thedailyecho--2020-07-10--City woman in the dock after assaulting two police officers

A WOMAN has been fined £200 for assaulting two police officers in Southampton .
Danielle Louise Jane Chapman , aged @ @ @ @ @ 's Road , Southampton , admitted assaulting PC Daniel Bennett and PC Nathan Johnson on @ @ @ @ @ Appearing before magistrates in Southampton , Chapman was fined £100 for each assault .
She @ @ @ @ @ a £32 surcharge and £85 costs .

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thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Bat-wielding boxer jailed for carrying out sustained attack inside Southampton shop

A HAMPSHIRE boxer armed himself with a bat and attacked a man he suspected of selling drugs , a court heard .
The victim suffered a broken wrist and a suspected dislocated shoulder in the incident , which occurred in a Southampton convenience store .
He was struck about ten times in a `` prolonged '' attack in front of staff and shoppers .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court Albie Samways was jailed for 30 months after the judge accused him of taking the law into his own hands by grabbing a bat from his car .
It happened at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Millbrook , on April 4 .
As reported in the Daily Echo at the time , Samways went on the run after the incident , resulting in a police appeal for sightings .
Martyn Booth , prosecuting , told the court that the defendant carried out a sustained attack which to some extent was premeditated .
He added : `` Shoppers and the people working there were subjected to having to see this and the aftermath .
`` It look place during the so-called lockdown .
The defendant should have been indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Booth said Samways was found after a lengthy hunt but refused to answer any questions after he was arrested .
Khalid Missouri , in mitigation , added : `` This was an isolated incident which , I would submit , involved a degree of provocation on the part of the aggrieved .
`` He ( Samways ) should clearly have called the police .
He did the wrong thing at the wrong time . ''
Mr Missouri said the defendant had enjoyed a successful career as a boxer .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious knee injury .
He also had to cope with the loss of a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident .
Referring to various character references submitted to the court he added : `` There is a very positive side to him . ''
Samways , 20 , of Wimpson Lane , Southampton , admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Samways had taken the law into his own hands .
He told him : `` You saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead of going about things in a lawful manner you got hold of a bat and carried out a prolonged attack . ''

The victim suffered a broken wrist and a suspected dislocated shoulder in the incident, which occurred in a Southampton convenience store.
He was struck about ten times in a "prolonged" attack in front of staff and shoppers.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court Albie Samways was jailed for 30 months after the judge accused him of taking the law into his own hands by grabbing a bat from his car.
It happened at the One Stop store in Cumbrian Way, Millbrook, on April 4.
As reported in the Daily Echo at the time, Samways went on the run after the incident, resulting in a police appeal for sightings.
Martyn Booth, prosecuting, told the court that the defendant carried out a sustained attack which to some extent was premeditated.
He added: "Shoppers and the people working there were subjected to having to see this and the aftermath.
"It look place during the so-called lockdown. The defendant should have been indoors rather than out and about doing this."
Mr Booth said Samways was found after a lengthy hunt but refused to answer any questions after he was arrested.
Khalid Missouri, in mitigation, added: "This was an isolated incident which, I would submit, involved a degree of provocation on the part of the aggrieved.
"He (Samways) should clearly have called the police. He did the wrong thing at the wrong time."
Mr Missouri said the defendant had enjoyed a successful career as a boxer.
But he added that Samways had suffered a serious knee injury. He also had to cope with the loss of a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Referring to various character references submitted to the court he added: "There is a very positive side to him."
Samways, 20, of Wimpson Lane, Southampton, admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Samways had taken the law into his own hands.
He told him: "You saw a man you held responsible for dealing drugs. Instead of going about things in a lawful manner you got hold of a bat and carried out a prolonged attack."


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Travel advice sparks fears for cruise jobs

THE government has been urged to help Hampshire ’ s cruise industry after the government warned UK citizens against sailing on liners .
A Southampton MP is calling on ministers to reverse the advice , which could affect thousands of jobs locally .
Although the ban on non-essential foreign travel has been lifted for dozens of destinations , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised people against cruises .
Southampton-based Carnival UK has confirmed nearly a third of its shore-based staff have left in a wave of redundancies proposed in May .
Royston Smith , Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is very disappointing news for anyone who has a cruise booked or works in the industry .
“ I have been in contact with the chancellor and the transport minister , calling for them to provide enhanced support for this critical industry for Southampton and the country .
“ The cruise industry has been doing lots of work behind the scenes to make cruise ships Covid-secure .
If it ’ s safe to fly , it ’ s safe to travel on a cruise ship .
I hope the decision can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Taylor , chair of the leadership team of Southampton Chamber of Commerce , part of Hampshire Chamber , said : “ Thousands of jobs in Southampton , Portsmouth and across Hampshire depend on the cruise industry .
Each cruise turnaround generates precious income for local supply chains .
“ Passengers and those businesses who rely on the industry for their livelihoods will want greater clarity from the Foreign Office about the future .
“ This is a blanket statement about the whole cruise industry when of course there are different sizes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vessels which visit Southampton but also many smaller ones who visit other ports around the UK and indeed the rivers of Europe.
” He called on the government to say when cruises could restart , or explain what needed to happen before they could .
“ It is said that the current advice stems from medical opinion .
The key question yet to be answered by government is what is it that needs to change from a medical perspective for the FCO to endorse the safety of cruising , ” he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ P & O Cruises operation had already paused sailings until October 15 , while its Cunard fleet was not sailing until November .
He said the company was working “ at the highest level ” with health authorities , government and the industry governing body .
“ We will follow applicable guidelines to further enhance our already stringent measures to keep our guests and crew healthy and well and we will not resume sailings on either of our brands until this framework is in place , ” he said .
“ Confidence in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing demand from our guests , who we look forward to welcoming back on board when the time is right , ” he added .
He also confirmed that the redundancies announced in May had taken effect .
“ Following a period of collective consultation nearly a third of our shore based staff very sadly left our business on June 30 and another significant proportion are taking a period of sabbatical , ” he added .
Pavlos Arvanitis , senior in tourism and air travel management at Solent University , Southampton , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning .
But he warned : “ We travel when we have money to spend .
If we don ’ t have money to spare , we don ’ t travel .
This is the next obstacle to overcome .
“ I think in the long run it will recover somehow.
” However , he warned that we were not in a `` post-Covid '' world and needed to be wary of a second wave .

A Southampton MP is calling on ministers to reverse the advice, which could affect thousands of jobs locally.
Although the ban on non-essential foreign travel has been lifted for dozens of destinations, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised people against cruises.
Southampton-based Carnival UK has confirmed nearly a third of its shore-based staff have left in a wave of redundancies proposed in May.
Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen, said of the travel advice: “This is very disappointing news for anyone who has a cruise booked or works in the industry.
“I have been in contact with the chancellor and the transport minister, calling for them to provide enhanced support for this critical industry for Southampton and the country.
“The cruise industry has been doing lots of work behind the scenes to make cruise ships Covid-secure. If it’s safe to fly, it’s safe to travel on a cruise ship. I hope the decision can be reversed as quickly as possible.”
Peter Taylor, chair of the leadership team of Southampton Chamber of Commerce, part of Hampshire Chamber, said: “Thousands of jobs in Southampton, Portsmouth and across Hampshire depend on the cruise industry. Each cruise turnaround generates precious income for local supply chains.
“Passengers and those businesses who rely on the industry for their livelihoods will want greater clarity from the Foreign Office about the future.
“This is a blanket statement about the whole cruise industry when of course there are different sizes of cruise ship. There are the larger vessels which visit Southampton but also many smaller ones who visit other ports around the UK and indeed the rivers of Europe.”
He called on the government to say when cruises could restart, or explain what needed to happen before they could.
“It is said that the current advice stems from medical opinion. The key question yet to be answered by government is what is it that needs to change from a medical perspective for the FCO to endorse the safety of cruising,” he added.
Carnival UK president Simon Palethorpe said its P&O Cruises operation had already paused sailings until October 15, while its Cunard fleet was not sailing until November.
He said the company was working “at the highest level” with health authorities, government and the industry governing body.
“We will follow applicable guidelines to further enhance our already stringent measures to keep our guests and crew healthy and well and we will not resume sailings on either of our brands until this framework is in place,” he said.
“Confidence in cruising is strong and we are seeing increasing demand from our guests, who we look forward to welcoming back on board when the time is right,” he added.
He also confirmed that the redundancies announced in May had taken effect.
“Following a period of collective consultation nearly a third of our shore based staff very sadly left our business on June 30 and another significant proportion are taking a period of sabbatical,” he added.
Pavlos Arvanitis, senior in tourism and air travel management at Solent University, Southampton, said there were signs internationally of business confidence returning.
But he warned: “We travel when we have money to spend. If we don’t have money to spare, we don’t travel. This is the next obstacle to overcome.
“I think in the long run it will recover somehow.”
However, he warned that we were not in a "post-Covid" world and needed to be wary of a second wave.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Bargate Shopping Centre through the years

IT was one of Southampton ’ s biggest attractions – but now it 's a building site .
Opened in @ @ @ @ @ Centre was named after Southampton 's prominent Bargate landmark located nearby .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ café , stores included Quicksilver , Game , Alternate clothing store and Lucky 's tattoo @ @ @ @ @ to play games at Sega World , have a ShakeAway or visit one of the @ @ @ @ @ it home .
Facing fierce competition from Westquay and The Marlands , Bargate Shopping Centre @ @ @ @ @ consequently traders vacated the units .
Although all shops had been vacated by mid-April 2013 @ @ @ @ @ begin on the centre until November 24 , 2017 .
Work continues to this day @ @ @ @ @ replace the centre with a pedestrianised street as part of a larger redevelopment in the @ @ @

Opened in 1989, The Bargate Shopping Centre was named after Southampton's prominent Bargate landmark located nearby.
As well as having an eatery and internet café, stores included Quicksilver, Game, Alternate clothing store and Lucky's tattoo parlour.
Crowds once flocked to play games at Sega World, have a ShakeAway or visit one of the many other retailers that called it home.
Facing fierce competition from Westquay and The Marlands, Bargate Shopping Centre soon emptied of shoppers and consequently traders vacated the units.
Although all shops had been vacated by mid-April 2013, demolition work didn't begin on the centre until November 24, 2017.
Work continues to this day with the plan being to replace the centre with a pedestrianised street as part of a larger redevelopment in the surrounding area.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Cruise firm Carnival has made a third of its land-based staff redundant

SOUTHAMPTON-based cruise giant Carnival UK has confirmed that almost a third of its land-based staff have left in a wave of redundancies .
The company – which owns the P & O Cruises and Cunard names – said it was “ devastated ” to have axed the jobs .
Carnival UK told staff in May that it was planning a “ large number of redundancies ” after the coronavirus crisis put the cruise industry into hibernation .
Carnival plans `` large number of redundancies '' in Southampton over coronavirus lockdown In a statement , Carnival UK president Simon Palethorpe told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic has not only affected the holidays of our guests but it has also impacted every part of our business ; our future deployment ; the guest experience ; our supply chain and our people on ship and on shore .
`` Due to this impact we have had to take some really tough decisions to ensure that we can sustain and protect our business for the future .
Following a period of collective consultation nearly a third of our shore based staff very sadly left our business on June 30 and another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sabbatical .
`` We are devastated to have had to take this action which has affected so many talented and dedicated colleagues .
`` We appreciate it is a very difficult and unsettling time for everyone and we followed a clear and fair consultation process and considered all individual suggestions for new ways of working .
`` At the current time as our operations are paused , we are working at the highest levels to develop a comprehensive restart programme to phase our ships back into service with enhanced and approved protocols that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still give our guests an amazing holiday .
”

The company – which owns the P&O Cruises and Cunard names – said it was “devastated” to have axed the jobs.
Carnival UK told staff in May that it was planning a “large number of redundancies” after the coronavirus crisis put the cruise industry into hibernation.
Carnival plans "large number of redundancies" in Southampton over coronavirus lockdown
In a statement, Carnival UK president Simon Palethorpe told the Daily Echo: "The Covid-19 pandemic has not only affected the holidays of our guests but it has also impacted every part of our business; our future deployment; the guest experience; our supply chain and our people on ship and on shore.
"Due to this impact we have had to take some really tough decisions to ensure that we can sustain and protect our business for the future. Following a period of collective consultation nearly a third of our shore based staff very sadly left our business on June 30 and another significant proportion are taking a period of sabbatical.
"We are devastated to have had to take this action which has affected so many talented and dedicated colleagues.
"We appreciate it is a very difficult and unsettling time for everyone and we followed a clear and fair consultation process and considered all individual suggestions for new ways of working.
"At the current time as our operations are paused, we are working at the highest levels to develop a comprehensive restart programme to phase our ships back into service with enhanced and approved protocols that will keep everyone on board well and still give our guests an amazing holiday.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Poll: Southampton's best rated breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so it ’ s especially key on the weekends to make sure it ’ s a good one .
These are the top rated breakfast places in Southampton according to Tripadvisor , but do you agree ?
Originally and still operating as a butcher shop , Uptons of Bassett serves a range of locally sourced free range meats that are well aged for tenderness and flavour .
Located on Winchester Road , Uptons of Bassett have won many prizes for their dishes .
One of their most loved items is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviews as being “ the best ” .
This family run cafe on Manor Farm Road is much loved by its loyal customers who describe the place as having a “ family spirit ” .
Family owned and run , Miss Ellie ’ s opened its doors in 2015 and has gone on to win a number of awards including the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for three years in a row .
Serving breakfast all day the cafe has a price range to suit all budgets .
This multi-award-winning cafe is described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Docks Cafe prides itself on taste , sustainability and community .
Located in Oxford Street the cafe use the finest beans and leaves for their coffee and tea and sources as much of their food as possible from Hampshire .
With a farm to table approach the cafe aims to support a healthier , more ethical lifestyle .
Owner , Dishi Umfleet said : “ We ’ ve been here for three years and really pride ourselves on community and our friendly service.
” One of the signature dishes is the award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy in a take home pack to treat yourself at home .
Tim ’ s Bistro is nestled on Bedford Place and serves a quality-driven Great British menu .
Serving delivery and takeaway food during lockdown Tim ’ s Bistro is described as “ going the extra mile ” to put a smile on their customers ' faces .
Owner , Tim Cribeem said : “ It ’ s a relief to be able to welcome back all of our customers .
“ Our most loved dishes have got to be our full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone in this pretty settting .
Image courtesy of Jade Halladay .
Described as an “ elegant tearoom filled with class , style ” , Halladay ’ s is located in the heart of Southampton ’ s city centre on Bedford Place .
Owner , Jade Halladay , has owned the tea rooms for 13 years and said : “ It ’ s a bit girly and pretty inside but we have big portion sizes for the men and yummy food so everyone loves to come here.
” Most known for their famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of dishes and freshly baked cakes .
Do you agree that these are Southampton ’ s best cafes ?
Have your say in the comments and vote for your favourite in our poll .

These are the top rated breakfast places in Southampton according to Tripadvisor, but do you agree?
Uptons of Bassett
Originally and still operating as a butcher shop, Uptons of Bassett serves a range of locally sourced free range meats that are well aged for tenderness and flavour.
Located on Winchester Road, Uptons of Bassett have won many prizes for their dishes.
One of their most loved items is the breakfast wrap which is described in countless reviews as being “the best”.
Price for a full English: £9.50
Miss Ellie’s Cafe
This family run cafe on Manor Farm Road is much loved by its loyal customers who describe the place as having a “family spirit”.
Family owned and run, Miss Ellie’s opened its doors in 2015 and has gone on to win a number of awards including the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for three years in a row.
Serving breakfast all day the cafe has a price range to suit all budgets.
Price for a full English: £6.00
Docks Cafe
The Docks Cafe award winning breakfast, image courtesy of Docks Cafe.
This multi-award-winning cafe is described as “not your ordinary coffee shop”, Docks Cafe prides itself on taste, sustainability and community.
Located in Oxford Street the cafe use the finest beans and leaves for their coffee and tea and sources as much of their food as possible from Hampshire.
With a farm to table approach the cafe aims to support a healthier, more ethical lifestyle.
Owner, Dishi Umfleet said: “We’ve been here for three years and really pride ourselves on community and our friendly service.”
One of the signature dishes is the award winning granola, which you can now buy in a take home pack to treat yourself at home.
Price for a full English: £9.75
Tim’s Bistro
Full English breakfast at Tim's Bistro. Image courtesy of Tim Cribeem.
Tim’s Bistro is nestled on Bedford Place and serves a quality-driven Great British menu.
Serving delivery and takeaway food during lockdown Tim’s Bistro is described as “going the extra mile” to put a smile on their customers' faces.
Owner, Tim Cribeem said: “It’s a relief to be able to welcome back all of our customers.
“Our most loved dishes have got to be our full English or eggs royale.”
Price for a full English: £8.50
Halladay’s Tea Rooms
Something for everyone in this pretty settting. Image courtesy of Jade Halladay.
Described as an “elegant tearoom filled with class, style”, Halladay’s is located in the heart of Southampton’s city centre on Bedford Place.
Owner, Jade Halladay, has owned the tea rooms for 13 years and said: “It’s a bit girly and pretty inside but we have big portion sizes for the men and yummy food so everyone loves to come here.”
Most known for their famous breakfasts, the cosy tea rooms offer a variety of dishes and freshly baked cakes.
Price for a full english: £10.00
Do you agree that these are Southampton’s best cafes? Have your say in the comments and vote for your favourite in our poll.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Burger King, Nando's and Harvester sign up to Eat Out scheme

Major UK chains including Nando 's , Burger King and Pizza Hut have signed up for the new `` Eat Out to Help Out '' scheme .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the scheme this week to give diners a 50 per cent discount off their bills during August .
It is to help bolster the embattled hospitality sector .
It comes after pubs and restaurants reopened last Saturday after more than three months in lockdown , with safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus .
Announcing the scheme , Mr Sunak said it was aimed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cafes and pubs ” and protecting “ the 1.8 million people who work in them ” .
Rishi Sunak announced the new Eat Out To Help Out this week The incentive is part of a mini-Budget package to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown .
A leisure scheme like this has never been tried before in the UK , with the Chancellor telling the Commons that the `` moment is unique '' and calls on policymakers to be `` creative '' .
Mr Sunak added : `` So , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pubs , and protect the 1.8 million people who work in them , I can announce that , for the month of August , we will give everyone in the country an Eat Out to Help Out discount . ''
How will it work for customers ?
The deal means people can get up to £10 off per head if they eat out from Monday to Wednesday .
There is no limit to the number of times customers can use the offer during the period of the scheme .
Alcohol and service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customers can not get a discount for someone who is not eating or drinking .
How will it work for businesses ?
Businesses can claim the money back from the government and will be able to register through a website that opens on Monday , July 13 .
Takeaways , catering companies , mobile food vans and hotels that provide room service only are not eligible for the scheme .
Businesses must have their own or shared dining areas and be registered with the council on or before 7 July to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to download promotional materials and will be added to a public list of registered establishments .
How will the announcement help the economy ?
It 's believed it will breathe life into the UK tourism and leisure industries too , which has suffered huge blows throughout the pandemic .
Eight in 10 workers in the accommodation and food services sector have been furloughed , according to the Office for National Statistics .
So far , the coronavirus crisis has claimed a number of restaurant chains , including Carluccio 's and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Benny 's and Pret also announcing branch closures .
Who has signed up already ?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the scheme this week to give diners a 50 per cent discount off their bills during August.
It is to help bolster the embattled hospitality sector.
It comes after pubs and restaurants reopened last Saturday after more than three months in lockdown, with safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Announcing the scheme, Mr Sunak said it was aimed at getting “customers back into restaurants, cafes and pubs” and protecting “the 1.8 million people who work in them”.
Rishi Sunak announced the new Eat Out To Help Out this week
The incentive is part of a mini-Budget package to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown.
A leisure scheme like this has never been tried before in the UK, with the Chancellor telling the Commons that the "moment is unique" and calls on policymakers to be "creative".
Mr Sunak added: "So, to get customers back into restaurants, cafes and pubs, and protect the 1.8 million people who work in them, I can announce that, for the month of August, we will give everyone in the country an Eat Out to Help Out discount."
How will it work for customers?
The deal means people can get up to £10 off per head if they eat out from Monday to Wednesday.
There is no limit to the number of times customers can use the offer during the period of the scheme.
Alcohol and service charges are excluded from the offer.
Customers cannot get a discount for someone who is not eating or drinking.
How will it work for businesses?
Businesses can claim the money back from the government and will be able to register through a website that opens on Monday, July 13.
Takeaways, catering companies, mobile food vans and hotels that provide room service only are not eligible for the scheme.
Businesses must have their own or shared dining areas and be registered with the council on or before 7 July to be able to register.
Businesses that sign up will be able to download promotional materials and will be added to a public list of registered establishments.
How will the announcement help the economy?
It's believed it will breathe life into the UK tourism and leisure industries too, which has suffered huge blows throughout the pandemic.
Eight in 10 workers in the accommodation and food services sector have been furloughed, according to the Office for National Statistics.
So far, the coronavirus crisis has claimed a number of restaurant chains, including Carluccio's and Chiquito, with chains such as Frankie & Benny's and Pret also announcing branch closures.
Who has signed up already?


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Southampton sees reduction in Covid-19 cases after suffering earlier spike

SOUTHAMPTON has seen a drop in Covid-19 cases in the past week following an earlier spike .
The city saw the biggest week-on-week rise in coronavirus infection rates , jumping 12-fold from 0.4 new cases for every 100,000 residents to 4.7 in the week ending July 5 .
The latest figures released by Public Health England show the rate has now dropped to 1.6 .
Other parts of Hampshire have also seen a decrease , with Test Valley dropping from 1.6 to 0.8 and Portsmouth going from 1.4 to 0.9 .
The infection rate in the New Forest remains at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both experienced a small increase .
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area .
The tests are carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community .
The rate is expressed as the new number of new cases per 100,000 population .
The latest list shows the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 6 , followed by the equivalent figure for the previous seven days to June 29 .
In recent weeks 53 local authorities have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same or increase , with Southampton suffering a rise along with Bromley and Islington .
But experts say the increase could be down to the fact that more testing is taking place .
The actual number of coronavirus infections in many areas is still very small and only a handful of newly-diagnosed cases could skew the rate upwards .

The city saw the biggest week-on-week rise in coronavirus infection rates, jumping 12-fold from 0.4 new cases for every 100,000 residents to 4.7 in the week ending July 5.
The latest figures released by Public Health England show the rate has now dropped to 1.6.
Other parts of Hampshire have also seen a decrease, with Test Valley dropping from 1.6 to 0.8 and Portsmouth going from 1.4 to 0.9. The infection rate in the New Forest remains at 0.6.
But Winchester and Eastleigh have both experienced a small increase.
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area. The tests are carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community.
The rate is expressed as the new number of new cases per 100,000 population.
The latest list shows the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 6, followed by the equivalent figure for the previous seven days to June 29.
In recent weeks 53 local authorities have seen their infection rate either stay the same or increase, with Southampton suffering a rise along with Bromley and Islington.
But experts say the increase could be down to the fact that more testing is taking place.
The actual number of coronavirus infections in many areas is still very small and only a handful of newly-diagnosed cases could skew the rate upwards.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Southampton shoppers in the snow

THIS chilly looking picture was taken in Above Bar looking up towards The Junction and London Road .
The date @ @ @ @ @ and shoppers cautiously traverse the slippery pavements .
One man walks along with a newspaper @ @ @ @ @ while others , presumably shop workers , busily clear snow from the fronts of the @ @ @ @ @ is the popular women 's clothing store Van Allan and beside that is Hampshire Furnishing @ @ @ @ @ very different today as Guildhall Square dominates the area to the left of the picture @

The date is December 5, 1950 and shoppers cautiously traverse the slippery pavements.
One man walks along with a newspaper tucked securely under his arm while others, presumably shop workers, busily clear snow from the fronts of the buildings.
On the left is the popular women's clothing store Van Allan and beside that is Hampshire Furnishing Co.
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The scene looks very different today as Guildhall Square dominates the area to the left of the picture.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--‘Please walk, wear, and wash’: Businesses urged to stop covid spread

BUSINESSES across the south were today urged to throw their weight behind a campaign to protect the Southampton community and its hospitals by stopping the spread of COVID-19 .
University Hospital Southampton is on a mission to safely resume services and start clearing the backlog of patients who had operations postponed and treatment delayed .
The campaign , called COVID ZERO , has one clear message both for the Southampton community as well as the Trust ’ s 11,500 staff ; Walk , Wear , Wash. Now as lockdown eases further , businesses in the city including shops , restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being urged to do their bit and cut out and display a poster in their window reminding people to take the simple protective measures .
The aim of COVID ZERO is to enable the Trust to return services as quickly as possible while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of COVID-19 .
By walking apart , wearing facemasks and washing hands regularly , the aim is to ensure that there is no transmission of the virus within hospitals and to lower rates in the community so there is less risk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that failure to keep to the guidance could mean the very real possibility of a second , bigger wave that could overwhelm the city ’ s NHS services .
One business owner backing the campaign is Charlene Holmes , owner of CH Hairdressing at 310 Shirley Road .
The 34-year-old reopened her salon on Monday after more than three months of closure during the lockdown .
She spent those months making and sewing face masks as well as bags for NHS staff to carry their scrubs in .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the point where I can welcome my clients back .
It ’ s been a difficult few months for my business and like everyone – I am so pleased that we have reached the point where we can open again safely .
“ I have worked really hard and followed the government guidance to ensure my salon is a safe environment for customers .
“ The last thing I want is to be back in a lockdown again because the infection rate has risen in our community – that ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be urging my clients to do so too.
” Derek Sandeman , chief medical officer at UHS , urged people to continue to do the right things so that we could maintain low transmission rates .
He said : “ It is clear that people are beginning to feel that we have won the war against COVID-19 , but this is not the case .
“ Nothing has changed , the pandemic is still here – the virus is still in our community and it remains infectious and dangerous .
The numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It kills the young , the old , the healthy , the fit , those with ill-health and those in their prime .
“ It takes decades of life from those who die , it can easily and rapidly return , threatening to overwhelm us .
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University Hospital Southampton is on a mission to safely resume services and start clearing the backlog of patients who had operations postponed and treatment delayed.
The campaign, called COVID ZERO, has one clear message both for the Southampton community as well as the Trust’s 11,500 staff; Walk, Wear, Wash.
Now as lockdown eases further, businesses in the city including shops, restaurants, hair salons and tattoo parlours are being urged to do their bit and cut out and display a poster in their window reminding people to take the simple protective measures.
The aim of COVID ZERO is to enable the Trust to return services as quickly as possible while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of COVID-19. By walking apart, wearing facemasks and washing hands regularly, the aim is to ensure that there is no transmission of the virus within hospitals and to lower rates in the community so there is less risk to patients and staff.
Hospital bosses have warned that failure to keep to the guidance could mean the very real possibility of a second, bigger wave that could overwhelm the city’s NHS services.
One business owner backing the campaign is Charlene Holmes, owner of CH Hairdressing at 310 Shirley Road.
The 34-year-old reopened her salon on Monday after more than three months of closure during the lockdown. She spent those months making and sewing face masks as well as bags for NHS staff to carry their scrubs in.
She said: “It’s amazing to finally be at the point where I can welcome my clients back. It’s been a difficult few months for my business and like everyone – I am so pleased that we have reached the point where we can open again safely.
“I have worked really hard and followed the government guidance to ensure my salon is a safe environment for customers.
“The last thing I want is to be back in a lockdown again because the infection rate has risen in our community – that’s why I am backing COVID ZERO and I will be urging my clients to do so too.”
Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer at UHS, urged people to continue to do the right things so that we could maintain low transmission rates.
He said: “It is clear that people are beginning to feel that we have won the war against COVID-19, but this is not the case.
“Nothing has changed, the pandemic is still here – the virus is still in our community and it remains infectious and dangerous. The numbers remain higher now than when it began.
“It kills the young, the old, the healthy, the fit, those with ill-health and those in their prime.
“It takes decades of life from those who die, it can easily and rapidly return, threatening to overwhelm us.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--When donkeys raced through the Common - do you remember it?

The date was July 18 , 1970 when disappointing numbers turned out for the city ’ s second Donkey Derby @ @ @ @ @ , which were half that of the first year , were put down to the @ @ @ @ @ after the Southampton Show .
Organised by Southampton Round Table , the day ’ s @ @ @ @ @ charities .
As well as running the refreshments side of the event , one of @ @ @ @ @ , also displayed many exhibits of work by those with learning difficulties from the local @ @ @ @ @ money was used to help buy a resuscitator for babies in the Victoria House maternity @ @ @ @ @ .

The date was July 18, 1970 when disappointing numbers turned out for the city’s second Donkey Derby.
The poor attendance figures, which were half that of the first year, were put down to the event taking place too soon after the Southampton Show.
Organised by Southampton Round Table, the day’s profits went to Round Table charities.
As well as running the refreshments side of the event, one of the charities, the SSA, also displayed many exhibits of work by those with learning difficulties from the local area.
Some of the money was used to help buy a resuscitator for babies in the Victoria House maternity unit at Southampton General Hospital.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--New office space available to lease in Hedge End

AN OFFICE space , with a meeting room , a toilet and a kitchen is available to be leased in Hedge End .
Goadsby Commercial , on behalf of Brookton 2000 Limited have brought Unit 14 at the Hedge End Business Centre to the market for new potential tenants .
The unit is a ground floor office building that is around 457 square feet of open office space , with a meeting room , a kitchen and a toilet .
This is available on a new lease direct from the landlord and one parking space is also provided .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same Business Centre was given to a tenant on a six year lease term , and this property was a two storey office building .
Michael Lord at Goadsby said : `` The units at Hedge End Business Centre have proven popular over the course of the last few years and provide ideal accommodation for businesses looking to take the next step up after working from home or moving to their own self-contained space from serviced offices .
We have found these units to be particularly popular with tenants who live locally and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Due to this we have continued to receive a good level of interest in the offices .
`` These offices benefit from having private parking , some have no common areas and are self-contained .
Unit 14 in particular has private access and its own facilities making social distancing a straight forward set up , in the current climate this should attract further enquiries with the ability to make use of the unit with immediate effect . ''

Goadsby Commercial, on behalf of Brookton 2000 Limited have brought Unit 14 at the Hedge End Business Centre to the market for new potential tenants.
The unit is a ground floor office building that is around 457 square feet of open office space, with a meeting room, a kitchen and a toilet.
This is available on a new lease direct from the landlord and one parking space is also provided.
This comes shortly after Unit 9 of the same Business Centre was given to a tenant on a six year lease term, and this property was a two storey office building.
Michael Lord at Goadsby said: "The units at Hedge End Business Centre have proven popular over the course of the last few years and provide ideal accommodation for businesses looking to take the next step up after working from home or moving to their own self-contained space from serviced offices. We have found these units to be particularly popular with tenants who live locally and want to cut down on commute times. Due to this we have continued to receive a good level of interest in the offices.
"These offices benefit from having private parking, some have no common areas and are self-contained. Unit 14 in particular has private access and its own facilities making social distancing a straight forward set up, in the current climate this should attract further enquiries with the ability to make use of the unit with immediate effect."


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Saints FC shirts - ten of the best

Saints FC shirts - ten of the best

SAINTS have launched their new kits for the 2020/21 campaign .
The new strip marks the club 's 135th anniversary which is why it 's been given the sash design - Saints ' players wore a physical sash over their shoulder in 1885 .
To celebrate this , the Daily Echo takes a look back at our top ten shirts from the past Football shirts may not be the desirable of fashion items , but all supporters have an opinion on them .
Here are the ten best Saints shirts - do you agree , or are there other more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list ?
The candy-stripes home shirt .
It perfectly walked the tightrope of being unmistakably stripes and at the same time ensuring it had nothing in common with any other club .
Synonymous with Saints ' return to the top flight at the end of the '70s .
A firm favourite and perhaps the design most requested each summer before Saints reveal their new kit .
Rank Xerox , Air Florida and Draper Tools were the sponsors with their name plastered across the front of the shirt over the five years it graced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing out on the league title The sash – a return to the roots of the club and a huge success when it was brought back to mark the club ’ s 125th anniversary .
It stood apart as well as adorning the players as they surged to promotion from League One to the Championship .
The original sash was in fact just a piece of red cloth worn over a white shirt , so could be in any direction , although the 21st century version ran from the right shoulder to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which in fact looks better now than it did at the time .
The shirt is dominated by the huge Pony tick – a geometric version of the Nike swoosh – but showed that stripes don ’ t have to be straight forward .
Memorable moment – Le Tissier ’ s sublime brace againt Newcastle at The Dell live on Sky to signify his return to the starting line-up .
The kit which welcomed in the new era as Saints moved to St Mary ’ s – but its highlight for most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one match it was featured in SO15 .
It was a return to 'normal ' stripes after two years of the fat stripes with the first kit the club produced themselves .
Memorable moment – Le Tiss scoring the last league goal at The Dell The reason Saints ’ fans expect to see a yellow and blue away kit is because of this shirt .
It was introduced in the 70s as part of the fashion for clubs to try and emulate Brazil .
On one day in May 1976 , Saints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sponsor logo was itchy and inflexible but this simple and understated design was – even with its very tight shorts .
Sadly , the football at the time was also quite simple – but at least the kit saw a march to Wembley for the Zenith Data Systems Cup final , although we wore a fetching blue number for the final .
Memorable moment – A topsy-turvey 4-3 which Saints lost on the final day – but kept Oldham up against all the odds .
From 1950 until 1976 , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kit other than changes to the collar .
Prior to 1950 , the club played in navy shorts and had worn red and white stripes since halves were ditched in 1896 prior to the move to The Dell , but ultimately the stripes and shirts stayed the same – the kit was functional rather than anything else .
This simplicity made this shirt great .
For these 10 years , it had a simple round collar , which changed from white to red .
Memorable moment – Saints gaining promotion to the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more straightforward design than its predecessor , this shirt was light weight and modern feeling - which basically meant it was made of nylon .
The collar would never stand up - as it should have if you wanted to emulate the Cantona inspired fashion of the time - but regardless , it certainly looked decent , even with the huge red shield around the badge .
Memorable moment - Smashing nine goals past Man United in two games .
Very much a shirt of two halves .
The front looks superb and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any Saints shirt before or since .
However , the rear was an abomination – solid red to allow for bizarre UEFA rules about numbers on ‘ hard to read ’ stripes to placate short sighted commentators the continent over .
The front looked superb , but the rear made us look like a low rent Arsenal .
Sadly , was only worn once as Saints crashed out to Steua Bucharest over two legs .
Always certain to raise a smile from Saints fans for an emphatic 3-1 win !
The first minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remind you why .
In fact , you may also enjoy the match featured afterwards as well ...

The new strip marks the club's 135th anniversary which is why it's been given the sash design - Saints' players wore a physical sash over their shoulder in 1885.
To celebrate this, the Daily Echo takes a look back at our top ten shirts from the past
Football shirts may not be the desirable of fashion items, but all supporters have an opinion on them.
Here are the ten best Saints shirts - do you agree, or are there other more deserving kits which should be on this list?
1976 – 1979, Home, Admiral
The candy-stripes home shirt. It perfectly walked the tightrope of being unmistakably stripes and at the same time ensuring it had nothing in common with any other club. Synonymous with Saints' return to the top flight at the end of the '70s.
Memorable player – Mick Channon
Memoriable moment – Promotion back to Division One
1980 – 1984, Home, Patrick
A firm favourite and perhaps the design most requested each summer before Saints reveal their new kit. Rank Xerox, Air Florida and Draper Tools were the sponsors with their name plastered across the front of the shirt over the five years it graced The Dell.
Memorable player – Kevin Keegan
Memorable moment – Narrowly missing out on the league title
2010 – 2011, Home, Umbro
The sash – a return to the roots of the club and a huge success when it was brought back to mark the club’s 125th anniversary. It stood apart as well as adorning the players as they surged to promotion from League One to the Championship. The original sash was in fact just a piece of red cloth worn over a white shirt, so could be in any direction, although the 21st century version ran from the right shoulder to the left hip.
Memorable player – Rickie Lambert
Memorable moment – Pitch invasion after promotion
1993 – 1995, Home, Pony
A controversial kit, which in fact looks better now than it did at the time. The shirt is dominated by the huge Pony tick – a geometric version of the Nike swoosh – but showed that stripes don’t have to be straight forward.
Memorable player – Matt Le Tissier
Memorable moment – Le Tissier’s sublime brace againt Newcastle at The Dell live on Sky to signify his return to the starting line-up.
2001 – 2003, Home, Saints
The kit which welcomed in the new era as Saints moved to St Mary’s – but its highlight for most people will have been at The Dell in the one match it was featured in SO15. It was a return to 'normal' stripes after two years of the fat stripes with the first kit the club produced themselves.
Memorable player – James Beattie
Memorable moment – Le Tiss scoring the last league goal at The Dell
1976, Away, Admiral
The reason Saints’ fans expect to see a yellow and blue away kit is because of this shirt. It was introduced in the 70s as part of the fashion for clubs to try and emulate Brazil. On one day in May 1976, Saints did just that on the Wembley turf.
Memorable player – Bobby Stokes
Memorable moment – Lifting the FA Cup
1991 – 1993, Home, Admiral
The sponsor logo was itchy and inflexible but this simple and understated design was – even with its very tight shorts. Sadly, the football at the time was also quite simple – but at least the kit saw a march to Wembley for the Zenith Data Systems Cup final, although we wore a fetching blue number for the final.
Memorable player – Alan Shearer
Memorable moment – A topsy-turvey 4-3 which Saints lost on the final day – but kept Oldham up against all the odds.
1962 – 1972, Home, Toomers
From 1950 until 1976, there were no huge changes in the Saints kit other than changes to the collar. Prior to 1950, the club played in navy shorts and had worn red and white stripes since halves were ditched in 1896 prior to the move to The Dell, but ultimately the stripes and shirts stayed the same – the kit was functional rather than anything else. This simplicity made this shirt great. For these 10 years, it had a simple round collar, which changed from white to red.
Memorable player – Ron Davies
Memorable moment – Saints gaining promotion to the top flight for the first time
1995 - 1997, Saints, Pony
A far more straightforward design than its predecessor, this shirt was light weight and modern feeling - which basically meant it was made of nylon. The collar would never stand up - as it should have if you wanted to emulate the Cantona inspired fashion of the time - but regardless, it certainly looked decent, even with the huge red shield around the badge.
Memorable player - Egil Ostenstad
Memorable moment - Smashing nine goals past Man United in two games.
2003 (UEFA Cup), Home, Saints
Very much a shirt of two halves. The front looks superb and the thin stripes make it different to any Saints shirt before or since. However, the rear was an abomination – solid red to allow for bizarre UEFA rules about numbers on ‘hard to read’ stripes to placate short sighted commentators the continent over. The front looked superb, but the rear made us look like a low rent Arsenal. Sadly, was only worn once as Saints crashed out to Steua Bucharest over two legs.
Memorable player - Kevin Phillips
Memorable moment - Welcoming back European football to Hampshire
Bonus - Man United, Away, 1996, Adidas
Always certain to raise a smile from Saints fans for an emphatic 3-1 win! The first minute or so of the video below may remind you why. In fact, you may also enjoy the match featured afterwards as well...


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--PHOTOS: Big boys dominated extra special year for Southampton Show

This month would have marked the 80th anniversary for Southampton Show were it still running .
The show ’ s @ @ @ @ @ top gear on the common in July 1980 with events especially for the big boys @ @ @ @ @ fun were the gentle giants of the horse world , while in the far from @ @ @ @ @ battled it out .
In the dog show were more heavyweights – the Pyrenean Mountain @ @ @ @ @ A packed show programme attracted more than 50 , 000 people to the 40-acre show @ @ @ @ @ see arena events , fashion shows , the spectacular Dancing Waters , stunt aerobatics , @ @ @ @ @ by more than 450 local organisations , associations and clubs besides 180 trade stands .
@ @ @ @ @ appearance when wrestler Johnny “ Tarzan ” Wilson travelled from Fareham to prove he was @ @ @ @ @

The show’s 40th birthday party swung into top gear on the common in July 1980 with events especially for the big boys.
Muscling in on the fun were the gentle giants of the horse world, while in the far from gentle wrestling ring the heavyweights battled it out.
In the dog show were more heavyweights – the Pyrenean Mountain dogs and St Bernards.
A packed show programme attracted more than 50, 000 people to the 40-acre show site during the weekend to see arena events, fashion shows, the spectacular Dancing Waters, stunt aerobatics, demonstrations, displays and exhibitions by more than 450 local organisations, associations and clubs besides 180 trade stands.
Tarzan also put in an appearance when wrestler Johnny “Tarzan” Wilson travelled from Fareham to prove he was king of the ring.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--West End home plans given the green light

Plans for a new West End home have been given the green light by civic chiefs .
An application submitted @ @ @ @ @ April 8 has been accepted .
The plans proposed that a two-storey , five-bedroom home @ @ @ @ @ Road in West End , along with associated works , following the demolition of an @ @ @ @ @ were accepted by civic chiefs on Tuesday July 7 .
To be in line with @ @ @ @ @ the proposed works must start no later than three years from the date of the @ @ @ @ @ would no longer be valid .

An application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council on April 8 has been accepted.
The plans proposed that a two-storey, five-bedroom home should be constructed on Moorhill Road in West End, along with associated works, following the demolition of an existing home.
These plans were accepted by civic chiefs on Tuesday July 7.
To be in line with the application's acceptance, the proposed works must start no later than three years from the date of the decision, otherwise the application would no longer be valid.


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Free parking for key workers in Fareham to end (but not for NHS staff)

FREE parking for key workers in Fareham is coming to an end later this week - but parking for NHS staff will remain free .
From Monay July 13 , Fareham Borough Council ’ s scheme that allows key workers to park for free in some of the council managed surface car parks in Fareham town centre , will come to an end .
However , parking in Council managed surface car parks , with no barriers , in the town centre will remain free for NHS workers .
NHS staff have been asked to place evidence in the windscreen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter from their employer or a photocopy of their work pass with personal information removed or covered .
If workers do not have any evidence to place in their windscreen , they will receive a note on their windscreen asking them not to park there again , unless they can confirm their NHS worker status or pay the parking fees .
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection , Councillor Cartwright said : “ Fareham Borough Council will always be grateful to those key workers who supported the community during the initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we are now emerging from lockdown , public health guidance is changing and non-essential shops have re-opened , it is time to return to normal in terms of how we charge for our car parks .
`` Parking will continue to be free for NHS workers as a thank you for the lifesaving work and sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic .
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From Monay July 13, Fareham Borough Council’s scheme that allows key workers to park for free in some of the council managed surface car parks in Fareham town centre, will come to an end.
However, parking in Council managed surface car parks, with no barriers, in the town centre will remain free for NHS workers.
NHS staff have been asked to place evidence in the windscreen of their NHS worker status such as a letter from their employer or a photocopy of their work pass with personal information removed or covered.
If workers do not have any evidence to place in their windscreen, they will receive a note on their windscreen asking them not to park there again, unless they can confirm their NHS worker status or pay the parking fees.
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection, Councillor Cartwright said: “Fareham Borough Council will always be grateful to those key workers who supported the community during the initial coronavirus lockdown period.
"But, as we are now emerging from lockdown, public health guidance is changing and non-essential shops have re-opened, it is time to return to normal in terms of how we charge for our car parks.
"Parking will continue to be free for NHS workers as a thank you for the lifesaving work and sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-11--Pet owners with low immune systems warned to be "especially vigilant" to fleas this summer

EXPERTS are calling on pet owners with weakened immune systems across the UK to be `` especially vigilant '' when treating their pets for flees this summer , as the parasites can pass on infections which can be fatal .
According to new research , flea numbers are set to soar this summer due to a cocktail of humid weather , heavy rains and a fall in people using preventative treatments on their cats and dogs during lockdown .
Nearly a half of pet owners said they did not feel comfortable or safe going out to the shop or vets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 72 % said they missed at least one preventative treatment between March and June during lockdown .
Pet owners with compromised immune systems can have fatal complications to blood borne infections from parasites such as fleas - and almost one in five people ( 17 % ) with a cat or dog are unaware of this , according to research by `` ITCHpet.com '' The study of 1,000 pet owners with weakened immune systems reveals this lack of awareness is most prevalent amongst the over 55 's - where the figure rises to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Many conditions and treatments can affect the body ’ s defence system and including organ transplants , heart disease , lupus , lung disease and diabetes , cancer , HIV , Aids and malnutrition and experts are warning that parasites pose a threat to the people with weak immune systems in the UK more than ever this summer .
Zoe Costigan , resident vet at pet wellbeing specialist , ITCHpet.com , said : `` Nationally , our research tells us that one in ten owners of cats and dogs found it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parasites during Covid-19 , and this figure jumped to 41 % when we delved more closely into the habits of pet owners whose immune defences are more fragile . ''
“ As fleas can also harbour in the home , it ’ s important to continue regular preventative treatment for your pets and also , because fleas have four main stages in their life cycle - adult , egg , larva , and pupa - the total flea life cycle can range from a couple weeks to several months , depending on environmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really does matter .
`` Diseases transmitted from fleas can include the likes of tapeworms - parasitic worms which can infect humans and migrate from the gut to cause cysts in other organs .
Worse still , fleas can also pass on blood borne infections to humans and for those who are low immune systems are at much higher risk of having severe complications .
When defences are lower , a person becomes much more susceptible to infection.
” The study also uncovered that 48 % of pet owners with low immune systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foremost , without pausing to consider the health risks posed to them by parasites , while one in six of those surveyed were not aware that fleas could pose a health risk to humans .

According to new research, flea numbers are set to soar this summer due to a cocktail of humid weather, heavy rains and a fall in people using preventative treatments on their cats and dogs during lockdown.
Nearly a half of pet owners said they did not feel comfortable or safe going out to the shop or vets to purchase treatment during lockdown, and 72% said they missed at least one preventative treatment between March and June during lockdown.
Pet owners with compromised immune systems can have fatal complications to blood borne infections from parasites such as fleas - and almost one in five people (17%) with a cat or dog are unaware of this, according to research by "ITCHpet.com"
The study of 1,000 pet owners with weakened immune systems reveals this lack of awareness is most prevalent amongst the over 55's - where the figure rises to one in three people (34%).
Many conditions and treatments can affect the body’s defence system and including organ transplants, heart disease, lupus, lung disease and diabetes, cancer, HIV, Aids and malnutrition and experts are warning that parasites pose a threat to the people with weak immune systems in the UK more than ever this summer.
Zoe Costigan, resident vet at pet wellbeing specialist, ITCHpet.com, said: "Nationally, our research tells us that one in ten owners of cats and dogs found it more difficult to treat their pets for parasites during Covid-19, and this figure jumped to 41% when we delved more closely into the habits of pet owners whose immune defences are more fragile."
“As fleas can also harbour in the home, it’s important to continue regular preventative treatment for your pets and also, because fleas have four main stages in their life cycle - adult, egg, larva, and pupa - the total flea life cycle can range from a couple weeks to several months, depending on environmental conditions, so missing the odd treatment really does matter.
"Diseases transmitted from fleas can include the likes of tapeworms - parasitic worms which can infect humans and migrate from the gut to cause cysts in other organs. Worse still, fleas can also pass on blood borne infections to humans and for those who are low immune systems are at much higher risk of having severe complications. When defences are lower, a person becomes much more susceptible to infection.”
The study also uncovered that 48% of pet owners with low immune systems considered their pets' health first and foremost, without pausing to consider the health risks posed to them by parasites, while one in six of those surveyed were not aware that fleas could pose a health risk to humans.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Bat-wielding boxer jailed for carrying out sustained attack inside Southampton shop


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Most expensive properties currently for sale in Southampton

From lavish listed manor houses to modern eco builds , this months most expensive homes list has something for everyone .
The most expensive properties in Southampton currently on the market are : Image courtesy of White and Guard Estate Agents .
Set along a quiet lane this 17th century Grade II listed , five bedroom manor house is set in approximately 10 acres of land .
The main entrance to this house is accessed from a private road via automated wrought iron gates leading into a driveway that sweeps in front of the house .
This seven bedroom property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception rooms and a games room .
There are an additional two self-contained annexes and five acres of landscaped gardens and lawn .
This impressive family house is set within about two acres and is located at the heart of Old Bursledon with views towards the River Hamble .
The property was designed by architect Oliver Hill , who was a student of the renowned Edward Lutyens and is named by the 20th Century Society as one of six Great Britons .
The house was built in 1935 in a Dutch colonial style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an extension .
Described as one of Chilworth ’ s finest houses , Wood Rising is a contemporary property that was built in 2016 to meet a superb and exacting eco-friendly standard .
With quirky finished throughout including a floating oak staircase and built in features throughout .
This modern house is currently on the market with Charles Powell Estate Agents and has six bedrooms , a ground floor annexe and even a gym .
Property courtesy of John D Wood and Co .
Sitting in the heart of the Hythe Marina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constructed by Dean and Dyball ( later Balfour Beaty ) .
The property has its own 22m mooring and Versadock at the foot of its large private paved gardens .
The Hythe Marina is known as its very own aquatic 'village ' and life here revolves around boating .

The most expensive properties in Southampton currently on the market are:
£2,500,000 - Church Lane, Botley, S030
Image courtesy of White and Guard Estate Agents.
Set along a quiet lane this 17th century Grade II listed, five bedroom manor house is set in approximately 10 acres of land.
This property boasts a range of key features including:
Seven reception rooms
Five bedrooms
Backing onto the River Hamble
Swimming pool and pool house
Three stables, tack room and paddock
£1,999,500 - Chilworth, SO16
Image courtesy of Knight Frank
The main entrance to this house is accessed from a private road via automated wrought iron gates leading into a driveway that sweeps in front of the house.
This seven bedroom property in Chilworth has five bathrooms, six reception rooms and a games room.
There are an additional two self-contained annexes and five acres of landscaped gardens and lawn.
£1,925,000 - Salterns Lane, Bursledon, SO31
This impressive family house is set within about two acres and is located at the heart of Old Bursledon with views towards the River Hamble.
The property was designed by architect Oliver Hill, who was a student of the renowned Edward Lutyens and is named by the 20th Century Society as one of six Great Britons.
The house was built in 1935 in a Dutch colonial style but currently has planning permission for remodelling and an extension.
£1,895,000 - Chilworth Road, Chilworth SO16
Image courtesy of Charles Powell Estate Agents.
Described as one of Chilworth’s finest houses, Wood Rising is a contemporary property that was built in 2016 to meet a superb and exacting eco-friendly standard.
With quirky finished throughout including a floating oak staircase and built in features throughout.
This modern house is currently on the market with Charles Powell Estate Agents and has six bedrooms, a ground floor annexe and even a gym.
£1,495,000 Velsheda Court, SO45
Property courtesy of John D Wood and Co.
Sitting in the heart of the Hythe Marina, this four bed waterside property was constructed by Dean and Dyball (later Balfour Beaty).
The property has its own 22m mooring and Versadock at the foot of its large private paved gardens.
The Hythe Marina is known as its very own aquatic 'village' and life here revolves around boating.
The property boasts hoasting areas including a large dining room, family room and games room.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Serious assault on Forton Road in Gosport

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Hampshire .
Just after midnight on July 11 a serious assault took place in Forton Road in Gosport .
At this time , there are no details on the victim 's condition or the offender ( s ) .
Officers investigating the assault are appealing for witnesses and have assured residents that this was an `` isolated incident '' with no wider threat to the community .
In a statement on Twitter , a Gosport Police spokesperson said : `` Shortly after midnight this morning ( July 11 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forton Road area of Gosport .
`` We would like to take the opportunity to reassure our communities and stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident , with no wider threat to anyone else . ''
Today , officers have been providing a `` high-visibility '' presence in the area throughout the day .
If you witnessed anything of the incident or have any other information which may assist the police investigation contact 101 , quoting incident number 44200255624 .
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 @

Just after midnight on July 11 a serious assault took place in Forton Road in Gosport.
At this time, there are no details on the victim's condition or the offender(s).
Officers investigating the assault are appealing for witnesses and have assured residents that this was an "isolated incident" with no wider threat to the community.
In a statement on Twitter, a Gosport Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after midnight this morning (July 11), there was a serious assault in the Forton Road area of Gosport.
"We would like to take the opportunity to reassure our communities and stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no wider threat to anyone else."
Today, officers have been providing a "high-visibility" presence in the area throughout the day.
If you witnessed anything of the incident or have any other information which may assist the police investigation contact 101, quoting incident number 44200255624.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Here's what a major new planning document could mean for the New Forest

CIVIC chiefs have approved a planning blueprint in a move that clears the way for 10,000 new homes to be built in the New Forest .
The new Local Plan , which pinpoints sites considered suitable for housing , was given the nod at a district council meeting following a public consultation carried out last year .
It means that a huge number of homes are likely to be built outside the New Forest National Park between now and 2036 .
One of the most contentious sites in the new document is green belt land beside Oakhaven Hospice in Lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of around 100 homes springing up near the hospice has been criticised by locals and Oakhaven itself , but a move to delete the site from the Local Plan was defeated .
Some members of the ruling Conservative group on the council criticised parts of the document .
But it was approved amid fears a `` no '' vote would result in the government imposing its own housing quota on the Forest , possibly leading to the construction of up to 20,000 new homes .
Cllr Maureen Holding said : “ I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not think it will do justice to the Forest .
“ But we have to vote for it because it ’ s being imposed by central government and if we do not we will lose control completely .
Reluctantly , I will vote for it . ''
The decision means developers are more likely to obtain planning permission to build houses on the sites identified in the document .
They include land south of the former Fawley power station , where 120 homes are proposed to be built as part of a £1bn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking after the meeting Cllr David Harrison , leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group , said : `` The Local Plan is a really important step , setting out where exactly housing can be built .
`` However , the whole process is rather spoiled by excessive government demands for housing targets that do n't take into account that much of the New Forest is national park , where development is constrained .
`` As a result , local councillors are forced to accept development in areas where we would not choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all voted in favour of the plan , even though they say they hate some aspects of it .
`` I think they allowed themselves to be bullied .
They were told the consequences of not supporting it would be worse than doing so . ''

The new Local Plan, which pinpoints sites considered suitable for housing, was given the nod at a district council meeting following a public consultation carried out last year.
It means that a huge number of homes are likely to be built outside the New Forest National Park between now and 2036.
One of the most contentious sites in the new document is green belt land beside Oakhaven Hospice in Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington.
The prospect of around 100 homes springing up near the hospice has been criticised by locals and Oakhaven itself, but a move to delete the site from the Local Plan was defeated.
Some members of the ruling Conservative group on the council criticised parts of the document.
But it was approved amid fears a "no" vote would result in the government imposing its own housing quota on the Forest, possibly leading to the construction of up to 20,000 new homes.
Cllr Maureen Holding said: “I do not like this plan - I do not think it will do justice to the Forest.
“But we have to vote for it because it’s being imposed by central government and if we do not we will lose control completely. Reluctantly, I will vote for it."
The decision means developers are more likely to obtain planning permission to build houses on the sites identified in the document.
They include land south of the former Fawley power station, where 120 homes are proposed to be built as part of a £1bn plan to redevelop the 300-acre site.
Speaking after the meeting Cllr David Harrison, leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group, said: "The Local Plan is a really important step, setting out where exactly housing can be built.
"However, the whole process is rather spoiled by excessive government demands for housing targets that don't take into account that much of the New Forest is national park, where development is constrained.
"As a result, local councillors are forced to accept development in areas where we would not choose to do so.
"The Conservatives all voted in favour of the plan, even though they say they hate some aspects of it.
"I think they allowed themselves to be bullied. They were told the consequences of not supporting it would be worse than doing so."


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Thatch fire on Village Street in Thruxton

Around 13 fire crews from across Hampshire and Wiltshire arrived at Village Street in Thruxton yesterday afternoon .
Motorists were @ @ @ @ @ and thick black smoke was seen filling the sky .
Crews from Winchester , Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ the fire as well as other appliances from Andover , Basingstoke , Ludgershall , Salisbury @ @ @ @ @ , Bishops Waltham , Alresford and Newbury .
A spokesman for Andover Fire Station said @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire and Wiltshire are currently dealing with a thatch roof fire .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ this incident so please avoid the area . ''

Around 13 fire crews from across Hampshire and Wiltshire arrived at Village Street in Thruxton yesterday afternoon.
Motorists were asked to avoid the area and thick black smoke was seen filling the sky.
Crews from Winchester, Eastleigh, Romsey and Hightown attended the fire as well as other appliances from Andover, Basingstoke, Ludgershall, Salisbury, Overton, Sutton Scotney, Bishops Waltham, Alresford and Newbury.
A spokesman for Andover Fire Station said: "Crews from across Hampshire and Wiltshire are currently dealing with a thatch roof fire.
"There are lots of fire appliances attending this incident so please avoid the area."


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--The Foreign Office says UK residents should avoid cruises

The coronavirus has caused travel mayhem this year , forcing many UK residents to cancel or postpone their holidays .
While travelling abroad is now permitted , the return of cruise holidays isn ’ t likely to be on the cards any time soon .
Am I allowed to go on a cruise holiday ?
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) issued a statement on 9 July advising UK holidaymakers to avoid travelling on cruise ships due to the pandemic .
The news comes just after the ban against all non-essential international travel from England was lifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July .
New travel advice from the FCO states , “ The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against cruise ship travel at this time .
“ This is due to the ongoing pandemic and is based on medical advice from Public Health England .
“ The government will continue to review its cruise ship travel advice based on the latest medical advice .
“ If you have future cruise travel plans , you should speak to your travel operator , or the travel company you booked with , for further advice .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the Department for Transport ’ s work with industry for the resumption of international cruise travel.
” Previous advice issued by the FCO on 12 March said that British nationals aged seven and above , as well as those with underlying health conditions , should not travel on cruise ships .
What does it mean for planned holidays ?
The updated travel advice means that many who have future holidays booked on a cruise ship risk having their trips cancelled or postponed .
Responding to the update , Rory Boland , editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` The FCO 's advice against cruise ship travel will lead to most upcoming cruises being cancelled or postponed .
`` Most cruise holiday customers should be legally entitled to a cash refund within 14 days under the package travel regulations , but as we 've seen across the travel industry recently , operators facing a surge in refund claims are often taking longer to return customers ' money to them .
`` If refunds will be delayed , cruise companies must urgently let customers know and give a clear timetable for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The FCO should also extend its warning to include a definitive date , to give operators and customers clarity over when it will be safe to rebook . ''
P & O Cruises , the biggest cruise line in the UK , has suspended all of its sailings until mid-October .

While travelling abroad is now permitted, the return of cruise holidays isn’t likely to be on the cards any time soon.
Am I allowed to go on a cruise holiday?
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a statement on 9 July advising UK holidaymakers to avoid travelling on cruise ships due to the pandemic.
The news comes just after the ban against all non-essential international travel from England was lifted for more than 50 countries on 4 July.
New travel advice from the FCO states, “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against cruise ship travel at this time.
“This is due to the ongoing pandemic and is based on medical advice from Public Health England.
“The government will continue to review its cruise ship travel advice based on the latest medical advice.
“If you have future cruise travel plans, you should speak to your travel operator, or the travel company you booked with, for further advice.
“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to support the Department for Transport’s work with industry for the resumption of international cruise travel.”
Previous advice issued by the FCO on 12 March said that British nationals aged seven and above, as well as those with underlying health conditions, should not travel on cruise ships.
What does it mean for planned holidays?
The updated travel advice means that many who have future holidays booked on a cruise ship risk having their trips cancelled or postponed.
Responding to the update, Rory Boland, editor of consumer magazine Which? Travel said, "The FCO's advice against cruise ship travel will lead to most upcoming cruises being cancelled or postponed.
"Most cruise holiday customers should be legally entitled to a cash refund within 14 days under the package travel regulations, but as we've seen across the travel industry recently, operators facing a surge in refund claims are often taking longer to return customers' money to them.
"If refunds will be delayed, cruise companies must urgently let customers know and give a clear timetable for when money will be returned.
"The FCO should also extend its warning to include a definitive date, to give operators and customers clarity over when it will be safe to rebook."
P&O Cruises, the biggest cruise line in the UK, has suspended all of its sailings until mid-October.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--'Winchester Prison inmates frustrated by Covid measures'

INMATES at Winchester prison became increasingly frustrated after severe regime restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic , a new report has found .
The prison faced stark pressures made worse by increasing numbers of new arrivals and overcrowding , according to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons , Peter Clarke .
He had been serving a 13-year sentence for horrific sex offences when he became ill and was rushed to Southampton Hospital for radiotherapy .
However , his health deteriorated and he died at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 20 .
The new report reviews Winchester , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south east London .
Mr Clarke said : “ Most prisoners at Leeds and many at Winchester shared Victorian cells , originally built to hold only one person .
Poor enough in normal times , this was even more unacceptable when prisoners were locked up for almost all of the day in cramped conditions .
“ Most prisoners were locked in their cells for more than 22.5 hours every day and had been for some three months .
At Leeds we observed some staff punishing poor behaviour by withdrawing an individual ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or more .
This would always be unacceptable but was especially inappropriate because of the hot weather during the week of our visit [ on June 23 ] .
” However , Mr Clarke added : “ Although prison restrictions were accepted as being necessary early in the pandemic and were , at that point , similar to those in the community , prisoners had become confused as to why community restrictions were easing but restrictions in prisons were not.
” In particular , in Winchester prisoners complained that a monthly newsletter was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not keep them updated about the developing situation .
He added : “ This , along with the lack of purposeful activity , meant many prisoners were bored and frustrated .
It was clear that more needed to be done in all the prisons to re-engage with prisoners and offer more activity to keep them occupied and well .
”

The prison faced stark pressures made worse by increasing numbers of new arrivals and overcrowding, according to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Peter Clarke.
As previously reported, inmate John Malcolm Maunder died after catching Covid-19.
He had been serving a 13-year sentence for horrific sex offences when he became ill and was rushed to Southampton Hospital for radiotherapy.
However, his health deteriorated and he died at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 20.
The new report reviews Winchester, along with HMP Leeds and HMP Thameside in south east London.
Mr Clarke said: “Most prisoners at Leeds and many at Winchester shared Victorian cells, originally built to hold only one person. Poor enough in normal times, this was even more unacceptable when prisoners were locked up for almost all of the day in cramped conditions.
“Most prisoners were locked in their cells for more than 22.5 hours every day and had been for some three months. At Leeds we observed some staff punishing poor behaviour by withdrawing an individual’s access to a shower for a day or more. This would always be unacceptable but was especially inappropriate because of the hot weather during the week of our visit [on June 23].”
However, Mr Clarke added: “Although prison restrictions were accepted as being necessary early in the pandemic and were, at that point, similar to those in the community, prisoners had become confused as to why community restrictions were easing but restrictions in prisons were not.”
In particular, in Winchester prisoners complained that a monthly newsletter was their main source of information and did not keep them updated about the developing situation.
He added: “This, along with the lack of purposeful activity, meant many prisoners were bored and frustrated. It was clear that more needed to be done in all the prisons to re-engage with prisoners and offer more activity to keep them occupied and well.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Hampshire campers urged to take their dogs with them on their "stay-cations"

HAMPSHIRE residents are being encouraged to take their dogs with them on `` stay-cations '' this year , as thousands of people are set to take advantage of camping because of the coronavirus outbreak .
While many of us have had holidays abroad cancelled , now that lockdown has eased , many people are taking to camping as an alternative holiday , and dog owners are being urged to bring their favourite pets along .
Blue Cross has provided some advice on how to camp safely with your dog , including making sure your dog is used to your tent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and making sure your dog gets some downtime as they could get `` overwhelmed and exhausted '' by their new adventure .
The national pet charity has also given advice on bonfire safety , including making sure dogs are always on-lead around a fire and at a safe distance as dogs paws are very sensitive so the floor needs to be cool once the fire is out before allowing dogs to walk in the area .
Residents are also encouraged to take a list of essentials with them on their trips , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chew toys , food , bowls for food and water , a long line lead , a harness , a wind break and a towel .
For more information on camping with your dog , visit https : //www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/camping-with-dogs .

While many of us have had holidays abroad cancelled, now that lockdown has eased, many people are taking to camping as an alternative holiday, and dog owners are being urged to bring their favourite pets along.
Blue Cross has provided some advice on how to camp safely with your dog, including making sure your dog is used to your tent before you embark on your trip, and making sure your dog gets some downtime as they could get "overwhelmed and exhausted" by their new adventure.
The national pet charity has also given advice on bonfire safety, including making sure dogs are always on-lead around a fire and at a safe distance as dogs paws are very sensitive so the floor needs to be cool once the fire is out before allowing dogs to walk in the area.
Residents are also encouraged to take a list of essentials with them on their trips, including, beds and blankets, treats and chew toys, food, bowls for food and water, a long line lead, a harness, a wind break and a towel.
For more information on camping with your dog, visit https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/camping-with-dogs.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Six veg seeds you can sow now for a harvest in autumn and winter

Experts offer a guide to veg seeds you can sow now for a harvest in autumn and winter .
You may think you 've missed the boat with seed-sowing for a veg crop this year , as so many are started off in spring .
But think again .
Now , in mid-summer , as home-grown tomatoes begin to ripen and runner beans start to climb their poles , there are still crops you can sow now to give you a harvest later in the year .
The RHS advises that gardeners can sow corn salad , land cress and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mibuna , mizuna , mustard and rocket in late summer to provide cut-and-come-again leaves through the autumn , and winter if covered with a cloche , cold frame or fleece .
'No-dig ' gardening expert and YouTuber Charles Dowding , author of 10 books and an annual calendar of sowing dates , who gives talks and courses at home and abroad , offers some suggestions for quick-growing , healthy veg to sow now for eating later in the year - and even over the cold winter months ...
Excellent when sown in early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months if you harvest the outside larger leaves as it grows , Dowding explains .
It is winter-hardy and leaves actually sweeten in the cold .
'Medania ' and 'Red Cardinal ' are two varieties to look out for .
Eat raw in salads or sauteed with butter .
Winter cultivars can be sown in August and September , but will need protection from October onwards unless you live in a mild area , the RHS adds .
Cover the plants with cloches or protect the crown with straw or similar material , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good to sow in early August , Dowding advises .
Plant rocket , mustards and mizuna , plus the tasty pak choi and more unusual tatsoi .
Serve mixed leaves for a salad with zing and crunch .
The RHS advises gardeners to sow salad plants direct into the ground in summer in shallow drills that have been watered before sowing .
Chinese cabbage is a particularly good crop for late summer , as days are long and nights are warm , the RHS notes .
It will bolt during other seasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ until August , every three weeks for successional crops , 1cm deep in rows 38cm ( 15in ) apart .
Want to pep up your dishes with freshly-picked herbs ?
Coriander and chervil , with its mild aniseed flavour , give lovely autumn leaves from sowing late in July , and may even survive winter , says Dowding .
The RHS adds that with coriander , germination is likely to take between seven and 20 days and that you 'll need to sow every three or four weeks for a constant supply of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until September .
Lettuce can be sown up to early September , for growing in protected spots such as balconies or window boxes through the winter months .
'Grenoble Red ' is a great variety for late planting , Dowding suggests .
Winter purslane , a delicious crunchy salad leaf packed with vitamin C , can be sown in early September , as can fast-growing land cress , which has a similar taste to watercress .
You may be used to the frozen variety , but peas can also be grown for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sown at any time of the year and are easy to grow in containers .
The shoots are delicious in salads but also steamed or used in stir fries .
Try 'Oregon Sugar Pod ' or heritage variety 'Mr Brays ' , says Dowding .
What about sowing seeds now for crops next year ?
Continue to sow spring cabbage , turnips , oriental vegetables and overwintering onions in August in the south of England , the RHS advises , as well as green manures such as crimson clover and Italian ryegrass as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas that are n't being used .
These will improve the soil texture and help to retain nutrients when dug in .
You can also sow winter radishes through July and August , which grow larger and more slowly than spring sowings and should be ready to harvest in October and November .
Winter radishes such as mooli , the long , cylindrical white roots of Japanese winter radish , are great in stir fries .
For crops next year , you could also sow early variety carrots in July and early August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fleece in the autumn to prolong the growing season .

You may think you've missed the boat with seed-sowing for a veg crop this year, as so many are started off in spring.
But think again. Now, in mid-summer, as home-grown tomatoes begin to ripen and runner beans start to climb their poles, there are still crops you can sow now to give you a harvest later in the year.
The RHS advises that gardeners can sow corn salad, land cress and oriental salad leaves such as komatsuna, mibuna, mizuna, mustard and rocket in late summer to provide cut-and-come-again leaves through the autumn, and winter if covered with a cloche, cold frame or fleece.
'No-dig' gardening expert and YouTuber Charles Dowding, author of 10 books and an annual calendar of sowing dates, who gives talks and courses at home and abroad, offers some suggestions for quick-growing, healthy veg to sow now for eating later in the year - and even over the cold winter months...
Spinach
Excellent when sown in early August, spinach can crop for nine months if you harvest the outside larger leaves as it grows, Dowding explains. It is winter-hardy and leaves actually sweeten in the cold. 'Medania' and 'Red Cardinal' are two varieties to look out for. Eat raw in salads or sauteed with butter.
Winter cultivars can be sown in August and September, but will need protection from October onwards unless you live in a mild area, the RHS adds. Cover the plants with cloches or protect the crown with straw or similar material, and cover with fleece.
Brassica salads
These are good to sow in early August, Dowding advises. Plant rocket, mustards and mizuna, plus the tasty pak choi and more unusual tatsoi. Serve mixed leaves for a salad with zing and crunch.
The RHS advises gardeners to sow salad plants direct into the ground in summer in shallow drills that have been watered before sowing.
Chinese cabbage is a particularly good crop for late summer, as days are long and nights are warm, the RHS notes. It will bolt during other seasons. Sow thinly in fertile soil outdoors up until August, every three weeks for successional crops, 1cm deep in rows 38cm (15in) apart.
Herbs
Want to pep up your dishes with freshly-picked herbs? Coriander and chervil, with its mild aniseed flavour, give lovely autumn leaves from sowing late in July, and may even survive winter, says Dowding.
The RHS adds that with coriander, germination is likely to take between seven and 20 days and that you'll need to sow every three or four weeks for a constant supply of leaves. You can continue sowing up until September.
Lettuce
Lettuce can be sown up to early September, for growing in protected spots such as balconies or window boxes through the winter months. 'Grenoble Red' is a great variety for late planting, Dowding suggests.
Winter purslane
Winter purslane, a delicious crunchy salad leaf packed with vitamin C, can be sown in early September, as can fast-growing land cress, which has a similar taste to watercress.
Peas for shoots
You may be used to the frozen variety, but peas can also be grown for their tasty plant tips. Seeds can be sown at any time of the year and are easy to grow in containers. The shoots are delicious in salads but also steamed or used in stir fries. Try 'Oregon Sugar Pod' or heritage variety 'Mr Brays', says Dowding.
What about sowing seeds now for crops next year?
Continue to sow spring cabbage, turnips, oriental vegetables and overwintering onions in August in the south of England, the RHS advises, as well as green manures such as crimson clover and Italian ryegrass as a soil improver and to cover bare areas that aren't being used. These will improve the soil texture and help to retain nutrients when dug in.
You can also sow winter radishes through July and August, which grow larger and more slowly than spring sowings and should be ready to harvest in October and November. Winter radishes such as mooli, the long, cylindrical white roots of Japanese winter radish, are great in stir fries.
For crops next year, you could also sow early variety carrots in July and early August to avoid carrot fly, covering with fleece in the autumn to prolong the growing season.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Review into care home pandemic handling

Review into care home pandemic handling

A REVIEW of the management of the pandemic within Hampshire care homes is set to be undertaken .
How care homes responded to the Covid-19 crisis and the actions taken over the past months are to be the subject of a review led by county bosses .
The news comes as official data has revealed that between February 28 and June 12 a total of 1,672 people died in care homes across the county .
Of these , 449 had Covid-19 recorded as the cause of death on their death certificate , it has been revealed .
The numbers refer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , civic chiefs said .
According to a document published by Hampshire County Council , typically over this same period in previous years the council would expect between 50 to 30 deaths per week across the 13,000 care home beds in Hampshire .
The authority is now undertaking two specific internal “ lessons learned ” pieces of work to review the management of the pandemic within its residential and nursing homes .
In an official document the council said : “ It is important to evaluate a timeline of key episodes , communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to understand how outbreak information was handled and responded to in our department .
“ There will also be an exploration of what available national guidance was being followed at the various key episodes .
“ This work will be done in conjunction with partners but has been commissioned by the Director of Adults ’ Health and Care.
” The findings are set to be scrutinised by councillors .
Councillor Liz Fairhurst , executive member for adult social care and health at the county council , said : “ Given the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected care homes across the county of Hampshire it is vitally important that we undertake work with the sector to understand best practice and , where necessary , learn lessons .
“ The review is not to disproportionately respond with the benefit of hindsight or to apportion blame on individuals or groups of services .
“ It is not possible to indicate , at this early stage , when the review will be completed .
“ It is an intricate piece of work and must be done thoroughly if it is to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service changes that may be necessary .
”

How care homes responded to the Covid-19 crisis and the actions taken over the past months are to be the subject of a review led by county bosses.
The news comes as official data has revealed that between February 28 and June 12 a total of 1,672 people died in care homes across the county.
Of these, 449 had Covid-19 recorded as the cause of death on their death certificate, it has been revealed.
The numbers refer to all care home settings in Hampshire, civic chiefs said.
According to a document published by Hampshire County Council, typically over this same period in previous years the council would expect between 50 to 30 deaths per week across the 13,000 care home beds in Hampshire.
The authority is now undertaking two specific internal “lessons learned” pieces of work to review the management of the pandemic within its residential and nursing homes.
In an official document the council said: “It is important to evaluate a timeline of key episodes, communications, actions taken when and by whom and to understand how outbreak information was handled and responded to in our department.
“There will also be an exploration of what available national guidance was being followed at the various key episodes.
“This work will be done in conjunction with partners but has been commissioned by the Director of Adults’ Health and Care.”
The findings are set to be scrutinised by councillors.
Councillor Liz Fairhurst, executive member for adult social care and health at the county council, said: “Given the impact and the speed at which Covid-19 has affected care homes across the county of Hampshire it is vitally important that we undertake work with the sector to understand best practice and, where necessary, learn lessons.
“The review is not to disproportionately respond with the benefit of hindsight or to apportion blame on individuals or groups of services.
“It is not possible to indicate, at this early stage, when the review will be completed.
“It is an intricate piece of work and must be done thoroughly if it is to be meaningful and add value to informing any service changes that may be necessary.”