of Odette/ Odile , partnered respectively with Tyrone Singleton and César Morales as Prince Siegfried .
Alongside the full Swan Lake production , an hour-long , interactive afternoon show First Steps : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features excerpts from the ballet , performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet ’ s amazing dancers and full orchestra .
These are interspersed with scenes in which a storyteller sets the scene , introduces children to the music and characters , and shares some of the technical magic surrounding the ballet .
A feast of dance , music , costumes and fun , this is a perfect introduction to ballet .
Swan Lake Dreams also takes place on Sunday February 2 .
BRB has been rolling out its large-scale performance project to ballet students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its touring regions as well as the Midlands .
A cast of approximately 70 selected students from each of the Southampton , Birmingham and Plymouth areas were invited earlier this year to audition for a role in a performance on the main stage of their local theatre , alongside the company .
They have each been given the opportunity to train , rehearse and perform in a full-length ballet alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers .
Open to ballet students aged eight plus , the Swan Lake Dreams project gives insight into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and raise aspirations for dancers of all ages .

Ballet’s greatest love story returns in this lavish production, which is in Southampton until Saturday February 1.
This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, has bewitched audiences for generations.
By a moonlit lake, a grieving prince witnesses the transformation of a swan into a beautiful princess. Compelled by an evil spell to spend her days in the form of a bird, she can only be saved by the power of love.
Filled with exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos, this Swan Lake is atmospheric, romantic and beautiful – an unforgettable experience.
The cast will include Céline Gittens and Momoko Hirata in the double principal roles of Odette/ Odile, partnered respectively with Tyrone Singleton and César Morales as Prince Siegfried.
Alongside the full Swan Lake production, an hour-long, interactive afternoon show First Steps: Swan Lake on Friday January 31, features excerpts from the ballet, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and full orchestra. These are interspersed with scenes in which a storyteller sets the scene, introduces children to the music and characters, and shares some of the technical magic surrounding the ballet. A feast of dance, music, costumes and fun, this is a perfect introduction to ballet.
Swan Lake Dreams also takes place on Sunday February 2. BRB has been rolling out its large-scale performance project to ballet students of all ages and abilities in two of its touring regions as well as the Midlands.
A cast of approximately 70 selected students from each of the Southampton, Birmingham and Plymouth areas were invited earlier this year to audition for a role in a performance on the main stage of their local theatre, alongside the company. They have each been given the opportunity to train, rehearse and perform in a full-length ballet alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers. Open to ballet students aged eight plus, the Swan Lake Dreams project gives insight into the Company workings while aiming to develop talent and raise aspirations for dancers of all ages.
Tickets: 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Handmade Burger Co goes out of business

Handmade Burger Co goes out of business

THE Handmade Burger Co , which has a restaurant in Southampton 's Westquay centre , has gone out of business with the loss of 283 jobs .
As reported by the Daily Echo the chain went bust in 2017 but was rescued after being sold by administrators .
David Griffiths , Conrad Beighton and Paul Masters of Leonard Curtis Business Rescue & Recovery were appointed administrators of the company today , and the firm says despite `` considerable '' efforts , all 18 restaurants across the UK have been closed .
Joint Administrator David Griffiths said : “ The casual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant challenges over the last four years , largely as a result of overcapacity in the sector , which has resulted in a significant number of insolvencies .
“ Sales at Handmade Burger Co. restaurants have almost halved during this period , which has proved to be unsustainable .
`` It is disappointing that circumstances have meant that a sale of the business has not been possible in this case , but our focus now should be on those employees affected by this difficult news .
`` We will work hard to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for monies which remain due to them .
”

As reported by the Daily Echo the chain went bust in 2017 but was rescued after being sold by administrators.
David Griffiths, Conrad Beighton and Paul Masters of Leonard Curtis Business Rescue & Recovery were appointed administrators of the company today, and the firm says despite "considerable" efforts, all 18 restaurants across the UK have been closed.
Joint Administrator David Griffiths said: “The casual dining market in the UK has experienced significant challenges over the last four years, largely as a result of overcapacity in the sector, which has resulted in a significant number of insolvencies.
“Sales at Handmade Burger Co. restaurants have almost halved during this period, which has proved to be unsustainable.
"It is disappointing that circumstances have meant that a sale of the business has not been possible in this case, but our focus now should be on those employees affected by this difficult news.
"We will work hard to provide them with all necessary assistance to claim for monies which remain due to them.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Car gets stuck on top of M3 central reservation

`` I ACTUALLY could n't believe what I was seeing . ''
Those were the words of a woman who @ @ @ @ @ stuck on top of a central barrier at the southern end of the M3 .
@ @ @ @ @ the incredible footage where the southbound M3 splits into the M27 , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ did turn round to check .
`` He just could n't exit the vehicle as @ @ @ @ @ do so with traffic each side .
`` I can only imagine he tried to @ @ @ @ @ forced over and ended up mounting the central barrier as it rises from the ground @ @ @ @ @ he travelled some distance along it .
`` I actually could n't believe what I @ @ @ @ @ incident happened at about 5pm on Wednesday .

Those were the words of a woman who filmed footage of a car stuck on top of a central barrier at the southern end of the M3.
Rachel King, who took the incredible footage where the southbound M3 splits into the M27, said: "He looked fine but I did turn round to check.
"He just couldn't exit the vehicle as it was not safe to do so with traffic each side.
"I can only imagine he tried to change lanes late or was forced over and ended up mounting the central barrier as it rises from the ground.
"You can see he travelled some distance along it.
"I actually couldn't believe what I was seeing."
The incident happened at about 5pm on Wednesday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Three dogs seen fighting in early morning brawl at Southampton petrol station

POLICE were called to help separate three fighting dogs in an early-morning petrol station incident .
The dogs reportedly began fighting over food on the forecourt of Tesco 's Petrol station on Tebourba Way , Southampton at around 2.15am today and after failed attempts from the owner to separate the hounds , officers were called to the scene .
According to a witness , who did n't want to be named , two bull mastiffs and one other dog arrived in the back of a white van after the owner pulled up at the petrol station .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver had food in the back and the dogs started fighting over the food .
`` One of the dogs got injured and after the driver attempted to separate the dogs , the police were called . ''
Officers attended the incident and have confirmed that there was no injuries to any members of the public .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We were called just before 3am to a report of dogs fighting on the Tesco petrol station forecourt on Tebourba Way , Southampton .
`` Officers attended but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the public and the owner was able to calm the dogs . ''

The dogs reportedly began fighting over food on the forecourt of Tesco's Petrol station on Tebourba Way, Southampton at around 2.15am today and after failed attempts from the owner to separate the hounds, officers were called to the scene.
According to a witness, who didn't want to be named, two bull mastiffs and one other dog arrived in the back of a white van after the owner pulled up at the petrol station.
He said: "The van pulled up and the driver had food in the back and the dogs started fighting over the food.
"One of the dogs got injured and after the driver attempted to separate the dogs, the police were called."
Officers attended the incident and have confirmed that there was no injuries to any members of the public.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called just before 3am to a report of dogs fighting on the Tesco petrol station forecourt on Tebourba Way, Southampton.
"Officers attended but there was no threat or injury to any members of the public and the owner was able to calm the dogs."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Teenager and two men detained after break-in at house in Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge

THREE people have been arrested by police investigating a burglary in a Hampshire town .
Officers detained a 29-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ boy from Fordingbridge and a 31-year-old man of no fixed address .
Last night police @ @ @ @ @ in custody .
The other two suspects have been released while investigations continue into the @ @ @ @ @ a house in Salisbury Road , Fordingbridge , between 8.20am and 12.45pm on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ stolen , including jewellery , a television and computer equipment .
Anyone with information about @ @ @ @ @ police on 101 , quoting reference number 44200023921 .

Officers detained a 29-year-old man from Fordingbridge, a 16-year-old boy from Fordingbridge and a 31-year-old man of no fixed address.
Last night police said the 16-year-old was still in custody.
The other two suspects have been released while investigations continue into the burglary, which occurred at a house in Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, between 8.20am and 12.45pm on Monday.
A number of items were stolen, including jewellery, a television and computer equipment.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200023921.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Firm recognised for "using business as a force for good"

A COMPANY in Winchester has joined a select group around the world by winning certification for balancing profit with doing good .
Studio Republic is the first creative agency in Hampshire and only the second business of any kind in the county to become a B Corp. B Corp businesses are committed to the highest social and environmental performance , transparency and accountability , with a commitment to “ using business as a force for good ” .
The certification is held by 2,500 businesses across 50 countries , including ice cream favourite Ben & Jerry ’ s , drinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Studio Republic ’ s directors Chris Todhunter and Jack De Wolf say they set out to become a B Corporation in 2018 as the company evolved into a more sustainable businesses supporting increasingly ethical clients .
Mr De Wolf said : “ We ’ re all ecstatic about our B Corp certification .
It ’ s so important to us to ensure we ’ re recognised as an agency that ’ s both committed to running business sustainably as well as supporting sustainable businesses through our digital work .
“ Future clients and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are exactly who we say we are – ethical and trustworthy .
This is a really proud moment for us.
” Accreditation as a B Corporation is a rigorous process that ends with the accreditation being written into the company ’ s articles of association .
The process , managed by the company ’ s sustainability lead Halina Myers , takes more than 100 hours .
Studio Republic is one of only 16 creative agencies in the UK to become a B Corp. it joins brands such as the Body Shop , Alpro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Big Issue and the Guardian .
The business was founded more than 16 years ago but has focused on ethically-minded businesses , charities and non-profit organisations exclusively for the past two .
Its clients have included the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust , the Ordnance Survey ’ s GetOutside campaign , the Green Party and the homelessness charity Step By Step .

Studio Republic is the first creative agency in Hampshire and only the second business of any kind in the county to become a B Corp.
B Corp businesses are committed to the highest social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, with a commitment to “using business as a force for good”.
The certification is held by 2,500 businesses across 50 countries, including ice cream favourite Ben & Jerry’s, drinks brand Innocent and clothing brand Patagonia.
Studio Republic’s directors Chris Todhunter and Jack De Wolf say they set out to become a B Corporation in 2018 as the company evolved into a more sustainable businesses supporting increasingly ethical clients.
Mr De Wolf said: “We’re all ecstatic about our B Corp certification. It’s so important to us to ensure we’re recognised as an agency that’s both committed to running business sustainably as well as supporting sustainable businesses through our digital work.
“Future clients and employees can now be certain that we are exactly who we say we are – ethical and trustworthy. This is a really proud moment for us.”
Accreditation as a B Corporation is a rigorous process that ends with the accreditation being written into the company’s articles of association.
The process, managed by the company’s sustainability lead Halina Myers, takes more than 100 hours.
Studio Republic is one of only 16 creative agencies in the UK to become a B Corp. it joins brands such as the Body Shop, Alpro, Pukka, Green & Blacks, the Big Issue and the Guardian.
The business was founded more than 16 years ago but has focused on ethically-minded businesses, charities and non-profit organisations exclusively for the past two.
Its clients have included the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust, the Ordnance Survey’s GetOutside campaign, the Green Party and the homelessness charity Step By Step.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Coronavirus outbreak: What is it and what should we do?

As the death toll from the new coronavirus climbs , questions remain about how it spread to humans and how much of a threat it poses across the world .
Cases have been confirmed in the US , Japan , South Korea and Thailand , while there are understood to be nine suspected cases being tested in the UK .
Now , fears are growing that the increased travel expected over the upcoming Lunar New Year period could aid the spread .
But just how worried should we be in the UK ?
What is it ?
A type of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are common across the world , say Public Health England .
Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties .
Generally , coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems , older people , and those with long term conditions like diabetes , cancer and chronic lung disease .
How does this compare with previous outbreaks ?
Several experts say the new coronavirus appears to be less severe than its predecessors .
Paul Hunter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of East Anglia , said typical flu epidemics can kill tens of thousands of people , but that previous new coronavirus outbreaks have led to fewer deaths .
For example , severe acute respiratory syndrome ( Sars ) killed about 800 people , while Middle East respiratory syndrome ( Mers ) led to about 450 deaths .
Prof Hunter said : “ This new strain seems to be rather less lethal than the previous two outbreaks , however this could still change .
“ I think it unlikely that the Wuhan coronavirus will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , in large part because of our existing health system.
” US researchers writing in the journal JAMA also said the fatality rate appears to be lower than that of Sars or Mers .
Catharine Paules and colleagues wrote : “ The extent , if any , to which such transmission might lead to a sustained epidemic remains an open and critical question.
” How easily can it be transmitted ?
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said on Thursday it was “ too early ” to declare a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body said there is evidence of transmission between people in close contact , such as families or those in health care settings .
But it said it has not seen any evidence of onward transmission .
Dr Andrew Freedman , reader in infectious diseases at Cardiff University , said it is not clear how contagious the virus is .
He said : “ This is important in determining the risk of a much larger outbreak developing , with spread to people who have not travelled to Wuhan .
“ It is likely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering what further measures are needed to limit the risk of more cases arriving from China.
” What is the risk to the UK ?
England ’ s chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , has revised the risk to the UK population from very low to low .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is one of the first countries to develop a test for coronavirus and the NHS is ready to respond to any cases .
He added : “ The public can be assured that the whole of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these type of outbreaks and we will remain vigilant and keep our response under constant review in light of emerging scientific evidence.
” The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Wuhan , but has not changed its advice on other destinations which have reported cases .
Could cases be confirmed in the UK ?
Nine people in the UK are awaiting test results for coronavirus , as the medical director of Public Health England ( PHE ) said it was “ highly likely ” cases would be seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical director at PHE , said it is still “ early days ” in the course of the virus , but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery .
But he said it was “ highly likely ” that cases would be seen in the UK .
A handful of cases have been identified abroad , including in Japan and the US .
Officials from Public Health England have been monitoring direct flights from Wuhan city to the UK .
Professor Neil Ferguson , director of the Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said the UK is not a major destination of visitors travelling out of Wuhan .
But , he said : “ Border screening and in this case , in the UK , alerting the health system , is not 100 % foolproof – there could be a mild case.
” In addition , the screening will only catch people already showing symptoms .
What is the current risk level to the UK ?
Public Health England say the risk to the UK population has been assessed as low .
This has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence on the ability for the virus to spread between people .
What 's being done to protect the UK ?
GPs have been told to isolate anyone with symptoms that could indicate coronavirus who have recently travelled from Wuhan in China .
Guidance from Public Health England said doctors should check the travel history of patients .
If they suspect a patient has coronavirus , they should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed .
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance adds .
A letter from the chief medical officer to clinical staff warns that the `` mass movement '' of people within and outside China associated with the upcoming Chinese new year celebrations may `` amplify transmission '' .
The letter said that anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred to a Airborne High Consequences Infectious Disease centre ( HCID ) .
According to Public Health England , there are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England .
These are Guy 's and St Thomas ' NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust , Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
Downing Street said that the Cobra meeting is being chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
A No 10 spokesman said the UK was `` well-prepared '' to deal with any new diseases , with medical experts on hand at all airports , while information was being provided to passengers returning from China .

Cases have been confirmed in the US, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, while there are understood to be nine suspected cases being tested in the UK.
Now, fears are growing that the increased travel expected over the upcoming Lunar New Year period could aid the spread.
But just how worried should we be in the UK?
What is it?
A type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world, say Public Health England.
Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
How does this compare with previous outbreaks?
Several experts say the new coronavirus appears to be less severe than its predecessors.
Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, said typical flu epidemics can kill tens of thousands of people, but that previous new coronavirus outbreaks have led to fewer deaths.
For example, severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) killed about 800 people, while Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers) led to about 450 deaths.
Prof Hunter said: “This new strain seems to be rather less lethal than the previous two outbreaks, however this could still change.
“All new outbreaks are worrying, especially in the early weeks when it is not clear how the outbreak could progress.
“I think it unlikely that the Wuhan coronavirus will cause a major public health issue in the UK, in large part because of our existing health system.”
US researchers writing in the journal JAMA also said the fatality rate appears to be lower than that of Sars or Mers.
Catharine Paules and colleagues wrote: “The extent, if any, to which such transmission might lead to a sustained epidemic remains an open and critical question.”
How easily can it be transmitted?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday it was “too early” to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
The body said there is evidence of transmission between people in close contact, such as families or those in health care settings.
But it said it has not seen any evidence of onward transmission.
Dr Andrew Freedman, reader in infectious diseases at Cardiff University, said it is not clear how contagious the virus is.
He said: “This is important in determining the risk of a much larger outbreak developing, with spread to people who have not travelled to Wuhan.
“It is likely that the US and other countries will be considering what further measures are needed to limit the risk of more cases arriving from China.”
📒NEW BLOG: Wuhan novel coronavirus: what you need to know https://t.co/9vOzpEOscA — Public Health England (@PHE_uk) January 24, 2020
What is the risk to the UK?
England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has revised the risk to the UK population from very low to low.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is one of the first countries to develop a test for coronavirus and the NHS is ready to respond to any cases.
He added: “The public can be assured that the whole of the UK is always well prepared for these type of outbreaks and we will remain vigilant and keep our response under constant review in light of emerging scientific evidence.”
The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Wuhan, but has not changed its advice on other destinations which have reported cases.
Could cases be confirmed in the UK?
Nine people in the UK are awaiting test results for coronavirus, as the medical director of Public Health England (PHE) said it was “highly likely” cases would be seen in Britain.
Professor Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director at PHE, said it is still “early days” in the course of the virus, but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery.
But he said it was “highly likely” that cases would be seen in the UK.
A handful of cases have been identified abroad, including in Japan and the US.
Officials from Public Health England have been monitoring direct flights from Wuhan city to the UK.
Professor Neil Ferguson, director of the Medical Research Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, said the UK is not a major destination of visitors travelling out of Wuhan.
But, he said: “Border screening and in this case, in the UK, alerting the health system, is not 100% foolproof – there could be a mild case.”
In addition, the screening will only catch people already showing symptoms.
What is the current risk level to the UK?
Public Health England say the risk to the UK population has been assessed as low.
This has been raised from very low due to current evidence on the ability for the virus to spread between people.
What's being done to protect the UK?
GPs have been told to isolate anyone with symptoms that could indicate coronavirus who have recently travelled from Wuhan in China.
Guidance from Public Health England said doctors should check the travel history of patients.
If they suspect a patient has coronavirus, they should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed.
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet facilities or be physically examined, the guidance adds.
A letter from the chief medical officer to clinical staff warns that the "mass movement" of people within and outside China associated with the upcoming Chinese new year celebrations may "amplify transmission".
The letter said that anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred to a Airborne High Consequences Infectious Disease centre (HCID).
According to Public Health England, there are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England.
These are Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Downing Street said that the Cobra meeting is being chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
A No 10 spokesman said the UK was "well-prepared" to deal with any new diseases, with medical experts on hand at all airports, while information was being provided to passengers returning from China.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--CQC judges Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as 'good'

A TRUST which provides health services for people with mental health issues and learning disability has been rated “ good ” .
The Care and Quality Commission has judged Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as “ good ” , the second highest rate .
The news comes as last year watchdogs said the trust required improvements .
In their latest report inspectors said action to improve the service has been taken and highlighted what will have to improve further .
Southern Health runs acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units in Hampshire including Antelope House in Southampton , and Melbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust is well-led , safe , caring and responsive , all elements which were rated as good .
But they said the effectiveness of the services requires improvement .
In their latest report inspectors said : “ We found that the trust had a highly skilled , strong , stable and experienced senior team .
The leadership team had taken significant steps to improve the culture across the trust and this was paying dividends .
Staff across the trust felt valued but there was a real focus on doing what was best for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of families who had previously not received the appropriate level of care .
All in the trust had worked hard to address most of the concerns we raised in the last inspection.
” Watchdogs said improvements must be made in wards for older people with mental health problems by ensuring that all patients have access to a clinical psychologist and psychological therapies , that female lounges are not used by male patients and that there is a patient alarm system on all older person ’ s wards .
Inspectors also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the disposal of clinical waste in line with their policy ” .
Dr Kevin Cleary , CQC ’ s Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals , said : “ At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust our inspectors found a really strong patient-centred culture .
Inspectors saw many areas of good practice .
The trust did face some challenges and there are still some areas of improvement required but there has been a significant improvement in the services at this trust .
Staff , patients and the leadership team should be proud of the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive Dr Nick Broughton said : “ I am very encouraged by the report published today .
It reflects the significant strides we have made to improve the quality and safety of all services .
It also highlights how hard we have worked to ensure we better involve families and carers in the care of our patients and service users.
” For services in Southampton this means that mental health services at Antelope house and wards for older people with mental health problems based at the Western Community Hospital are rated good .

The Care and Quality Commission has judged Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as “good”, the second highest rate.
The news comes as last year watchdogs said the trust required improvements.
In their latest report inspectors said action to improve the service has been taken and highlighted what will have to improve further.
Southern Health runs acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units in Hampshire including Antelope House in Southampton, and Melbury Lodge in Winchester.
Watchdogs said the trust is well-led, safe, caring and responsive, all elements which were rated as good. But they said the effectiveness of the services requires improvement.
In their latest report inspectors said: “We found that the trust had a highly skilled,strong,stable and experienced senior team. The leadership team had taken significant steps to improve the culture across the trust and this was paying dividends. Staff across the trust felt valued but there was a real focus on doing what was best for people.The leadership team had engaged proactively with a number of families who had previously not received the appropriate level of care. All in the trust had worked hard to address most of the concerns we raised in the last inspection.”
Watchdogs said improvements must be made in wards for older people with mental health problems by ensuring that all patients have access to a clinical psychologist and psychological therapies, that female lounges are not used by male patients and that there is a patient alarm system on all older person’s wards.
Inspectors also said the trust must ensure “consistency in the disposal of clinical waste in line with their policy”.
Dr Kevin Cleary, CQC’s Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals, said: “At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust our inspectors found a really strong patient-centred culture. Inspectors saw many areas of good practice. The trust did face some challenges and there are still some areas of improvement required but there has been a significant improvement in the services at this trust. Staff, patients and the leadership team should be proud of the work done so far. ”
Trust chief executive Dr Nick Broughton said: “I am very encouraged by the report published today. It reflects the significant strides we have made to improve the quality and safety of all services. It also highlights how hard we have worked to ensure we better involve families and carers in the care of our patients and service users.”
For services in Southampton this means that mental health services at Antelope house and wards for older people with mental health problems based at the Western Community Hospital are rated good.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Two men accused of attacking Lucy McHugh's stepfather found not guilty of GBH

TWO men accused of attacking the stepfather of Lucy McHugh have been cleared of causing him injury .
Charlie Whitemore , 22 , and Wayne Grant , 28 , have been found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to Richard Elmes .
Mr Elmes is the partner of Stacey White , the mother of 13-year-old Lucy McHugh , who was murdered by Stephen Nicholson in July 2018 .
In July last year , Nicholson , 25 , of no fixed address , was found guilty of Lucy 's rape and murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the case of Whitemore and Grant follow a three day trial at Southampton Crown Court .
The jury previously heard how an incident took place outside Arrow News , Windrush Road , Millbrook , on Sunday , July 21 last year , in which Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow .
Jury members unanimously found the pair not guilty this morning .
As well as the grievous bodily harm charge , Whitemore , of Waveney Green , and Grant , of Bryon Road , were found not guilty of an alternative charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elmes .
Whitemore , who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of battery at the beginning of the trial , will be sentenced later today .

Charlie Whitemore, 22, and Wayne Grant, 28, have been found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to Richard Elmes.
Mr Elmes is the partner of Stacey White, the mother of 13-year-old Lucy McHugh, who was murdered by Stephen Nicholson in July 2018.
In July last year, Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty of Lucy's rape and murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 33 years.
The verdicts in the case of Whitemore and Grant follow a three day trial at Southampton Crown Court.
The jury previously heard how an incident took place outside Arrow News, Windrush Road, Millbrook, on Sunday, July 21 last year, in which Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow.
Grant and Whitemore both denied causing grievous bodily harm.
Jury members unanimously found the pair not guilty this morning.
As well as the grievous bodily harm charge, Whitemore, of Waveney Green, and Grant, of Bryon Road, were found not guilty of an alternative charge of causing actual bodily harm to Mr Elmes.
Whitemore, who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of battery at the beginning of the trial, will be sentenced later today.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--New Forest sheep deaths: Winchester man, 41, arrested

POLICE probing a string of sheep deaths in the New Forest say they have arrested a man .
A 41-year-old @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of six counts of criminal damage .
Officers say the arrest relates @ @ @ @ @ in Wittensford Lane and Kewlake Lane , Cadnam , and Penn Road , Bramshaw .
@ @ @ @ @ at this time .

A 41-year-old man from Winchester has been arrested on suspicion of six counts of criminal damage.
Officers say the arrest relates to the deaths of sheep in Wittensford Lane and Kewlake Lane, Cadnam, and Penn Road, Bramshaw.
The man remains in custody at this time.
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Co-op store in Bransgore closed after early hours burglary

A CONVENIENCE store in the New Forest is closed after raiders broke in during the early hours .
The Co-op @ @ @ @ @ by burglars .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` I can confirm we are @ @ @ @ @ Co-op store in Oak Tree Parade , Bransgore , after receiving a report of a @ @ @ @ @ just after 2.30am this morning .
`` Nothing has been reported as stolen .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ call 101 , quoting 44200028997 . ''
A Co-op spokesman said the store remains closed @ @ @ @ @ investigate .
It is expected to reopen later today .
The store has been targeted @ @ @ @ @ .
The spokesman said : `` Co-op continually invests in the latest technology and innovations @ @ @ @ @ ensuring colleague safety is a number one priority - this can include headsets and communication @ @ @ @ @ colleagues , the latest remote monitored CCTV , intelligence-led deployment of SmartWater fog cannons and @ @ @ @ @ unusable if an ATM is attacked . ''

The Co-op store in Bransgore was targeted by burglars.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "I can confirm we are investigating a burglary at the Co-op store in Oak Tree Parade, Bransgore, after receiving a report of a group of men forcing entry just after 2.30am this morning.
"Nothing has been reported as stolen. Anyone who saw anything suspicious should call 101, quoting 44200028997."
A Co-op spokesman said the store remains closed temporarily to allow police to investigate. It is expected to reopen later today.
The store has been targeted by burglars in the past.
The spokesman said: "Co-op continually invests in the latest technology and innovations to deter crime, while ensuring colleague safety is a number one priority - this can include headsets and communication devices for all front line colleagues, the latest remote monitored CCTV, intelligence-led deployment of SmartWater fog cannons and, devices which render cash unusable if an ATM is attacked."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Sholing children host unique Auschwitz memorial ceremony

CHILDREN at a school in Sholing hosted a unique and sentimental ceremony in honour of the 75th Holocaust Memorial Day .
The ceremony took place at Sholing Junior School and centred around a newly planted tree in the school garden which grew from an acorn once found in Auschwitz by Helen Ashton , over 14 years ago .
Helen was a close friend of the school who regularly supplied books to the school library .
She picked up the acorn and brought it back to Southampton in the hopes of growing new life from a place that was only known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 , she passed away of cancer when she was 37 years old .
Today year six pupils at the school presented the tree in a ceremony dedicated to Helen and all of the victims of the Holocaust by reading extracts of their work on the tragic event , and placing roses next to the tree .
Deputy Headteacher Richard Hutchingson said : `` Helen was an amazing person and to go to somewhere of such misery and find a way to bring back life and growth is indicative of the person she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant this as we come up to the 75th anniversary on Monday .
`` I 'm unbelievably proud of the kids for how they 've acted learning about this and the teachers were amazing in how they taught them so sensitively and carefully .
We have n't taught them the details of the Holocaust , but the impact of it on the families , the children really get it . ''
Also attending the ceremony was a priest who shared a prayer , Helen 's family who read out a speech about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was once a teacher at Sholing Junior School .
Dave Ashton , Helen 's father , said : `` This was such a brilliant time to plant the tree .
This is n't just Helen 's tree , this is Auschwitz 's tree and this is Sholing 's Tree . ''
Trevelyan May , who won the National Primary School Teacher of the Year Award , while teaching at the school in 2005 , praised the school 's `` lovely gesture '' .
He said : `` This is exactly the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has always been about compassion , family and community here . ''

The ceremony took place at Sholing Junior School and centred around a newly planted tree in the school garden which grew from an acorn once found in Auschwitz by Helen Ashton, over 14 years ago.
Helen was a close friend of the school who regularly supplied books to the school library.
She picked up the acorn and brought it back to Southampton in the hopes of growing new life from a place that was only known for misery, but shortly later in 2008, she passed away of cancer when she was 37 years old.
Today year six pupils at the school presented the tree in a ceremony dedicated to Helen and all of the victims of the Holocaust by reading extracts of their work on the tragic event, and placing roses next to the tree.
Deputy Headteacher Richard Hutchingson said: "Helen was an amazing person and to go to somewhere of such misery and find a way to bring back life and growth is indicative of the person she was. It only seemed fitting to plant this as we come up to the 75th anniversary on Monday.
"I'm unbelievably proud of the kids for how they've acted learning about this and the teachers were amazing in how they taught them so sensitively and carefully. We haven't taught them the details of the Holocaust, but the impact of it on the families, the children really get it."
Also attending the ceremony was a priest who shared a prayer, Helen's family who read out a speech about her, and her since remarried husband Trevelyan, who was once a teacher at Sholing Junior School.
Dave Ashton, Helen's father, said: "This was such a brilliant time to plant the tree. This isn't just Helen's tree, this is Auschwitz's tree and this is Sholing's Tree."
Trevelyan May, who won the National Primary School Teacher of the Year Award, while teaching at the school in 2005, praised the school's "lovely gesture".
He said: "This is exactly the kind of gesture this school makes. It has always been about compassion, family and community here."


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Saints star striker Danny Ings' home burgled by armed gang as he played at St Mary's

SAINTS star Danny Ings ’ Hampshire home was ransacked by armed burglars while he was playing a Premier League game at St Mary ’ s , the Echo can reveal .
Three raiders , brandishing knives and a barbecue skewer , broke in and stole electronic goods .
They also stole a van from the driveway of the four bedroom property in the Botley area .
Now one of the men , Jack Cove , has been jailed after admitting his part in the aggravated burglary .
The 21-year-old was sentenced to nine years in prison after also pleading guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s throat during another aggravated burglary .
Southampton Crown Court heard how Cove and two other unknown males broke into the striker ’ s home on May 22 last year while he played in Saints 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at St Mary ’ s .
The court heard the footballer had left the house unoccupied while he played in Saints ’ Premier League clash with Huddersfield , which ended 1-1 thanks to a Nathan Redmond goal .
When the player , who signed for Saints from Liverpool in 2018 for a reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned to the property around 7pm , they found it had been ransacked .
This season the 27-year-old Winchester-born player has scored 19 times for Saints in a run of form that has sparked calls for him to be included in Gareth Southgate ’ s next England squad .
Prosecutor Victoria Hill said CCTV showed three men enter the home of the former Bournemouth and Burnley star – two armed with knives and the other a barbecue skewer .
She said : “ The group stole goods valued at around £1,300 and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Hill also said in another incident Cove and another kicked their way into a home in Adelaide Road , St Denys , on March 21 .
The court heard Cove then held a knife to the homeowner ’ s throat , making contact with the neck , while his accomplice stole £200 .
Ms Hill said Cove and two others were involved in another aggravated burglary at a property in Tatwin Close , Thornhill , on September 17 .
The court heard the owners were on holiday when the gang broke into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jewellery and watches .
A neighbour called the police and officers arrested Cove and another in the property , in which a hunting knife was also found .
Cove pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated burglary .
He also pleaded guilty to one count of bank card fraud , one count of criminal damage , one count of dangerous driving , relating to a crash on his motorbike , as well as one count of driving while disqualified , driving without insurance and two counts of taking a vehicle without consent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an unresolved childhood issue , which was not discussed in court , and had struggled with drug use .
She said Cove ’ s offending had escalated , having previously had four convictions , after he had fallen into a bad crowd .
Ms Harvey said Cove , of no fixed address , had shown remorse for his behaviour and that he would be supported by his family on release .
In sentencing , Judge Nicholas Rowland said his sentence would focus on the most serious crime , the aggravated burglary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences .
He said : “ You kicked your way into the victim ’ s house and you were the one who held a knife to his throat , though no injury was caused .
He added : “ I have heard how you had a disturbed background which explains to some extent why you behaved in this way , which is out of character given your previous offences.
” Judge Rowland sentenced Cove to nine years in prison and banned him from driving for eight years , which includes the period he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to take an extended retest before he can drive again .

Three raiders, brandishing knives and a barbecue skewer, broke in and stole electronic goods.
They also stole a van from the driveway of the four bedroom property in the Botley area.
Now one of the men, Jack Cove, has been jailed after admitting his part in the aggravated burglary.
The 21-year-old was sentenced to nine years in prison after also pleading guilty to holding a knife to a man’s throat during another aggravated burglary.
Southampton Crown Court heard how Cove and two other unknown males broke into the striker’s home on May 22 last year while he played in Saints 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at St Mary’s.
The court heard the footballer had left the house unoccupied while he played in Saints’ Premier League clash with Huddersfield, which ended 1-1 thanks to a Nathan Redmond goal.
When the player, who signed for Saints from Liverpool in 2018 for a reported £18 million, and a friend, returned to the property around 7pm, they found it had been ransacked.
This season the 27-year-old Winchester-born player has scored 19 times for Saints in a run of form that has sparked calls for him to be included in Gareth Southgate’s next England squad.
Prosecutor Victoria Hill said CCTV showed three men enter the home of the former Bournemouth and Burnley star – two armed with knives and the other a barbecue skewer.
She said: “The group stole goods valued at around £1,300 and a Ford Luton van was also stolen.”
Ms Hill also said in another incident Cove and another kicked their way into a home in Adelaide Road, St Denys, on March 21.
The court heard Cove then held a knife to the homeowner’s throat, making contact with the neck, while his accomplice stole £200.
Ms Hill said Cove and two others were involved in another aggravated burglary at a property in Tatwin Close, Thornhill, on September 17.
The court heard the owners were on holiday when the gang broke into the property and stole items, including jewellery and watches.
A neighbour called the police and officers arrested Cove and another in the property, in which a hunting knife was also found.
Cove pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated burglary.
He also pleaded guilty to one count of bank card fraud, one count of criminal damage, one count of dangerous driving, relating to a crash on his motorbike, as well as one count of driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and two counts of taking a vehicle without consent.
In mitigation, Keely Harvey said Cove had an unresolved childhood issue, which was not discussed in court, and had struggled with drug use.
She said Cove’s offending had escalated, having previously had four convictions, after he had fallen into a bad crowd.
Ms Harvey said Cove, of no fixed address, had shown remorse for his behaviour and that he would be supported by his family on release.
In sentencing, Judge Nicholas Rowland said his sentence would focus on the most serious crime, the aggravated burglary in Adelaide Road, while reflecting the other offences.
He said: “You kicked your way into the victim’s house and you were the one who held a knife to his throat, though no injury was caused.
“This was an extremely grave offence.”
He added: “I have heard how you had a disturbed background which explains to some extent why you behaved in this way, which is out of character given your previous offences.”
Judge Rowland sentenced Cove to nine years in prison and banned him from driving for eight years, which includes the period he will spend in custody.
Cove will have to take an extended retest before he can drive again.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--ABP confirms plans to demolish Solent Flour Mills

PLANS to demolish a landmark building in Southampton have been unveiled .
The Solent Flour Mills on the Western Dock is set to be demolished , it has been revealed .
The news comes as last motnh city councillor Sarah Bogle called on the Associated British Ports ( ABP ) to engage with residents and work with civic chiefs as she claimed ABP was planning to demolish the building once heralded the beginning of a new commercial life for Southampton Docks .
At the time ABP did not confirm or deny the claims but said port bosses were working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has submitted a planning application to Southampton City Council .
Cllr Bogle has renewed her call on port bosses to find alternatives .
But in an official document ABP said : “ ABP is proposing to optimise the amount of ground level storage within the Western Docks by demolishing the redundant Solent Flour Mill buildings .
Activity at the Port has increased significantly over recent years .
Demand for port land is significant and ABP is increasingly finding it difficult to accommodate the demands of customers because of the constraints imposed by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate.
” In 2018 Hovis said a review of its milling business found that the Southampton Mill was “ significantly loss-making ” and it proposed to cease operations at the site .
In its planning application to the city council ABP said some machinerys have now been moved from the building .
“ Given the specialist nature of the activity that took place within the facility , re-purposing the building is not financially viable or feasible .
It is , therefore , proposed to demolish the existing structures to enable the site to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ port operations , ” it added .
In a report ABP also said it anticipates that the demolition work of the building will be undertaken from a date yet to be determined in the first quarter of 2020 with works expected to take 40 weeks to complete .
Cllr Bogle , who is also heritage champion at the city council , objected to the proposals .
She added : “ I would like ABP to consider alternatives that use either all or perhaps part of the most historic aspects of the building .
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The Solent Flour Mills on the Western Dock is set to be demolished, it has been revealed.
The news comes as last motnh city councillor Sarah Bogle called on the Associated British Ports (ABP) to engage with residents and work with civic chiefs as she claimed ABP was planning to demolish the building once heralded the beginning of a new commercial life for Southampton Docks.
At the time ABP did not confirm or deny the claims but said port bosses were working on plans for the site.
Now it has submitted a planning application to Southampton City Council.
Cllr Bogle has renewed her call on port bosses to find alternatives.
But in an official document ABP said: “ABP is proposing to optimise the amount of ground level storage within the Western Docks by demolishing the redundant Solent Flour Mill buildings. Activity at the Port has increased significantly over recent years. Demand for port land is significant and ABP is increasingly finding it difficult to accommodate the demands of customers because of the constraints imposed by a finite amount of land within the Port estate.”
In 2018 Hovis said a review of its milling business found that the Southampton Mill was “significantly loss-making” and it proposed to cease operations at the site.
In its planning application to the city council ABP said some machinerys have now been moved from the building.
“Given the specialist nature of the activity that took place within the facility, re-purposing the building is not financially viable or feasible. It is, therefore, proposed to demolish the existing structures to enable the site to be used more effectively to support existing port operations,” it added.
In a report ABP also said it anticipates that the demolition work of the building will be undertaken from a date yet to be determined in the first quarter of 2020 with works expected to take 40 weeks to complete.
Cllr Bogle, who is also heritage champion at the city council, objected to the proposals.
She added: “I would like ABP to consider alternatives that use either all or perhaps part of the most historic aspects of the building. It would be a shame to lose it.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Balmer Lawn Hotel unveils £4million expansion plans

AN AWARD-winning Hampshire hotel has unveiled a £4m expansion scheme which includes an extra 38 bedrooms .
The four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst is also planning to plant more than 100 trees , extend its function room and create a new traffic system which will make it easier to enter and leave the site .
The scheme , which will create 22 full and part-time jobs , aims to secure the hotel 's future by enabling it to win more business .
Chris and Alison Wilson , who have owned the Balmer Lawn for more than 20 years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest to benefit from trade which is being lost to Winchester , Southampton and Bournemouth .
The hotel currently has only 54 bedrooms , which prevents it from staging a large number of functions that require 60-70 rooms .
If planning permission is granted , the 38 new rooms will be housed in a two-storey building in the grounds of the existing complex .
In a statement outlining their proposals Mr and Mrs Wilson said the Beaulieu function room would be expanded from its current capacity of 120 to 240 .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the larger hotels in the New Forest and enable us to attract business that currently can not be accommodated in the Forest , '' they said .
`` The scheme will also create a one-way traffic flow around the hotel , making it much easier to get in and out of the property .
`` By removing parked cars from the front elevation of the hotel it will create a real 'sense of arrival ' with the main entrance being enhanced with a pedestrianised entrance and a drop-off parking facility . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple said : `` We believe this is the next step to ensure the sustainability of the hotel for the next 50 years .
`` It will allow the hotel to compete effectively with larger hotels and win new business that we 've been unable to secure as we 're not large enough in terms of bedrooms and function space . ''
The plans , which include new staff accommodation , have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority .
The application says : `` The proposals have been devised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel to expand in order to meet demand , increase its market appeal and benefit from economies of scale .
`` The increase in guest accommodation will enable the hotel to accept bookings for larger wedding parties and conferences . ''

The four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst is also planning to plant more than 100 trees, extend its function room and create a new traffic system which will make it easier to enter and leave the site.
The scheme, which will create 22 full and part-time jobs, aims to secure the hotel's future by enabling it to win more business.
Chris and Alison Wilson, who have owned the Balmer Lawn for more than 20 years, say it will also allow the New Forest to benefit from trade which is being lost to Winchester, Southampton and Bournemouth.
The hotel currently has only 54 bedrooms, which prevents it from staging a large number of functions that require 60-70 rooms.
If planning permission is granted, the 38 new rooms will be housed in a two-storey building in the grounds of the existing complex.
In a statement outlining their proposals Mr and Mrs Wilson said the Beaulieu function room would be expanded from its current capacity of 120 to 240.
"This will enable the hotel to compete effectively with the larger hotels in the New Forest and enable us to attract business that currently cannot be accommodated in the Forest," they said.
"The scheme will also create a one-way traffic flow around the hotel, making it much easier to get in and out of the property.
"By removing parked cars from the front elevation of the hotel it will create a real 'sense of arrival' with the main entrance being enhanced with a pedestrianised entrance and a drop-off parking facility."
Listing the benefits of the proposed development the couple said: "We believe this is the next step to ensure the sustainability of the hotel for the next 50 years.
"It will allow the hotel to compete effectively with larger hotels and win new business that we've been unable to secure as we're not large enough in terms of bedrooms and function space."
The plans, which include new staff accommodation, have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority.
The application says: "The proposals have been devised to create the space required for the hotel to expand in order to meet demand, increase its market appeal and benefit from economies of scale.
"The increase in guest accommodation will enable the hotel to accept bookings for larger wedding parties and conferences."


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Vets warn pet owners over rise in life-threatening diseases

A SOUTHAMPTON vets is warning pet owners about rising numbers of dogs and cats seen with life-threatening diseases .
Veterinary practice easipetcare has claimed it is seeing more cases of dogs and cats affected by serious infections , which are preventable by vaccination .
They are urging pet owners in the area to vaccinate their animals in order to reduce risk to their own pet and spread of these diseases in the pet population .
The warning comes as several diseases , which were once rare in the UK , are on the rise .
easipetcare Southampton ’ s head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Historically we ’ ve been good at vaccinating our pets in the UK , reducing risk of preventable diseases .
`` It was rare for us to see cases of infections such as distemper , parvovirus and panleucopaenia , which were commonplace in 1970 ’ s and 80 ’ s .
`` But in recent years we ’ re seeing increasing numbers of dogs and cats affected by these diseases , which can be fatal .
`` It is extremely distressing for the pet and their owner , and for everyone involved with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was brought into the practice when he was only two weeks old .
Dave ’ s mother had not had protective vaccination and became infected with panleucopaenia virus while she was pregnant .
The infection passed to the kittens through the uterus , affecting their development .
All Dave ’ s brothers and sisters succumbed to the infection and died in their first few weeks of life .
Dave was adopted by vet nurse , Nickie , whose nursing care helped him to survive .
Nickie said : “ Dave is a wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our family .
`` The infection sadly caused permanent brain damage meaning he ’ s unsteady on his legs and unable to go outside .
`` It ’ s so important to protect our pets from these preventable diseases.
” Vaccination rates have seen a recent dip according to the PDSA ’ s PAW report .
Primary vaccinations of dogs , cats and rabbits dropped from 84 per cent in 2016 to just 66 per cent in 2019 .
Reluctance to vaccinate has followed health scares , similar to the case in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no vaccine is 100 per cent safe , the risks to health are much lower than the diseases they prevent .
In addition to falling vaccination rates , there has also been a steep rise in pets brought into the UK from countries where diseases , which are rare here , are widespread .
These animals may appear well at the time of import , but may still be carrying disease .

Veterinary practice easipetcare has claimed it is seeing more cases of dogs and cats affected by serious infections, which are preventable by vaccination.
They are urging pet owners in the area to vaccinate their animals in order to reduce risk to their own pet and spread of these diseases in the pet population.
The warning comes as several diseases, which were once rare in the UK, are on the rise.
easipetcare Southampton’s head of practice Kirby Davis said: “Historically we’ve been good at vaccinating our pets in the UK, reducing risk of preventable diseases.
"It was rare for us to see cases of infections such as distemper, parvovirus and panleucopaenia, which were commonplace in 1970’s and 80’s.
"But in recent years we’re seeing increasing numbers of dogs and cats affected by these diseases, which can be fatal.
"It is extremely distressing for the pet and their owner, and for everyone involved with their care.”
A kitten called Dave was brought into the practice when he was only two weeks old. Dave’s mother had not had protective vaccination and became infected with panleucopaenia virus while she was pregnant.
The infection passed to the kittens through the uterus, affecting their development.
All Dave’s brothers and sisters succumbed to the infection and died in their first few weeks of life. Dave was adopted by vet nurse, Nickie, whose nursing care helped him to survive.
Nickie said: “Dave is a wonderful happy cat, and a loving part of our family.
"The infection sadly caused permanent brain damage meaning he’s unsteady on his legs and unable to go outside.
"It’s so important to protect our pets from these preventable diseases.”
Vaccination rates have seen a recent dip according to the PDSA’s PAW report. Primary vaccinations of dogs, cats and rabbits dropped from 84 per cent in 2016 to just 66 per cent in 2019.
Reluctance to vaccinate has followed health scares, similar to the case in humans. The vets advise that while no vaccine is 100 per cent safe, the risks to health are much lower than the diseases they prevent.
In addition to falling vaccination rates, there has also been a steep rise in pets brought into the UK from countries where diseases, which are rare here, are widespread.
These animals may appear well at the time of import, but may still be carrying disease.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Mystery death of woman whose body was found in her home in Totton

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a woman whose body was found decomposed in her home .
Joyce Evans , of Spicer 's Way , Totton , was said to have stopped leaving her house and was confined to her living room in the years before her death .
She was found dead in her chair on March 4 , last year , the hearing at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court was told .
Following the discovery of the 68-year-old ’ s police were called and PC Ashworth said the sitting room “ appeared to be a little cluttered and appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her time.
” Her son Anthony said that Mrs Evans was visited three times a day for cleaning and basic assistance after she developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – long term breathing problems .
The hearing was also told that she was refused oxygen as she would not give up smoking , and also drunk two bottles of wine a day .
Coroner Jason Pegg said that there were “ signs of early decomposition ” and pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman was unable to ascertain how she died .
He continued , saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the day she died , but said he was unable to determine how Mrs Evans ’ died , giving an open conclusion .

Joyce Evans, of Spicer's Way, Totton, was said to have stopped leaving her house and was confined to her living room in the years before her death.
She was found dead in her chair on March 4, last year, the hearing at Winchester Coroner’s Court was told.
Following the discovery of the 68-year-old’s police were called and PC Ashworth said the sitting room “appeared to be a little cluttered and appeared to be where Joyce spent most of her time.”
Her son Anthony said that Mrs Evans was visited three times a day for cleaning and basic assistance after she developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – long term breathing problems.
The hearing was also told that she was refused oxygen as she would not give up smoking, and also drunk two bottles of wine a day.
Coroner Jason Pegg said that there were “signs of early decomposition” and pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman was unable to ascertain how she died.
He continued, saying that Mrs Evans was last seen at 3.45pm on the day she died, but said he was unable to determine how Mrs Evans’ died, giving an open conclusion.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Serious case review into Lucy McHugh's death delayed

AN investigation into Southampton social services launched after the murder of schoolgirl Lucy McHugh is being delayed .
As previously reported , Southampton City Council has launched a serious case review into the involvement of social services with the 13-year-old who was found dead in July 2018 .
It comes as in July 2019 carer Stephen Nicholson , 25 , of no fixed address , was found guilty of Lucy ’ s murder following a month-long trial at Winchester Crown Court .
At the time jurors heard how concerns about Lucy ’ s relationship with Nicholson had been raised twice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Safeguarding Hub ( MASH ) .
After Nicholson was jailed the city council said the serious case review was expected to be completed by the end of 2019 .
The authority has now said it can ’ t comment on the reasons for any delay .
But a spokesman for the city council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service : “ The Serious Case Review is ongoing and at present there is no confirmed date for publication .
I can confirm that the SCR is expected to be completed this year.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St Anne ’ s Catholic School , where Lucy attended in Year 7 , had alerted social services after she was caught sending Snapchat messages to a man named “ Stephen ” .
Another report was made by teachers at Redbridge Community School after rumours began to circulate that Lucy had an older boyfriend , named “ Stephen ” , who was living at her home , the court was told .
As previously reported , the rumours were reported to social services but on both occasions no further action was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious case review is being undertaken by Southampton Safeguarding Partnership .
As previously reported , Nicholson was jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 33 years after a jury found him guilty of Lucy ’ s murder .
Nicholson was also found guilty of three counts of rape against Lucy , when she was 12 , and sexual activity with another girl , who was 14 at the time .
As previously reported , Lucy ’ s body was found at Southampton Sports Centre on July 26 , 2018 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple stab wounds , including three fatal wounds to her neck .
Dozens of people paid tribute to her describing her as “ kind and generous ” .

As previously reported, Southampton City Council has launched a serious case review into the involvement of social services with the 13-year-old who was found dead in July 2018.
It comes as in July 2019 carer Stephen Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty of Lucy’s murder following a month-long trial at Winchester Crown Court.
At the time jurors heard how concerns about Lucy’s relationship with Nicholson had been raised twice to the council’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
After Nicholson was jailed the city council said the serious case review was expected to be completed by the end of 2019.
The authority has now said it can’t comment on the reasons for any delay.
But a spokesman for the city council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “The Serious Case Review is ongoing and at present there is no confirmed date for publication. I can confirm that the SCR is expected to be completed this year.”
In July the court heard how safeguarding chiefs at St Anne’s Catholic School, where Lucy attended in Year 7, had alerted social services after she was caught sending Snapchat messages to a man named “Stephen”.
Another report was made by teachers at Redbridge Community School after rumours began to circulate that Lucy had an older boyfriend, named “Stephen”, who was living at her home, the court was told.
As previously reported, the rumours were reported to social services but on both occasions no further action was taken.
The city council had previously said a serious case review is being undertaken by Southampton Safeguarding Partnership.
As previously reported, Nicholson was jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 33 years after a jury found him guilty of Lucy’s murder.
Nicholson was also found guilty of three counts of rape against Lucy, when she was 12, and sexual activity with another girl, who was 14 at the time.
As previously reported, Lucy’s body was found at Southampton Sports Centre on July 26, 2018.
A post mortem examination revealed she had suffered multiple stab wounds, including three fatal wounds to her neck. Dozens of people paid tribute to her describing her as “kind and generous”.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--LETTER: I am unable to leave my home after 4pm because of abuse and threats

YOUR ARTICLE about the knife robbery in the Co-op store in Archers Road , came as no surprise .
This entire community – Archers Road , Howard Road and all side roads , have been left out to dry by politicians at national and local level .
They all seem to think that they owe nothing to their voters .
All we hear is them whining about ‘ no resources ’ or , at the centre , ‘ it ’ s up to local authorities to deal with.
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The result is , nobody deals with it .
Resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be misused .
How many ‘ prestige projects ’ does the City need to polish the egos of council officers to a fine shine ?
I am unable to safely leave my home after 4 pm .
At this time , all the addicts emerge and start hustling passers-by for money .
If you ignore them , they pursue you with abuse and threats .
If I have ever needed to go to the corner Co-op a little later , I have to run the gauntlet of the hustling , numerous dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and servicing their customers .
In the store , it is normal to be confronted by thieves , stuffing stolen items into their clothing or a plastic carrier – how convenient .
I ’ ve lost count of the times I have notified staff .
Some of these criminals are aggressive when challenged and the staff have told me of some frightening incidents .
How soon will it be before a knife is produced and used ?
Staff members do a great job working hard for little pay .
Why should they be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The police do nothing .
There are a huge number of licensed premises in a 100m radius of the crossroads .
How on earth can this be justified ?
Party politics are irrelevant here ; we just want some protection and we need it now .

This entire community – Archers Road, Howard Road and all side roads, have been left out to dry by politicians at national and local level.
They all seem to think that they owe nothing to their voters.
All we hear is them whining about ‘no resources’ or, at the centre, ‘it’s up to local authorities to deal with.’.
The result is, nobody deals with it. Resources are, I suspect, most likely to be misused.
How many ‘prestige projects’ does the City need to polish the egos of council officers to a fine shine?
I am unable to safely leave my home after 4 pm. At this time, all the addicts emerge and start hustling passers-by for money.
If you ignore them, they pursue you with abuse and threats.
If I have ever needed to go to the corner Co-op a little later, I have to run the gauntlet of the hustling, numerous dealers riding around the pavement on their bikes and servicing their customers.
In the store, it is normal to be confronted by thieves, stuffing stolen items into their clothing or a plastic carrier – how convenient.
I’ve lost count of the times I have notified staff.
Some of these criminals are aggressive when challenged and the staff have told me of some frightening incidents.
How soon will it be before a knife is produced and used?
Staff members do a great job working hard for little pay. Why should they be made the front-line in crime prevention? The police do nothing.
There are a huge number of licensed premises in a 100m radius of the crossroads. How on earth can this be justified?
Party politics are irrelevant here; we just want some protection and we need it now.
Name and address supplied


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Southampton teenager admits robbing convenience store for vodka

A TEEN robbed a Southbourne convenience store while his friend stole bottles of beer last summer .
The 17-year-old from @ @ @ @ @ be named for legal reasons , appeared at the youth court in Poole last week @ @ @ @ @ Oksuz of a bottle of vodka worth £24.99 at More the Merrier in Kimberley Road @ @ @ @ @ June 11 last year .
He also pleaded guilty to having a folding knife in @ @ @ @ @ same date .
A sentencing hearing was adjourned until March to allow the teenager to @ @ @ @ @ on a pre-sentence report .
The second boy , who is 16 and lives in @ @ @ @ @ bottles of beer worth £7.98 from the shop .
He was referred to a youth @ @ @ @ @ having effect for four months .
He was also told to pay £7.98 compensation .

The 17-year-old from Southampton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the youth court in Poole last week.
He admitted robbing Muzaffer Oksuz of a bottle of vodka worth £24.99 at More the Merrier in Kimberley Road on just before 10pm on June 11 last year.
He also pleaded guilty to having a folding knife in a public place on the same date.
A sentencing hearing was adjourned until March to allow the teenager to work with Probation Service officials on a pre-sentence report.
The second boy, who is 16 and lives in Christchurch, admitted stealing two bottles of beer worth £7.98 from the shop.
He was referred to a youth offender panel for a contract having effect for four months. He was also told to pay £7.98 compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--PHOTOS: Inside the £2 million period cottage set in eight acres on the market for the first time in

PHOTOS: Inside the £2 million period cottage set in eight acres on the market for the first time in over 40 years

THIS unique period property , set in rolling grounds and paddocks of nearly eight acres , is a rare find , having been owned by the same family for more than 40 years .
In a stunning setting with inspiring views , it could be yours for £2 million .
The original chapel is without doubt the room of note .
The vaulted ceiling , excellent proportions and triple aspect with wood-burning stove make it an ideal space for family life and entertaining .
The kitchen opening up to the timber conservatory is a more informal space for day-to-day living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond .
There are two further reception rooms with a cosier feel .
The first floor has three bedrooms and two beautifully refurbished bathrooms .
Set away from the road and down a gated and gravelled driveway , the house is beautifully tucked away from the rest of the world .
The driveway provides ample parking for several cars and a triple garage with outline planning consent for two bedrooms to be built above as ancillary/guest accommodation ) .
Iron gates and stone steps lead you down to the house and awe inspiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main garden is made up of rolling lawns interspersed with mature trees and plant borders .
These give way to fenced paddocks , meadows , river access and views into the distance .
Set in the gardens to the side of the house is a wonderful folly style outbuilding providing further accommodation or a home office .
Chapel Cottage is in Northington , a highly desirable hamlet situated eight miles north east of the cathedral city of Winchester .
It borders the Candover Valley , and is four miles from the edge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which are renowned for wonderful countryside and a plethora of country pursuits .
The nearby Georgian market town of Alresford is famed for its pretty streets lined with 18th century houses , cottages , boutique shops , independent retailers , cafes , pubs and everyday stores .
The River Arle flows through the town and on into the River Itchen with a number of beautiful riverside walks and the watercress meadows nearby .
Despite the tranquil setting , the house is well positioned for the M3 , A31 and A34 road networks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , London and the Midlands .
Fast rail links to London can be found at Winchester , Basingstoke or Alton , whilst for travel further afield Southampton International Airport is 20 miles away providing domestic and international flights .
Winchester College , St. Swithun ’ s School , Pilgrims , Princes Mead and Peter Symonds sixth form college are all nearby .

In a stunning setting with inspiring views, it could be yours for £2 million.
The original chapel is without doubt the room of note. The vaulted ceiling, excellent proportions and triple aspect with wood-burning stove make it an ideal space for family life and entertaining.
The kitchen opening up to the timber conservatory is a more informal space for day-to-day living and looks out to the spectacular gardens beyond. There are two further reception rooms with a cosier feel.
The first floor has three bedrooms and two beautifully refurbished bathrooms.
Set away from the road and down a gated and gravelled driveway, the house is beautifully tucked away from the rest of the world. The driveway provides ample parking for several cars and a triple garage with outline planning consent for two bedrooms to be built above as ancillary/guest accommodation).
Iron gates and stone steps lead you down to the house and awe inspiring views of the gardens beyond. The main garden is made up of rolling lawns interspersed with mature trees and plant borders. These give way to fenced paddocks, meadows, river access and views into the distance.
Set in the gardens to the side of the house is a wonderful folly style outbuilding providing further accommodation or a home office.
Chapel Cottage is in Northington, a highly desirable hamlet situated eight miles north east of the cathedral city of Winchester. It borders the Candover Valley, and is four miles from the edge of the South Downs National Park, both of which are renowned for wonderful countryside and a plethora of country pursuits.
The nearby Georgian market town of Alresford is famed for its pretty streets lined with 18th century houses, cottages, boutique shops, independent retailers, cafes, pubs and everyday stores. The River Arle flows through the town and on into the River Itchen with a number of beautiful riverside walks and the watercress meadows nearby. Despite the tranquil setting, the house is well positioned for the M3, A31 and A34 road networks which provide access to the South Coast, London and the Midlands. Fast rail links to London can be found at Winchester, Basingstoke or Alton, whilst for travel further afield Southampton International Airport is 20 miles away providing domestic and international flights.
Winchester College, St. Swithun’s School, Pilgrims, Princes Mead and Peter Symonds sixth form college are all nearby.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Woodmill Bridge to close again on Tuesday January 28

A SOUTHAMPTON road will be shut to motorists - for the second time this month .
It comes after Southampton City Council began installing part-time traffic signals at Woodmill Bridge , situated between Manor Farm Road and Oliver Road , as part of a traffic management scheme .
The £250,000 scheme , funded by the council 's transport budget , includes plans to fit new traffic lights and a puffin crossing in the area .
The works were meant to be completed by January 19 .
However , it was reopened a day later than planned , on January 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several road closures and fallen trees across the city , has delayed works at the bridge .
It will now be closed again overnight on Tuesday January 28 , to run signal cable through ducting on the footway from 9am to 6pm .
There will be no footway or vehicle access during the closure .
Due to the narrow footway on the bridge , it is believed there is not enough room for the crew to work safely , meaning they will need to encroach onto the carriageway .
According to the highways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure is required for the crew 's safety .
They have apologised for any inconvenience .
There will be no footway or vehicle access during this time , and a signed diversion route will be in place for motorists through Portswood Road , St Denys Road , Cobden Bridge and Manor Farm Road .
Previously , traffic chiefs warned that the closure could cause delays .
The plans follow a public consultation exercise at the end of last year .
Residents had urged the city council to install lights for a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good level of community interest , with 237 submissions received by the council .
This set the go-ahead for the installation of traffic signals to manage queues at Woodmill Bridge .
The works have since been programmed to run in January ahead of other major work throughout the year .
Once installed , the signals will be tested and switched on from February 17 , in the school half term .
As previously reported by the Daily Echo , the work will include maintenance work such as footway repairs and the cleaning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signals will work on a part-time basis , based on the flow of traffic through the junction .
It is thought the signals will be on during peak hours and switched off at night , when levels of traffic are lower .
During off-peak periods , the crossing will function but traffic will be expected to give and take as with the current arrangement .

It comes after Southampton City Council began installing part-time traffic signals at Woodmill Bridge, situated between Manor Farm Road and Oliver Road, as part of a traffic management scheme.
The £250,000 scheme, funded by the council's transport budget, includes plans to fit new traffic lights and a puffin crossing in the area.
The works were meant to be completed by January 19.
However, it was reopened a day later than planned, on January 20.
But Storm Brendan, which caused several road closures and fallen trees across the city, has delayed works at the bridge.
It will now be closed again overnight on Tuesday January 28, to run signal cable through ducting on the footway from 9am to 6pm.
There will be no footway or vehicle access during the closure.
Due to the narrow footway on the bridge, it is believed there is not enough room for the crew to work safely, meaning they will need to encroach onto the carriageway.
According to the highways team at Southampton City Council, the closure is required for the crew's safety.
They have apologised for any inconvenience.
There will be no footway or vehicle access during this time, and a signed diversion route will be in place for motorists through Portswood Road, St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge and Manor Farm Road.
Previously, traffic chiefs warned that the closure could cause delays.
The plans follow a public consultation exercise at the end of last year.
Residents had urged the city council to install lights for a number of years.
The consultation resulted in a good level of community interest, with 237 submissions received by the council.
This set the go-ahead for the installation of traffic signals to manage queues at Woodmill Bridge.
The works have since been programmed to run in January ahead of other major work throughout the year.
Once installed, the signals will be tested and switched on from February 17, in the school half term.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, the work will include maintenance work such as footway repairs and the cleaning of signs.
Once live, the traffic signals will work on a part-time basis, based on the flow of traffic through the junction.
It is thought the signals will be on during peak hours and switched off at night, when levels of traffic are lower.
During off-peak periods, the crossing will function but traffic will be expected to give and take as with the current arrangement.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--'Fair chance' cases of coronavirus will emerge in the UK

PEOPLE in the UK face ongoing tests for coronavirus as the Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a `` fair chance '' Britain will see cases emerge .
Fourteen people were given the all-clear on Thursday but others are undergoing tests formulated by Public Health England ( PHE ) , Professor Chris Whitty said .
It comes as the BBC reported that officials are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan , China in the past few weeks , in order to check on their wellbeing .
Prof Whitty spoke following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee in Whitehall , chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
He said : `` I am working closely with the other UK chief medical officers .
`` We all agree that the risk to the UK public remains low , but there may well be cases in the UK at some stage .
`` We have tried-and-tested measures in place to respond .
The UK is well prepared for these types of incidents , with excellent readiness against infectious diseases .
`` We have global experts monitoring the situation around the clock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managing new forms of infectious disease .
`` The UK has access to some of the best infectious disease and public health experts in the world .
`` A public health hub will be set up in Heathrow from today .
This consists of clinicians and other public health officials , in addition to existing port health measures . ''
In an interview , Prof Whitty said : `` We think there 's a fair chance we may get some cases over time .
`` Of course this depends on whether this continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this turns out to be something which is brought under control relatively quickly . ''
He added : `` I think we should definitely see this as a marathon , not a sprint , we need to have our entire response based on that principle .
`` At the minute it definitely looks like this is a lot less dangerous if you get it than Ebola , and a lot less dangerous than the recent coronavirus MERS , and it 's probably less dangerous if you get it than SARS virus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far it 's going to spread , that really is something we need to plan for all eventualities . ''
The public health hub at Heathrow will be staffed by a rotating team of seven clinicians working in shifts to support patients on arrival .
This is in addition to medical staff who are already permanently in place at all UK airports , the Department of Health said .
There are no plans to introduce blanket temperature screening of travellers due to the fact it can take seven to 10 days for symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 people tested in the UK are thought to have visited Wuhan - the Chinese city where the outbreak originated .
Four out five patients tested in Scotland were from China , Downing Street said .
One of those cleared of the virus was Michael Hope , 45 , who spent two days in quarantine this week after returning to Newcastle from Wuhan .
As he left the Cabinet Office after the Cobra meeting , Mr Hancock said the risk to the UK public `` remains low '' .
In China , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with more than 830 confirmed cases .
The Chinese city of Wuhan is rapidly building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims , while Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors .
Reuters reported that hospitals in Wuhan are struggling to cope due to medical shortages .
Almost 30 million people and 10 cities in China are now facing travel restrictions .
Earlier on Friday , Professor Paul Cosford , emeritus medical director at Public Health England ( PHE ) , said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of the virus , but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery .
But he added it is `` highly likely '' that cases would be seen in the UK .
Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme , he said anyone who has travelled to Wuhan in the last two weeks and returned to the UK , and who has symptoms , must get in touch with the NHS .
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever , sneezing , coughing and shortness of breath .
Professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be surprised if people return from China to the UK with the infection , the important thing is that if you are one of those people and you develop symptoms you get in touch quickly .
`` We are testing anybody who meets the criteria .
The numbers are n't the important thing , the important thing is that anybody who has been to Wuhan in the last 14 days and has symptoms , respiratory symptoms that could represent this virus ... that we ask them to phone NHS 111 and then we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked if face masks could provide protection , he said PHE was not advising people to use face masks at the moment , but is monitoring developments carefully .
PHE guidance to GPs says anyone with suspected coronavirus should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed .
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet facilities or be physically examined , it adds .
A letter from Prof Whitty to clinical staff said anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre ( HCID ) .
There are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England - two in London , one in Liverpool and one in Newcastle .
On Thursday , the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said it was `` too early '' to declare an international public health emergency over the outbreak `` given its restrictive and binary nature '' .
Speaking at a press conference , Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , director-general of the WHO , said : `` Make no mistake , this is though an emergency in China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a global health emergency .
`` It may yet become one . ''
Other cases have been reported in countries including Japan , South Korea , Singapore , Thailand , the US and Vietnam .

Fourteen people were given the all-clear on Thursday but others are undergoing tests formulated by Public Health England (PHE), Professor Chris Whitty said.
It comes as the BBC reported that officials are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan, China in the past few weeks, in order to check on their wellbeing.
Prof Whitty spoke following a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergency committee in Whitehall, chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
He said: "I am working closely with the other UK chief medical officers.
"We all agree that the risk to the UK public remains low, but there may well be cases in the UK at some stage.
"We have tried-and-tested measures in place to respond. The UK is well prepared for these types of incidents, with excellent readiness against infectious diseases.
"We have global experts monitoring the situation around the clock and have a strong track record of managing new forms of infectious disease.
"The UK has access to some of the best infectious disease and public health experts in the world.
"A public health hub will be set up in Heathrow from today. This consists of clinicians and other public health officials, in addition to existing port health measures."
In an interview, Prof Whitty said: "We think there's a fair chance we may get some cases over time.
"Of course this depends on whether this continues for a long time, or whether this turns out to be something which is brought under control relatively quickly."
He added: "I think we should definitely see this as a marathon, not a sprint, we need to have our entire response based on that principle.
"At the minute it definitely looks like this is a lot less dangerous if you get it than Ebola, and a lot less dangerous than the recent coronavirus MERS, and it's probably less dangerous if you get it than SARS virus.
"What we don't know is how far it's going to spread, that really is something we need to plan for all eventualities."
The public health hub at Heathrow will be staffed by a rotating team of seven clinicians working in shifts to support patients on arrival.
This is in addition to medical staff who are already permanently in place at all UK airports, the Department of Health said.
There are no plans to introduce blanket temperature screening of travellers due to the fact it can take seven to 10 days for symptoms of the virus to appear.
All 14 people tested in the UK are thought to have visited Wuhan - the Chinese city where the outbreak originated.
Four out five patients tested in Scotland were from China, Downing Street said.
One of those cleared of the virus was Michael Hope, 45, who spent two days in quarantine this week after returning to Newcastle from Wuhan.
As he left the Cabinet Office after the Cobra meeting, Mr Hancock said the risk to the UK public "remains low".
In China, the official death toll has risen to 26, with more than 830 confirmed cases.
The Chinese city of Wuhan is rapidly building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims, while Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors.
Reuters reported that hospitals in Wuhan are struggling to cope due to medical shortages.
Almost 30 million people and 10 cities in China are now facing travel restrictions.
Earlier on Friday, Professor Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director at Public Health England (PHE), said it was still "early days" in the course of the virus, but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery.
But he added it is "highly likely" that cases would be seen in the UK.
Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, he said anyone who has travelled to Wuhan in the last two weeks and returned to the UK, and who has symptoms, must get in touch with the NHS.
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, sneezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
Professor Cosford said: "We will not be surprised if people return from China to the UK with the infection, the important thing is that if you are one of those people and you develop symptoms you get in touch quickly.
"We are testing anybody who meets the criteria. The numbers aren't the important thing, the important thing is that anybody who has been to Wuhan in the last 14 days and has symptoms, respiratory symptoms that could represent this virus ... that we ask them to phone NHS 111 and then we can arrange any appropriate testing."
Asked if face masks could provide protection, he said PHE was not advising people to use face masks at the moment, but is monitoring developments carefully.
PHE guidance to GPs says anyone with suspected coronavirus should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed.
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet facilities or be physically examined, it adds.
A letter from Prof Whitty to clinical staff said anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred to an Airborne High Consequence Infectious Disease centre (HCID).
There are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England - two in London, one in Liverpool and one in Newcastle.
On Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said it was "too early" to declare an international public health emergency over the outbreak "given its restrictive and binary nature".
Speaking at a press conference, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said: "Make no mistake, this is though an emergency in China.
"But it has not yet become a global health emergency.
"It may yet become one."
Other cases have been reported in countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Vietnam.