thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Ikea set to reopen 'soon' in the UK - here's what you need to know

Ikea stores across the UK are set to reopen 'within days ' - according to reports .
Here 's a round-up of what we know so far .
The Swedish flat-pack chain shut the doors at all its 22 stores in the UK and Ireland back on Friday , March 20 .
No - shoppers have still been able to buy products online at Ikea.co.uk and have them delivered to their homes .
The chain has also offered customers the opportunity to request contact-free deliveries .
What have Ikea said ?
No formal update has been released from Ikea as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement in March , Peter Jelkeby , Ikea 's chief sustainability officer , said : `` These are extraordinary times , and our absolute priority is to ensure the health and safety of our customers and co-workers .
`` We have listened carefully to them , to the advice of the UK and Ireland governments , and have been closely monitoring the situation as this evolves .
`` This is the right decision for us to take at this point .
`` We look forward to welcoming our customers back to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a company who cares deeply about people and the planet , our thoughts are with all those affected by the virus and those working tirelessly to care for them . ''
When are they likely to reopen ?
According to reports - Ikea have proposed to reopen on Monday , May 18 for its 18 stores based in the UK - although that has yet to be confirmed by the company .
Where does Ikea have stores in the UK ?
The chain have stores in the following locations - plus three order @ @ @ @

Here's a round-up of what we know so far.
When did Ikea close?
The Swedish flat-pack chain shut the doors at all its 22 stores in the UK and Ireland back on Friday, March 20.
Did they stop online orders?
No - shoppers have still been able to buy products online at Ikea.co.uk and have them delivered to their homes.
The chain has also offered customers the opportunity to request contact-free deliveries.
What have Ikea said?
No formal update has been released from Ikea as to when they will reopen.
In a statement in March, Peter Jelkeby, Ikea's chief sustainability officer, said: "These are extraordinary times, and our absolute priority is to ensure the health and safety of our customers and co-workers.
"We have listened carefully to them, to the advice of the UK and Ireland governments, and have been closely monitoring the situation as this evolves.
"This is the right decision for us to take at this point.
"We look forward to welcoming our customers back to our stores in the future.
"As a company who cares deeply about people and the planet, our thoughts are with all those affected by the virus and those working tirelessly to care for them."
When are they likely to reopen?
According to reports - Ikea have proposed to reopen on Monday, May 18 for its 18 stores based in the UK - although that has yet to be confirmed by the company.
Where does Ikea have stores in the UK?
The chain have stores in the following locations - plus three order and collection points:


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--'This is ludicrous': Plans for 106 new Vivid Homes slammed by Hedge End residents

CONTROVERSIAL plans for more 100 new homes - 75 per cent affordable - have faced fierce criticism .
Land on the eastside of Hedge End has been earmarked for 106 houses .
However , the application submitted in March has already had 50 objections .
Despite 75 per cent of the new homes being affordable , many residents have slammed the plans saying the area is already significantly overdeveloped .
They say that local infrastructure ca n't cope with more housing and there concerns the development would overload roads with traffic and harm green space for wildlife .
At just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be accessed via Sovereign Drive .
Currently used as paddocks , Vivid Homes hopes to knock down two existing houses and build 36 two-bedroom , 44 three-bedroom and 20 four or more bedroom properties .
There would be a mix of detached , semi-detached and terraced buildings as well as six two-bedroom maisonettes .
In total , 35 per cent of the new homes would be affordable and there would be parking spaces for 256 cars .
Commenting on the plans , Hedge End resident , Karen Butler said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left between Hedge End and Botley village and the only one that side of a built-up area .
The local roads will not cope . ''
Meanwhile , Bursledon resident , Claire Whitfield : `` There is far too much traffic already .
These houses will cause a bottleneck aside from what little green space there is left in Hedge End .
This is a ludicrous application . ''
Another resident simply said please stop taking our lovely open spaces .
Paul Holmes , the MP for Eastleigh has lodged a formal objection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the land is an important and valuable piece of green space and wildlife , and development would irreversibly damage the biodiversity of the area .
Mr Holmes added : `` If permission is granted it could pave the way for further development in this area .
I believe this urban sprawl would be detrimental to the character of our local communities . ''
The application was made to Eastleigh Borough Council and a decision will be made by the local area committee .
On May 20 , the consultation period will end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the project said : `` We ’ re pleased to be able to progress our plans to provide much needed affordable homes in Hedge End .
It is hoped that the site will deliver 106 new homes , 75 % of which will be affordable .
Planning permission on the site was granted a while ago following a planning appeal .
The site is allocated for housing within Eastleigh Borough Council ’ s plan and our application builds on the work done within the previous application .
We ’ re looking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within our application and we welcome feedback from the local community so we can ensure our proposals benefit the local area .
”

Land on the eastside of Hedge End has been earmarked for 106 houses.
However, the application submitted in March has already had 50 objections.
Despite 75 per cent of the new homes being affordable, many residents have slammed the plans saying the area is already significantly overdeveloped.
They say that local infrastructure can't cope with more housing and there concerns the development would overload roads with traffic and harm green space for wildlife.
At just under four-hectares the site behind Precosa Road would be accessed via Sovereign Drive.
Currently used as paddocks, Vivid Homes hopes to knock down two existing houses and build 36 two-bedroom, 44 three-bedroom and 20 four or more bedroom properties.
There would be a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced buildings as well as six two-bedroom maisonettes.
In total, 35 per cent of the new homes would be affordable and there would be parking spaces for 256 cars.
Commenting on the plans, Hedge End resident, Karen Butler said: "It is some of the only green space left between Hedge End and Botley village and the only one that side of a built-up area. The local roads will not cope."
Meanwhile, Bursledon resident, Claire Whitfield: "There is far too much traffic already. These houses will cause a bottleneck aside from what little green space there is left in Hedge End. This is a ludicrous application."
Another resident simply said please stop taking our lovely open spaces.
Paul Holmes, the MP for Eastleigh has lodged a formal objection to the planning application.
He says the land is an important and valuable piece of green space and wildlife, and development would irreversibly damage the biodiversity of the area.
Mr Holmes added: "If permission is granted it could pave the way for further development in this area. I believe this urban sprawl would be detrimental to the character of our local communities."
The application was made to Eastleigh Borough Council and a decision will be made by the local area committee.
On May 20, the consultation period will end.
Mike Shepherd, VIVID Director of Development for the project said: "We’re pleased to be able to progress our plans to provide much needed affordable homes in Hedge End. It is hoped that the site will deliver 106 new homes, 75% of which will be affordable. Planning permission on the site was granted a while ago following a planning appeal. The site is allocated for housing within Eastleigh Borough Council’s plan and our application builds on the work done within the previous application. We’re looking at ways to improve the design and layout within our application and we welcome feedback from the local community so we can ensure our proposals benefit the local area.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Hampshire care home deaths double in a week

THE number of Covid-19 deaths in Hampshire care homes has more than doubled in a week with more than 250 coronavirus-related deaths recorded in less than a month .
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) have revealed that between April 17 and April 24 a total of 104 Covid-19 related deaths occurred in care homes across the county .
This is an increase from the 49 Covid-19 related deaths recorded between April 10 and April 17 .
Overall the number of Covid-19 related deaths occurred in Hampshire care homes and notified to the Care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 10 has risen to 259 .
Of those , 76 were notified between April 25 and May 1 , with 10 deaths occurring in Southampton , seven in Portsmouth and 59 across Hampshire .
The numbers refer to both private and council-run care homes .
The data revealed that the area most hit is the New Forest with 23 Covid-19 deaths in care homes from the start of the year until April 24 .
It is followed by Test Valley ( 17 deaths ) , Southampton and Portsmouth with 16 deaths each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 14 ) and Winchester ( 13 ) .
Cllr Barry Rickman , leader of New Forest District Council , said his condolences go out to the families and friends affected .
`` The numbers are probably down to the fact that we have a higher ratio of people in care homes in the New Forest '' , he added .
But he praised the work staff members are doing to support care home residents .
Hampshire County Council had previously said it is following the Public Health England guidance .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes in Southampton is now 16 , Southampton City Council said there has been only one coronavirus related death at the only council-run care home Holcroft House .
Cllr Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for Adult Care , said ; “ We are deeply saddened by the figures released by the ONS and CQC in relation to COVID-19 deaths in care homes , any death linked to this virus is simply one too many .
We are doing all we can to protect the safety of residents and staff in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private run care homes in Southampton to limit the spread of the virus .
We alongside our partners are following government guidance in relation to COVID-19 , including the use of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , residential home guidance and testing .
We call on the government to do all that it can to ensure that it supports local authorities and organisations who are on the front line fighting this pandemic.
” Last week the government announced extra grants to help local authorities deal with the pandemic and said it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ONS and CQC to better understand the impact of this virus on people across the country .
Overall , deaths from all causes registered in England and Wales fell for the first time since March 20 , the ONS figures also showed .
Hampshire County Council has been approached for comment .

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that between April 17 and April 24 a total of 104 Covid-19 related deaths occurred in care homes across the county.
This is an increase from the 49 Covid-19 related deaths recorded between April 10 and April 17.
Overall the number of Covid-19 related deaths occurred in Hampshire care homes and notified to the Care and Quality Commission (CQC) since April 10 has risen to 259.
Of those, 76 were notified between April 25 and May 1, with 10 deaths occurring in Southampton, seven in Portsmouth and 59 across Hampshire.
The numbers refer to both private and council-run care homes.
The data revealed that the area most hit is the New Forest with 23 Covid-19 deaths in care homes from the start of the year until April 24.
It is followed by Test Valley (17 deaths), Southampton and Portsmouth with 16 deaths each, Havant (15), Gosport (14) and Winchester (13).
Cllr Barry Rickman, leader of New Forest District Council, said his condolences go out to the families and friends affected.
"The numbers are probably down to the fact that we have a higher ratio of people in care homes in the New Forest", he added.
But he praised the work staff members are doing to support care home residents.
Hampshire County Council had previously said it is following the Public Health England guidance.
Meanwhile, although the total number of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in Southampton is now 16, Southampton City Council said there has been only one coronavirus related death at the only council-run care home Holcroft House.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for Adult Care, said; “We are deeply saddened by the figures released by the ONS and CQC in relation to COVID-19 deaths in care homes, any death linked to this virus is simply one too many. We are doing all we can to protect the safety of residents and staff in our council-run care home and to support the private run care homes in Southampton to limit the spread of the virus. We alongside our partners are following government guidance in relation to COVID-19, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), residential home guidance and testing. We call on the government to do all that it can to ensure that it supports local authorities and organisations who are on the front line fighting this pandemic.”
Last week the government announced extra grants to help local authorities deal with the pandemic and said it is working with partners including PHE, the ONS and CQC to better understand the impact of this virus on people across the country.
Overall, deaths from all causes registered in England and Wales fell for the first time since March 20, the ONS figures also showed.
Hampshire County Council has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Coronavirus: Southampton cancer patients will still receive treatment

HUNDREDS of Southampton cancer patients will still be able to receive treatment thanks to a new agreement between two hospitals during the coronavirus crisis .
A `` landmark '' agreement between University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) and Spire Healthcare is enabling hundreds of patients with cancer to receive urgent treatment at Spire ’ s Southampton hospital , allowing UHS to focus on caring for people with COVID-19 .
Spire Southampton has been working with staff at UHS to transfer Oncology and Haematology services to Spire .
Since mid-March , more than 850 NHS cancer patients have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 100 patients are now receiving care every day .
Patients with particular cancers - Gynaecological ; Neurological ; Ear , Nose and Throat ; Gastrointestinal / colorectal ; and Urology - are receiving urgent surgery with the intention of providing a coronavirus-free environment at Spire Southampton .
Paul Grundy , consultant neurosurgeon and acting medical director at UHS , said : “ It became very apparent early on we would not be able to deliver all of the urgent procedures patients required at a time when we were building up to high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ve been very fortunate in Southampton that we have excellent relationships with our independent sector partners including Spire and that has seen them work very dynamically with us to enable new surgical lists and services at different sites in different locations very quickly .
“ With Spire in particular we have been very lucky in that they have been able to deliver surgery of high degrees of complexity with six theatres running at this site alone and , without that support , we would not have been able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging period.
” Spire Southampton is supporting time-critical Cardiac and Lung surgery for NHS patients .
The partnership between Spire Healthcare and UHS has been made possible under a national agreement , which Spire , alongside the whole of the independent sector , has signed to make its staff , equipment and facilities available to the NHS at cost only to help alleviate the pressure caused by the pandemic .
Fiona Taylor , Hospital Director at Spire Healthcare , said : “ At a time when the entire nation is quite rightly focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s critical we look after patients who need other urgent treatment or a diagnosis .
`` We ’ re proud to support UHS in fulfilling that need and by supporting our fellow healthcare workers caring for Coronavirus patients on the frontline . ''

A "landmark" agreement between University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and Spire Healthcare is enabling hundreds of patients with cancer to receive urgent treatment at Spire’s Southampton hospital, allowing UHS to focus on caring for people with COVID-19.
Spire Southampton has been working with staff at UHS to transfer Oncology and Haematology services to Spire.
Since mid-March, more than 850 NHS cancer patients have been treated at the hospital, and around 100 patients are now receiving care every day.
Patients with particular cancers - Gynaecological; Neurological; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastrointestinal / colorectal; and Urology - are receiving urgent surgery with the intention of providing a coronavirus-free environment at Spire Southampton.
Paul Grundy, consultant neurosurgeon and acting medical director at UHS, said: “It became very apparent early on we would not be able to deliver all of the urgent procedures patients required at a time when we were building up to high volumes of patients with the COVID-19 infection.
“We’ve been very fortunate in Southampton that we have excellent relationships with our independent sector partners including Spire and that has seen them work very dynamically with us to enable new surgical lists and services at different sites in different locations very quickly.
“With Spire in particular we have been very lucky in that they have been able to deliver surgery of high degrees of complexity with six theatres running at this site alone and, without that support, we would not have been able to provide really important clinical work through this challenging period.”
Spire Southampton is supporting time-critical Cardiac and Lung surgery for NHS patients.
The partnership between Spire Healthcare and UHS has been made possible under a national agreement, which Spire, alongside the whole of the independent sector, has signed to make its staff, equipment and facilities available to the NHS at cost only to help alleviate the pressure caused by the pandemic.
Fiona Taylor, Hospital Director at Spire Healthcare, said: “At a time when the entire nation is quite rightly focused on tackling the Coronavirus, it’s critical we look after patients who need other urgent treatment or a diagnosis.
"We’re proud to support UHS in fulfilling that need and by supporting our fellow healthcare workers caring for Coronavirus patients on the frontline."


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Banksy's tribute to NHS on display at Southampton Hospital

A NEW artwork painted by Banksy during lockdown has gone on display in a corridor of Southampton General Hospital .
The piece , entitled Game Changer , is now on view to staff and patients on Level C of the city health care facility , which has been at the heart of the region 's care for coronavirus patients .
It shows a boy dressed in dungarees playing with a nurse superhero toy , with figures of Batman and Spiderman in a basket on the floor .
The nurse , wearing a cape , face mask and a white apron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm raised as if she is flying .
• Art expert says painting in Southampton IS likely to be Banksy Banksy left a note for hospital workers , saying : `` Thanks for all you 're doing .
I hope this brightens the place up a bit , even if its only black and white . ''
After lockdown measures are lifted , the piece , which is approximately one metre high and one metre wide , will be put on public display .
It will then be auctioned to raise money for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed .
Paula Head , chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , said : `` Here at Southampton , our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends .
`` The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making , in unprecedented times , is a huge honour .
`` It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital as people get a moment in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciate this piece of art .
`` It will no doubt also be a massive boost to morale for everyone who works and is cared for at our hospital . ''
The hospital previously paid tribute to members of staff Mike Brown , 61 , and Katy Davis , 38 , who both died after testing positive for coronavirus .
Mr Brown , a linen porter who had been with the organisation for 20 years , died on April 29 after receiving care in the hospital 's critical care unit .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff who shared his good sense of humour with those around him .
Ms Davis , who worked in child health , had been unwell for some time before her admission to hospital and died on April 21 after testing positive for Covid-19 .
She was described by Ms Head as a `` nurse people would aspire to be like '' .

The piece, entitled Game Changer, is now on view to staff and patients on Level C of the city health care facility, which has been at the heart of the region's care for coronavirus patients.
It shows a boy dressed in dungarees playing with a nurse superhero toy, with figures of Batman and Spiderman in a basket on the floor.
The nurse, wearing a cape, face mask and a white apron featuring a red cross, has her arm raised as if she is flying.
Banksy left a note for hospital workers, saying: "Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if its only black and white."
After lockdown measures are lifted, the piece, which is approximately one metre high and one metre wide, will be put on public display.
It will then be auctioned to raise money for NHS charities, a spokeswoman for Banksy confirmed.
Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Here at Southampton, our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends.
"The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making, in unprecedented times, is a huge honour.
"It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital as people get a moment in their busy lives to pause, reflect and appreciate this piece of art.
"It will no doubt also be a massive boost to morale for everyone who works and is cared for at our hospital."
The hospital previously paid tribute to members of staff Mike Brown, 61, and Katy Davis, 38, who both died after testing positive for coronavirus.
Mr Brown, a linen porter who had been with the organisation for 20 years, died on April 29 after receiving care in the hospital's critical care unit.
He was described as a well-recognised and popular member of staff who shared his good sense of humour with those around him.
Ms Davis, who worked in child health, had been unwell for some time before her admission to hospital and died on April 21 after testing positive for Covid-19.
She was described by Ms Head as a "nurse people would aspire to be like".


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Southampton's Nuffield Theatres operator goes into administration

THE operator of Southampton 's acclaimed Nuffield theatres has gone into administration after being severely hit by the coronavirus lockdown .
Administrators are looking to find a saviour for Nuffield Southampton Theatres ’ two venues – at the University of Southampton campus and in the city centre .
Nuffield Southampton Theatres City was only officially opened in 2018 as part of the multi-million pound Studio 144 complex .
The theatres make up a major part of Southampton 's bid to be the City of Culture in 2025 .
Most of the organisation ’ s 80 staff have been on furlough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be cancelled or postponed .
Greg Palfrey and Steve Adshead , from the South Coast office of Smith & Williamson in Southampton , have been appointed joint administrators of the award-winning organisation .
They will be running its financial affairs and looking for potential buyers .
Mr Palfrey said : “ This is a sad day not only for Southampton , of which NST has been a venerable part of the city ’ s cultural fabric for more than half a century , but for the country ’ s theatreland in general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 80 staff , the vast majority of whom are furloughed and are understandably anxious about their jobs and NST ’ s future .
“ We will do our best to sell the business and its assets , albeit in testing commercial conditions which have no parallel in modern British history .
“ NST , in line with other performance venues , suddenly found itself with unprecedented pressure on cash flow in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak – a flood of refund requests and little in the way of advanced bookings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 17 for the public not to attend theatres , to help prevent transmission , clearly impacted on their ability to trade .
“ This bleak picture is reflected elsewhere – the sector reportedly experienced a 92 per cent drop in advanced ticket sales as pandemic measures kicked in and the fact that there are no known reopening dates .
“ However , NST is a well-respected theatre company , with a range of assets , that could survive and thrive .
“ A buyer would need to be patient because no-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how social distancing measures would impact upon seating and stage and therefore revenues .
“ However , for the right person or company , this presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the leading and long-established theatre brands in southern England.
” Mr Palfrey added : “ The NST ’ s Board took the difficult decision to place the company into administration following an independent review and the weak financial position and uncertainty regarding when and how the theatre would reopen .
“ The board stated that it regretted that this action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the impact of this on independent artists and partner companies across the sector at this difficult time ; it has kept Arts Council England informed .
The Board remain hopeful that the City venue will be able to reopen to artists and the community alike in the future.
” The Nuffield Theatres started life in 1964 , when the University of Southampton , supported by the Nuffield Foundation , built a venue on its campus for the people of Southampton .
The theatre , built by Sir Basil Spence , was officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in March 1964 .
It became an independent theatre , mounting its own productions , in 1982 , funded by Arts Council England , the University of Southampton and Hampshire County Council .
Known today as Nuffield Southampton Theatres , it opened a second venue last year , NST City , in Southampton ’ s Cultural Quarter , where it mounted the world premiere of Howard Brenton ’ s The Shadow Factory .

Administrators are looking to find a saviour for Nuffield Southampton Theatres’ two venues – at the University of Southampton campus and in the city centre.
Nuffield Southampton Theatres City was only officially opened in 2018 as part of the multi-million pound Studio 144 complex.
The theatres make up a major part of Southampton's bid to be the City of Culture in 2025.
Most of the organisation’s 80 staff have been on furlough since the Covid-19 lockdown caused all shows to be cancelled or postponed.
Greg Palfrey and Steve Adshead, from the South Coast office of Smith & Williamson in Southampton, have been appointed joint administrators of the award-winning organisation.
They will be running its financial affairs and looking for potential buyers.
Mr Palfrey said: “This is a sad day not only for Southampton, of which NST has been a venerable part of the city’s cultural fabric for more than half a century, but for the country’s theatreland in general.
“Our thoughts are with NST’s 80 staff, the vast majority of whom are furloughed and are understandably anxious about their jobs and NST’s future.
“We will do our best to sell the business and its assets, albeit in testing commercial conditions which have no parallel in modern British history.
“NST, in line with other performance venues, suddenly found itself with unprecedented pressure on cash flow in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak – a flood of refund requests and little in the way of advanced bookings.
“The government’s request on March 17 for the public not to attend theatres, to help prevent transmission, clearly impacted on their ability to trade.
“This bleak picture is reflected elsewhere – the sector reportedly experienced a 92 per cent drop in advanced ticket sales as pandemic measures kicked in and the fact that there are no known reopening dates.
“However, NST is a well-respected theatre company, with a range of assets, that could survive and thrive.
“A buyer would need to be patient because no-one yet knows when theatres will reopen or how social distancing measures would impact upon seating and stage and therefore revenues.
“However, for the right person or company, this presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the leading and long-established theatre brands in southern England.”
Mr Palfrey added: “The NST’s Board took the difficult decision to place the company into administration following an independent review and the weak financial position and uncertainty regarding when and how the theatre would reopen.
“The board stated that it regretted that this action had to be taken and is aware of the impact of this on independent artists and partner companies across the sector at this difficult time; it has kept Arts Council England informed. The Board remain hopeful that the City venue will be able to reopen to artists and the community alike in the future.”
The Nuffield Theatres started life in 1964, when the University of Southampton, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, built a venue on its campus for the people of Southampton.
The theatre, built by Sir Basil Spence, was officially opened by theatrical legend Dame Sybil Thorndike in March 1964.
It became an independent theatre, mounting its own productions, in 1982, funded by Arts Council England, the University of Southampton and Hampshire County Council.
Known today as Nuffield Southampton Theatres, it opened a second venue last year, NST City, in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter, where it mounted the world premiere of Howard Brenton’s The Shadow Factory.


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Royal Navy bomb disposal team called after 'wartime shell' found at property in Heather Road, Blackf

Royal Navy bomb disposal team called after 'wartime shell' found at property in Heather Road, Blackfield

HOUSES in a Hampshire street were evacuated after the discovery of object believed to be a wartime shell .
Road @ @ @ @ @ after the device was found at a property in Heather Road , Blackfield , earlier @ @ @ @ @ : `` Thank you to the residents of Heather Road this afternoon for their patience @ @ @ @ @ Waterside Neighbourhood and Lyndhurst Response & Patrol Teams dealt with a report of a possible @ @ @ @ @ property there .
`` Thanks also to our colleagues from the Royal Navy Bomb Disposal @ @ @ @ @ quickly resolved the situation allowing restrictions to be lifted and the small number of residents @ @ @ @ @ .
`` No persons have been hurt and all road blocks in and around Heather @ @ @ @ @ '' No further details about the incident have been released .

Road closures were put in place after the device was found at a property in Heather Road, Blackfield, earlier today.
Waterside Cops posted: "Thank you to the residents of Heather Road this afternoon for their patience and understanding while officers from Waterside Neighbourhood and Lyndhurst Response & Patrol Teams dealt with a report of a possible unexploded wartime shell at a property there.
"Thanks also to our colleagues from the Royal Navy Bomb Disposal Team who have attended and quickly resolved the situation allowing restrictions to be lifted and the small number of residents evacuated to return home promptly.
"No persons have been hurt and all road blocks in and around Heather Road have been lifted."
No further details about the incident have been released.


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Hampshire recycling centres will reopen next week

RUBBISH tips across Hampshire will re-open next week , it has now been confirmed .
County bosses have confirmed that all 24 recycling centres in Hampshire , including the one in Millbrook , Southampton , will reopen on May 11 .
But civic chiefs warned residents and said that visiting a rubbish tip will be very different than it was before the coronavirus outbreak .
A number of measures will be in place in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 .
All Household Waste Recycling Centres ( HWRCs ) will be open from 10am to 4pm .
Cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , transport and environment at the county council , said : “ Now we have clarity from the government , we will be opening the HWRCs for those households where it is not possible to keep their waste at home during this time without causing a health risk .
All sites will be operating with safe social distancing measures in place .
This means that less people and vehicles will be allowed on site at any one time , similar to what residents are now used to at supermarkets , which will inevitably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queues .
So , I would ask people to please be patient and considerate of others who live nearby and take the time to reconsider whether their journey is essential.
” As reported , all recycling centres were closed in March .
The following measures will be in place across Hampshire ’ s network of HWRCs : Use of sites is only for essential disposal of waste whereby storing such waste causes a risk of injury or to health .
As per government guidelines , residents in the specified vulnerable category ( those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 70 and pregnant women ) are strongly advised not to visit a site .
Restricted numbers of vehicles will be permitted to access the site at any one time and site staff will enforce this at the site entrance .
There will be staff at the entrance to each site , wearing a body camera , to manage the flow of vehicles .
Security staff will be deployed at all sites and there will be a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse .
New temporary barriers will be in place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mark out new parking arrangements with site staff guiding vehicles , from a safe distance , into spaces .
As far as possible , only one person per household should visit the HWRC .
Due to social distancing measures , site staff will be unable to provide any assistance with unloading material or carrying material .
Residents are asked to bring only the amount of waste they can comfortably carry and empty into containers .
Trailers are not permitted .
Enforcement of social distancing on site means severely reduced capacity for manoeuvring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more waste than that which would fit in an average saloon car boot .
Everyone must always keep at least a two-metre distance from others at all times .
Sites will accept all waste material streams , except for chargeable waste – soil , rubble , asbestos and plasterboard .
However , some processors have shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is likely that some materials outlets may not be available in the short term .
Please check the website before your visit to check if any specific material is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reuse sales areas will remain closed .
Where possible , please continue to store items of furniture which could be reused , donate to local furniture charities , or use online platforms .
The council also said that where residents or members of their households have had COVID19 symptoms in the last 14 days , they should not travel to or enter a HWRC .
After this period , any COVID-19 contaminated waste should be double bagged and put aside for 72 hours before being brought to a site .
The start date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been postponed in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic .

County bosses have confirmed that all 24 recycling centres in Hampshire, including the one in Millbrook, Southampton, will reopen on May 11.
But civic chiefs warned residents and said that visiting a rubbish tip will be very different than it was before the coronavirus outbreak.
A number of measures will be in place in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
All Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will be open from 10am to 4pm.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, said: “Now we have clarity from the government, we will be opening the HWRCs for those households where it is not possible to keep their waste at home during this time without causing a health risk.
"All sites will be operating with safe social distancing measures in place. This means that less people and vehicles will be allowed on site at any one time, similar to what residents are now used to at supermarkets, which will inevitably cause delays in entering and potential traffic queues.
"So, I would ask people to please be patient and considerate of others who live nearby and take the time to reconsider whether their journey is essential.”
As reported, all recycling centres were closed in March.
The following measures will be in place across Hampshire’s network of HWRCs:
Use of sites is only for essential disposal of waste whereby storing such waste causes a risk of injury or to health.
As per government guidelines, residents in the specified vulnerable category (those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, people over 70 and pregnant women) are strongly advised not to visit a site.
Restricted numbers of vehicles will be permitted to access the site at any one time and site staff will enforce this at the site entrance.
There will be staff at the entrance to each site, wearing a body camera, to manage the flow of vehicles. Security staff will be deployed at all sites and there will be a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse.
New temporary barriers will be in place at the entrance to each site and used to mark out new parking arrangements with site staff guiding vehicles, from a safe distance, into spaces.
As far as possible, only one person per household should visit the HWRC.
Due to social distancing measures, site staff will be unable to provide any assistance with unloading material or carrying material. Residents are asked to bring only the amount of waste they can comfortably carry and empty into containers.
Trailers are not permitted. Enforcement of social distancing on site means severely reduced capacity for manoeuvring trailers. Vans should be bringing no more waste than that which would fit in an average saloon car boot.
Everyone must always keep at least a two-metre distance from others at all times.
Sites will accept all waste material streams, except for chargeable waste – soil, rubble, asbestos and plasterboard. However, some processors have shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is likely that some materials outlets may not be available in the short term. Please check the website before your visit to check if any specific material is not able to be accepted temporarily.
Reuse sales areas will remain closed. Where possible, please continue to store items of furniture which could be reused, donate to local furniture charities, or use online platforms.
The council also said that where residents or members of their households have had COVID19 symptoms in the last 14 days, they should not travel to or enter a HWRC.
After this period, any COVID-19 contaminated waste should be double bagged and put aside for 72 hours before being brought to a site.
The start date for the HWRC vehicle registration scheme has been postponed in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.


thedailyecho--2020-05-06--Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll rises to 505

NINE more people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Hampshire have died in the last 24 hours .
Figures @ @ @ @ @ have revealed that nine more people have died across the county - it brings the @ @ @ @ @ 496 yesterday .
At UHS , 151 patients have died who tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ as of yesterday .
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 140 people have died @ @ @ @ @ since Tuesday .
In total , 199 people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ , an increase of two in the last 24 hours .
There have been no @ @ @ @ @ Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust where 15 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ the same since May 1 .

Figures from the NHS released today have revealed that nine more people have died across the county - it brings the total to 505 up from 496 yesterday.
The statistics cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, 151 patients have died who tested positive for the virus, up by two as of yesterday.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 140 people have died with five more recorded deaths since Tuesday.
In total, 199 people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after contracting the virus, an increase of two in the last 24 hours.
There have been no more coronavirus related deaths at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust where 15 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
The figure has remained the same since May 1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Plight of Nuffield Southampton Theatres a 'blow' to the city

IT was billed as the “ jewel in the crown ” of Southampton multi-million pound Cultural Quarter .
But the future of the NST City in Guildhall Square and the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton is now hanging in the balance as the theatres ’ operator has gone into administration after being hit by the pandemic .
Administrators are now looking to find a buyer for the organisation that runs Nuffield Southampton Theatres ’ two venues .
It comes as most of the organisation ’ s 80 staff have been on furlough since the Covid-19 lockdown caused all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Nuffield Theatre Trust ’ s last accounts showed a loss of £507,000 for the financial year ending on March 31 , 2019 .
The public document revealed the NST faced a “ challenge to recover the exceptional loss ” but it was anticipating a “ significant improvement ” to a £27,000 loss .
However , yesterday Greg Palfrey and Steve Adshead , from the South Coast office of Smith & Williamson in Southampton , were appointed joint administrators of the award-winning organisation .
Mr Palfrey said : “ We will do our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assets .
The NST ’ s Board took the difficult decision to place the company into administration following an independent review and the weak financial position and uncertainty regarding when and how the theatre would reopen .
NST , in line with other performance venues , suddenly found itself with unprecedented pressure on cash flow in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
” But he stressed that NST is a “ well-respected ” theatre company with a range of assets that could survive and thrive .
Southampton City Council , which owns the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will remain in the ownership of the city council and it is not up for sale .
But the impact the current situation will have on the council ’ s finances is yet to be confirmed .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes and culture at the city council , said : “ The council is not in a position to fund an unsustainable business model , and it is important that we do not rush into an unviable alternative . ''
The city is also set to bid to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest news city bosses remain positive over the future of culture in the city .
Cllr Kaur added : `` The wider cultural sector in Southampton remains resilient and we remain committed to work with them and Arts Council England to reimagine and deliver a cultural offering in this space that benefits all our communities and will be part of our long term cultural ambitions for Southampton . ''
Giles Semper , executive director at Go !
Southampton , the city Business Improvement District ( BID ) , said : `` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a fantastic chance to win the city of culture bid . ''
The University of Southampton also confirmed that the building at the campus is not up for sale .
The Nuffield Theatres started life in 1964 , when the University of Southampton , supported by the Nuffield Foundation , built a venue on its campus for the people of Southampton.Meanwhile , NST City was opened in 2018 .

But the future of the NST City in Guildhall Square and the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton is now hanging in the balance as the theatres’ operator has gone into administration after being hit by the pandemic.
Administrators are now looking to find a buyer for the organisation that runs Nuffield Southampton Theatres’ two venues.
It comes as most of the organisation’s 80 staff have been on furlough since the Covid-19 lockdown caused all shows to be cancelled or postponed.
Southampton Nuffield Theatre Trust’s last accounts showed a loss of £507,000 for the financial year ending on March 31, 2019. The public document revealed the NST faced a “challenge to recover the exceptional loss” but it was anticipating a “significant improvement” to a £27,000 loss.
However, yesterday Greg Palfrey and Steve Adshead, from the South Coast office of Smith & Williamson in Southampton, were appointed joint administrators of the award-winning organisation.
Mr Palfrey said: “We will do our best to sell the business and its assets. The NST’s Board took the difficult decision to place the company into administration following an independent review and the weak financial position and uncertainty regarding when and how the theatre would reopen. NST, in line with other performance venues, suddenly found itself with unprecedented pressure on cash flow in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.”
But he stressed that NST is a “well-respected” theatre company with a range of assets that could survive and thrive.
Southampton City Council, which owns the NST City building, said the site will remain in the ownership of the city council and it is not up for sale. But the impact the current situation will have on the council’s finances is yet to be confirmed. Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes and culture at the city council, said: “The council is not in a position to fund an unsustainable business model, and it is important that we do not rush into an unviable alternative."
The city is also set to bid to become City of Culture 2025. Despite the latest news city bosses remain positive over the future of culture in the city.
Cllr Kaur added: "The wider cultural sector in Southampton remains resilient and we remain committed to work with them and Arts Council England to reimagine and deliver a cultural offering in this space that benefits all our communities and will be part of our long term cultural ambitions for Southampton." Giles Semper, executive director at Go! Southampton, the city Business Improvement District (BID), said: "This is a blow but we still think Southampton has a fantastic chance to win the city of culture bid."
The University of Southampton also confirmed that the building at the campus is not up for sale.
The Nuffield Theatres started life in 1964, when the University of Southampton, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, built a venue on its campus for the people of Southampton.Meanwhile, NST City was opened in 2018.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--VIDEO WATCH: Bomb explodes at Meon Shore

A bomb has exploded off Meon Shore sending jets of water high into the air .
Royal Navy bomb disposal @ @ @ @ @ Coastguard rushed to the scene after a walker stumbled upon the unexploded piece of ordnance @ @ @ @ @ Believed to be an old World War II shell a stretch of beach was taped @ @ @ @ @ detonated .
It `` safely '' exploded at 9.40am and the beach has since been @ @ @ @ @ of the incident but did not attend .

A bomb has exploded off Meon Shore sending jets of water high into the air.
📟7/5/20 Team tasked to unexploded ordnance on Meon Shore. Cordon placed & details passed to EOD. @RoyalNavy Bomb disposal from @FleetDivingSqn detonated item. Beach now clear & reopened. Many thanks to the public for adherence to our cliff & beach closure @HMCoastguard pic.twitter.com/HIUlioEcTw — Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team (@hillheadcg) May 7, 2020
Royal Navy bomb disposal experts and members of Hillhead Coastguard rushed to the scene after a walker stumbled upon the unexploded piece of ordnance at around 7.30am today.
Believed to be an old World War II shell a stretch of beach was taped off so it could be detonated.
Another video of this morning’s ordinance disposal call this morning. @HMCoastguard & @FleetDivingSqn working together to keep the public safe. pic.twitter.com/imiOwSjQUY — Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team (@hillheadcg) May 7, 2020
It "safely" exploded at 9.40am and the beach has since been reopened.
Police were notified of the incident but did not attend.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Thugs slash tyres of Help the Homeless charity van slammed as “mindless vandals”

THUGS who slashed tyres on a van used by a homeless charity have been slammed as “ mindless vandals ” .
Creeping through the night a man slashed three tyres on a van used by Help the Homeless in Southampton .
The charity feeds homeless people in the city centre and has been unable to carry out its work as a result .
The vandalism was part of a series of targeted attacks where a home in William Macleod Way in Shirley was repeatedly pelted with bricks and rocks .
Commenting , councillor for the ward , Satvir Kaur said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it ’ s targetting public property like ambulances or Help the Homeless are extremely insensitive .
“ It ’ s not the Southampton I know and am proud of .
“ I hope the individuals think twice about their actions when other people and the community are working together and looking out for each other.
” The Labour councillor added : “ It is sad to hear of anti-social behaviour and criminal incidents during this pandemic .
“ We have seen the best in people with individuals , families and the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , we have also seen the worst in people .
“ I hope everyone stays safe and well during this time and that they report any anti-social incidents for police to investigate.
” Her comments come after police launched an appeal in relation to the incidents .
It was reported that a man hurled bricks at the home smashing a window and damaging the front door at around 1.20pm on April 29 .
When a resident went outside to see what was happening , he continued throwing bricks at a car parked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the leg .
During the second incident , an attacker threw a rock through a front window at the same address .
He smashed the window of a car parked outside at around 1.15am on Saturday , May 2 .
Two hours later , it is believed he returned to the area to slash the tyres of the Help the Homeless van .
Police officers believe the incident on April 29 and May 2 , may have been carried out by two different people .
Anyone with information is urged to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The person from the incident on April 29 is described as being a young white man , aged between 15 and 25-years-old and medium build .
The person from the second and third incidents is described as being a young boy , white , aged between 12-16 years-old , slight build .

Creeping through the night a man slashed three tyres on a van used by Help the Homeless in Southampton.
The charity feeds homeless people in the city centre and has been unable to carry out its work as a result.
The vandalism was part of a series of targeted attacks where a home in William Macleod Way in Shirley was repeatedly pelted with bricks and rocks.
Commenting, councillor for the ward, Satvir Kaur said: “Instances of mindless vandalism especially when it’s targetting public property like ambulances or Help the Homeless are extremely insensitive.
“It’s not the Southampton I know and am proud of.
“I hope the individuals think twice about their actions when other people and the community are working together and looking out for each other.”
The Labour councillor added: “It is sad to hear of anti-social behaviour and criminal incidents during this pandemic.
“We have seen the best in people with individuals, families and the community coming together to help one another. However, we have also seen the worst in people.
“I hope everyone stays safe and well during this time and that they report any anti-social incidents for police to investigate.”
Her comments come after police launched an appeal in relation to the incidents. It was reported that a man hurled bricks at the home smashing a window and damaging the front door at around 1.20pm on April 29.
When a resident went outside to see what was happening, he continued throwing bricks at a car parked on the driveway and hitting the resident in the leg.
During the second incident, an attacker threw a rock through a front window at the same address.
He smashed the window of a car parked outside at around 1.15am on Saturday, May 2.
Two hours later, it is believed he returned to the area to slash the tyres of the Help the Homeless van.
Police officers believe the incident on April 29 and May 2, may have been carried out by two different people.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200154358.
The person from the incident on April 29 is described as being a young white man, aged between 15 and 25-years-old and medium build.
The person from the second and third incidents is described as being a young boy, white, aged between 12-16 years-old, slight build.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--7Bone Burger Company to reopen in Southampton

IT 'S a Southampton institution and it 's back in business from next week .
7Bone Burger Company will be reopening for takeaway and delivery on Tuesday so burger lovers can satisfy their fix .
The original 7Bone eatery in Portswood High Street , along with five other branches of the independent chain , will open at 5pm , serving their American comfort food classics to those in lockdown across the South .
A post on social media read : `` Been craving your 7B fix ?
Guess who 's back ! ''
Strict measures will be in place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing .
7Bone closed on Sunday March 29 as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic worsened , but restaurant bosses promised to see their loyal customers soon .
Co-founded by Matt Mollicone and Rich Zammit in their home city back in 2014 , 7 Bone is an edgy burger restaurant based on the stripped back vibe of various Shoreditch eateries .
The 'dirty ' burger specialist featured on The Restaurant Man on BBC TV when restaurateur Russell Norman gave advice to the newcomers to the industry .
The chain now employs hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Camberley , Eastbourne , Hove , Newbury , Northampton , Portsmouth and Reading .
Bournemouth , Portsmouth , Camberley , Reading and Newbury will also reopen on Tuesday .
Burger lovers are already rejoicing at the news on social media with one saying 'all our dreams have come true ' and another describing 7Bone as 'the cure for coronavirus ' .
The 7Bone menu includes delicious dry aged beef burgers on a jovial theme including the Prince Charles is Overrated , the Robert Johnston and The Donnie J Trump , alongside hot dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vegan , dessert and junior menus , as well as drinks offerings of milkshakes , cocktails and craft beers .

7Bone Burger Company will be reopening for takeaway and delivery on Tuesday so burger lovers can satisfy their fix.
The original 7Bone eatery in Portswood High Street, along with five other branches of the independent chain, will open at 5pm, serving their American comfort food classics to those in lockdown across the South.
A post on social media read: "Been craving your 7B fix? Guess who's back!"
Strict measures will be in place to comply with government guidelines and ensure social distancing.
7Bone closed on Sunday March 29 as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic worsened, but restaurant bosses promised to see their loyal customers soon.
Co-founded by Matt Mollicone and Rich Zammit in their home city back in 2014, 7 Bone is an edgy burger restaurant based on the stripped back vibe of various Shoreditch eateries.
The 'dirty' burger specialist featured on The Restaurant Man on BBC TV when restaurateur Russell Norman gave advice to the newcomers to the industry.
The chain now employs hundreds of people and has branches in Bournemouth, Camberley, Eastbourne, Hove, Newbury, Northampton, Portsmouth and Reading. Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Camberley, Reading and Newbury will also reopen on Tuesday.
Burger lovers are already rejoicing at the news on social media with one saying 'all our dreams have come true' and another describing 7Bone as 'the cure for coronavirus'.
The 7Bone menu includes delicious dry aged beef burgers on a jovial theme including the Prince Charles is Overrated, the Robert Johnston and The Donnie J Trump, alongside hot dogs, fries and sides. There are vegan, dessert and junior menus, as well as drinks offerings of milkshakes, cocktails and craft beers.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Hunt goes on to catch Southampton masked flasher

A POLICE probe continues as part of efforts to catch a masked flasher .
A police helicopter swooped over Southampton during a manhunt to catch a man who exposed himself to a 29-year-old woman and her daughter .
They had been strolling through Westwood Nature Reserve on Wednesday , April 29 .
According to police , no arrests have been made and their investigation into the incident which happened near Tickleford Drive continues .
A helicopter sent by the National Police Air Service was spotted hovering over the area at the time .
• Helicopter launched over Southampton in manhunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been described in his late 30 ’ s and wearing black clothing and a black mask over his mouth .
A police spokesperson said : “ We received a report that a man indecently exposed himself to a 29-year-old woman and her daughter whilst walking through Westwood at around 2pm on Wednesday .
“ A man described as being in his late 30 ’ s , wearing black clothing and a black covering over his mouth , indecently exposed himself before running off in the direction of Tickleford Drive , Weston .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone who saw a man matching the description acting suspiciously in the area around this time or anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200150919 . ''
Last November , police received a “ number of reports ” of a man exposing himself in the Woolston and Weston areas before running off .
Each time the man , aged between 18 and 40-years old , described as white with a slim to medium build , and dressed in dark clothing with his face covered , had been reported as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 15 last year , police launched a manhunt after an 8-year-old girl was flashed in a playpark off Tickleford Drive .
They used a dog unit to scour nearby woods but despite their efforts , the suspect was not caught .
According to police , the incident on Wednesday has not been linked to previous incidents .
However , they say they will review similar crimes and look at patterns of offending and locations and link them where appropriate .

A police helicopter swooped over Southampton during a manhunt to catch a man who exposed himself to a 29-year-old woman and her daughter.
They had been strolling through Westwood Nature Reserve on Wednesday, April 29.
According to police, no arrests have been made and their investigation into the incident which happened near Tickleford Drive continues.
A helicopter sent by the National Police Air Service was spotted hovering over the area at the time.
The flasher has been described in his late 30’s and wearing black clothing and a black mask over his mouth.
A police spokesperson said: “We received a report that a man indecently exposed himself to a 29-year-old woman and her daughter whilst walking through Westwood at around 2pm on Wednesday.
“A man described as being in his late 30’s, wearing black clothing and a black covering over his mouth, indecently exposed himself before running off in the direction of Tickleford Drive, Weston.
“Enquiries to identify the man are ongoing. Anyone who saw a man matching the description acting suspiciously in the area around this time or anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200150919."
Last November, police received a “number of reports” of a man exposing himself in the Woolston and Weston areas before running off.
Each time the man, aged between 18 and 40-years old, described as white with a slim to medium build, and dressed in dark clothing with his face covered, had been reported as indecently exposing himself before fleeing.
On October 15 last year, police launched a manhunt after an 8-year-old girl was flashed in a playpark off Tickleford Drive.
They used a dog unit to scour nearby woods but despite their efforts, the suspect was not caught.
According to police, the incident on Wednesday has not been linked to previous incidents.
However, they say they will review similar crimes and look at patterns of offending and locations and link them where appropriate.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Banksy's tribute to NHS on display at Southampton Hospital


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Coronavirus: Calls for tuition fees of student nurses in hospitals to be scrapped

TODAY the Daily Echo launches a campaign to persuade the government to scrap university tuition fees for student nurses risking their lives on coronavirus wards .
About 200 nursing students at the University of Southampton are among those who have left their training courses to perform frontline duties in hospitals - but are still having to find more than £9,250 to pay their course fees .
During the pandemic healthcare heroes have gone above and beyond their duty as they always have and always will .
Everyday NHS staff walk fearlessly into our hospitals to help fight a virus which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their patients ’ .
They include a new generation of nurses , paramedics and midwives , experiencing their career firsts in the middle of an unprecedented international public health emergency .
They are fighting a highly infectious invisible killer with no cure and no treatments .
The UK has become the first country in Europe to record more than 30,000 deaths linked to coronavirus .
Student nurses drafted into hospitals are classed as senior healthcare assistants and are paid a Band 4 NHS salary .
But every day they face situations which even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their lifetime .
They are the final year students who signed up out of goodwill .
And yet they are the same nurses paying £9,250 a year tuition fees for a degree course cut short by the Covid-19 crisis .
Southampton General Hospital referred all enquiries to the University of Southampton , which confirmed that 200 student nurses were currently on placement , including 148 who were working in the city .
In a statement the University of Southampton said : “ Nursing students ( final year plus second year ) from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialised placements as part of the national response to Covid which has been co-ordinated by Health Education England .
“ These are specially-arranged assessed placements , counted as practice experience hours for the nursing programme , which will enable nursing students to complete the practical components of their course .
“ Students have volunteered to take these special extended placements which are paid .
“ The location of these are not specifically in Southampton but extend across the country as some students had the option of taking placements in closer proximities to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid , as Senior Healthcare Assistants in Nursing ( Band 4 NHS contract ) they are also continuing to pay their fees and receive student loans as they would under normal circumstances .
“ Students are continuing to pay fees because they are still students and being fully supported by the University .
“ Provision of these placements , together with ongoing professional and academic support to the students undertaking them , requires significant investment and resources by the University so fees help to pay for these and other important services.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nursing ( RCN ) added : “ Student Nurses have chosen to do all they can with the skills and experience they have gained over the past few years of training to help out their colleagues on the frontline in a variety of settings.
” Until 2016-17 , students studying a nursing degree received a bursary worth up to £16,454 a year .
The bursary also met student tuition fees .
But in 2015 the government unexpectedly scrapped NHS bursaries and replaced them with tuition fees and loans .
Since then there has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for nursing courses in England .
According to the RCN , it is a key reason why hospitals began the pandemic critically short of nurses - and why thousands of students have now been rushed to the frontline before their courses have finished .
The fear of running up huge debts has deterred many good candidates from becoming a nurse .
Those that have gone ahead now face starting a new career with a huge financial burden .
Starting in September all nursing students in England will get a £5,000-a-year maintenance grant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in areas with the greatest need , or in disciplines where there is a shortage , will receive another £3,000 .
But that ’ s cold comfort for the thousands of student nurses currently coping with Covid-19 .
Today the Daily Echo urges the government to scrap tuition fees for academic year 2019/20 for student nurses who have shown their dedication to the NHS by serving in the coronavirus pandemic .
If you agree it is unfair to ask student nurses to pay tuition fees while they care for sick and dying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our petition by visiting the Parliament petitions website on https : //petition.parliament.uk/ or clicking this petition link .
Until 2016-17 students studying a nursing degree received a bursary worth up to £16,454 a year .
The bursary also met student tuition fees .
But the bursary was scrapped and students had to apply for loans to cover their costs .
From the next academic year , starting in September 2020 , all nursing students in England will get a £5,000-a-year maintenance grant .
In addition , those who plan to work in areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where there is a shortage will receive another £3,000 .
But this does not apply to the final year student nurses currently working in our hospitals .
Q Why are some students working in hospitals unpaid and others are employed ?
When the coronavirus pandemic first started to affect the way our hospitals operate , many students - nurses in particular - found themselves at the epicentre as they completed the placement necessary to pass their degree .
It is something most student nurses , paramedics and midwives undertake as part of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shifts where they gain experience .
They are 'supernumerary ' members of staff , meaning that the student will not , as part of their programme of preparation , be contracted by any person or body to provide nursing care .
As it became clearer that more support would be needed on the frontline , the government moved to employing students on a short contract .
One trust in Yorkshire said all clinical placements have been paused for student nurses and midwives unless they are part-way through an assessed placement as of March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small number of these have remained on placement but there will be many nurses who faced the worst scenarios the pandemic has brought before the changes were announced , and many still on placement .
Back in early April , Ruth May , the chief nursing officer for England , held talks with universities to make nurses available as soon as possible .
She said third-year students would be moved `` urgently '' on to emergency clinical placement .
They were to provide services as part of a final placement on their nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work alongside supervisors .
The nursing chief said all practice hours will contribute to their degree .
These third-year nursing students in final placement would be offered a temporary formal contract to move into an NHS healthcare position , earning a band 4 wage .
The chief could not give an official start date for students , meaning those already on placement would continue working for free until the contract was processed by their universities and hospitals alike .
The chief said : `` COVID-19 is an established significant pandemic across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and care sectors are under extreme pressure and I am aware that this pressure will be exacerbated by staff shortages due to sickness , isolation and/or caring responsibilities .
`` Nurses , midwives and nursing associates make up the largest group of registered healthcare professionals and although all professionals are equally important and valued , there are specific challenges to ensure the ongoing provision of a nursing and midwifery workforce within this emergency environment .
`` I must stress that decisions have not been taken lightly and there has also been consideration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them . ''

About 200 nursing students at the University of Southampton are among those who have left their training courses to perform frontline duties in hospitals - but are still having to find more than £9,250 to pay their course fees.
During the pandemic healthcare heroes have gone above and beyond their duty as they always have and always will.
Everyday NHS staff walk fearlessly into our hospitals to help fight a virus which threatens their own lives as much as their patients’.
They include a new generation of nurses, paramedics and midwives, experiencing their career firsts in the middle of an unprecedented international public health emergency. They are fighting a highly infectious invisible killer with no cure and no treatments.
The UK has become the first country in Europe to record more than 30,000 deaths linked to coronavirus.
Student nurses drafted into hospitals are classed as senior healthcare assistants and are paid a Band 4 NHS salary.
But every day they face situations which even the most experienced staff have never seen in their lifetime.
They are the final year students who signed up out of goodwill. And yet they are the same nurses paying £9,250 a year tuition fees for a degree course cut short by the Covid-19 crisis.
Southampton General Hospital referred all enquiries to the University of Southampton, which confirmed that 200 student nurses were currently on placement, including 148 who were working in the city.
In a statement the University of Southampton said: “Nursing students (final year plus second year) from the University of Southampton are currently on specialised placements as part of the national response to Covid which has been co-ordinated by Health Education England.
“These are specially-arranged assessed placements, counted as practice experience hours for the nursing programme, which will enable nursing students to complete the practical components of their course.
“Students have volunteered to take these special extended placements which are paid.
“The location of these are not specifically in Southampton but extend across the country as some students had the option of taking placements in closer proximities to their families.
“Although these students are paid, as Senior Healthcare Assistants in Nursing (Band 4 NHS contract) they are also continuing to pay their fees and receive student loans as they would under normal circumstances.
“Students are continuing to pay fees because they are still students and being fully supported by the University.
“Provision of these placements, together with ongoing professional and academic support to the students undertaking them, requires significant investment and resources by the University so fees help to pay for these and other important services.”
In a separate statement the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) added: “Student Nurses have chosen to do all they can with the skills and experience they have gained over the past few years of training to help out their colleagues on the frontline in a variety of settings.”
Until 2016-17, students studying a nursing degree received a bursary worth up to £16,454 a year. The bursary also met student tuition fees.
But in 2015 the government unexpectedly scrapped NHS bursaries and replaced them with tuition fees and loans.
Since then there has been a 23% reduction in applications for nursing courses in England.
According to the RCN, it is a key reason why hospitals began the pandemic critically short of nurses - and why thousands of students have now been rushed to the frontline before their courses have finished.
The fear of running up huge debts has deterred many good candidates from becoming a nurse. Those that have gone ahead now face starting a new career with a huge financial burden.
Starting in September all nursing students in England will get a £5,000-a-year maintenance grant. In addition, those who plan to work in areas with the greatest need, or in disciplines where there is a shortage, will receive another £3,000.
But that’s cold comfort for the thousands of student nurses currently coping with Covid-19.
Today the Daily Echo urges the government to scrap tuition fees for academic year 2019/20 for student nurses who have shown their dedication to the NHS by serving in the coronavirus pandemic.
If you agree it is unfair to ask student nurses to pay tuition fees while they care for sick and dying coronavirus victims in our hospitals please sign our petition by visiting the Parliament petitions website on https://petition.parliament.uk/ or clicking this petition link.
Q&A
Q Why are student nurses paying tuition fees?
Until 2016-17 students studying a nursing degree received a bursary worth up to £16,454 a year. The bursary also met student tuition fees.
But the bursary was scrapped and students had to apply for loans to cover their costs.
Q Aren't tuition fees being scrapped?
From the next academic year, starting in September 2020, all nursing students in England will get a £5,000-a-year maintenance grant. In addition, those who plan to work in areas with the greatest need or in disciplines where there is a shortage will receive another £3,000.
But this does not apply to the final year student nurses currently working in our hospitals.
Q Why are some students working in hospitals unpaid and others are employed?
When the coronavirus pandemic first started to affect the way our hospitals operate, many students - nurses in particular - found themselves at the epicentre as they completed the placement necessary to pass their degree.
It is something most student nurses, paramedics and midwives undertake as part of their training and consists of unpaid 12 hour shifts where they gain experience.
They are 'supernumerary' members of staff, meaning that the student will not, as part of their programme of preparation, be contracted by any person or body to provide nursing care.
So what happened?
As it became clearer that more support would be needed on the frontline, the government moved to employing students on a short contract.
One trust in Yorkshire said all clinical placements have been paused for student nurses and midwives unless they are part-way through an assessed placement as of March 2020. The trust said only a small number of these have remained on placement but there will be many nurses who faced the worst scenarios the pandemic has brought before the changes were announced, and many still on placement.
Back in early April, Ruth May, the chief nursing officer for England, held talks with universities to make nurses available as soon as possible.
She said third-year students would be moved "urgently" on to emergency clinical placement. They were to provide services as part of a final placement on their nursing course with an opportunity to upskill and work alongside supervisors. The nursing chief said all practice hours will contribute to their degree.
These third-year nursing students in final placement would be offered a temporary formal contract to move into an NHS healthcare position, earning a band 4 wage.
The chief could not give an official start date for students, meaning those already on placement would continue working for free until the contract was processed by their universities and hospitals alike.
The chief said: "COVID-19 is an established significant pandemic across the UK and globally. The services across health and care sectors are under extreme pressure and I am aware that this pressure will be exacerbated by staff shortages due to sickness, isolation and/or caring responsibilities.
"Nurses, midwives and nursing associates make up the largest group of registered healthcare professionals and although all professionals are equally important and valued, there are specific challenges to ensure the ongoing provision of a nursing and midwifery workforce within this emergency environment.
"I must stress that decisions have not been taken lightly and there has also been consideration of risks of potential unintended consequences and mitigation of them."


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Poplars Care Home in Southampton told it 'requires improvement'

A SOUTHAMPTON care home that cares for elderly patients with dementia has been slammed by health watchdogs for being `` unsafe and not well-led '' .
But staff have expressed concern to inspectors that the `` improvements '' made could be lost after the inspection is carried out .
Poplars Care Home on Glen Eyre Way in Bassett , Southampton , has been rated as `` requires improvement '' in its latest Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) report .
The care home currently looks after up to 14 people who are elderly or living with dementia .
Two out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` well-led '' - were rated as `` requires improvement '' .
The other three categories were rated as `` good '' .
The home was rated as `` inadequate '' in its last inspection in July 2019 , but this year inspectors found that the provider made improvements .
Inspectors found that issues from the previous inspection had been `` taken seriously '' , however one member of staff said they were `` concerned improvements may not be sustained after this inspection '' .
Speaking on the recent report , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I have no comments to add on the report released on May 1 as all the staff worked hard to improve the quality of people 's experience who are living at Poplars .
`` Staff and management at Poplars coming to work in this COVID-19 situation risking their lives , as well as their families , to look after people who live here deserve nothing but praise . ''
When asking is the care home was `` well-led '' , inspectors looked for evidence that service leadership , management and governance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified two areas of the home which were a risk to residents .
One was the edge of an archway which was not identified by a person moving from the dining to living area and went to walk into it , even with staff prompting .
The second was `` very little lighting '' in the manager 's office .
When judging if the home was `` safe '' , inspectors found that there was an `` increased risk '' that people could be harmed .
Inspectors found that two members of staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history '' or `` reasons for gaps '' in their employment documented .
The three most recent staff recruitment records did not have an assessment of any mental or physical health considerations for staff 's ability to carry out their role .
The report said that staff told inspectors that `` staffing levels had improved '' and meant they now `` felt people were safe , and their needs could be met '' .
One person told inspectors that staff were `` busy and rushed '' at times , but `` staffing levels @ @ @ @ @ @

But staff have expressed concern to inspectors that the "improvements" made could be lost after the inspection is carried out.
Poplars Care Home on Glen Eyre Way in Bassett, Southampton, has been rated as "requires improvement" in its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.
The care home currently looks after up to 14 people who are elderly or living with dementia.
Two out of five categories - "safe" and "well-led" - were rated as "requires improvement".
The other three categories were rated as "good".
The home was rated as "inadequate" in its last inspection in July 2019, but this year inspectors found that the provider made improvements.
Inspectors found that issues from the previous inspection had been "taken seriously", however one member of staff said they were "concerned improvements may not be sustained after this inspection".
Speaking on the recent report, the registered manager of Poplars Care Home said: "I have no comments to add on the report released on May 1 as all the staff worked hard to improve the quality of people's experience who are living at Poplars.
"Staff and management at Poplars coming to work in this COVID-19 situation risking their lives, as well as their families, to look after people who live here deserve nothing but praise."
When asking is the care home was "well-led", inspectors looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality and person-centred care.
Inspectors identified two areas of the home which were a risk to residents.
One was the edge of an archway which was not identified by a person moving from the dining to living area and went to walk into it, even with staff prompting.
The second was "very little lighting" in the manager's office.
When judging if the home was "safe", inspectors found that there was an "increased risk" that people could be harmed.
Inspectors found that two members of staff did not have a "full employment history" or "reasons for gaps" in their employment documented.
The three most recent staff recruitment records did not have an assessment of any mental or physical health considerations for staff's ability to carry out their role.
The report said that staff told inspectors that "staffing levels had improved" and meant they now "felt people were safe, and their needs could be met".
One person told inspectors that staff were "busy and rushed" at times, but "staffing levels were good" at night.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Get home delivery from M&S Westquay via Deliveroo from today

HOME delivery will be available from Marks & Spencer Westquay from today .
Customers can order a range of about @ @ @ @ @ and household items through Deliveroo .
The retailer has kept the food sections of its @ @ @ @ @ Hedge End and and the new Shirley store , open during the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ make its products available more widely to those confined to their homes .
Deliveroo has @ @ @ @ @ and town locations and is providing a more extensive range of goods for delivery .
@ @ @ @ @ £4.99 , is available from 142 M & S outlets across the country .
M @ @ @ @ @ that it would go into partnership with Ocado from September this year , replacing the @ @ @ @ @ with Waitrose .
Under the deal , it is set to buy a 50 per @ @ @ @ @ retail business for £750m .
Ocado will also continue to supply its own-label products and @ @ @ @

Customers can order a range of about 170 M&S food and household items through Deliveroo.
The retailer has kept the food sections of its stores, including Westquay, Hedge End and and the new Shirley store, open during the coronavirus pandemic, but the delivery service will make its products available more widely to those confined to their homes.
Deliveroo has added 20 stores in city and town locations and is providing a more extensive range of goods for delivery.
The service, which costs £4.99, is available from 142 M&S outlets across the country.
M&S announced last year that it would go into partnership with Ocado from September this year, replacing the online grocer's existing deal with Waitrose.
Under the deal, it is set to buy a 50 per cent share of Ocado's retail business for £750m.
Ocado will also continue to supply its own-label products and big-name branded goods.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Southampton stabbing: Attempted murder investigation launched

AN ATTEMPTED murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in the chest at a city centre address @ @ @ @ @ the area of Denzil Avenue , Southampton , following the incident in the earlier hours @ @ @ @ @ were called to reports of a serious assault at an address at around 1.20am .
@ @ @ @ @ man , was taken to hospital for treatment .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ around 1.20am this morning , Thursday , May 7 after a man had been seriously @ @ @ @ @ Denzil Avenue , Southampton .
`` On arrival , officers found a 35 year-old man @ @ @ @ @ his chest and he was taken to hospital .
His injuries are not believed to @ @ @ @ @ 33 year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder .
`` @ @ @ @ @ at this time .
`` Officers will be in the area today carrying out enquiries @ @ @ @ @ concerns please come and speak to us . ''

Police are currently in the area of Denzil Avenue, Southampton, following the incident in the earlier hours of this morning.
Officers were called to reports of a serious assault at an address at around 1.20am.
The victim, a 35-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We were called at around 1.20am this morning, Thursday, May 7 after a man had been seriously assaulted at an address in Denzil Avenue, Southampton.
"On arrival, officers found a 35 year-old man with a stab wounds to his chest and he was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"A 33 year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
"He remains in police custody at this time.
"Officers will be in the area today carrying out enquiries. If you have any concerns please come and speak to us."


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Rape investigation after report of incident in Hythe

POLICE are investigating after a report of rape of a 21-year-old woman in the New Forest was made .
Officers ' inquiries are ongoing into the incident , which happened at some point over May 1 and May 2 in Hythe .
Hampshire Constabulary said it is believed the incident took place between midday on Friday , May 1 , and 7am on Saturday , May 2 , in the area between Prospect Park Place and the wooded area behind Endeavour Way .
Since receiving the report , a force spokesperson said officers had conducted a thorough search of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appeal for information .
An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing .
The woman , who is from the New Forest , is being supported by specialist officers .
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Matthews said : “ We would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Prospect Park Place and Endeavour Way between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning who saw anything suspicious to contact us .
“ If you were driving through Hythe between these times and have dash cam footage , this may also assist us .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period when this incident could have taken place , and we believe a number of people would have been in or passed through the area .
You may think you didn ’ t see anything important but what you did see might be vital in us ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this incident .
“ Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200154475 , or approach an officer out on patrol in Hythe . ''

Officers' inquiries are ongoing into the incident, which happened at some point over May 1 and May 2 in Hythe.
Hampshire Constabulary said it is believed the incident took place between midday on Friday, May 1, and 7am on Saturday, May 2, in the area between Prospect Park Place and the wooded area behind Endeavour Way.
Since receiving the report, a force spokesperson said officers had conducted a thorough search of the area and made house visits to residents to appeal for information. An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
The woman, who is from the New Forest, is being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Matthews said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Prospect Park Place and Endeavour Way between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning who saw anything suspicious to contact us.
“If you were driving through Hythe between these times and have dash cam footage, this may also assist us.
“We are looking at quite long time period when this incident could have taken place, and we believe a number of people would have been in or passed through the area. You may think you didn’t see anything important but what you did see might be vital in us ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200154475, or approach an officer out on patrol in Hythe."


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--WATCH: Bomb explosion at Meon Shore

WATCH: Bomb explosion at Meon Shore


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Helicopter launched over Solent to rescue injured sailor

A HELICOPTER has launched over the Solent to rescue an injured sailor .
Hillhead Coastguard has sent a helicopter to @ @ @ @ @ a ship in the Solent .
The situation is ongoing and he is being rushed @ @ @ @ @ along side Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 175 for a medevac of an injured crewman from a @ @ @ @ @ Casualty transported to hospital & team returned to standby .
# LeeSAR pic.twitter.com/7yqI3MtvUQ — Hillhead @ @ @ @ @ hillheadcg ) May 7 , 2020

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thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll rises to 509

A FURTHER four people who have tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ figures which revealed that four people have died across the county - it brings the @ @ @ @ @ 505 on Wednesday .
At UHS , 155 patients have died who tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ four since April 6 .
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 140 people have @ @ @ @ @ since Tuesday .
In total , 199 people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ , with no change since Wednesday .
There have been no more coronavirus related deaths @ @ @ @ @ Trust where 15 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19 .
This figure has @ @ @ @ @ 1 .

The NHS has released updated figures which revealed that four people have died across the county - it brings the total to 509 up from 505 on Wednesday.
The statistics cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, 155 patients have died who tested positive for the virus, up by four since April 6.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 140 people have died with no new deaths since Tuesday.
In total, 199 people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after contracting the virus, with no change since Wednesday.
There have been no more coronavirus related deaths at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust where 15 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
This figure has remained the same since May 1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-07--Townhill in Southampton has dispersal order extended

POLICE have extended a measure to combat anti-social behaviour in a Southampton neighbourhood as groups continue to meet up and cause issues .
As reported , Hampshire Constabulary had issued a dispersal order in the Townhill Park area of the city on Tuesday .
The order was due to cease this afternoon , however , it has now been extended to run for another 48 hours .
Police said this follows reports of anti-social behaviour caused by large groups of people who continue to gather in this area .
In the past few days , officers patrolling the area have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gather and disperse on police arrival .
The order gives officers the power to disperse people involved in anti-social behaviour out of these locations .
Those under 16 will be taken be to their home address , and follow-up work will be done with parents .
The order also gives officers the power to seize anything used in the commission of anti-social behaviour .
Acting Chief Inspector Hayley O ’ Grady said : “ We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the area .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen groups of people who are still gathering in the area , but have dispersed upon our arrival .
“ I would like to thank all those people who have reported incidents to us over the past week .
“ Any information from the public can help us build a bigger picture of what is happening , and allows us to plan accordingly .
“ Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people is asked to call 101 or report it to us online at www.hampshire.police.uk .
“ This is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would like to remind everyone of the government advice to stay at home : www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
” Officers from Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team set up the initial dispersal order as part of a clampdown on anti-social behaviour in the Townhill Park and surrounding areas .
The order was initially put in place for 48 hours from 3pm Tuesday to 3pm Thursday of this week , covering locations that include Meggeson Avenue , River Walk , Woodmill Lane and Townhill Way .
The order has now been extended to run for further 48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 7 May ) until 3pm Saturday , 9 May in anticipation of large group gatherings .

As reported, Hampshire Constabulary had issued a dispersal order in the Townhill Park area of the city on Tuesday.
The order was due to cease this afternoon, however, it has now been extended to run for another 48 hours.
Police said this follows reports of anti-social behaviour caused by large groups of people who continue to gather in this area.
In the past few days, officers patrolling the area have seen large groups of people continuing to gather and disperse on police arrival.
The order gives officers the power to disperse people involved in anti-social behaviour out of these locations.
Those under 16 will be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.
The order also gives officers the power to seize anything used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Acting Chief Inspector Hayley O’Grady said: “We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the area.
“Over the past two days officers have seen groups of people who are still gathering in the area, but have dispersed upon our arrival.
“I would like to thank all those people who have reported incidents to us over the past week.
“Any information from the public can help us build a bigger picture of what is happening, and allows us to plan accordingly.
“Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people is asked to call 101 or report it to us online at www.hampshire.police.uk.
“If a crime is in progress, call 999.
“This is not related to COVID-19, but of course we would like to remind everyone of the government advice to stay at home: www.gov.uk/coronavirus.”
Officers from Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team set up the initial dispersal order as part of a clampdown on anti-social behaviour in the Townhill Park and surrounding areas.
The order was initially put in place for 48 hours from 3pm Tuesday to 3pm Thursday of this week, covering locations that include Meggeson Avenue, River Walk, Woodmill Lane and Townhill Way.
The order has now been extended to run for further 48 hours from 3pm this afternoon (Thursday, 7 May) until 3pm Saturday, 9 May in anticipation of large group gatherings.