thedailyecho--2020-10-25--Exclusion zone set up around Nave Andromeda and 'military called in' after stowaway incident

POLICE have requested military assistance in responding to reports of stowaways threatening the crew on board a crude oil tanker off the Isle of Wight .
The PA news agency understands Hampshire Police made the request as it deals with the unfolding situation on board the 228-metre Nave Andromeda .
Concerns were raised with police over the welfare of the ship ’ s crew , shortly after 10am on Sunday , the force said .
• LIVE : Follow our blog on the incident here > > > Police said the vessel , located around six miles off the coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had been travelling in the direction of Southampton .
It added in a statement on Sunday evening : “ It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board , and they had made verbal threats towards the crew .
No one has been reported injured .
“ An exclusion zone , with a three mile radius , is currently in place near the vessel.
” Police are working alongside the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and Border Force in responding to the incident .
John Thompson , co-founder of Ambrey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Greek owners on Sunday , told the Financial Times that the incident was “ definitely not a hijacking ” .
“ It ’ s stowaways who have got a bit rowdy with the crew , ” he told the the newspaper .
According to maritime tracking websites , the Nave Andromeda had sailed from Lagos , Nigeria , on October 5 .
It is understood the tanker had been expected to dock in Southampton at 10.30am on Sunday and that the port received contact from the ship but it had not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two coastguard helicopters were scrambled to the scene and spotted circling the ship on Sunday afternoon .

The PA news agency understands Hampshire Police made the request as it deals with the unfolding situation on board the 228-metre Nave Andromeda.
Concerns were raised with police over the welfare of the ship’s crew, shortly after 10am on Sunday, the force said.
Police said the vessel, located around six miles off the coast of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, had been travelling in the direction of Southampton.
It added in a statement on Sunday evening: “It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board, and they had made verbal threats towards the crew. No one has been reported injured.
“An exclusion zone, with a three mile radius, is currently in place near the vessel.”
Police are working alongside the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and Border Force in responding to the incident.
John Thompson, co-founder of Ambrey, a maritime security firm advising the ship’s Greek owners on Sunday, told the Financial Times that the incident was “definitely not a hijacking”.
“It’s stowaways who have got a bit rowdy with the crew,” he told the the newspaper.
According to maritime tracking websites, the Nave Andromeda had sailed from Lagos, Nigeria, on October 5.
It is understood the tanker had been expected to dock in Southampton at 10.30am on Sunday and that the port received contact from the ship but it had not been refused entry to the harbour.
Two coastguard helicopters were scrambled to the scene and spotted circling the ship on Sunday afternoon.


thedailyecho--2020-10-25--Saints strike twice to topple league leaders Everton

GOALS from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams meant superb Saints were the first Premier League team to beat Everton this season , with a 2-0 success .
The St Mary ’ s side were highly impressive , striking twice in the opening half to ensure they had picked up 10 points from their past four games .
Victory took Ralph Hasenhuttl ’ s men up to fifth in the league table .
The hosts made one enforced change from the starting XI that secured a 3-3 draw at Chelsea last time out .
With loan star Theo Walcott unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came Stuart Armstrong .
The Scotland international was back in contention for Saints after completing his self-isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19 .
After some mind games over whether former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez would be fit to feature for the visitors – he did line up for Carlo Ancelotti ’ s side , who were unbeaten in the division ahead of kick-off .
Seamus Coleman and Richarlison were out through injury and suspension , respectively .
Andre Gomes dropped to the bench .
In came Ben Godfrey , Gylfi Sigurdsson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The first real opening of the contest came the way of the visitors on 10 minutes .
After Colombian Rodriguez ’ s cross eventually fell to Iwobi at the back post – the former Arsenal man ’ s drilled ball across goal was blocked to safety by Jan Bednarek .
Saints then spurned their first opportunity which fell the way of Nathan Redmond .
After Danny Ings drove at the Toffees ’ backline , he found Bertrand on the left flank .
The full-back ’ s low centre was perfect for Redmond , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when unmarked inside the box .
Everton playmaker Rodriguez had his first sight of goal after 16 minutes .
The former Bayern Munich star saw his free-kick well gathered by Alex McCarthy in the Saints goal after Bertrand had felled Dominic Calvert-Lewin .
The Toffees came within inches of breaking the deadlock shortly after .
A sweeping ball out to the left found Sigurdsson , who was allowed to cut inside onto his right foot .
The Icelandic international rattled the crossbar with a fierce effort which had McCarthy rooted to the spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romeu worked Everton keeper Jordan Pickford .
The Spaniard ran on to a half-cleared cross before unleashing a fierce drive the stopper was able to parry away .
Saints were to draw first blood soon after however , with the opener coming on 27 minutes .
After a throw-in on the right , Ings played a delightful through ball to his England team-mate Ward-Prowse , to fire into the net across Pickford .
And the Everton keeper was again left with no chance as the hosts doubled their lead seven minutes later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ skipped down the left and crossed to the back post .
Adams took a touch before his deflected effort went through Pickford for 2-0 .
Saints then thought they had a third when Adams squared for Armstrong to smash home on the counter – only for the former to be flagged offside after the ball hit the net .
Everton boss Ancelotti swapped Iwobi with Bernard at the break as he looked to change his side ’ s fortunes .
But it was Saints who continued to push forward .
Bertrand went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box – referee Kevin Friend waved away his calls for a penalty .
Brazilian Bernard did however show his threat for the Toffees as some resolute defending from Saints kept their two-goal cushion intact on the hour mark .
The diminutive winger turned away from Romeu inside the box before pulling back for Rodriguez – only to be denied by a last-ditch challenge .
Saints could have killed off the contest when Redmond found Armstrong on the left side of the area – the former Norwich man ’ s powerful cross narrowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from bad to worse for the visitors with just under 20 minutes remaining , as they were reduced to 10 men .
Lucas Digne caught the Achilles of Kyle Walker-Peters , a challenge which referee Friend deemed reckless and sent off the defender .
Pickford was then at full stretch to deny Jannik Vestergaard , who headed at goal from a corner .
But it was not to matter as Saints made the extra man count to complete victory with ease .
Youngster Dan N ’ Lundulu was also given his Premier league @ @ @ @

The St Mary’s side were highly impressive, striking twice in the opening half to ensure they had picked up 10 points from their past four games.
Victory took Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men up to fifth in the league table.
The hosts made one enforced change from the starting XI that secured a 3-3 draw at Chelsea last time out.
With loan star Theo Walcott unable to feature against his parent club, in came Stuart Armstrong.
The Scotland international was back in contention for Saints after completing his self-isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19.
After some mind games over whether former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez would be fit to feature for the visitors – he did line up for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who were unbeaten in the division ahead of kick-off.
Seamus Coleman and Richarlison were out through injury and suspension, respectively. Andre Gomes dropped to the bench.
In came Ben Godfrey, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Iwobi for the Merseysiders.
The first real opening of the contest came the way of the visitors on 10 minutes.
After Colombian Rodriguez’s cross eventually fell to Iwobi at the back post – the former Arsenal man’s drilled ball across goal was blocked to safety by Jan Bednarek.
Saints then spurned their first opportunity which fell the way of Nathan Redmond. After Danny Ings drove at the Toffees’ backline, he found Bertrand on the left flank.
The full-back’s low centre was perfect for Redmond, who scuffed wide of the far post when unmarked inside the box.
Everton playmaker Rodriguez had his first sight of goal after 16 minutes. The former Bayern Munich star saw his free-kick well gathered by Alex McCarthy in the Saints goal after Bertrand had felled Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The Toffees came within inches of breaking the deadlock shortly after. A sweeping ball out to the left found Sigurdsson, who was allowed to cut inside onto his right foot.
The Icelandic international rattled the crossbar with a fierce effort which had McCarthy rooted to the spot.
At the other end, Oriol Romeu worked Everton keeper Jordan Pickford. The Spaniard ran on to a half-cleared cross before unleashing a fierce drive the stopper was able to parry away.
Saints were to draw first blood soon after however, with the opener coming on 27 minutes.
After a throw-in on the right, Ings played a delightful through ball to his England team-mate Ward-Prowse, to fire into the net across Pickford.
And the Everton keeper was again left with no chance as the hosts doubled their lead seven minutes later.
Ings was again the architect as he skipped down the left and crossed to the back post. Adams took a touch before his deflected effort went through Pickford for 2-0.
Saints then thought they had a third when Adams squared for Armstrong to smash home on the counter – only for the former to be flagged offside after the ball hit the net.
Everton boss Ancelotti swapped Iwobi with Bernard at the break as he looked to change his side’s fortunes.
But it was Saints who continued to push forward. Bertrand went to ground under the challenge of Godfrey inside the box – referee Kevin Friend waved away his calls for a penalty.
Brazilian Bernard did however show his threat for the Toffees as some resolute defending from Saints kept their two-goal cushion intact on the hour mark.
The diminutive winger turned away from Romeu inside the box before pulling back for Rodriguez – only to be denied by a last-ditch challenge.
Saints could have killed off the contest when Redmond found Armstrong on the left side of the area – the former Norwich man’s powerful cross narrowly evaded the onrushing Ings.
Things went from bad to worse for the visitors with just under 20 minutes remaining, as they were reduced to 10 men.
Lucas Digne caught the Achilles of Kyle Walker-Peters, a challenge which referee Friend deemed reckless and sent off the defender.
Pickford was then at full stretch to deny Jannik Vestergaard, who headed at goal from a corner.
But it was not to matter as Saints made the extra man count to complete victory with ease.
Youngster Dan N’Lundulu was also given his Premier league debut late on.
Saints: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond, Armstrong (Diallo, 86), Ings, Adams (N’Lundulu, 89).
Unused subs: Stephens, Tella, Vokins, Long, Forster (g/k).
Booked: Walker-Peters.
Everton: Pickford, Godfrey, Mina, Keane, Digne, Doucoure (Delph, 58), Allan, Sigurdsson (Gordon, 58), Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin, Iwobi (Bernard, h-t).
Unused subs: Nkounkou, Gomes, Davies, Olsen (g/k).
Booked: Bernard, Calvert-Lewin.
Sent off: Digne.
Referee: Kevin Friend.
VAR: Simon Hooper.


thedailyecho--2020-10-25--As it happened: Saints v Everton

As it happened: Saints v Everton

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thedailyecho--2020-10-25--Coronavirus: 72 new cases reported in Southampton

OVER 70 people in Southampton have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus in the last 24 hours .
Figures released on the government website reveal that 72 people had been confirmed as testing positive in the city for Covid-19 by 9am on Sunday October 25 .
This takes the total number of people to have tested positive for coronavirus to 1,802 , with 221 cases reported within the last seven day period .
Southampton ’ s infection rate per 100,000 people of the population now lies at 87.5 .
In Eastleigh , the number of new cases has risen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bringing the area ’ s total to 843 .
The town has had 128 new cases in the last , and now has an infection rate of 95.8 .
Elsewhere , the New Forest have had a further 27 new cases bringing the area ’ s passed 1,000 at 1,008 .
The area has now recorded 155 cases have been reported in the last week , meaning the infection rate to lies at 86.1 .
Fareham has had 14 cases in the last 24 hours and 79 new cases in the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 589 with an infection rate of 68 .
Test Valley now has 938 Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic after recording 19 new daily cases and 94 in the last week .
Test Valley District now has an infection rate of 74.5 .
In other places , Winchester has reported 24 new cases in the last day and 121 since last Sunday .
The area ’ s total number of positive cases sits at 917 with an infection rate per 100,000 people of 96.9

Figures released on the government website reveal that 72 people had been confirmed as testing positive in the city for Covid-19 by 9am on Sunday October 25.
This takes the total number of people to have tested positive for coronavirus to 1,802, with 221 cases reported within the last seven day period.
Southampton’s infection rate per 100,000 people of the population now lies at 87.5.
In Eastleigh, the number of new cases has risen by 27 since 4pm on Saturday October 24, bringing the area’s total to 843.
The town has had 128 new cases in the last, and now has an infection rate of 95.8.
Elsewhere, the New Forest have had a further 27 new cases bringing the area’s passed 1,000 at 1,008.
The area has now recorded 155 cases have been reported in the last week, meaning the infection rate to lies at 86.1.
Fareham has had 14 cases in the last 24 hours and 79 new cases in the last week, bringing the region's total to 589 with an infection rate of 68.
Test Valley now has 938 Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic after recording 19 new daily cases and 94 in the last week.
Test Valley District now has an infection rate of 74.5.
In other places, Winchester has reported 24 new cases in the last day and 121 since last Sunday. The area’s total number of positive cases sits at 917 with an infection rate per 100,000 people of 96.9


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Isle of Wight tanker: How stowaways were detained by SBS

Seven Nigerian stowaways have been detained after British special services stormed an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight following a suspected hijacking .
The raid was carried out by around 16 members of the Special Boat Service ( SBS ) , backed by airborne snipers , who secured the vessel in around nine minutes .
The operation was authorised by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel on Sunday night after a tense 10-hour stand-off .
According to maritime tracking websites , the ship reached port in Southampton early on Monday morning .
Hampshire Police said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare of the crew of the 228-metre long Nave Andromeda soon after 10am on Sunday as the ship headed towards Southampton , having set sail from Lagos in Nigeria .
The Ministry of Defence said : “ In response to a police request , the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking .
“ Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports confirm the crew are safe and well.
” Hampshire police later said all 22 crew members of the tanker were safe .
The seven stowaways detained are understood to be Nigerian nationals who have been handed over to the force .
• Nave Andromeda : Who are the crack commandos who broke stalemate off Isle of Wight ?
Bob Sanguinetti , chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping , said : “ I think this has got all the hallmarks of a situation where a number of stowaways are seeking political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ At some stage they got aggressive .
“ Clearly no one knew at the time how aggressive they were , whether they were armed or not , what their motives were , because there will have been confusion at that stage .
“ In the discussions taking place between the ship ’ s captain and the authorities in the UK – both police and the military – they will have decided at some stage the least risky option was to board the vessel using the special forces as it turned out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite maritime counter-terrorism unit of the Royal Navy , with most of its personnel Royal Marine Commandos , whose operations are highly classified and not officially confirmed .
When stowaways ran amok on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary in December 2018 , the ship ’ s operator said they were detained after SBS personnel were airlifted onto the vessel .
On Sunday , four military helicopters – thought to have included two Merlin Mk 4s , a Wildcat and a Chinook – took 40 personnel to the scene of the suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 members of the SBS boarded the vessel .
“ I commend the hard work of the armed forces and police to protect lives and secure the ship , ” Mr Wallace said .
“ In dark skies , and worsening weather , we should all be grateful for our brave personnel .
People are safe tonight thanks to their efforts.
” Ms Patel said : “ Tonight we are thankful for the quick and decisive action of our police and armed forces who were able to bring this situation under control , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board.
” Before the armed forces action , Hampshire Police said the vessel had been located around six miles off the coast of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight , adding : “ It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board and they had made verbal threats towards the crew .
No one has been reported injured.
” An exclusion zone with a three mile radius was placed around the vessel , with two coastguard helicopters spotted circling the ship in the afternoon .
Mr Sanguinetti said the stowaways are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it departed Nigeria but it is not yet known when they were discovered by the crew .
“ It might have been entirely friendly for a number of days with the crew looking after the stowaways , ” he said .
“ But clearly , as the ship got closer to the UK , the stowaways got a bit more agitated and aggressive and that ’ s when the captain would ’ ve felt the crew of the ship were being threatened.
” He added : “ I think what ’ s heartening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK has sent a very , very clear message that ships and seafarers will not be allowed to get caught up in crises of asylum seekers or economic migrants .
”

The raid was carried out by around 16 members of the Special Boat Service (SBS), backed by airborne snipers, who secured the vessel in around nine minutes.
The operation was authorised by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel on Sunday night after a tense 10-hour stand-off.
According to maritime tracking websites, the ship reached port in Southampton early on Monday morning.
Hampshire Police said the force was alerted to concerns over the welfare of the crew of the 228-metre long Nave Andromeda soon after 10am on Sunday as the ship headed towards Southampton, having set sail from Lagos in Nigeria.
The Ministry of Defence said: “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking.
“Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained.
“Police investigations will now continue. Initial reports confirm the crew are safe and well.”
Hampshire police later said all 22 crew members of the tanker were safe.
The seven stowaways detained are understood to be Nigerian nationals who have been handed over to the force.
Bob Sanguinetti, chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, said: “I think this has got all the hallmarks of a situation where a number of stowaways are seeking political asylum, presumably in the UK.
“At some stage they got aggressive.
“Clearly no one knew at the time how aggressive they were, whether they were armed or not, what their motives were, because there will have been confusion at that stage.
“In the discussions taking place between the ship’s captain and the authorities in the UK – both police and the military – they will have decided at some stage the least risky option was to board the vessel using the special forces as it turned out in the end.”
The SBS is the elite maritime counter-terrorism unit of the Royal Navy, with most of its personnel Royal Marine Commandos, whose operations are highly classified and not officially confirmed.
When stowaways ran amok on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary in December 2018, the ship’s operator said they were detained after SBS personnel were airlifted onto the vessel.
On Sunday, four military helicopters – thought to have included two Merlin Mk 4s, a Wildcat and a Chinook – took 40 personnel to the scene of the suspected hijack aboard the Nave Andromeda and about 16 members of the SBS boarded the vessel.
“I commend the hard work of the armed forces and police to protect lives and secure the ship,” Mr Wallace said.
“In dark skies, and worsening weather, we should all be grateful for our brave personnel. People are safe tonight thanks to their efforts.”
Ms Patel said: “Tonight we are thankful for the quick and decisive action of our police and armed forces who were able to bring this situation under control, guaranteeing the safety of all those on board.”
Before the armed forces action, Hampshire Police said the vessel had been located around six miles off the coast of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, adding: “It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board and they had made verbal threats towards the crew. No one has been reported injured.”
An exclusion zone with a three mile radius was placed around the vessel, with two coastguard helicopters spotted circling the ship in the afternoon.
Mr Sanguinetti said the stowaways are likely to have boarded the ship before it departed Nigeria but it is not yet known when they were discovered by the crew.
“It might have been entirely friendly for a number of days with the crew looking after the stowaways,” he said.
“But clearly, as the ship got closer to the UK, the stowaways got a bit more agitated and aggressive and that’s when the captain would’ve felt the crew of the ship were being threatened.”
He added: “I think what’s heartening from all of this is that the UK has sent a very, very clear message that ships and seafarers will not be allowed to get caught up in crises of asylum seekers or economic migrants.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Foundry Lane Primary School confirm positive Covid-19 case

A MEMBER of the school community at a Southampton school has tested positive for Covid-19 .
The school in Shirley @ @ @ @ @ pupils , confirmed the case in a letter to parents yesterday .
The headteacher has @ @ @ @ @ the situation and working with Public Health England .
Children who were in close contact @ @ @ @ @ a letter telling them to isolate for 14 days .
Headteacher Sean Taylor said : @ @ @ @ @ aware of a member of our school community who have tested positive for COVID 19 @ @ @ @ @ that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
@ @ @ @ @ and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well . ''

The school in Shirley, which has over 600 pupils, confirmed the case in a letter to parents yesterday.
The headteacher has said that staff are monitoring the situation and working with Public Health England.
Children who were in close contact with the individual have received a letter telling them to isolate for 14 days.
Headteacher Sean Taylor said: "We have been made aware of a member of our school community who have tested positive for COVID 19.
"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--LIVE: Seven detained after armed forces board Nave Andromeda


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Mayflower Theatre to bring Sleeping Beauty to the stage THIS YEAR

PANTOMIME will grace the stage in Southampton this Christmas after all .
Oh yes it will .
Mayflower Theatre and leading panto producers Qdos Entertainment will stage a new socially distanced version of Sleeping Beauty in December , the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal .
Starring funnyman Joe Pasquale , Birds of a Feather favourite Lesley Joseph , female impersonator Ceri Dupree and musical theatre leading lady Sarah Earnshaw , the show will play from Saturday December 19 for two weeks .
The production is able to go ahead thanks to the support of The National Lottery , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and across the country , the chance to enjoy socially distanced pantomime this Christmas .
They have made it viable for ten venues , including Mayflower Theatre , to open their doors to audiences , generating vital income for the theatre and helping to restore jobs while providing much-needed cheer for pantomime lovers nationwide .
Comedian and actor Joe Pasquale will lead the cast in the role of Princess Beauty ’ s best friend , Muddles .
Joe has been delighting audiences for more than 20 years with his live stand-up tours and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Mel Brooks ’ The Producers and the West End version of Spamalot .
He was also crowned King of the Jungle in ITV ’ s I ’ m A Celebrity .
Lesley Joseph joins him as the evil Carabosse .
Best known for Birds of a Feather , Lesley most recently starred as Miss Hannigan in Annie .
Georgia Carr , a graduate of Mayflower Theatre 's Summer Youth Projects , will play Sleeping Beauty .
She has also performed the role of Katherine Howard in SIX .
Mayflower Chief Executive Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am delighted that during these challenging times , we are able to bring much needed uplifting entertainment to Southampton with Sleeping Beauty .
Thanks to our producers , Qdos Entertainment and The National Lottery , our audiences will be able to enjoy a safe socially distanced pantomime for the whole family this year .
Audiences can look forward to something very special for the festive season .
Christmas is on in Southampton ! ''
This year ’ s production , created especially for Mayflower Theatre in this unprecedented year , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pantomime , packed full of comedy and laughter .
The previously advertised production of Cinderella is to be staged in 2021 .
Tickets for Sleeping Beauty go on sale on Thursday at 10am from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811 .

Mayflower Theatre and leading panto producers Qdos Entertainment will stage a new socially distanced version of Sleeping Beauty in December, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal.
Starring funnyman Joe Pasquale, Birds of a Feather favourite Lesley Joseph, female impersonator Ceri Dupree and musical theatre leading lady Sarah Earnshaw, the show will play from Saturday December 19 for two weeks.
The production is able to go ahead thanks to the support of The National Lottery, which will give thousands of theatregoers, in Southampton and across the country, the chance to enjoy socially distanced pantomime this Christmas. They have made it viable for ten venues, including Mayflower Theatre, to open their doors to audiences, generating vital income for the theatre and helping to restore jobs while providing much-needed cheer for pantomime lovers nationwide.
Comedian and actor Joe Pasquale will lead the cast in the role of Princess Beauty’s best friend, Muddles. Joe has been delighting audiences for more than 20 years with his live stand-up tours and has appeared in several major theatrical productions including Mel Brooks’ The Producers and the West End version of Spamalot. He was also crowned King of the Jungle in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity.
Lesley Joseph joins him as the evil Carabosse. Best known for Birds of a Feather, Lesley most recently starred as Miss Hannigan in Annie.
Georgia Carr, a graduate of Mayflower Theatre's Summer Youth Projects, will play Sleeping Beauty. She has also performed the role of Katherine Howard in SIX.
Mayflower Chief Executive Michael Ockwell told the Daily Echo: “I am delighted that during these challenging times, we are able to bring much needed uplifting entertainment to Southampton with Sleeping Beauty. Thanks to our producers, Qdos Entertainment and The National Lottery, our audiences will be able to enjoy a safe socially distanced pantomime for the whole family this year. Audiences can look forward to something very special for the festive season. Christmas is on in Southampton!"
This year’s production, created especially for Mayflower Theatre in this unprecedented year, will be a riotously funny, one-act celebration of pantomime, packed full of comedy and laughter.
The previously advertised production of Cinderella is to be staged in 2021.
Tickets for Sleeping Beauty go on sale on Thursday at 10am from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Nave Andromeda: Who broke stalemate off Isle of Wight coast?

THE stand-off on an oil tanker off the coast of the Isle of Wight was broken shortly after 7pm last night when a team of crack commandos landed on the troubled tanker .
Sixteen commandos from the Special Boat Service were winched down onto the Nave Andromeda from Wildcat and Merlin helicopters and within seven minutes had secured the stowaways and ensured the crew , locked in the ship 's citadel , were safe .
But who are the Special Boat Service , whose men carried out the lightning operation to ensure the safety of the crew and the ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by seven stowaways who boarded it in Lagos , Nigeria .
The SBS is the Royal Navy 's equivalent of the SAS and comes under the auspices of the highly decorated Royal Marines .
The Merlin Mark 3 helicopter used by the SBS .
Formed at the height of the Second World War , what is now the SBS is the Royal Navy ’ s answer to the SAS .
They are among the most elite and capable soldiers in the entire British military .
Their motto is 'By Strength and Guile ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last night 's operation .
During the Second World War , the Army Special Boat Section was formed in 1940 .
Wildcat helicopters like this ( right ) were used in the operation on the Nave Andromeda .
After the war , the Royal Navy formed special forces with several name changes — Special Boat Company was adopted in 1951 and re-designated as the Special Boat Squadron in 1974 — until on July 28 , 1987 when the unit was renamed as the Special Boat Service after assuming responsibility for maritime counter-terrorism .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ SBS are highly classified .

Sixteen commandos from the Special Boat Service were winched down onto the Nave Andromeda from Wildcat and Merlin helicopters and within seven minutes had secured the stowaways and ensured the crew, locked in the ship's citadel, were safe.
But who are the Special Boat Service, whose men carried out the lightning operation to ensure the safety of the crew and the ship laden with oil after it was threatened by seven stowaways who boarded it in Lagos, Nigeria.
The SBS is the Royal Navy's equivalent of the SAS and comes under the auspices of the highly decorated Royal Marines.
The Merlin Mark 3 helicopter used by the SBS.
Formed at the height of the Second World War, what is now the SBS is the Royal Navy’s answer to the SAS.
They are among the most elite and capable soldiers in the entire British military.
Their motto is 'By Strength and Guile' and would have used both qualities in last night's operation.
During the Second World War, the Army Special Boat Section was formed in 1940.
Wildcat helicopters like this (right) were used in the operation on the Nave Andromeda.
After the war, the Royal Navy formed special forces with several name changes — Special Boat Company was adopted in 1951 and re-designated as the Special Boat Squadron in 1974 — until on July 28, 1987 when the unit was renamed as the Special Boat Service after assuming responsibility for maritime counter-terrorism.
Most of the operations conducted by the SBS are highly classified.
Pictures courtesy of the Royal Navy.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Marchwood councillor and IT worker Graeme Gant passes away

`` YOU have been the love of my life .
You were the best Daddy , the best husband , my soulmate . ''
Those are the words of Liz Gant as she pays tribute to her beloved husband and the devoted father of their nearly two-year-old son Arthur .
Graeme Gant lost his battle with cancer at Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington last month , aged just 42 .
Liz and Graeme , from Marchwood , met at university in Cheltenham 18 years ago .
They married ten years ago at St Edwards Church in Netley and the music lovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ band .
The pair honeymooned in Egypt , but after a series of amusing mishaps on their first trip abroad together they soon returned to their regular camping trips , particularly an annual jaunt to Swanage with Liz 's siblings .
Graeme was a Marchwood parish councillor and worked for IT support provider QuoStar in Bournemouth for many years .
He loved playing his guitar and trying new things but , most of all , he enjoyed the simple things in life like spending time with his family .
Liz , a teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I miss Graeme , every single hour of every single day .
I will continue to bring The GantLife fun because that ’ s what we said we would do .
Arthur will know his Daddy and know how amazing and truly inspiring he was .
`` He is part of me , and part of Arthur .
He has made me so happy , and he has kept me strong through all of this .
`` He was one of kind who we all loved so much .
I do feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mate in Graeme and I have no regrets from our 18 years together.
`` Liz will continue her blog The Gant Life on Facebook .
The couple set it up because they hoped to be able to help others who found themselves in a similar situation .
She also has plans for a children 's book for her son .
A Just Giving page has been set up to give Arthur the best life possible and a celebration of Graeme 's life will take place once Covid restrictions have eased .

Those are the words of Liz Gant as she pays tribute to her beloved husband and the devoted father of their nearly two-year-old son Arthur.
Graeme Gant lost his battle with cancer at Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington last month, aged just 42.
Liz and Graeme, from Marchwood, met at university in Cheltenham 18 years ago.
They married ten years ago at St Edwards Church in Netley and the music lovers danced the night away to a Motown band.
The pair honeymooned in Egypt, but after a series of amusing mishaps on their first trip abroad together they soon returned to their regular camping trips, particularly an annual jaunt to Swanage with Liz's siblings.
Graeme was a Marchwood parish councillor and worked for IT support provider QuoStar in Bournemouth for many years.
He loved playing his guitar and trying new things but, most of all, he enjoyed the simple things in life like spending time with his family.
Liz, a teacher at the village school, said: "I miss Graeme, every single hour of every single day. I will continue to bring The GantLife fun because that’s what we said we would do. Arthur will know his Daddy and know how amazing and truly inspiring he was.
"He is part of me, and part of Arthur. He has made me so happy, and he has kept me strong through all of this.
"He was one of kind who we all loved so much. I do feel incredibly lucky to have found a soul mate in Graeme and I have no regrets from our 18 years together. "
Liz will continue her blog The Gant Life on Facebook. The couple set it up because they hoped to be able to help others who found themselves in a similar situation. She also has plans for a children's book for her son.
A Just Giving page has been set up to give Arthur the best life possible and a celebration of Graeme's life will take place once Covid restrictions have eased.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Residents angry over flooding problems in Daisy Dip

SOUTHAMPTON residents have expressed their frustration as ground water keeps flooding their homes and local park .
Swaythling resident Ian Reeves has told of how flooding in the area has become so bad that his family once had to leave their home for four months .
The flood water is coming from Daisy Dip , a recreational ground in Swaythling , and is flooding the front gardens and homes of those who live nearby .
Mr Reeves told the Daily Echo that the flooding has been happening for years .
He explained how his home backs onto Daisy Dip and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2018 , the flooding was so bad that him and his family were forced to flee their house for four months .
The flooding caused so much damage that the floorboards had to be ripped up and plaster stripped off the walls .
He said : “ The houses that back onto Daisy Dip have running water through their gardens , [ In ] 2018 our houses flooded .
“ [ We were ] out of the house for four months whilst the floorboards were up and plaster stripped to waist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor.
” Now the local residents are calling on the City Council to put more measures in place to prevent the flooding from happening .
Mr Reeves added : “ Now we have bought a water pump to pump the water into a drain before our house floods again .
“ [ We ] worry every time it rains - Southampton City Council need to dig a storm drain to redirect the flow - this problem will not get better .
“ A great new play area has been built in Daisy Dip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need pumps in the garden to stop the houses flooding.
” Swaythling councillor Lorna Fielker explained that a new park is currently being built in the recreational ground .
She said that part of the plans for the park include a new drainage system , which she hopes will help solve the flooding issue .
She said : “ It ’ s such a shame .
My hopes are that we get the play park open .
“ I ’ m grateful to everyone who has been a part of this , especially @ @ @ @ @ @

Swaythling resident Ian Reeves has told of how flooding in the area has become so bad that his family once had to leave their home for four months.
The flood water is coming from Daisy Dip, a recreational ground in Swaythling, and is flooding the front gardens and homes of those who live nearby.
Mr Reeves told the Daily Echo that the flooding has been happening for years.
He explained how his home backs onto Daisy Dip and often has water running though his garden.
In 2018, the flooding was so bad that him and his family were forced to flee their house for four months.
The flooding caused so much damage that the floorboards had to be ripped up and plaster stripped off the walls.
He said: “The houses that back onto Daisy Dip have running water through their gardens, [In] 2018 our houses flooded.
“[We were] out of the house for four months whilst the floorboards were up and plaster stripped to waist height on the entirety of the ground floor.”
Now the local residents are calling on the City Council to put more measures in place to prevent the flooding from happening.
Mr Reeves added: “Now we have bought a water pump to pump the water into a drain before our house floods again.
“[We] worry every time it rains - Southampton City Council need to dig a storm drain to redirect the flow - this problem will not get better.
“A great new play area has been built in Daisy Dip but our gardens are flooding, we need pumps in the garden to stop the houses flooding.”
Swaythling councillor Lorna Fielker explained that a new park is currently being built in the recreational ground.
She said that part of the plans for the park include a new drainage system, which she hopes will help solve the flooding issue.
She said: “It’s such a shame. My hopes are that we get the play park open.
“I’m grateful to everyone who has been a part of this, especially Friends of Daisy Dip.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Covid-19 warning: Residents in at-risk groups urged to stay safe

RESIDENTS who are most at risk from coronavirus are being urged to take a few extra steps to stay safe .
Hampshire County Council are asking their most at risk residents to take a few steps to make sure they are protected .
It comes after confirmation that the county is currently at COVID alert level Medium , as determined by the Government ’ s recently announced three-tier system .
Councillor Liz Fairhurst , Hampshire County Council ’ s Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health said : “ With COVID-19 infections rising across Hampshire , we are issuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk from the adverse effects of the virus to help them take all practical steps to protect themselves and remain safe .
This includes anyone who is ‘ clinically extremely vulnerable ’ and who was previously shielding.
” Anyone living in a Medium alert level area must follow the national government guidance which includes – not meeting in groups of more than six people , maintain social distance from anyone not in your household of two metres , wearing face coverings in certain situations , and hand wash – frequently .
Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – as well as those who have a long term health condition or are aged over 60 - are being encouraged to follow these steps to help further reduce their risk .
Where possible limit social contact , meet outdoors and avoid crowded places If you need to shop or pick up medications , go at a quieter time or ask friends and family to collect for you - alternatively use on-line delivery or click and collect services .
Continue to access social care , medical services and urgent care when you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( children can still attend school ) .
Councillor Fairhurst added : “ As we head into the winter , and with colds , flu and the coronavirus in circulation , we hope that by taking some additional precautions , our most vulnerable residents will be less likely to contract the virus , helping to keep them well in advance of a vaccine becoming widely available . ''

Hampshire County Council are asking their most at risk residents to take a few steps to make sure they are protected.
It comes after confirmation that the county is currently at COVID alert level Medium, as determined by the Government’s recently announced three-tier system.
Councillor Liz Fairhurst, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health said: “With COVID-19 infections rising across Hampshire, we are issuing additional guidance for residents who are most at risk from the adverse effects of the virus to help them take all practical steps to protect themselves and remain safe. This includes anyone who is ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ and who was previously shielding.”
Anyone living in a Medium alert level area must follow the national government guidance which includes – not meeting in groups of more than six people, maintain social distance from anyone not in your household of two metres, wearing face coverings in certain situations, and hand wash – frequently.
Hampshire residents in the clinically extremely vulnerable group – as well as those who have a long term health condition or are aged over 60 - are being encouraged to follow these steps to help further reduce their risk.
Where possible limit social contact, meet outdoors and avoid crowded places
If you need to shop or pick up medications, go at a quieter time or ask friends and family to collect for you - alternatively use on-line delivery or click and collect services.
Continue to access social care, medical services and urgent care when you need to.
Limit unnecessary journeys on public transport.
Work from home where possible (children can still attend school).
Councillor Fairhurst added: “As we head into the winter, and with colds, flu and the coronavirus in circulation, we hope that by taking some additional precautions, our most vulnerable residents will be less likely to contract the virus, helping to keep them well in advance of a vaccine becoming widely available."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Morrisons urgently recall items

Supermarket chains such as Aldi , Asda , Co-op , Lidl , Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Iceland and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which are not mentioned on the label .
Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and/or soya .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin ' Chicken due to salmonella concerns .
• Best before : May 25 , 2022 • Best before : May 25 , 2022 Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
• Name : Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ codes Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores .
• Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty ’ s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens , which is not accurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are gluten-free ) .
Oats is also not emphasised on the label .
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten-free diet , however , it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats .
• Use by : all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020 • Use by : all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020 Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) .
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .
Uncle Roy ’ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : All dates up to and including the end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allergy or intolerance to egg .
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites .
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley ( gluten ) not being mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
The Co-op said : `` Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund .
`` Alternatively , if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 727 customer.careline @ coop.co.uk . ''
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .

We've rounded up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size: 900g
Best before: December 26 2020
Milk Chocolate
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
Batch code: 0259
Best before/end: November 2021
Allergens: Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details:
Name: Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best before/end date: December 2022
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken due to salmonella concerns.
Product details:
Name: Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Name: Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details:
Name: Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats (that are gluten-free). Oats is also not emphasised on the label.
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten-free diet, however, it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats.
Product details:
Kirsty’s Mini Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 250g
Use by: all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Name: Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 400g
Use by: all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead. Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
Best before: October 6, 2020
Allergens: Nuts (walnut)
Chicken Breast Sizzlers
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: SPAR Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers
Pack size: 330g
Batch codes: 140920026 and 110920016
Use by: 22/23 September 2020
Allergens: Egg
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites.
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details:
Name: Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: October 16, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
The Co-op said: "Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund.
"Alternatively, if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund. Contact: 0800 0686 727 customer.careline@coop.co.uk."
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Daily Echo Blitz book: Here's how you can get your hands on a copy

THE people of Southampton found themselves in the front line of battle during the Second World War for what must have seemed like an eternity German bombers hit Southampton hard and cruelly delivered death and destruction to the local communities .
Loved ones were killed , homes destroyed and familiar areas razed to the ground .
But despite these testing times of grief and hardship , the people remained unbowed .
Determination , courage , and – above all – an obstinate will to carry on and see the war through , were the order of the day 80 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and natural harbour , factories , military installations and geographically important position in defending the nation was crucial to the war effort – a fact that had not escaped the German high command in Berlin .
After its defeat in the skies over the south coast during the Battle of Britain , a frustrated Third Reich decided on a different tactic by trying to break the spirit of Britain ’ s civilian population with a blitzkrieg of bombing .
Although there had been earlier raids , the most savage attack on Southampton came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 1 , 1940 .
The weekend of heavy bombing left 137 people dead ( of a total of 637 air raid fatalities for the whole war ) and some 1,169 homes in ruins .
Landmark premises like Pirelli ’ s , the Ordnance Survey office , the Daily Echo building and the General Motors factory were wrecked too .
Main churches like St Mary ’ s , St Luke ’ s , Holyrood , St James ’ s and All Saints were also destroyed .
The town and its people were left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of which was levelled in the air raids .
The Daily Echo played a significant role during those dark days by keeping people informed , rallying enthusiasm , and – by the very fact of appearing every day , without missing an edition – proving that life would go on despite the odds .
Through a special 52-page commemorative book , the Daily Echo recalls the courage , tenacity , and sheer doggedness of Southampton and its people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from selected shops across the region or for £4 ordered online , which includes postage and packaging , at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or by phone on 0800 731 4900 .

German bombers hit Southampton hard and cruelly delivered death and destruction to the local communities.
Loved ones were killed, homes destroyed and familiar areas razed to the ground.
But despite these testing times of grief and hardship, the people remained unbowed.
Determination, courage, and – above all – an obstinate will to carry on and see the war through, were the order of the day 80 years ago.
Southampton, with its docks and natural harbour,factories,military installations and geographically important position in defending the nation was crucial to the war effort – a fact that had not escaped the German high command in Berlin.
After its defeat in the skies over the south coast during the Battle of Britain, a frustrated Third Reich decided on a different tactic by trying to break the spirit of Britain’s civilian population with a blitzkrieg of bombing.
Although there had been earlier raids, the most savage attack on Southampton came on the nights of November 30 and December 1, 1940.
The weekend of heavy bombing left 137 people dead (of a total of 637 air raid fatalities for the whole war) and some 1,169 homes in ruins.
Landmark premises like Pirelli’s, the Ordnance Survey office, the Daily Echo building and the General Motors factory were wrecked too.
Main churches like St Mary’s, St Luke’s, Holyrood, St James’s and All Saints were also destroyed.
The town and its people were left shocked and unsure of their surroundings, much of which was levelled in the air raids.
The Daily Echo played a significant role during those dark days by keeping people informed, rallying enthusiasm, and – by the very fact of appearing every day, without missing an edition – proving that life would go on despite the odds.
Through a special 52-page commemorative book, the Daily Echo recalls the courage, tenacity, and sheer doggedness of Southampton and its people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from selected shops across the region or for £4 ordered online, which includes postage and packaging, at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or by phone on 0800 731 4900.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--A35 in New Forest to be shut while bridge inspection is carried out

A BUSY New Forest road will be closed to allow engineers to inspect an ageing steel bridge that is due to be replaced .
The closure will enable safety checks to be carried out on the bridge , which carries the A35 Lyndhurst to Christchurch route over Station Road , Holmsley .
Hampshire County Council says the inspection is part of the bridge 's ongoing maintenance programme .
As a safety precaution Station Road will be shut while the checks are conducted during off-peak hours on November 25 .
But the tearooms at the former Holmsley station will remain open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's executive member for environment and transport , said : `` It 's still our aim to begin work on replacing the bridge in the next financial year and until then inspections need to be carried out regularly to monitor the existing bridge ’ s condition .
`` As with all on-site work , the engineers will take appropriate coronavirus precautions .
“ We remind drivers to follow the diversion route and avoid cutting across minor roads such as Holmsley Passage .
Any increase in two-way traffic on these minor roads will lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the protected environment of New Forest National Park.
” As reported in the Daily Echo , the bridge is due to be replaced at a cost of at least £5.5m .
The county council is also planning to re-align a 380-metre stretch of the A35 .
To keep traffic flowing the new bridge will be built alongside the existing one , which will then be demolished .
But lane closures and full road closures will have to be carried out while the bridge is being replaced and new sections of road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The county council says every effort will be made to minimise the closures and signed diversion routes will be in place .

The closure will enable safety checks to be carried out on the bridge, which carries the A35 Lyndhurst to Christchurch route over Station Road, Holmsley.
Hampshire County Council says the inspection is part of the bridge's ongoing maintenance programme.
As a safety precaution Station Road will be shut while the checks are conducted during off-peak hours on November 25.
But the tearooms at the former Holmsley station will remain open.
Cllr Rob Humby, the council's executive member for environment and transport, said: "It's still our aim to begin work on replacing the bridge in the next financial year and until then inspections need to be carried out regularly to monitor the existing bridge’s condition.
"As with all on-site work, the engineers will take appropriate coronavirus precautions.
“We remind drivers to follow the diversion route and avoid cutting across minor roads such as Holmsley Passage. Any increase in two-way traffic on these minor roads will lead to damage to the verges which are part of the protected environment of New Forest National Park.”
As reported in the Daily Echo, the bridge is due to be replaced at a cost of at least £5.5m.
The county council is also planning to re-align a 380-metre stretch of the A35.
To keep traffic flowing the new bridge will be built alongside the existing one, which will then be demolished.
But lane closures and full road closures will have to be carried out while the bridge is being replaced and new sections of road are tied into the existing A35.
The county council says every effort will be made to minimise the closures and signed diversion routes will be in place.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Martin Lewis' warning to shoppers who pay with cash

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to shoppers who rely on paying by cash .
According to the Money Saving Expert , shops are legally allowed to refuse cash payment for items as long as they are not discriminating against the customer .
The issue was mentioned on the ITV 's 'The Martin Lewis Money Show ' , where the discussion of legal tender was brought up .
Lewis responded to this saying : `` No , they are not breaking any rules . ''
`` You are allowed to take card only as long as it 's not discriminatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He went on to explain the actual definition of legal tender .
`` It means if you have a court awarded debt against you if someone tries to settle and they 're paying in the legal tender you can not refuse it .
`` And that 's all it means . ''
Martin said notes and cash are a legal currency for spending purposes but in some parts of the country , the only legal tender is actually coins .
• Martin Lewis warns what shoppers 'should not buy ' for Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash altogether Martin said : `` I know many people are saying 'why do n't we just switch to a cashless society ? '
`` I do n't want that , because there are many vulnerable people who need cash , '' he said .
This comes after many ATMs and bank branches have been closing down however there was some good news despite this .
`` The Government has said that once we leave the EU in January it will change the rules so if you want to get cash out form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy anything , '' Martin said .

According to the Money Saving Expert, shops are legally allowed to refuse cash payment for items as long as they are not discriminating against the customer.
The issue was mentioned on the ITV's 'The Martin Lewis Money Show', where the discussion of legal tender was brought up.
Lewis responded to this saying: "No, they are not breaking any rules."
"You are allowed to take card only as long as it's not discriminatory for race or disability or something."
Money saving expert Martin Lewis
He went on to explain the actual definition of legal tender.
"Legal tender has a strict definition.
"It means if you have a court awarded debt against you if someone tries to settle and they're paying in the legal tender you cannot refuse it.
"And that's all it means."
Martin said notes and cash are a legal currency for spending purposes but in some parts of the country, the only legal tender is actually coins.
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When the idea of getting rid of cash altogether Martin said: "I know many people are saying 'why don't we just switch to a cashless society?'
"I don't want that, because there are many vulnerable people who need cash," he said.
This comes after many ATMs and bank branches have been closing down however there was some good news despite this.
"The Government has said that once we leave the EU in January it will change the rules so if you want to get cash out form a supermarket you don't have to buy anything," Martin said.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Hotel Chocolat launch new chocolate delivery subscription service

Hotel Chocolat have launched a new subscription service - where fans of the sweet treat can get regular deliveries to their door .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the servuce ?
The retailer says its Tasting Club will give subscribers the chance to have a hand-picked collection of chocolates delivered straight to their door , with the selection changing each month .
It also gives chocolate fans the opportunity to try new inventions before they launch in stores .
The subscription service allows you to choose your favourite chocolate genre - Mellow , Dark and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range from silk-smooth drinking chocolate , to carefully curated collections of chocolate , with prices starting from £13 per month .
Here ’ s a look of what is included in each subscription package : This includes recipes that celebrate the cacao , meaning it mostly comprises dark chocolate , with the occasional intensely deep and satisfying Supermilk , for good measure .
This collection is comprised of chocolates made with a generous measure of premium alcohol , including a miniature from Hotel Chocolat ’ s own alcohol range , plus one or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your own .
Indulge in an array of creamy milk , white and caramel-milk recipes in this collection , with no dark chocolate or alcohol-infused recipes included .
Ideal if you love all tastes , this collection consists of a little bit of all genres , from mellow to dark , to something boozy .
Get your favourite chocolate box delivered as often as you like , with the option to choose from some of the most celebrated recipes in Hotel Chocolat ’ s entire collection .
The box is available in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caramel , dark , fruity , tipsy , patisserie , or a bit of everything .
One for fans of hot chocolate , this subscription will ensure your supply of Velvetiser single-serves drinking chocolate never runs out .
Simply choose your favourite recipe and how many boxes you ’ ll need , and you can get them delivered with free standard delivery .
This new , limited-membership monthly subscription allows you to taste and review the latest Hotel Chocolat recipes before they ’ ve even been named , or run past the Marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , biscuits , brownies and new alcohol recipes , and will allow subscribers exclusive access to virtual tasting events to help shape the future of chocolate ranges .
For more information on the subscriptions on offer , visit hotelchocolat.com/uk .

Here's everything you need to know.
What is the servuce?
The retailer says its Tasting Club will give subscribers the chance to have a hand-picked collection of chocolates delivered straight to their door, with the selection changing each month.
It also gives chocolate fans the opportunity to try new inventions before they launch in stores.
The subscription service allows you to choose your favourite chocolate genre - Mellow, Dark and High-Cacao, Tipsy or Everything.
Options range from silk-smooth drinking chocolate, to carefully curated collections of chocolate, with prices starting from £13 per month.
Here’s a look of what is included in each subscription package:
High Cacao Curated Collection
This includes recipes that celebrate the cacao, meaning it mostly comprises dark chocolate, with the occasional intensely deep and satisfying Supermilk, for good measure.
Cost: £25 per month
Tipsy Curated Collection
This collection is comprised of chocolates made with a generous measure of premium alcohol, including a miniature from Hotel Chocolat’s own alcohol range, plus one or two recipes curated to complement a bottle of your own.
Cost: £25 per month
Mellow Curated Collection
Indulge in an array of creamy milk, white and caramel-milk recipes in this collection, with no dark chocolate or alcohol-infused recipes included.
Cost: £25 per month
Everything Curated Collection
Ideal if you love all tastes, this collection consists of a little bit of all genres, from mellow to dark, to something boozy.
Cost: £25 per month
Sleekster Subscription
Get your favourite chocolate box delivered as often as you like, with the option to choose from some of the most celebrated recipes in Hotel Chocolat’s entire collection.
The box is available in six different genres, including milk, caramel, dark, fruity, tipsy, patisserie, or a bit of everything.
Cost: £22.95 per month
Velvetiser Refill Subscription
One for fans of hot chocolate, this subscription will ensure your supply of Velvetiser single-serves drinking chocolate never runs out.
Simply choose your favourite recipe and how many boxes you’ll need, and you can get them delivered with free standard delivery.
Cost: £13 per month
The Inventing Room
This new, limited-membership monthly subscription allows you to taste and review the latest Hotel Chocolat recipes before they’ve even been named, or run past the Marketing team.
This can include filled chocolates, biscuits, brownies and new alcohol recipes, and will allow subscribers exclusive access to virtual tasting events to help shape the future of chocolate ranges.
Cost: £30 per month
For more information on the subscriptions on offer, visit hotelchocolat.com/uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--'Care is needed': Drivers warned ahead of most dangerous month on New Forest roads

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care as the New Forest braces itself for the deadliest month for animal accidents .
Collisions involving ponies , donkeys and other free-roaming animals often peak between 5pm and 8pm on weekdays in the winter , especially in November .
Commuters are being urged to be vigilant after the clocks go back at the weekend and they find themselves driving home in the dark .
They are also being encouraged to cut their speed from 40mph to 30mph , a move which adds only three minutes to most journeys across the Forest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ livestock .
Last year 159 animals were hit by vehicles , with 58 killed and 32 injured .
When the days grow shorter more journeys take place during the hours of darkness .
Bad weather and the dazzle caused by oncoming headlights can lead to poor visibility .
Head agister Jonathan Gerrelli said : `` Free-roaming animals have no road sense and can appear suddenly in front of your vehicle with little warning .
`` At this time of year particular care is needed .
`` Allow yourself a little more time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , due to the weather , darkness or an oncoming vehicle 's lights , slow down .
`` If you do collide with a Forest animal , or witness an accident involving one , please report it as soon as possible .
A hit-and-run is the last thing we want - an animal could be left in pain for hours or days .
`` Even if it runs off , it could be seriously injured , so call the police and an agister will be sent out to search for the casualty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Forest are the B3078/79 from Cadnam to Godshill , the B3054 from Lymington to Dibden Purlieu , the B3055 from Brockenhurst to Sway and the C10 from Picket Post to Holmsley .
The number of animals killed or injured has almost halved in the last 20 years but campaigners say the annual total is still too high .
Bruce Rothnie , Deputy Surveyor of the New Forest , said : `` The New Forest is a unique place .
Allowing animals to roam freely across an unfenced landscape is vital to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and working in this special area can help this winter by slowing down and being extra vigilant for animals . ''

Collisions involving ponies, donkeys and other free-roaming animals often peak between 5pm and 8pm on weekdays in the winter, especially in November.
Commuters are being urged to be vigilant after the clocks go back at the weekend and they find themselves driving home in the dark.
They are also being encouraged to cut their speed from 40mph to 30mph, a move which adds only three minutes to most journeys across the Forest and can cut the number of accidents involving livestock.
Last year 159 animals were hit by vehicles, with 58 killed and 32 injured.
When the days grow shorter more journeys take place during the hours of darkness. Bad weather and the dazzle caused by oncoming headlights can lead to poor visibility.
Head agister Jonathan Gerrelli said: "Free-roaming animals have no road sense and can appear suddenly in front of your vehicle with little warning.
"At this time of year particular care is needed.
"Allow yourself a little more time for your journey and if visibility is poor, due to the weather, darkness or an oncoming vehicle's lights, slow down.
"If you do collide with a Forest animal, or witness an accident involving one, please report it as soon as possible. A hit-and-run is the last thing we want - an animal could be left in pain for hours or days.
"Even if it runs off, it could be seriously injured, so call the police and an agister will be sent out to search for the casualty."
The worst roads for animal accidents in the Forest are the B3078/79 from Cadnam to Godshill, the B3054 from Lymington to Dibden Purlieu, the B3055 from Brockenhurst to Sway and the C10 from Picket Post to Holmsley.
The number of animals killed or injured has almost halved in the last 20 years but campaigners say the annual total is still too high.
Bruce Rothnie, Deputy Surveyor of the New Forest, said: "The New Forest is a unique place. Allowing animals to roam freely across an unfenced landscape is vital to sustaining that uniqueness.
"Everyone living and working in this special area can help this winter by slowing down and being extra vigilant for animals."
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thedailyecho--2020-10-26--'This is unacceptable': Anger after disposable gloves and face masks found on shore

CONCERNS have been raised over the use of disposable PPE after plastic gloves and face masks were found on a Hampshire beach .
Volunteers and team members from the Final Straw Foundation have highlighted the increase in volume of coronavirus related disposable PPE litter on city streets , the countryside and washing up on south coast beaches .
Since lockdown lifted and it has been possible to resume beach cleans and countryside clean ups , the team have been regularly picking up disposable gloves and face masks .
It is believed the items are been dropped by people or falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coast or countryside .
Many of them are washing up on shores after entering our local waters after being blown there from roadsides and car parks or washed down storm drains in towns and out to sea .
CEO and founder of the Final Straw Foundation , Bianca Carr , has been `` horrified '' by the number of items of disposable PPE she has noticed entering the environment .
`` We have revisited one particular stretch of shoreline on Hayling Island a few times since lockdown lifted , and we regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the high tide line and in the vegetation by the beach , '' she said .
`` This is new since the pandemic started and is probably only a tiny indication of the actual numbers of these items that are in the sea . ''
Director of Operations at the Final Straw Foundation , Lissie Pollard added : `` We are also noticing a lot more disposable gloves littering our countryside and beaches .
`` Just this last week we picked up over 500 plastic gloves from near a petrol station that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation .
`` This is unacceptable and we have to act now .
300 years from now the Covid19 pandemic will be ancient history , but these items will still be floating around in our seas and endangering wildlife . ''
The team is keen to note that disposable items of PPE will be a part of many people ’ s lives for the foreseeable future to help protect against Covid-19 , but there are alternative options available .

Volunteers and team members from the Final Straw Foundation have highlighted the increase in volume of coronavirus related disposable PPE litter on city streets, the countryside and washing up on south coast beaches.
Since lockdown lifted and it has been possible to resume beach cleans and countryside clean ups, the team have been regularly picking up disposable gloves and face masks.
It is believed the items are been dropped by people or falling out of vehicles when people visit visit the coast or countryside.
Many of them are washing up on shores after entering our local waters after being blown there from roadsides and car parks or washed down storm drains in towns and out to sea.
CEO and founder of the Final Straw Foundation, Bianca Carr, has been "horrified" by the number of items of disposable PPE she has noticed entering the environment.
"We have revisited one particular stretch of shoreline on Hayling Island a few times since lockdown lifted, and we regularly pick up at least 5-10 single-use masks from the high tide line and in the vegetation by the beach," she said.
"This is new since the pandemic started and is probably only a tiny indication of the actual numbers of these items that are in the sea."
Director of Operations at the Final Straw Foundation, Lissie Pollard added: "We are also noticing a lot more disposable gloves littering our countryside and beaches.
"Just this last week we picked up over 500 plastic gloves from near a petrol station that is very close to Langstone Harbour, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation.
"This is unacceptable and we have to act now. 300 years from now the Covid19 pandemic will be ancient history, but these items will still be floating around in our seas and endangering wildlife."
The team is keen to note that disposable items of PPE will be a part of many people’s lives for the foreseeable future to help protect against Covid-19, but there are alternative options available.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Tesco Clubcard: How shoppers can donate points to help food charities

Tesco have revealed how shoppers can donate the Clubcard points to a variety of good causes to help those in need .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What charities can you help with your Clubcard points ?
Tesco have partnered with five charities - Cancer Research UK , British Heart Foundation , Diabetes UK , FareShare and The Trussell Trust .
FareShare is a food distribution charity which gives out fresh food and long life products to a network of more than 11,000 charities and community groups in the UK .
The Trussell Trust is the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provides emergency food parcels to people in need all over the country .
You can donate your Clubcard points by going to the Clubcard section of Tesco ’ s website .
Once you ’ ve selected your charity , you can decide how many of your points to donate .
Then , wait for a confirmation email and you ’ ll know your donation has been made .
Following his high profile campaign to try and convince the government to extend the free school meals program into the holidays this year , footballer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FareShare explaining that people can donate their clubcard points directly to charity .
The tweet has since received more than 1,000 likes , with several people replying with the receipts from their donations and messages of support .
“ Thank you to Marcus Rashford for retweeting , ” said one person , alongside a screenshot of a £50 donation , “ I didn ’ t know anything about this , what a great way to help.
” Another shared a picture of a £35 donation receipt , with the caption , “ Donated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent figures , approximately 14 million people in the UK live in poverty , including approximately one in three children .
Last year , the UN ’ s special rapporteur on extreme poverty released a report on poverty in Britain , accusing the government of the “ systematic immiseration ” of millions of people through “ ideological ” cuts to public services .

Here's everything you need to know.
What charities can you help with your Clubcard points?
Tesco have partnered with five charities - Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, FareShare and The Trussell Trust.
FareShare is a food distribution charity which gives out fresh food and long life products to a network of more than 11,000 charities and community groups in the UK.
The Trussell Trust is the UK’s primary foodbank charity, which provides emergency food parcels to people in need all over the country.
How can I donate?
You can donate your Clubcard points by going to the Clubcard section of Tesco’s website.
Once you’ve selected your charity, you can decide how many of your points to donate. Then, wait for a confirmation email and you’ll know your donation has been made.
Why are people donating?
Following his high profile campaign to try and convince the government to extend the free school meals program into the holidays this year, footballer Marcus Rashford shared a tweet by charity FareShare explaining that people can donate their clubcard points directly to charity.
The tweet has since received more than 1,000 likes, with several people replying with the receipts from their donations and messages of support.
“Thank you to Marcus Rashford for retweeting,” said one person, alongside a screenshot of a £50 donation, “I didn’t know anything about this, what a great way to help.”
Another shared a picture of a £35 donation receipt, with the caption, “Donated 18 months worth.”
According to the most recent figures, approximately 14 million people in the UK live in poverty, including approximately one in three children.
Last year, the UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty released a report on poverty in Britain, accusing the government of the “systematic immiseration” of millions of people through “ideological” cuts to public services.