thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Members of Wimpson Old Boys Scooter Club gather after death of Paul Prince

SCOOTER clubs rallied together to pay their respects to a fellow MOD member who recently died .
Paul Prince , 60 , died in hospital after a black and white Lexmoto Milano motorbike collided with traffic lights at the junction with Waterloo Road in Southampton .
• Man dies after serious crash on Southampton road Officers were called to Shirley Road at 7.30am on Thursday following the crash .
Paul was the founding member of Wimpson Old Boys Scooter Club , alongside his brother Dean Prince , and had arranged for them to ride and meet other clubs at Lymington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kitcher , 60 , said : “ At 12 noon , we done a two-minute clap for Paul and gave three cheers .
“ He had arranged this and posted on Facebook about a ride-out on Sunday but unfortunately the accident happened on Thursday.
” Members of Wimpson Old Boys Scooter Club also met at Saints pub in Millbrook at 9.30am , where the group usually host charity events .
They decided to turn the ride-out into a tribute for the former football team manager Paul , who was also a grandfather and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was more than a 60-year-old man in an accident .
He was part of the club but not only that , him , his father and brother ran a local football team in Millbrook in the 80s called Brendon ’ s Football Club .
“ They went to Holland and won the Tyro league , he was called a fantastic manager .
He was a part of the community and this has been a massive shock to a lot of people.
” Paul had celebrated his 32nd wedding anniversary a week before he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the family .
I would describe him as a rough diamond with a good heart , ” said Wayne .
“ He was tough on the outside but helped anyone without questions .
He was a great man and very down-to-earth.
” Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision , or captured the incident on DashCam , to contact them on 101 , quoting 44200209847 .

Paul Prince, 61, died in hospital after a black and white Lexmoto Milano motorbike collided with traffic lights at the junction with Waterloo Road in Southampton.
Officers were called to Shirley Road at 7.30am on Thursday following the crash.
Paul was the founding member of Wimpson Old Boys Scooter Club, alongside his brother Dean Prince, and had arranged for them to ride and meet other clubs at Lymington Quay on Sunday.
His friend Wayne Kitcher, 60, said: “At 12 noon, we done a two-minute clap for Paul and gave three cheers.
“He had arranged this and posted on Facebook about a ride-out on Sunday but unfortunately the accident happened on Thursday.”
Members of Wimpson Old Boys Scooter Club also met at Saints pub in Millbrook at 9.30am, where the group usually host charity events.
They decided to turn the ride-out into a tribute for the former football team manager Paul, who was also a grandfather and father.
Wayne added: “He was more than a 61-year-old man in an accident. He was part of the club but not only that, him, his father and brother ran a local football team in Millbrook in the 80s called Brendon’s Football Club.
“They went to Holland and won the Tyro league, he was called a fantastic manager. He was a part of the community and this has been a massive shock to a lot of people.”
Paul had celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary a week before he died.
“Paul was the head of the family. I would describe him as a rough diamond with a good heart,” said Wayne.
“He was tough on the outside but helped anyone without questions. He was a great man and very down-to-earth.”
To donate to Paul’s funeral fund, visit www.gofundme.com/f/paul-prince-funeral-amp-memorial-fund.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or captured the incident on DashCam, to contact them on 101, quoting 44200209847.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Hampshire residents slam Highways England for overnight works during lockdown

OUTRAGED residents have slammed Highways England after overnight smart motorway works has led to “ countless sleepless nights ” .
Overnight roadworks have been taking place at Junction 5 of the M27 in West End for the smart motorway scheme .
This has sparked outrage from residents , who say completing works at night during lockdown “ has to stop ” .
One West End home owner , who didn ’ t want to be named , said living next to the M27 is like “ being in the middle of a building site ” every night .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the works is leading to countless sleepless nights , it has to stop .
“ It ’ s so frustrating for residents , we can ’ t go and stay with family until the works are done because of lockdown , we can ’ t close the windows because of how hot it is , so what are we supposed to do ?
“ It ’ s like being in a building site .
Why can ’ t the works be done during the day ?
Despite frustration from residents , Highways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being taken to limit noise .
However Eastleigh councillor for West End South , Tim Bearder , said : “ It affects the whole of West End , and while Highways England have control of the whole motorway , it ’ s very difficult for us to have any control over what they do .
“ They really ought to put residents first .
It ’ s very regrettable they are choosing to do very noisy work overnight.
” A spokesperson said : “ We make every effort to limit the effects of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We try and avoid doing noisy work overnight , and have taken advantage of reduced traffic to close an extra lane in May to get more work done during the day .
“ The work we ’ re doing around junction 5 near West End , uses large machinery and can only be done overnight , when traffic volumes are low enough for us to take the extra space we need .
Even so , we are trying to carry out the louder activities early on in the evening .
“ We appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not easy , and we are grateful for people ’ s patience while we deliver this vital upgrade .
”

Overnight roadworks have been taking place at Junction 5 of the M27 in West End for the smart motorway scheme.
This has sparked outrage from residents, who say completing works at night during lockdown “has to stop”.
One West End home owner, who didn’t want to be named, said living next to the M27 is like “being in the middle of a building site” every night.
He said: “Living next to the motorway during the works is leading to countless sleepless nights, it has to stop.
“It’s so frustrating for residents, we can’t go and stay with family until the works are done because of lockdown, we can’t close the windows because of how hot it is, so what are we supposed to do?
“It’s like being in a building site. Why can’t the works be done during the day?
”
Despite frustration from residents, Highways England said “every effort” is being taken to limit noise.
However Eastleigh councillor for West End South, Tim Bearder, said: “It affects the whole of West End, and while Highways England have control of the whole motorway, it’s very difficult for us to have any control over what they do.
“They really ought to put residents first. It’s very regrettable they are choosing to do very noisy work overnight.”
A spokesperson said: “We make every effort to limit the effects of construction noise for our neighbours.
“We try and avoid doing noisy work overnight, and have taken advantage of reduced traffic to close an extra lane in May to get more work done during the day.
“The work we’re doing around junction 5 near West End, uses large machinery and can only be done overnight, when traffic volumes are low enough for us to take the extra space we need. Even so, we are trying to carry out the louder activities early on in the evening.
“We appreciate living near a busy construction site is not easy, and we are grateful for people’s patience while we deliver this vital upgrade.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Tribute paid to Southampton man who died in Royal Mail van crash

TRIBUTE has been paid to the Southampton man who died in a Royal Mail van crash .
As previously reported , at around 7.38am on Saturday June 6 , officers were called to The Downs Road on the Isle of Wight after a Royal Mail delivery van crashed down a steep embankment during a single-vehicle collision .
Michael Horne , 40 , from Sholing , Southampton was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best effort from paramedics .
Now , Michael 's family have paid tribute to him .
They said : `` We are absolutely devastated by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son and brother , loving husband and devoted father to two amazing children .
“ He was an avid Saints supporter and an active member of Sholing Football Club , spending many enjoyable hours as assistant coach to the U14 and U12 White teams .
We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of sympathy and kind messages from the local community .
“ As a Royal Mail delivery driver , Michael had been a key worker throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and we just ca n't believe he wo n't be coming home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the same again and we miss him terribly .
`` He still had his life to live and he has left a large hole in ours .
He probably never realised how many people loved him.
” Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call 101 , quoting the reference number of 44200202668 , or alternatively , Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

As previously reported, at around 7.38am on Saturday June 6, officers were called to The Downs Road on the Isle of Wight after a Royal Mail delivery van crashed down a steep embankment during a single-vehicle collision.
Michael Horne, 40, from Sholing, Southampton was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best effort from paramedics.
Now, Michael's family have paid tribute to him.
They said: "We are absolutely devastated by this tragic event. Michael was a wonderful son and brother, loving husband and devoted father to two amazing children.
“He was an avid Saints supporter and an active member of Sholing Football Club, spending many enjoyable hours as assistant coach to the U14 and U12 White teams. We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of sympathy and kind messages from the local community.
“As a Royal Mail delivery driver, Michael had been a key worker throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and we just can't believe he won't be coming home to us. Our lives will never be the same again and we miss him terribly.
"He still had his life to live and he has left a large hole in ours. He probably never realised how many people loved him.”
Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting the reference number of 44200202668, or alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Firefighters called to a chemical incident in Southampton

Firefighters were called to a chemical incident in a Southampton neighbourhood last night .
One crew from Redbridge Fire Station @ @ @ @ @ night at around 9.41pm , after receiving reports that someone was `` feeling faint '' @ @ @ @ @ flat .
The ground-flat was ventilated with tactical ventilation , and there were no injuries @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : `` One crew from Redbridge was mobilised at 21:41 last night to @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The occupier had mixed chemicals and was feeling faint .
The ground-floor flat @ @ @ @ @ ventilation and the stop message came in at 23:16 .
`` The South Coast Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ also at the scene . ''
The ambulance service has been contacted for a comment @

One crew from Redbridge Fire Station rushed to Shirley Road last night at around 9.41pm, after receiving reports that someone was "feeling faint" after mixing chemicals in their flat.
The ground-flat was ventilated with tactical ventilation, and there were no injuries reported.
A Hampshire Fire spokesperson said: "One crew from Redbridge was mobilised at 21:41 last night to a flat on Shirley Road.
"The occupier had mixed chemicals and was feeling faint. The ground-floor flat basement was ventilated with tactical ventilation and the stop message came in at 23:16.
"The South Coast Ambulance Service's Hart team were also at the scene."
The ambulance service has been contacted for a comment.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--M27 blocked after crash

M27 blocked after crash

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on the M27 .
The incident happened at about 9am on @ @ @ @ @ seven for Hedge End and junction five for Eastleigh .
# M27 Westbound - One @ @ @ @ @ RTI between J7/A334 # HedgeEnd and J5/A335 # Eastleigh , approx delays of 10 minutes @ @ @ @ @ ROMANSE ( @ ROMANSE ) June 15 , 2020 A recovery team has been called @ @ @ @ @ road is blocked .
It is not known if anyone has been injured .

The incident happened at about 9am on the westbound carriageway between junction seven for Hedge End and junction five for Eastleigh.
#M27 Westbound - One lane remains BLOCKED following earlier RTI between J7/A334 #HedgeEnd and J5/A335 #Eastleigh, approx delays of 10 minutes on approach. pic.twitter.com/9kG65t7sId — ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) June 15, 2020
A recovery team has been called and one lane of the road is blocked.
It is not known if anyone has been injured.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Firefighters race to save cow stuck in mud in Blackfield

EMERGENCY services have rushed to save a cow stuck in mud this morning .
A cow is stuck up to @ @ @ @ @ Crews from Hardley , Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst Fire Stations are on the scene in Exbury @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Services received an emergency call at 6.49am .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-15--New female genital mutilation victims identified in Southampton

New victims of female genital mutilation were seen by NHS services in Southampton at the start of the year .
The National FGM Centre warned the risk to children and young people may have increased during the coronavirus pandemic , with school closures reducing contact with teachers and health professionals .
Roughly 10 victims of FGM were seen by health services in the Southampton Clinical Commissioning Group area between January and March , NHS Digital figures show .
Of those , at least one were having their injuries reported to the NHS for the first time .
Only approximate numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent identification of individual women .
FGM , where female genitals are removed , cut or injured for non-medical reasons , is illegal in the UK , and people carrying out or assisting with the procedure could face up to 14 years in prison .
Most girls are cut before they turn 15 , but are frequently not identified or treated by the NHS until they are pregnant .
In Southampton , all of the women seen in 2018-19 were over 18 .
The NHS says that children at risk of FGM may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special procedure '' or `` become a woman '' .
Parents may also give clues , including stating that they or a family member will be taking the child out of the country for a prolonged period of time .
However , the National FGM Centre , run by children 's charity Barnardo ’ s and the Local Government Association , said these warning signs could go unheard while children across the UK are not attending school .
Leethen Bartholomew , the centre 's head , said : `` While children and young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not linked to professionals and there are no services in contact with them – if there is a concern we would n't know .
`` They do n't have those opportunities to hear concerns and respond to disclosure . ''
Mr Bartholomew added that vital questions which could identify someone as a FGM victim may also be going unasked during health visits , leaving women without the opportunity to seek support .
`` It 's important to remember that it is mandatory to record , but it is not mandatory to ask the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is most commonly carried out within communities from Africa , the Middle East and Asia , and young girls are often flown abroad for ceremonies where it is performed .
But data shows the region in which victims seen in Southampton had their injuries inflicted was unrecorded or unknown in all cases .
The Foundation for Women 's Health Research and Development is working to reduce violence against African girls and women .
Naana Otoo-Oyortey , Forward executive director , said the impact of Covid-19 on black and minority ethnic communities has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns and loss of jobs leading to family tension .
`` Many women are experiencing multiple challenges including grief , trauma and violence and not focusing on their personal needs .
Anecdotal stories indicate that women are not seeking services over this period '' , she said .
`` At Forward we have found the best way to reach women in their homes is through community champions who have been trained to provide peer to peer outreach . ''

The National FGM Centre warned the risk to children and young people may have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, with school closures reducing contact with teachers and health professionals.
Roughly 10 victims of FGM were seen by health services in the Southampton Clinical Commissioning Group area between January and March, NHS Digital figures show.
Of those, at least one were having their injuries reported to the NHS for the first time.
Only approximate numbers are recorded in the data, to prevent identification of individual women.
FGM, where female genitals are removed, cut or injured for non-medical reasons, is illegal in the UK, and people carrying out or assisting with the procedure could face up to 14 years in prison.
Most girls are cut before they turn 15, but are frequently not identified or treated by the NHS until they are pregnant.
In Southampton, all of the women seen in 2018-19 were over 18.
The NHS says that children at risk of FGM may talk about plans to have a "special procedure" or "become a woman".
Parents may also give clues, including stating that they or a family member will be taking the child out of the country for a prolonged period of time.
However, the National FGM Centre, run by children's charity Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association, said these warning signs could go unheard while children across the UK are not attending school.
Leethen Bartholomew, the centre's head, said: "While children and young people are at home, they are not linked to professionals and there are no services in contact with them – if there is a concern we wouldn't know.
"They don't have those opportunities to hear concerns and respond to disclosure."
Mr Bartholomew added that vital questions which could identify someone as a FGM victim may also be going unasked during health visits, leaving women without the opportunity to seek support.
"It's important to remember that it is mandatory to record, but it is not mandatory to ask the question," he said.
FGM is most commonly carried out within communities from Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and young girls are often flown abroad for ceremonies where it is performed.
But data shows the region in which victims seen in Southampton had their injuries inflicted was unrecorded or unknown in all cases.
The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development is working to reduce violence against African girls and women.
Naana Otoo-Oyortey, Forward executive director, said the impact of Covid-19 on black and minority ethnic communities has been "extremely challenging", with survival concerns and loss of jobs leading to family tension.
"Many women are experiencing multiple challenges including grief, trauma and violence and not focusing on their personal needs. Anecdotal stories indicate that women are not seeking services over this period", she said.
"At Forward we have found the best way to reach women in their homes is through community champions who have been trained to provide peer to peer outreach."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Andrew Banks jailed for urinating next to PC Keith Palmer memorial

A MAN has been jailed for 14 days after he admitted urinating next to the memorial dedicated to PC Keith Palmer , who was stabbed to death in the 2017 Westminster terror attack .
Andrew Banks , of Manor Road in Stansted , Essex , was captured on camera as violent clashes between far-right protesters and police took place in central London .
Banks , wearing a white T-shirt and grey Adidas jogging bottoms , admitted one count of outraging public decency at Westminster Magistrates ’ Court this morning .
Prosecutor Michael Mallon said Banks , a Tottenham Hotspur fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect statues ” , but admitted he did not know which statues .
He was said to have drunk 16 pints during Friday night into Saturday morning , and had not been to sleep .
Banks contacted police after being confronted by his father , the court heard .
His counsel Stuart Harris said his client was “ ashamed by his action ” , and had mental health issues .
Banks ’ s actions were widely condemned by politicians including Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood , who gave first aid to PC Palmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to death in the grounds of Parliament by armed extremist Khalid Masood on March 22 , 2017 .
Speaking on Saturday in response to the image , Commander Bas Javid said : `` We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer .
Mr Ellwood said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was `` abhorrent '' .
Speaking to BBC News over the weekend , he said the man should come forward and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the urinating man may not have noticed the memorial , Mr Ellwood said : `` I don ’ t agree with that at all .
`` This is the gates of Westminster , the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for PC Keith Palmer . ''

Andrew Banks, of Manor Road in Stansted, Essex, was captured on camera as violent clashes between far-right protesters and police took place in central London.
Banks, wearing a white T-shirt and grey Adidas jogging bottoms, admitted one count of outraging public decency at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Prosecutor Michael Mallon said Banks, a Tottenham Hotspur fan, was in central London to “protect statues”, but admitted he did not know which statues.
He was said to have drunk 16 pints during Friday night into Saturday morning, and had not been to sleep.
Banks contacted police after being confronted by his father, the court heard.
His counsel Stuart Harris said his client was “ashamed by his action”, and had mental health issues.
Banks’s actions were widely condemned by politicians including Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood, who gave first aid to PC Palmer as he lay dying after being stabbed to death in the grounds of Parliament by armed extremist Khalid Masood on March 22, 2017.
Speaking on Saturday in response to the image, Commander Bas Javid said: "We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer.
"I feel for PC Palmer’s family, friends and colleagues."
Mr Ellwood said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was "abhorrent".
Speaking to BBC News over the weekend, he said the man should come forward and apologise.
When asked whether he thought the urinating man may not have noticed the memorial, Mr Ellwood said: "I don’t agree with that at all.
"This is the gates of Westminster, the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for PC Keith Palmer."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Man charged after allegedly performing sex act in park

A MAN has been charged with outraging public decency after allegedly performing a sex act in a park .
Police @ @ @ @ @ recreation ground in Eastleigh at 6.52pm on Saturday following the incident .
Vipin Singh-Tomar , @ @ @ @ @ , Eastleigh , has been charged with outraging public decency .
He will appear at @ @ @ @ @ August 11 .

Police were called to Leigh Road recreation ground in Eastleigh at 6.52pm on Saturday following the incident.
Vipin Singh-Tomar, 41, of Newtown Road, Eastleigh, has been charged with outraging public decency.
He will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on August 11.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Ageas staff take part in fitness challenge

STAFF at a major Hampshire employer have walked , run and cycled thousands of miles after the company laid down fitness challenges during the lockdown .
Insurance company Ageas – which employs around 1,000 people in Eastleigh – issued the challenges as part of a commitment to employee wellbeing .
Staff had the choice of cycling 267km ( 166 miles ) , running 42km ( 26 miles ) or clocking up 250,000 steps ( approximately 108 miles ) .
Around 200 people took part in the trio of challenges and , of those who completed the feats of fitness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( around 7,395 miles ) , 4,362km ( 2,710 miles ) were run and 14,619km ( 9,083 ) cycled .
Andy Sharvill , who works at Ageas ’ office in Eastleigh , took on all three challenges and clocking up an impressive 50km ( 30 miles ) in the running challenge .
He said : “ Being one of two working parents with two young children at home this has provided the motivation to get out exercising .
I haven ’ t run or cycled the furthest by any means but it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of times a week , which I wouldn ’ t have done had not been for the challenges.
” Lyn Nicholls , HR director at Ageas UK , said : “ Our people have really embraced the three challenges and I ’ m impressed by the number of miles they ’ ve clocked up between them .
“ Keeping active is a great way of looking after our mental wellbeing , as well as our physical health , so we ’ re pleased to be able to lay on these challenges for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its employees during lockdown , with a particular focus on mental wellbeing .
Other initiatives have included resources for busy parents , mental health first aiders and wellbeing guides .
The company has not furloughed any staff and has helped around 80 per cent of its employees to work from home , with social distancing and safety measures in place for those essential workers who have needed to be in the office .
Ms Nicholls added : “ Like many businesses across the UK , we ’ re now looking at how our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can return to the office in a safe way , while also reflecting on our experiences over the last few weeks as an opportunity to think about how we want to operate in future .
“ This includes looking at flexibility in working hours , changes to the office layout and using technology to our advantage .
It ’ s vital we keep our people safe so they can do what they do best – help our customers during their time of need .
”

Insurance company Ageas – which employs around 1,000 people in Eastleigh – issued the challenges as part of a commitment to employee wellbeing.
Staff had the choice of cycling 267km (166 miles), running 42km (26 miles) or clocking up 250,000 steps (approximately 108 miles).
Around 200 people took part in the trio of challenges and, of those who completed the feats of fitness, more than 17 million steps were taken (around 7,395 miles), 4,362km (2,710 miles) were run and 14,619km (9,083) cycled.
Andy Sharvill, who works at Ageas’ office in Eastleigh, took on all three challenges and clocking up an impressive 50km (30 miles) in the running challenge.
He said: “Being one of two working parents with two young children at home this has provided the motivation to get out exercising. I haven’t run or cycled the furthest by any means but it has got me out of the house a number of times a week, which I wouldn’t have done had not been for the challenges.”
Lyn Nicholls, HR director at Ageas UK, said: “Our people have really embraced the three challenges and I’m impressed by the number of miles they’ve clocked up between them.
“Keeping active is a great way of looking after our mental wellbeing, as well as our physical health, so we’re pleased to be able to lay on these challenges for our employees.”
Ageas has been supporting its employees during lockdown, with a particular focus on mental wellbeing. Other initiatives have included resources for busy parents, mental health first aiders and wellbeing guides.
The company has not furloughed any staff and has helped around 80 per cent of its employees to work from home, with social distancing and safety measures in place for those essential workers who have needed to be in the office.
Ms Nicholls added: “Like many businesses across the UK, we’re now looking at how our people who have been working from home can return to the office in a safe way, while also reflecting on our experiences over the last few weeks as an opportunity to think about how we want to operate in future.
“This includes looking at flexibility in working hours, changes to the office layout and using technology to our advantage. It’s vital we keep our people safe so they can do what they do best – help our customers during their time of need.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Southampton road closed following crash

Southampton road closed following crash

A MAN in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a motorbike .
He is in @ @ @ @ @ officers are on the scene at the junction of Hill Lane and Archers Road .
@ @ @ @ @ fatal collisions in 24 hours The crash happened outside the Winston Hotel at 5pm and @ @ @ @ @ place .
An ambulance and air ambulance rushed to the scene however , the helicopter @ @ @ @

He was described as being a serious condition.
Police officers were called to the scene of the incident at the junction of Hill Lane and Archers Road yesterday.
Police called to two fatal collisions in 24 hours
The crash happened outside the Winston Hotel at 5pm and a road block was put in place.
An ambulance and air ambulance rushed to the scene however, the helicopter was not needed.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Drugs raid on Price of Wales Avenue in Southampton

A HAUL of up to 500 cannabis plants have been seized following a drugs raid in Southampton .
Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook at around 8am today .
They discovered what is thought to be a cannabis farm .
The raid this morning was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in Southampton .
A 26-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prince of Wales Avenue , Southampton , this morning ( Monday 15 June ) .
Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized .
A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis .
He is currently in police custody . ''
Shirley Police ( @ ShirleyPolice ) tweeted at 8:46 am on Mon , Jun 15 , 2020 : `` Neighbourhood Officers executed a search warrant this morning at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue .
`` Between a hundred and two hundred cannabis plants so far located @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook at around 8am today.
They discovered what is thought to be a cannabis farm.
Officers confiscated between 400 and 500 plants.
The raid this morning was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in Southampton.
A 26-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue, Southampton, yesterday (Monday 15 June).
"Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized.
"A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. He is currently in police custody."
Shirley Police (@ShirleyPolice) tweeted at 8:46 am on Mon, Jun 15, 2020: "Neighbourhood Officers executed a search warrant this morning at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue.
"Between a hundred and two hundred cannabis plants so far located and one person in custody."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Large barriers set up around Southampton's St Mary's football stadium

LARGE barriers have been erected around St Mary 's Stadium .
The walls have been erected around the entirety of the stadium and stand roughly 8ft tall with what is believed to be one entrance in and out of the grounds .
It is reported that the barriers have been put in place as all Premier League clubs will have green , amber and red zones and will need to control who has access to the stadium .
As the stadium is on a road , the club have erected the barrier to make it easier to control access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the most severely restricted area and includes places such as the pitch , the tunnel , technical areas , changing rooms .
These areas will be limited to 105 people maximum , which includes players , coaching staff , match officials and all the essential staff only .
The amber zone will be restricted to the minimum number of staff required to meet the minimum contractual requirements for broadcasting , media and club staff .
The green zone is outside the stadium , for example the car park .
The Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on why the walls have been put in place .
It comes as St Mary 's has been listed as one of four possible neutral venues if it ’ s needed .
The Premier League wants a contingency plan in place for when top-flight teams are unable to play at home due to safety concerns .
This could be derby matches where it 's feared supporters could congregate outside the stadium and break the strict social distancing rules put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Reports surfaced that Liverpool ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place at St Mary ’ s for that very reason .

The walls have been erected around the entirety of the stadium and stand roughly 8ft tall with what is believed to be one entrance in and out of the grounds.
It is reported that the barriers have been put in place as all Premier League clubs will have green, amber and red zones and will need to control who has access to the stadium.
As the stadium is on a road, the club have erected the barrier to make it easier to control access to the site.
The red zone will be the most severely restricted area and includes places such as the pitch, the tunnel, technical areas, changing rooms.
These areas will be limited to 105 people maximum, which includes players, coaching staff, match officials and all the essential staff only.
The amber zone will be restricted to the minimum number of staff required to meet the minimum contractual requirements for broadcasting, media and club staff.
The green zone is outside the stadium, for example the car park.
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton FC for a comment on why the walls have been put in place.
It comes as St Mary's has been listed as one of four possible neutral venues if it’s needed.
The Premier League wants a contingency plan in place for when top-flight teams are unable to play at home due to safety concerns.
This could be derby matches where it's feared supporters could congregate outside the stadium and break the strict social distancing rules put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reports surfaced that Liverpool’s tie with Everton on June 21 could take place at St Mary’s for that very reason.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Travis Perkins to close 165 stores with loss of 2,500 jobs

AROUND 2,500 workers are set to lose their jobs at builders ’ merchant Travis Perkins .
The company , which also owns Toolstation and Wickes , said the decision comes as it expects the recession to hit the trade for at least two years .
Bosses plan to close 165 stores – mainly focusing on smaller Travis Perkins sites – also they said there were encouraging signs that building work is returning .
There are Travis Perkins branches at Southampton ’ s Albert Road North , Hythe , Eastleigh , Southampton Park Gate , Fareham , Lymington , New Milton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , Hedge End , Fareham and Winchester , while there are Toolstations in Millbrook , Bitterne Eastleigh , Fareham and Hedge End .
Chief executive Nick Roberts said : “ Whilst we have experienced improving trends more recently , we do not expect a return to pre-Covid trading conditions for some time and consequently we have had to take the very difficult decision to begin consultations on the closure of selected branches and to reduce our workforce to ensure we can protect the Group as a whole .
“ This is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacted and we will do everything we can to support them during this process.
” The cuts come after a week in which UK companies announced redundancies in excess of 60,000 , including cuts from Centrica and BP .
Businesses are concerned that the recession , which is predicted to be the harshest in living memory , will take years to recover from and that some firms may collapse in the battle for survival .
Economists and experts also predict the unemployment rate could return to levels not seen since the 1980s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a significant recovery in trading volumes in recent weeks , it is evident that the UK is facing a recession and this will have a corresponding impact on the demand for building materials during 2020 and 2021.
” The redundancies make up around nine per cent of the total workforce , the company added , with the store closures reducing its portfolio by eight per cent .
The company said : “ Branch closures will be concentrated in the Merchant businesses , in particular the Travis Perkins General Merchant , focusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to implement safe distancing practices , or where marginal profitability will be eroded in a reduced volume environment.
” Travis Perkins added that over the past six weeks more branches have been opening – DIY stores were deemed “ essential ” and allowed to remain open during lockdown .

The company, which also owns Toolstation and Wickes, said the decision comes as it expects the recession to hit the trade for at least two years.
Bosses plan to close 165 stores – mainly focusing on smaller Travis Perkins sites – also they said there were encouraging signs that building work is returning.
There are Travis Perkins branches at Southampton’s Albert Road North, Hythe, Eastleigh, Southampton Park Gate, Fareham, Lymington, New Milton and Ringwood.
Wickes has stores in Southampton, Hedge End, Fareham and Winchester, while there are Toolstations in Millbrook, Bitterne Eastleigh, Fareham and Hedge End.
Chief executive Nick Roberts said: “Whilst we have experienced improving trends more recently, we do not expect a return to pre-Covid trading conditions for some time and consequently we have had to take the very difficult decision to begin consultations on the closure of selected branches and to reduce our workforce to ensure we can protect the Group as a whole.
“This is in no way a reflection on those employees impacted and we will do everything we can to support them during this process.”
The cuts come after a week in which UK companies announced redundancies in excess of 60,000, including cuts from Centrica and BP.
Businesses are concerned that the recession, which is predicted to be the harshest in living memory, will take years to recover from and that some firms may collapse in the battle for survival.
Economists and experts also predict the unemployment rate could return to levels not seen since the 1980s.
Travis Perkins said: “While there has been a significant recovery in trading volumes in recent weeks, it is evident that the UK is facing a recession and this will have a corresponding impact on the demand for building materials during 2020 and 2021.”
The redundancies make up around nine per cent of the total workforce, the company added, with the store closures reducing its portfolio by eight per cent.
The company said: “Branch closures will be concentrated in the Merchant businesses, in particular the Travis Perkins General Merchant, focusing on small branches where it is either difficult to implement safe distancing practices, or where marginal profitability will be eroded in a reduced volume environment.”
Travis Perkins added that over the past six weeks more branches have been opening – DIY stores were deemed “essential” and allowed to remain open during lockdown.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Sunsine fun at Southampton Common paddling pool

IT is without doubt one of Southampton ’ s greatest assets , a total of 326 acres of open space @ @ @ @ @ local people for decades .
Southampton Common , with its woodland , grassy areas , @ @ @ @ @ and meandering paths , is not only a favourite spot for Sotonians but the parkland @ @ @ @ @ of wildlife .
Designated a site of special scientific interest , Southampton Common has been @ @ @ @ @ one of the country ’ s premier natural sites .
These photographs , taken through @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo archives and show visitors enjoying the paddling pool .

Southampton Common, with its woodland, grassy areas, paddling pool, fishing lake and meandering paths, is not only a favourite spot for Sotonians but the parkland also supports a large variety of wildlife.
Designated a site of special scientific interest, Southampton Common has been highlighted by the government as one of the country’s premier natural sites.
These photographs, taken through the years, are from the Daily Echo archives and show visitors enjoying the paddling pool.
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thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Easyjet restarts flights: This is the full list of destinations you can fly to

Easyjet has restarted a small number of its flights to a limited amount of destinations with stricter cleaning and safety measures for staff and passengers .
Here 's a round-up of everything you need to know .
Easyjet relaunched its flights from 22 airports across Europe for the first time on Monday , June 15 , since they were halted at the end of March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The first flight from the UK took off on Monday morning from London Gatwick at 7am for Glasgow , which was the same flight path the airline first took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What destinations is Easyjet flying to ?
Easyjet will be offering a reduced roster of destinations available for passengers - the plan is to be able to fly 50 per cent of its normal 1,022 routes in July , and 75 per cent in August .
While there will be fewer flights on offer , travellers will have their pick of flights to domestic , city and beach destinations .
These are all the destinations available from the Easyjet summer 2020 flying programme : The airline confirmed that flights will resume from airports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are the increased safety measures for staff and passengers ?
Easyjet has introduced extra safety measures in order to keep staff and passengers safe during their flights .
Additional cleaning and disinfection procedures for aircraft cabins will be in place , with every aircraft subject to a daily disinfection process .
All passengers and crew will be required to wear masks at all times .
The airline has also teamed up with a superhero illustrator to create comic book-inspired face masks for children .
Artist Will Sliney is best known for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Star Wars .
Aircrafts will also be fully equipped with sanitary equipment like masks , gloves and hand sanitiser , which will be available to customers and crew throughout the flight , where required .
The aircraft are also fitted with “ state of the art filtration technology ” which “ filters 99.97 per cent of airborne contaminants in the cabin , including virus and bacteria ” according to a statement from Easyjet .

Here's a round-up of everything you need to know.
When did Easyjet restart flights?
Easyjet relaunched its flights from 22 airports across Europe for the first time on Monday, June 15, since they were halted at the end of March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The first flight from the UK took off on Monday morning from London Gatwick at 7am for Glasgow, which was the same flight path the airline first took when it launched in November 1995.
What destinations is Easyjet flying to?
Easyjet will be offering a reduced roster of destinations available for passengers - the plan is to be able to fly 50 per cent of its normal 1,022 routes in July, and 75 per cent in August.
While there will be fewer flights on offer, travellers will have their pick of flights to domestic, city and beach destinations.
These are all the destinations available from the Easyjet summer 2020 flying programme:
Albania
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Kosovo
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Cities around the UK
The airline confirmed that flights will resume from airports across the UK, these include:
London Gatwick ,
, Bristol
Birmingham
Liverpool
Newcastle
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Inverness
Belfast
What are the increased safety measures for staff and passengers?
Easyjet has introduced extra safety measures in order to keep staff and passengers safe during their flights.
Additional cleaning and disinfection procedures for aircraft cabins will be in place, with every aircraft subject to a daily disinfection process.
All passengers and crew will be required to wear masks at all times. The airline has also teamed up with a superhero illustrator to create comic book-inspired face masks for children.
Artist Will Sliney is best known for his work on Marvel comics, like Spiderman and Star Wars.
Aircrafts will also be fully equipped with sanitary equipment like masks, gloves and hand sanitiser, which will be available to customers and crew throughout the flight, where required.
The aircraft are also fitted with “state of the art filtration technology” which “filters 99.97 per cent of airborne contaminants in the cabin, including virus and bacteria” according to a statement from Easyjet.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Premier League returns: These are the cheapest ways to watch it

The Premier League is set to begin again on Wednesday , June 17 , following a coronavirus-forced pause .
With strict social distancing measures still in place the appeal of a constant stream of live football will be appealing to fans who have exhausted Fifa , Football Manager and reruns of Masters Football as their go-to source of football .
The good news for fans is that there 's no need to break the bank to watch the restart of the Premier League with Sky Sports in partnership with Now TV and Amazon all showing free fixtures .
Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football without breaking the bank .
• Sky Sports and online streaming platform Now TV boast the lion ’ s share of the remaining calendar , hosting 64 of the final 92 games .
• BBC and Amazon will show four fixtures apiece .
Are you ready for some good news ?
Yes , Sky Sports are showing 25 fixtures for absolutely free , all of which will be hosted on Pick TV .
These can also be viewed on Now TV .
The highlight of these free fixtures include a Merseyside derby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 159 on Sky and 144 on Freeview .
What ’ s the cheapest way to watch the remaining games on Sky ?
Those with Sky can add Sky Sports to their package for £18.99 a month on a rolling contract .
Alternatively you can watch via the channel ’ s streaming platform Now TV for £33.99 a month with no contract required .
A monthly mobile viewing pass costs just £5.99 a month .
Now for some bad news .
At the time of writing BT Sport have yet o announce that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Existing BT customers can sign up to BT Sport ’ s Lite is available for just £7.50 a month , though this is part of a rolling 24 month contract .
All four of Amazon ’ s fixtures will be free to watch , but you will need to register an account with the digital streaming giant .
Of course , the BBC ’ s four fixtures will be free to all with a UK TV license .
You can watch online via the broadcaster ’ s iPlayer streaming service .
Fixtures @ @ @ @ @

With strict social distancing measures still in place the appeal of a constant stream of live football will be appealing to fans who have exhausted Fifa, Football Manager and reruns of Masters Football as their go-to source of football.
The good news for fans is that there's no need to break the bank to watch the restart of the Premier League with Sky Sports in partnership with Now TV and Amazon all showing free fixtures.
Here’s how you can watch Premier League football without breaking the bank.
Who’s showing what?
Sky Sports and online streaming platform Now TV boast the lion’s share of the remaining calendar, hosting 64 of the final 92 games.
BT Sport meanwhile will show 20 games.
BBC and Amazon will show four fixtures apiece.
Are Sky Sports making any games free-to-view?
Are you ready for some good news?
Yes, Sky Sports are showing 25 fixtures for absolutely free, all of which will be hosted on Pick TV. These can also be viewed on Now TV.
The highlight of these free fixtures include a Merseyside derby on June 21.
How do I watch Pick?
Pick is channel 159 on Sky and 144 on Freeview.
What’s the cheapest way to watch the remaining games on Sky?
Those with Sky can add Sky Sports to their package for £18.99 a month on a rolling contract.
Alternatively you can watch via the channel’s streaming platform Now TV for £33.99 a month with no contract required. A monthly mobile viewing pass costs just £5.99 a month.
Are BT Sport showing games for free?
Now for some bad news.
At the time of writing BT Sport have yet o announce that they will be showing any games for free.
What’s the cheapest BT Sport package?
Existing BT customers can sign up to BT Sport’s Lite is available for just £7.50 a month, though this is part of a rolling 24 month contract.
A monthly pass for the channel costs £25.
What about Amazon?
All four of Amazon’s fixtures will be free to watch, but you will need to register an account with the digital streaming giant.
And the BBC?
Of course, the BBC’s four fixtures will be free to all with a UK TV license. You can watch online via the broadcaster’s iPlayer streaming service.
Fixtures announced so far and provider
Wednesday, June 17
Aston Villa v Sheffield United (18:00, Sky Sports)
Manchester City v Arsenal (20:15, Sky Sports)
Friday, June 19
Norwich v Southampton (18:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Tottenham v Manchester United (20:15, Sky Sports)
Saturday, June 20
Watford v Leicester (12:30, BT Sport)
Brighton v Arsenal (15:00, BT Sport)
West Ham v Wolves (17:30, Sky Sports)
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (19:45, BBC)
Sunday, June 21
Newcastle v Sheffield United (14:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Aston Villa v Chelsea (16:15, Sky Sports)
Everton v Liverpool (19:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Monday, June 22
Manchester City v Burnley (20:00, Sky Sports)
Tuesday, June 23
Leicester v Brighton (18:00, Sky Sports)
Tottenham v West Ham (20:15, Sky Sports)
Wednesday, June 24
Manchester United v Sheffield United (18:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Newcastle v Aston Villa (18:00, BT Sport)
Norwich v Everton (18:00, BBC)
Wolves v Bournemouth (18:00, BT Sport)
Liverpool v Crystal Palace (20:15, Sky Sports)
Thursday, June 25
Burnley v Watford (18:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Southampton v Arsenal (18:00, Sky Sports)
Chelsea v Manchester City (20:15, BT Sport)
Saturday, June 27
Aston Villa v Wolves (12:30, BT Sport)
Sunday, June 28
Watford v Southampton (16:30, Sky Sports and Pick)
Monday, June 29
Crystal Palace v Burnley (20:00, Amazon Prime)
Tuesday, June 30
Brighton v Manchester United (20:15, Sky Sports and Pick)
Wednesday, July 1
Bournemouth v Newcastle (18:00, Sky Sports and Pick)
Arsenal v Norwich (18:00, BT Sport)
Everton v Leicester (18:00, Sky Sports)
West Ham v Chelsea (20:15, Sky Sports)
Thursday, July 2
Sheffield United v Tottenham (18:00, Sky Sports)
Manchester City v Liverpool (20:15, Sky Sports)


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Platform Road in Southampton closed after pipe bursts

Platform Road is closed to outbound traffic between Orchard Place and Terminus Terrace due to a burst mains pipe .
@ @ @ @ @ available for entering Dock Gate 4 .


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England

POLICE officers are among thousands of extra staff being deployed as face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England .
Passengers caught not complying with the regulations , which came into force on Monday , risk being fined £100 and removed from services .
Hundreds of thousands of face coverings will be handed out free of charge to passengers at railway stations across the country over the coming days .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said remembering to travel with face coverings should become part of people ’ s daily routine as part of efforts to slow the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions , disabled people and children aged under 11 do not have to wear one .
More than 3,000 additional staff from British Transport Police , Network Rail , train operators and Transport for London ( TfL ) will be deployed at major stations and transport hubs to ensure the new rules are being followed .
The regulations fall under the Public Health Act 1984 and make face coverings mandatory on buses , coaches , trams , ferries , aircraft and trains in England .
More than two-out-of-three ( 67 % ) respondents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,000 people by watchdog Transport Focus said they would not be happy using public transport unless passengers were required to wear a face masks or covering .
In Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales , face coverings are not mandatory , but are recommended .
Face coverings can be a scarf , piece of cloth or mask .
The UK Government says they are “ marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure ” , and states that evidence suggests face coverings do not protect the wearer , but may protect other people if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work such as medical staff , according to official advice .
Avanti West Coast marked the introduction of the new rules by wrapping the noses of two of its Pendolino trains with face coverings .
It has implemented a series of measures to boost safety and hygiene , including encouraging passengers to book seats in advance and using a powerful disinfectant to provide anti-viral protection .
Managing director of Avanti West Coast Phil Whittingham said : “ Nothing is more important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced these measures to give our customers confidence to travel with us .
`` We also need our customers ’ help : please bring a face covering with you , buy your ticket in advance and avoid the busiest times if possible .
”

Passengers caught not complying with the regulations, which came into force on Monday, risk being fined £100 and removed from services.
Hundreds of thousands of face coverings will be handed out free of charge to passengers at railway stations across the country over the coming days.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said remembering to travel with face coverings should become part of people’s daily routine as part of efforts to slow the spread of Covid-19.
Those with certain health conditions, disabled people and children aged under 11 do not have to wear one.
More than 3,000 additional staff from British Transport Police, Network Rail, train operators and Transport for London (TfL) will be deployed at major stations and transport hubs to ensure the new rules are being followed.
The regulations fall under the Public Health Act 1984 and make face coverings mandatory on buses, coaches, trams, ferries, aircraft and trains in England.
More than two-out-of-three (67%) respondents to a recent poll of more than 2,000 people by watchdog Transport Focus said they would not be happy using public transport unless passengers were required to wear a face masks or covering.
In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, face coverings are not mandatory, but are recommended.
Face coverings can be a scarf, piece of cloth or mask.
The UK Government says they are “marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure”, and states that evidence suggests face coverings do not protect the wearer, but may protect other people if he or she is infected.
Surgical masks should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work such as medical staff, according to official advice.
Avanti West Coast marked the introduction of the new rules by wrapping the noses of two of its Pendolino trains with face coverings.
It has implemented a series of measures to boost safety and hygiene, including encouraging passengers to book seats in advance and using a powerful disinfectant to provide anti-viral protection.
Managing director of Avanti West Coast Phil Whittingham said: “Nothing is more important than safety, so we’ve introduced these measures to give our customers confidence to travel with us.
"We also need our customers’ help: please bring a face covering with you, buy your ticket in advance and avoid the busiest times if possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Large shark washed up in Southampton in 1956

Large crowds gathered on Cobden Bridge in 1956 to see an unfortunate porbeagle shark thought to have weighed many hundreds @ @ @ @ @ ’ s body was hoisted into the air at Dyer ’ s Boatyard but when @ @ @ @ @ was quickly towed back out to sea .


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Why Marcus Rashford has called on the government to extend a food voucher scheme

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford has called on the UK government to reconsider its decision not to extend the current food voucher scheme into the summer holidays .
The scheme was set up to effectively guarantee meals to those children who would have ordinarily been reliant on free school meals during the coronavirus lockdown .
But Rashford - a forward for Manchester United and England - who raised £20million to boost food distribution with the charity FareShare , is concerned the plan to end the scheme next month will affect some of the most vulnerable in society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an open letter to the government , Rashford wrote : “ The Government has taken a ‘ whatever it takes ’ approach to the economy – I ’ m asking you today to extend that same thinking to protecting all vulnerable children across England .
“ I encourage you to hear their pleas and find your humanity .
Please reconsider your decision to cancel the food voucher scheme over the summer holiday period and guarantee the extension .
“ This is England in 2020 , and this is an issue that needs urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes of the nation are on you , make the U-turn and make protecting the lives of some of our most vulnerable a top priority.
” Rashford has previously spoken about how his family relied on breakfast clubs and free school meals as a child , and does not want other children to miss out on opportunities if they do not have access to similar schemes .
He added : “ As a black man from a low-income family in Wythenshawe , Manchester , I could have been just another statistic .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my mum , my family , my neighbours , and my coaches , the only stats I ’ m associated with are goals , appearances and caps .
“ I would be doing myself , my family and my community an injustice if I didn ’ t stand here today with my voice and my platform and ask you for help .
”

The scheme was set up to effectively guarantee meals to those children who would have ordinarily been reliant on free school meals during the coronavirus lockdown.
But Rashford - a forward for Manchester United and England - who raised £20million to boost food distribution with the charity FareShare, is concerned the plan to end the scheme next month will affect some of the most vulnerable in society.
What did Marcus Rashford say?
In an open letter to the government, Rashford wrote: “The Government has taken a ‘whatever it takes’ approach to the economy – I’m asking you today to extend that same thinking to protecting all vulnerable children across England.
“I encourage you to hear their pleas and find your humanity. Please reconsider your decision to cancel the food voucher scheme over the summer holiday period and guarantee the extension.
“This is England in 2020, and this is an issue that needs urgent assistance.
“Please, while the eyes of the nation are on you, make the U-turn and make protecting the lives of some of our most vulnerable a top priority.”
Rashford has previously spoken about how his family relied on breakfast clubs and free school meals as a child, and does not want other children to miss out on opportunities if they do not have access to similar schemes.
An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn
Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv — Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020
He added: “As a black man from a low-income family in Wythenshawe, Manchester, I could have been just another statistic.
“Instead, due to the selfless actions of my mum, my family, my neighbours, and my coaches, the only stats I’m associated with are goals, appearances and caps.
“I would be doing myself, my family and my community an injustice if I didn’t stand here today with my voice and my platform and ask you for help.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Royston Smith says evening parking charges should be scrapped in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON MP is calling on civic chiefs to scrap evening parking charges in the city .
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , is asking Southampton City Council to scrap evening parking charges for the rest of the year to help local businesses rebuild .
He said the changes should apply to the city centre at least .
The council said it has and it will continue to support local businesses .
But Mr Smith said : “ All the city centre ’ s businesses will struggle coming out of this pandemic .
From shops to theatres , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to need all the help they can get and I am calling on Southampton City Council to make this modest gesture as part of their post Covid-19 recovery plans .
It is going to be challenging enough for our local businesses to recover without having the extra burden of customers being put off by an additional charge on a night out .
The Government has done its bit , now it ’ s time for the council to help out too.
” The news comes as in March , the Chancellor Rishi Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for small and medium-sized businesses to support them during the crisis .
In a statement Southampton City Council said : “ Evening parking charges in the city centre are in place to ensure that the turnover of vehicles within parking bays is maintained during the early evening period .
This is for the benefit of city centre businesses as it ensures that the parking bays are available for visitors rather than being used by residents .
We maintain evening charges for this reason.
” The council said that after 6pm , on street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After 8pm it is free until charging commences the following day .
Surface car parks cost £2.00 to park from 6.00pm to midnight .

Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, is asking Southampton City Council to scrap evening parking charges for the rest of the year to help local businesses rebuild.
He said the changes should apply to the city centre at least.
The council said it has and it will continue to support local businesses.
But Mr Smith said: “All the city centre’s businesses will struggle coming out of this pandemic. From shops to theatres, restaurants to bars. They are going to need all the help they can get and I am calling on Southampton City Council to make this modest gesture as part of their post Covid-19 recovery plans. It is going to be challenging enough for our local businesses to recover without having the extra burden of customers being put off by an additional charge on a night out. The Government has done its bit, now it’s time for the council to help out too.”
The news comes as in March, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for small and medium-sized businesses to support them during the crisis.
In a statement Southampton City Council said: “Evening parking charges in the city centre are in place to ensure that the turnover of vehicles within parking bays is maintained during the early evening period. This is for the benefit of city centre businesses as it ensures that the parking bays are available for visitors rather than being used by residents. We maintain evening charges for this reason.”
The council said that after 6pm, on street parking costs 50p for half an hour. After 8pm it is free until charging commences the following day. Surface car parks cost £2.00 to park from 6.00pm to midnight.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--HAMPSHIRE: Mortuary to be dismantled but new site sought

A TEMPORARY mortuary in Hampshire is set to be dismantled but county bosses are looking for an alternative site .
Civic chiefs have confirmed that the temporary mortuary set up at Southampton Airport in April will be dismantled by next month .
But they said they are considering a number of options for a new site .
It comes as the morgue was set up on one side of the airfield known as the Grayson Site in a bid to serve Hampshire , Portsmouth and Southampton in the fight against coronavirus .
At the end of May Southampton Airport confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now , a spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum ( HIOW LRF ) said : “ We are grateful for the support provided by Southampton Airport .
“ However , we recognise the importance for normal operations to recommence at the airport , and therefore anticipate handing back the area we currently occupy by early July.
” The HIOW LRF said they are considering the additional mortuary capacity that may be required going forward .
A spokesperson added : “ There are a number of options for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for consideration – we are hoping a decision on this will be made by early August .
“ While we have not required the additional temporary capacity to date , we feel it is prudent to ensure our county is well placed to respond quickly should there be any further spikes in infection , and therefore mortality rates , particularly as we move into the winter.
” The sites currently being considered have not been revealed .
The news comes as the latest government figures showed that there have been more than 295,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and just over 41,000 people have lost their lives .
The number of patients who have died in Hampshire hospitals with Covid-19 is now at 598 , a rise of two in 24 hours as of Sunday afternoon .
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 191 deaths in total , while the number of those who have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is 229 .
A total of 159 people who had the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , a rise of two since yesterday .
Solent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has had 17 .

“However, we recognise the importance for normal operations to recommence at the airport, and therefore anticipate handing back the area we currently occupy by early July.” The HIOW LRF said they are considering the additional mortuary capacity that may be required going forward. A spokesperson added: “There are a number of options for a new site currently on the table for consideration – we are hoping a decision on this will be made by early August.
“While we have not required the additional temporary capacity to date, we feel it is prudent to ensure our county is well placed to respond quickly should there be any further spikes in infection, and therefore mortality rates, particularly as we move into the winter.” The sites currently being considered have not been revealed. The news comes as the latest government figures showed that there have been more than 295,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and just over 41,000 people have lost their lives.
The number of patients who have died in Hampshire hospitals with Covid-19 is now at 598, a rise of two in 24 hours as of Sunday afternoon.
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 191 deaths in total, while the number of those who have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is 229.
A total of 159 people who had the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a rise of two since yesterday.
Solent NHS Trust has had two recorded deaths and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has had 17.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Two ponies killed in accidents in the New Forest - both on the B3054

TWO ponies have been killed on the same New Forest road in separate accidents less than 12 hours apart .
Both collisions occurred on the B3054 Lymington to Dibden Purlieu road - one of the worst routes in the Forest for animal accidents .
A grey filly was killed in a hit-and-run collision at Hilltop , near Beaulieu , on June 2 at around 10.30pm .
A bay foal died after being hit by a vehicle at Crockford , on the Lymington to Hatchet Pond stretch of the road , on June 3 at 6.45am .
The Hilltop incident was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent weeks .
A foal was so badly injured on the Blackfield to Exbury road on May 23 that it had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters .
The Verderers offer a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a driver involved in a hit-and-run .
The Forest was almost accident-free for weeks after the start of the lockdown , which coincided with the arrival of the lighter evenings .
But the figures have started to creep up again since the restrictions were eased and traffic increased @

Both collisions occurred on the B3054 Lymington to Dibden Purlieu road - one of the worst routes in the Forest for animal accidents.
A grey filly was killed in a hit-and-run collision at Hilltop, near Beaulieu, on June 2 at around 10.30pm.
A bay foal died after being hit by a vehicle at Crockford, on the Lymington to Hatchet Pond stretch of the road, on June 3 at 6.45am.
The Hilltop incident was the second hit-and-run fatality in the Forest in recent weeks.
A foal was so badly injured on the Blackfield to Exbury road on May 23 that it had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters.
The Verderers offer a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a driver involved in a hit-and-run.
The Forest was almost accident-free for weeks after the start of the lockdown, which coincided with the arrival of the lighter evenings.
But the figures have started to creep up again since the restrictions were eased and traffic increased.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--WATCH: Frustrated mum confronts men who appear to be flytipping

A video of a frustrated mother confronting two men in a van who appear to be fly tipping in a National Park has gone viral after she forced them to pick up their mess .
Andrea Good saw a vehicle pull up outside a gate to her field and ran over and began recording when she saw what was going on .
The 42-year-old mum of three was sat having a coffee when she saw the white van stop by the side of the road .
When Mrs Good , who lives in Woodlands in the New Forest National Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they claimed they were simply 'sorting the rubbish out ' .
Mrs Good did n't believe the story however and said : `` I ai n't being funny mate but you have just pulled up here and this has all been hurled out and you have given me a c*** and bull story about a car going past ... '' I 'm going to wait here until you clear it up . ''
Woodlands is set in the heart of the New Forest , a 28,924 hectare area of heathland and forest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the leafy , picturesque village are around £620,000 .
In the video , which has now received over 1,500 likes , been viewed over 500,000 times and shared more than 5,000 times , the two men then start 'sorting ' the rubbish before putting it back in the vehicle .
As they tidied up the mess , Mrs Good said : `` Could n't you have taken this to your own yard rather than sorting it in my gateway ?
`` The problem is you get so many fly tippers these days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common sense , if they were genuinely going to sort it [ the rubbish ] out , they would have put a tarpaulin down . ''
One of the men , wearing a pink t-shirt and a hi-vis jacket replied : `` We 're honestly not fly tippers love ... '' I 'll be honest with you we have just come from the Southampton tip and we did have a tarpaulin but it ripped and we were so stressed because a lot of Southampton is closed off ... so we are running a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first pulled up I thought it was just a little lay-by . ''
Eventually , after they have cleaned up all the rubbish , which included a toilet , the two men get back in the van and drive off .
Speaking after the incident Mrs Good , who works as a freelance groomer and small holder , said : `` We have had fly tippers before but I have n't confronted them .
`` I was sat having a cup of coffee and I saw the van turn up and I heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
`` I was n't too interested in going to the police because they are busy enough so I thought I would put the video up for the pure comedy value .
`` The only thing I would say is I do n't think that fly tipping would happen if tips were less restrictive about what people can dump . ''

Andrea Good saw a vehicle pull up outside a gate to her field and ran over and began recording when she saw what was going on.
The 42-year-old mum of three was sat having a coffee when she saw the white van stop by the side of the road.
When Mrs Good, who lives in Woodlands in the New Forest National Park, Hants, confronted the men, they claimed they were simply 'sorting the rubbish out'.
Mrs Good didn't believe the story however and said: "I ain't being funny mate but you have just pulled up here and this has all been hurled out and you have given me a c*** and bull story about a car going past...
"I'm going to wait here until you clear it up."
Woodlands is set in the heart of the New Forest, a 28,924 hectare area of heathland and forest on the south coast.
Average house prices in the leafy, picturesque village are around £620,000.
In the video, which has now received over 1,500 likes, been viewed over 500,000 times and shared more than 5,000 times, the two men then start 'sorting' the rubbish before putting it back in the vehicle.
As they tidied up the mess, Mrs Good said: "Couldn't you have taken this to your own yard rather than sorting it in my gateway?
"The problem is you get so many fly tippers these days...
"Anyone with a bit of common sense, if they were genuinely going to sort it [the rubbish] out, they would have put a tarpaulin down."
One of the men, wearing a pink t-shirt and a hi-vis jacket replied: "We're honestly not fly tippers love...
"I'll be honest with you we have just come from the Southampton tip and we did have a tarpaulin but it ripped and we were so stressed because a lot of Southampton is closed off... so we are running a little bit behind.
"When I first pulled up I thought it was just a little lay-by."
Eventually, after they have cleaned up all the rubbish, which included a toilet, the two men get back in the van and drive off.
Speaking after the incident Mrs Good, who works as a freelance groomer and small holder, said: "We have had fly tippers before but I haven't confronted them.
"I was sat having a cup of coffee and I saw the van turn up and I heard the noise of it all being thrown out.
"I wasn't too interested in going to the police because they are busy enough so I thought I would put the video up for the pure comedy value.
"The only thing I would say is I don't think that fly tipping would happen if tips were less restrictive about what people can dump."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Hampshire Police Federation urge officers to take annual leave

HAMPSHIRE police officers are being urged to take annual leave when they can to help protect their mental and physical wellbeing .
With lockdown regulations being eased , demand on officers looks set to increase and that could lead to burn out and fatigue if officers don ’ t get the downtime they need , says a Hampshire Police Federation boss .
Federation Secretary Garry Smith says it ’ s all part of their message to officers to look after themselves and to stay well and healthy .
“ We ’ re very fortunate in Hampshire , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one ’ s been prevented from taking their leave [ during the pandemic ] , ” he said .
“ If you get tired , your immune system suffers and you ’ re more susceptible to the bugs and viruses going round let alone picking up coronavirus .
“ So we really want people to keep their leave , make best use of it , have a staycation and repair yourself and make sure you ’ re able to keep doing what you want to be doing and being able to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones and your family and friends and stay well and healthy . ''

With lockdown regulations being eased, demand on officers looks set to increase and that could lead to burn out and fatigue if officers don’t get the downtime they need, says a Hampshire Police Federation boss.
Federation Secretary Garry Smith says it’s all part of their message to officers to look after themselves and to stay well and healthy.
“We’re very fortunate in Hampshire, we’ve not had any leave embargo, and no one’s been prevented from taking their leave [during the pandemic],” he said.
“If you get tired, your immune system suffers and you’re more susceptible to the bugs and viruses going round let alone picking up coronavirus.
“So we really want people to keep their leave, make best use of it, have a staycation and repair yourself and make sure you’re able to keep doing what you want to be doing and being able to go to work, spend time with your loved ones and your family and friends and stay well and healthy."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Gosport man jailed for assault and breaching order

A MAN has been jailed after assaulting someone and breaching a restraining order on the same day .
Mr Jayden @ @ @ @ @ Way , Gosport , assaulted someone by beating them on June 7 , Portsmouth Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ the same day , the 21-year-old was caught breaching a restraining order by entering a @ @ @ @ @ Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court by live link , Robinson pleaded guilty to one @ @ @ @ @ and one count of an order breach .
He was jailed for four months and @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge .

Mr Jayden Michael Robinson, of Mariners Way, Gosport, assaulted someone by beating them on June 7, Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard.
On the same day, the 21-year-old was caught breaching a restraining order by entering a residential road in Gosport.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court by live link, Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating and one count of an order breach.
He was jailed for four months and ordered to pay a £128 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--OBITUARY: Hairdresser to the stars Trevor Mitchell leaves lasting legacy in adopted city

HE was a hairdresser to the stars who boasted a host of celebrity clients and a chain of successful salons in the South .
But Trevor Mitchell was also a much-loved family man popular with colleagues and customers and somewhat of a Southampton legend .
Heartfelt tributes have poured in for the man dubbed the fastest barber in the world , thanks to his string of world records , who has lost his long battle with Alzheimer ’ s aged 86 .
Originally from Worksop , Trevor Mitchell arrived in Southampton at the age of 16 and worked in Cadena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He joined the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and was asked to become a barber as his mother was a hairdresser .
He found success after opening his first premises , a one chair barbershop in Woolston in 1956 , and eventually had eight salons in and around Southampton .
Mr Mitchell won dozens of prestigious hairdressing competitions and trained stylists from across the world during his glittering 60 year career .
He was responsible for good friend Kevin Keegan ’ s famous perm during his celebrated 80s spell with Saints and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including former Bond James Connery , boxer Frank Bruno , Saints and England stopper Peter Shilton , crooner Cliff Richard and TV presenter Gloria Hunniford and even appeared on screen himself , teaching David Dickinson how to give a top trim .
He was also a proud adopted Sotonian and loved looking at old photographs of the city and attempting to date them .
Son Jeff said : “ He simply loved the city and its history .
Southampton certainly took dad to its heart and he reciprocated in kind.
” Helen Gerrard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ So many great memories of such a great man from 25 years of knowing Mr Mitchell from a 15 year old Saturday girl to owning two salons and now a director .
I wouldn ’ t have been able to do this without his knowledge , determination and skills .
“ A true gentleman , comedian , showman and one of the best hairdressers in this country.
” Staff at Trevor Mitchell International in Bedford Place described him as a Southampton legend who leaves a lasting legacy .
A private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a larger memorial service at a later date .

But Trevor Mitchell was also a much-loved family man popular with colleagues and customers and somewhat of a Southampton legend.
Heartfelt tributes have poured in for the man dubbed the fastest barber in the world, thanks to his string of world records, who has lost his long battle with Alzheimer’s aged 86.
Originally from Worksop, Trevor Mitchell arrived in Southampton at the age of 16 and worked in Cadena Cafe and Bakery in the High Street.
He joined the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and was asked to become a barber as his mother was a hairdresser.
He found success after opening his first premises, a one chair barbershop in Woolston in 1956, and eventually had eight salons in and around Southampton.
Mr Mitchell won dozens of prestigious hairdressing competitions and trained stylists from across the world during his glittering 60 year career.
He was responsible for good friend Kevin Keegan’s famous perm during his celebrated 80s spell with Saints and also tended to the locks of celebrities including former Bond James Connery, boxer Frank Bruno, Saints and England stopper Peter Shilton, crooner Cliff Richard and TV presenter Gloria Hunniford and even appeared on screen himself, teaching David Dickinson how to give a top trim.
He was also a proud adopted Sotonian and loved looking at old photographs of the city and attempting to date them.
Son Jeff said: “He simply loved the city and its history. Southampton certainly took dad to its heart and he reciprocated in kind.”
Helen Gerrard, director of Trevor Mitchell Romsey, added: “So many great memories of such a great man from 25 years of knowing Mr Mitchell from a 15 year old Saturday girl to owning two salons and now a director. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without his knowledge, determination and skills.
“A true gentleman, comedian, showman and one of the best hairdressers in this country.”
Staff at Trevor Mitchell International in Bedford Place described him as a Southampton legend who leaves a lasting legacy.
A private funeral on Thursday will be followed by a larger memorial service at a later date.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--DJ with a talent for entertaining all

DJ with a talent for entertaining all

A WELL known DJ , Derek John Colman has been dubbed a 'legend in his own disco ' .
Del , as he was known to his family and many friends , was extremely outgoing , a big music lover and confirmed 'Trekky ' who loved all things Star Trek .
Through his mobile DJ show , he worked many clubs and private functions providing a variety of music for all ages and was particularly skilled at selecting music thanks to his little known talent as a pianist .
His travelling disco show was renowned around the area and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertaining .
Del , who attended Northam and Deanery Schools and Taunton 's College as a youngster , had associations with the 25th Southampton ( Northam ) Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts and Southampton Canoe Club , as well as several working men 's clubs , particularly Northam .
He helped the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown produce their Children in Need shows and enjoyed model making and fixing anything electronic .
He leaves his wife Dot , brother Malcolm and grown up children Sabrina and Jason .
The funeral is due to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End on June 22 at 1.45pm .
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions , only family and close friends are able to attend , but others are welcome to listen to the service being relayed outside the chapel or see it via web cast .

Del, as he was known to his family and many friends, was extremely outgoing, a big music lover and confirmed 'Trekky' who loved all things Star Trek.
Through his mobile DJ show, he worked many clubs and private functions providing a variety of music for all ages and was particularly skilled at selecting music thanks to his little known talent as a pianist.
His travelling disco show was renowned around the area and he was used to constantly talking and being entertaining.
Del, who attended Northam and Deanery Schools and Taunton's College as a youngster, had associations with the 25th Southampton (Northam) Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts and Southampton Canoe Club, as well as several working men's clubs, particularly Northam.
He helped the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown produce their Children in Need shows and enjoyed model making and fixing anything electronic.
Del lost his long battle with cancer aged 65.
He leaves his wife Dot, brother Malcolm and grown up children Sabrina and Jason.
The funeral is due to take place at Wessex Vale Crematorium in West End on June 22 at 1.45pm. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, only family and close friends are able to attend, but others are welcome to listen to the service being relayed outside the chapel or see it via web cast.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Fundraising appeal to save Jane Austen's home reaches £66,000 in 36 hours

A fundraising appeal to save Jane Austen 's historic home - where the author wrote Pride and Prejudice - from permanent closure has successfully raised nearly £66,000 in just 36 hours .
Donations from across the globe flooded in after the charity which supports the home revealed the coronavirus pandemic could force the house to close its doors permanently .
Celebrities including Alan Titchmarsh , Lucy Worsley and David Baddiel all rallied to support the museum which needed to raise £75,000 to avoid closing its doors forever .
On Thursday morning the charity admitted they were in 'an absolute struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reached £13,000 .
However , by midnight on Friday [ June 12 ] they had smashed their target , raising £65,879 in less than two days .
Over the weekend they have managed to raise another £5,389 taking the grand total to £84,268 .
Lizzie Dunford , director of the museum in the Hampshire village of Chawton , said it is still not clear exactly when it can reopen - but due to social distancing , the small cottage will only be able to run at 25 per cent capacity .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of support and donations from across the globe , it is with immense gratitude and relief that we can say that the Jane Austen ’ s House Survival Appeal reached it ’ s target of £75,000 not long before midnight last night .
`` Donations are still pouring in , which we are amazed and delighted to see .
`` This will allow us not just to survive , but to recover so that we can continue to share Jane ’ s life , remarkable works , and ongoing legacy with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much .
`` We are so very , very grateful , and have been staggered and overwhelmed by the levels of support .
`` Jane Austen ’ s writing is universal and beloved by millions .
To have ensure the future of the home that saw her create these treasured works means more than we can say . ''
The Jane Austen House Museum , based in the home where the English novelist penned all her six novels , is described as 'the most treasured Austen site in the world ' .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crippled by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak because it is entirely reliant on income from admissions and purchases , rather than any public funding .
After launching its very own 'survival appeal ' calling on Austen devotees to help save it - celebrities including TV host Titchmarsh , historian Worsley and comedian Baddiel threw their support behind the campaign .
Titchmarsh , 71 , said : `` I am a great supporter of Jane Austen 's House , not least because it 's barely a mile from where I live .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works , whether it 's Sense and Sensibility , or Emma ... she created a world , observed a world , that was real to her which we can now share .
`` When you go to Jane Austen 's House , you feel her presence there , it 's one of those houses that really does have atmosphere .
`` I love it , I go there regularly , I plant roses in the garden at Jane Austen 's House and I strongly urge you to give Jane Austen 's House at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worsley said the museum is 'perhaps the closest to my heart of all ' .
She added : `` [ It is ] the place where every sentient person 's favourite author finished her six novels , 'the most treasured Austen site in the world ' . ''
Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811 and Austen followed this with Pride and Prejudice , Mansfield Park and Emma .
Among its collection , the 17th century house boasts letters written by Austen , her personal jewellery and the small walnut tripod table at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owned by Jane 's brother Edward , who had inherited the estate from an adoptive family .
He invited Jane to live there in 1809 , which she did until her death at the age of 41 .
She is buried at the cathedral in nearby Winchester , Hants .
Actor Samuel West and his award winning playwright partner Laura Wade are also ambassadors for the museum .

Donations from across the globe flooded in after the charity which supports the home revealed the coronavirus pandemic could force the house to close its doors permanently.
Celebrities including Alan Titchmarsh, Lucy Worsley and David Baddiel all rallied to support the museum which needed to raise £75,000 to avoid closing its doors forever.
On Thursday morning the charity admitted they were in 'an absolute struggle for survival' as the fundraiser had only reached £13,000.
However, by midnight on Friday [June 12] they had smashed their target, raising £65,879 in less than two days.
Over the weekend they have managed to raise another £5,389 taking the grand total to £84,268.
Lizzie Dunford, director of the museum in the Hampshire village of Chawton, said it is still not clear exactly when it can reopen - but due to social distancing, the small cottage will only be able to run at 25 per cent capacity.
Speaking today she said: "After 36 hours of support and donations from across the globe, it is with immense gratitude and relief that we can say that the Jane Austen’s House Survival Appeal reached it’s target of £75,000 not long before midnight last night.
"Donations are still pouring in, which we are amazed and delighted to see.
"This will allow us not just to survive, but to recover so that we can continue to share Jane’s life, remarkable works, and ongoing legacy with the world to whom her writings mean so much.
"We are so very, very grateful, and have been staggered and overwhelmed by the levels of support.
"Jane Austen’s writing is universal and beloved by millions. To have ensure the future of the home that saw her create these treasured works means more than we can say."
The Jane Austen House Museum, based in the home where the English novelist penned all her six novels, is described as 'the most treasured Austen site in the world'.
But, the charity said it has been crippled by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak because it is entirely reliant on income from admissions and purchases, rather than any public funding.
After launching its very own 'survival appeal' calling on Austen devotees to help save it - celebrities including TV host Titchmarsh, historian Worsley and comedian Baddiel threw their support behind the campaign.
Titchmarsh, 71, said: "I am a great supporter of Jane Austen's House, not least because it's barely a mile from where I live.
"But also because I love Jane's works, whether it's Sense and Sensibility, or Emma... she created a world, observed a world, that was real to her which we can now share.
"When you go to Jane Austen's House, you feel her presence there, it's one of those houses that really does have atmosphere.
"I love it, I go there regularly, I plant roses in the garden at Jane Austen's House and I strongly urge you to give Jane Austen's House at Chawton whatever support you can."
Worsley said the museum is 'perhaps the closest to my heart of all'.
She added: "[It is] the place where every sentient person's favourite author finished her six novels, 'the most treasured Austen site in the world'."
Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811 and Austen followed this with Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma.
Among its collection, the 17th century house boasts letters written by Austen, her personal jewellery and the small walnut tripod table at which she wrote.
The property was owned by Jane's brother Edward, who had inherited the estate from an adoptive family. He invited Jane to live there in 1809, which she did until her death at the age of 41. She is buried at the cathedral in nearby Winchester, Hants.
Actor Samuel West and his award winning playwright partner Laura Wade are also ambassadors for the museum.
To donate, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/janeaustenshouse-COVID19appeal


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Southampton University researchers cracking down on cyber crime

SOUTHAMPTON experts are to receive a share of a multi-million pound cash boost to develop new technology aimed at preventing cyber attacks .
Researchers at the University of Southampton will receive £1.2m from a £10m government grant .
The money , which would be spent over the next four years , will be used to develop new technology which aims to reduce the risk of cyber attacks in software used by organisations such as banks , healthcare services or online retailers .
The government said this will give people increased confidence in digital services and will reduce costly cyber attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project in Southampton will be led by Principal Investigator Professor Michael Butler .
He said : “ Cybersecurity threats are causing damage to business and wider society and , if left unchecked , these threats will continue to grow .
Poorly designed software is a significant source of cyber security vulnerabilities .
Our vision is the transformation of security system development .
The impact of this will be to reduce overall development costs , while increasing trustworthiness , of security-critical systems.
” The news has been announced by central government .
Science Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can cause significant economic and social damage and leave a lasting mark on affected businesses .
Today ’ s funding will allow some of the country ’ s most innovative businesses and academics to work together on digital solutions to tackle these threats .
“ The grant is part of the Digital Security by Design programme launched last year with the aim of trying to prevent hackers from remotely taking control of digital systems such as autonomous cars , personal computers or smart home security systems as well as cyber attacks and data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 46 per cent ) and more than a quarter of charities ( 26 per cent ) have reported experiencing cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months , according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020 .
The report estimates the average cost of a cyber attack on a medium or large-sized business has increased to £5,220 .

Researchers at the University of Southampton will receive £1.2m from a £10m government grant.
The money, which would be spent over the next four years, will be used to develop new technology which aims to reduce the risk of cyber attacks in software used by organisations such as banks, healthcare services or online retailers.
The government said this will give people increased confidence in digital services and will reduce costly cyber attacks or data breaches for businesses.
The project in Southampton will be led by Principal Investigator Professor Michael Butler.
He said: “Cybersecurity threats are causing damage to business and wider society and, if left unchecked, these threats will continue to grow. Poorly designed software is a significant source of cyber security vulnerabilities. Our vision is the transformation of security system development. The impact of this will be to reduce overall development costs, while increasing trustworthiness, of security-critical systems.”
The news has been announced by central government.
Science Minister Amanda Solloway said: “Cyber attacks can cause significant economic and social damage and leave a lasting mark on affected businesses. Today’s funding will allow some of the country’s most innovative businesses and academics to work together on digital solutions to tackle these threats. “
The grant is part of the Digital Security by Design programme launched last year with the aim of trying to prevent hackers from remotely taking control of digital systems such as autonomous cars, personal computers or smart home security systems as well as cyber attacks and data breaches.
Almost half of businesses (46 per cent) and more than a quarter of charities (26 per cent) have reported experiencing cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months, according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020.
The report estimates the average cost of a cyber attack on a medium or large-sized business has increased to £5,220.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Nature photos by Daily Echo Camera Club

Nature photos by Daily Echo Camera Club

CYGNETS are taking centre stage across Hampshire as they bask in the warm spring sunshine .
Talented photographers in our @ @ @ @ @ impressed yet again by capturing the true beauty of nature in the region .
While @ @ @ @ @ morning sunrises - are enjoyed by many , a bird makes a spectacular journey across @ @ @ @ @ 's not just animals and relaxing skylines , but horses and blossoming flowers that make @ @ @ @ @ place to be .
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Talented photographers in our Daily Echo Camera Club have impressed yet again by capturing the true beauty of nature in the region.
While incredible sunsets - and early morning sunrises - are enjoyed by many, a bird makes a spectacular journey across the sky.
And it's not just animals and relaxing skylines, but horses and blossoming flowers that make the region such a wonderful place to be.
Would you like the chance to have your picture displayed in the paper, and shown in this article?
The Daily Echo puts together a double page spread every Monday to help our readers get some motivation at the start of the week.
If you want to join our Camera Club, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/ where you can browse other people's photos and share tips and advice.