thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Residential parking permits to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavi

Residential parking permits to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus

RESIDENT parking permits are to be reinstated next month as lockdown restrictions are relaxed .
Southampton City Council will reinstate enforcement of permit parking restrictions on July 1 .
The permits were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Resident Parking Zone permits ensure that the limited parking space available is distributed fairly to households within the zone .
From July 1 , vehicles parked within Zones 1–18 , 20 , 22 & 23 will need to display a permit .
A temporary three-month permit can be purchased , for a limited time only , for £15 .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boundary of a Resident Parking Zone and would not normally be eligible .
• Car parking fees to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said : “ As businesses , shops and other services start to reopen , we feel that now is the right time to reinstate the enforcement of Permit Parking Restrictions .
`` This is needed to manage non-resident parking within the parking zones but due to the current circumstances , we want to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to permits .
`` We recognise that many residents are continuing to stay at home to look after children , to work from home where they can or because they are having to shield due to health conditions and we want to continue to support you .
`` If you need to renew , or apply for a temporary parking permit , please act as soon as possible to avoid fines.
” Residents eligible for a permit should apply for one as normal , with details available on the Southampton City Council website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to download an application form and return by email to parking.services @ southampton.gov.uk .
If residents are unable to apply online , a form can be requested to be sent via post by calling 023 8083 3008 .

Southampton City Council will reinstate enforcement of permit parking restrictions on July 1.
The permits were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Resident Parking Zone permits ensure that the limited parking space available is distributed fairly to households within the zone.
From July 1, vehicles parked within Zones 1–18, 20, 22 & 23 will need to display a permit.
A temporary three-month permit can be purchased, for a limited time only, for £15.
These permits will benefit residents who live within the boundary of a Resident Parking Zone and would not normally be eligible.
Car parking fees to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said: “As businesses, shops and other services start to reopen, we feel that now is the right time to reinstate the enforcement of Permit Parking Restrictions.
"This is needed to manage non-resident parking within the parking zones but due to the current circumstances, we want to support those who may not normally have access to permits.
"We recognise that many residents are continuing to stay at home to look after children, to work from home where they can or because they are having to shield due to health conditions and we want to continue to support you.
"If you need to renew, or apply for a temporary parking permit, please act as soon as possible to avoid fines.”
Residents eligible for a permit should apply for one as normal, with details available on the Southampton City Council website.
For temporary permits, residents will need to download an application form and return by email to parking.services@southampton.gov.uk.
If residents are unable to apply online, a form can be requested to be sent via post by calling 023 8083 3008.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Mother of teenager weeps in court after he is charged with making shrapnel bombs

THE mother of a teenage boy wept in court after he was charged with making explosive devices as part of plans for a terror attack .
The 14-year-old is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot has appeared in court .
The teenager , who converted to Islam this year , is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month .
He is accused of making devices by combining explosive substances or bleach with tinfoil and screws , as well as recording a video setting out his wish to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh , Hampshire , who can not be named because of his age , is one of the youngest people to be charged with terrorism offences in the UK .
He was arrested by Hampshire police on Friday June 12 and charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said .
The youngster appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates ’ Court on Thursday wearing a face mask and grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who sat in front of the dock .
He faces a single charge which says that on or before June 12 he engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit acts of terrorism .
Prosecutors allege he researched , prepared and made a series of devices with the aim of making bombs containing shrapnel .
He is also accused of researching the making of homemade explosives as well as filming bomb-making videos and a video of himself setting out his wish to become a martyr .
The boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name , date of birth and age before indicating a not guilty plea when the charge was put to him .
His mother wept as Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot remanded him in youth detention ahead of a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday .
A CTPSE statement on Wednesday said : “ We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news , however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with no known wider risk to the community.
” Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes tweeted : “ I was briefed on this issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release .
“ As they ’ ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful .
Thank you to our police forces for their hard work .
”

The 14-year-old is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot has appeared in court.
The teenager, who converted to Islam this year, is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month.
He is accused of making devices by combining explosive substances or bleach with tinfoil and screws, as well as recording a video setting out his wish to become a martyr.
The boy, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, who cannot be named because of his age, is one of the youngest people to be charged with terrorism offences in the UK.
He was arrested by Hampshire police on Friday June 12 and charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said.
The youngster appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday wearing a face mask and grey tracksuit, supported by his mother, who sat in front of the dock.
He faces a single charge which says that on or before June 12 he engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit acts of terrorism.
Prosecutors allege he researched, prepared and made a series of devices with the aim of making bombs containing shrapnel.
He is also accused of researching the making of homemade explosives as well as filming bomb-making videos and a video of himself setting out his wish to become a martyr.
The boy stood in the dock to confirm his name, date of birth and age before indicating a not guilty plea when the charge was put to him.
His mother wept as Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot remanded him in youth detention ahead of a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday.
A CTPSE statement on Wednesday said: “We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news, however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.”
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes tweeted: “I was briefed on this issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release.
“As they’ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful. Thank you to our police forces for their hard work.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton Airport safety measures during coronavirus pandemic

SOUTHAMPTON airport has enforced a number of safety measures to protect its staff and passengers .
The airport has today released a video showing a series of health measures to provide a safe environment for staff and passengers .
Anyone who is displaying coronavirus symptoms is being asked not to travel to the airport .
Passengers travelling through the airports are asked to come prepared with their own facial coverings while all staff will be provided with personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , including face masks .
Protective screens have been installed in key areas , including the check-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be asked to observe safe , physical distancing wherever possible .
The airport will also be using electrostatic fogging machines which disinfect surfaces within two minutes .
Passenger touchpoints , including security trays , are being treated with an antimicrobial product which kills germs and lasts for up to 30 days on surfaces .
Self-cleaning stations for trolleys have been set-up in baggage halls and hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed throughout the terminals .
Staff have also received training on how to protect customers against the virus .
Derek Provan , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our airports have remained open throughout this pandemic to provide crucial lifeline services .
`` During this time , we ’ ve worked closely with both the UK and Scottish governments , and their officials , to ensure we follow all health guidance .
“ As the lockdown begins to ease and airlines start to confirm plans to restart domestic connectivity , it ’ s important we do everything we possibly can to keep our airports clean and safe for our staff and for our passengers .
`` These measures , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our airports , will ensure we help each other to travel safely through our terminals at a time when we are working to get our country and the economy moving again .
”

The airport has today released a video showing a series of health measures to provide a safe environment for staff and passengers.
Anyone who is displaying coronavirus symptoms is being asked not to travel to the airport.
Passengers travelling through the airports are asked to come prepared with their own facial coverings while all staff will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks.
Protective screens have been installed in key areas, including the check-in and security halls, and passengers will be asked to observe safe, physical distancing wherever possible.
The airport will also be using electrostatic fogging machines which disinfect surfaces within two minutes.
Passenger touchpoints, including security trays, are being treated with an antimicrobial product which kills germs and lasts for up to 30 days on surfaces.
Self-cleaning stations for trolleys have been set-up in baggage halls and hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed throughout the terminals.
Staff have also received training on how to protect customers against the virus.
Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, said: “Our airports have remained open throughout this pandemic to provide crucial lifeline services.
"During this time, we’ve worked closely with both the UK and Scottish governments, and their officials, to ensure we follow all health guidance.
“As the lockdown begins to ease and airlines start to confirm plans to restart domestic connectivity, it’s important we do everything we possibly can to keep our airports clean and safe for our staff and for our passengers.
"These measures, which are in place at all three of our airports, will ensure we help each other to travel safely through our terminals at a time when we are working to get our country and the economy moving again.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Winchester City Councillor investigated over tweets

A WINCHESTER city councillor is being investigated after allegedly posting Islamophobic opinions on social media .
Cllr Judith Clementson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after the tweets were exposed by the Hope not Hate group .
Speaking to the Chronicle twice this week and pressed about authorship of the tweets , Cllr Clementson did not deny or admit to running the account in question .
Cllr Caroline Horrill , the leader of the Tory group on the city council , has confirmed the Denmead representative has been suspended by the party , a fact confirmed by a national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clem205 .
One tweet says : “ When will you snowflakes realise that Islam does not listen to compromise ; they see as weakness and will just keep coming !
That is why they are overrunning our cities .
The only way to deal with a cancer : cut it out or zap it fast.
” Another said : “ Islam will not stop until it rules the world because “ paradise awaits ” a martyr .
Hell is full of them ” .
On the topic of immigration , the account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important things to worry about including the fact we are being overrun by immigrants turning our cities into no-go areas for the indigenous white Christian British population and breeding like flies.
” The Chronicle spoke to Cllr Clementson who said : “ There is no room for debate in this country anymore .
I ’ d rather not be a Conservative than be told what to do or say .
Whenever you try to say something outside of the normal , people just want to label you.
” She also told the Chronicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories for separate matters .
On Tuesday , Cllr Horrill said Cllr Clementson ’ s suspension was “ pending an investigation into her social media account .
Judy is therefore not currently a member of the Conservative councillor group.
” However when asked , a city council spokesperson said : “ The chief executive has not been notified that Cllr Clementson is no longer a member of the Conservative Group.
” The council website lists her as still being a member of the group .
She has been posting recently onto the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Facebook page that highlights the work of Conservative councillors .

Cllr Judith Clementson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after the tweets were exposed by the Hope not Hate group.
Speaking to the Chronicle twice this week and pressed about authorship of the tweets, Cllr Clementson did not deny or admit to running the account in question.
Cllr Caroline Horrill, the leader of the Tory group on the city council, has confirmed the Denmead representative has been suspended by the party, a fact confirmed by a national spokesman.
The account uses the handle @Clem205.
One tweet says: “When will you snowflakes realise that Islam does not listen to compromise; they see as weakness and will just keep coming! That is why they are overrunning our cities. The only way to deal with a cancer: cut it out or zap it fast.”
Another said: “Islam will not stop until it rules the world because “paradise awaits” a martyr. Hell is full of them”.
On the topic of immigration, the account posted: “There’s more important things to worry about including the fact we are being overrun by immigrants turning our cities into no-go areas for the indigenous white Christian British population and breeding like flies.”
The Chronicle spoke to Cllr Clementson who said: “There is no room for debate in this country anymore. I’d rather not be a Conservative than be told what to do or say. Whenever you try to say something outside of the normal, people just want to label you.”
She also told the Chronicle that she had been suspended by the Tories for separate matters.
On Tuesday, Cllr Horrill said Cllr Clementson’s suspension was “pending an investigation into her social media account. Judy is therefore not currently a member of the Conservative councillor group.”
However when asked, a city council spokesperson said: “The chief executive has not been notified that Cllr Clementson is no longer a member of the Conservative Group.”
The council website lists her as still being a member of the group.
She has been posting recently onto the ‘InTouch with Denmead County and District Councillors’ Facebook page that highlights the work of Conservative councillors.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Woman conned out by man pretending to be police officer

AN ELDERLY woman has been scammed out of £2,000 after a man phoned her pretending to be a police officer .
The incident occurred at 2.36pm on Thursday , June 4 .
The victim , who is in her 80s , was contacted by the man over the phone purporting to be a police officer .
The man purported to be a police officer from Hammersmith police .
He explained that the police believed her bank account was being targeted and that £2,000 had been withdrawn from the victims account , and then shortly after re-deposited .
He encouraged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HSBC on Winchester High Street – and withdraw £2,000 in cash .
The victim was coerced into providing the bank with an inaccurate rationale for needing such a large sum of money , suggesting the victim tell the bank teller that it was required for shopping and paying bills .
The woman withdrew the money from the bank and upon returning home she made contact with the man outside her home address .
The victim handed over an envelope with £2,000 inside to the man .
Police have now released a CCTV image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak to in connection with the incident .
A spokesperson said : `` Do you recognise this man ?
Did you see what happened ?
Did you see him later that afternoon in the local area or surrounding area ? ''
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200202099 .
Police have urged people to look out for elderly relatives and friends , and remember : • Police officers will never call people in this way and ask you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information .
If someone does do this , please hang up – it will be a scam .
• Consider contacting your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls .
• If you are a friend , relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam , please speak to them about this advice .
You might be the only person who can stop them from being scammed .

The incident occurred at 2.36pm on Thursday, June 4. The victim, who is in her 80s, was contacted by the man over the phone purporting to be a police officer.
The man purported to be a police officer from Hammersmith police. He explained that the police believed her bank account was being targeted and that £2,000 had been withdrawn from the victims account, and then shortly after re-deposited.
He encouraged the victim to visit her local branch – HSBC on Winchester High Street – and withdraw £2,000 in cash. The victim was coerced into providing the bank with an inaccurate rationale for needing such a large sum of money, suggesting the victim tell the bank teller that it was required for shopping and paying bills.
The woman withdrew the money from the bank and upon returning home she made contact with the man outside her home address. The victim handed over an envelope with £2,000 inside to the man.
Police have now released a CCTV image of a man that we would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man? Did you see what happened? Did you see him later that afternoon in the local area or surrounding area?"
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200202099.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police have urged people to look out for elderly relatives and friends, and remember:
• Police officers will never call people in this way and ask you to withdraw money or disclose personal or financial information. If someone does do this, please hang up – it will be a scam.
• Consider contacting your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls.
• If you are a friend, relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam, please speak to them about this advice. You might be the only person who can stop them from being scammed.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Eastleigh teen accused of Islamic terror plot

A 14-year-old boy from Eastleigh is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot has appeared in court .
The teenager , who converted to Islam this year , is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month .
He is accused of making devices by combining explosive substances or bleach with tinfoil and screws , as well as recording a video setting out his wish to become a martyr .
The boy , from Eastleigh , who can not be named because of his age , is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences in the UK .
He was arrested by Hampshire police on Friday June 12 and charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said .
The youngster appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates ’ Court , below , on Thursday wearing a face mask and grey tracksuit , supported by his mother , who sat in front of the dock .
He faces a single charge which says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit acts of terrorism .
Prosecutors allege he researched , prepared and made a series of devices with the aim of making bombs containing shrapnel .
He is also accused of researching the making of homemade explosives as well as filming bomb-making videos and a video of himself setting out his wish to become a martyr .
The boy stood in the dock to confirm his name , date of birth and age before indicating a not guilty plea when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother wept as Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot remanded him in youth detention ahead of a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday .
A CTPSE statement on Wednesday said : “ We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news , however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated , and with no known wider risk to the community.
” Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release .
“ As they ’ ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful .
`` Thank you to our police forces for their hard work .
”

The teenager, who converted to Islam this year, is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month.
He is accused of making devices by combining explosive substances or bleach with tinfoil and screws, as well as recording a video setting out his wish to become a martyr.
The boy, from Eastleigh, who cannot be named because of his age, is one of the youngest people to be charged with terrorism offences in the UK.
He was arrested by Hampshire police on Friday June 12 and charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said.
The youngster appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, below, on Thursday wearing a face mask and grey tracksuit, supported by his mother, who sat in front of the dock.
He faces a single charge which says that on or before June 12 he engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit acts of terrorism.
Prosecutors allege he researched, prepared and made a series of devices with the aim of making bombs containing shrapnel.
He is also accused of researching the making of homemade explosives as well as filming bomb-making videos and a video of himself setting out his wish to become a martyr.
The boy stood in the dock to confirm his name, date of birth and age before indicating a not guilty plea when the charge was put to him.
His mother wept as Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot remanded him in youth detention ahead of a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday.
A CTPSE statement on Wednesday said: “We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news, however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.”
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes tweeted: “I was briefed on this issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release.
“As they’ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful.
"Thank you to our police forces for their hard work.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Southampton St Mary's Tesco Express store closed

A SUPERMARKET chain has been accused of “ cutting off a lifeline ” after temporarily closing one of its stores .
Tesco Express , on St Mary ’ s Street , was shut after the building above the shop was deemed unsafe .
While colleagues have been deployed to other stores , a spokesperson for the chain said it will be closed until repairs are agreed with the freeholder of the building .
But Labour councillors in the Bargate ward have called on store bosses to reopen the store and inside post office .
Councillor Sarah Bogle , of Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bargate ward are extremely concerned that Tesco decided to temporarily close its doors in St Mary ’ s Street on Sunday .
“ It not only cuts off a lifeline for local people in terms of essential shopping , it also removes the post office .
“ We 've entered into dialogue with Tesco and are seeking assurances that it will re-open as soon as is practicable .
We have also requested further assistance through the limited council powers there are to explore enforcement action against the property owner.
” She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem is a former snooker hall building which is above Tesco .
“ It is an eyesore that did have a - now expired - planning permission for conversion to flats .
`` The council has very limited powers relating to private property but we will be pushing for whatever powers we have that relate to keeping buildings safe to be used.
” Residents were told they can be served at nearby stores .
A Tesco spokesperson said : “ We have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close our Southampton St Marys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to support our colleagues who have all been redeployed to nearby stores as we continue to try to agree repairs with the freeholder of the building .
“ We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and reassure them that we will continue to serve them through nearby High Street and London Road Express shops and our online delivery during this closure .
”

Tesco Express, on St Mary’s Street, was shut after the building above the shop was deemed unsafe.
While colleagues have been deployed to other stores, a spokesperson for the chain said it will be closed until repairs are agreed with the freeholder of the building.
But Labour councillors in the Bargate ward have called on store bosses to reopen the store and inside post office.
Councillor Sarah Bogle, of Southampton City Council said: “Councillors in Bargate ward are extremely concerned that Tesco decided to temporarily close its doors in St Mary’s Street on Sunday.
“It not only cuts off a lifeline for local people in terms of essential shopping, it also removes the post office.
“We've entered into dialogue with Tesco and are seeking assurances that it will re-open as soon as is practicable. We have also requested further assistance through the limited council powers there are to explore enforcement action against the property owner.”
She added: “The building that is causing the problem is a former snooker hall building which is above Tesco.
“It is an eyesore that did have a - now expired - planning permission for conversion to flats.
"The council has very limited powers relating to private property but we will be pushing for whatever powers we have that relate to keeping buildings safe to be used.”
Residents were told they can be served at nearby stores.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close our Southampton St Marys Express store.
“Our priority now is to support our colleagues who have all been redeployed to nearby stores as we continue to try to agree repairs with the freeholder of the building.
“We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and reassure them that we will continue to serve them through nearby High Street and London Road Express shops and our online delivery during this closure.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--More coronavirus deaths in Woolston than anywhere else in Southampton

WOOLSTON has seen more deaths linked to the coronavirus than anywhere else in Southampton , new figures reveal .
New Office for National Statistics data shows the number of deaths involving Covid-19 split by small areas within local authorities .
Between March and May , 15 people in the area of Woolston died with the virus – the most in Southampton ’ s 32 areas .
At the other end of the spectrum , none were recorded in Swaythling over the period .
The ONS data includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause , or was mentioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report , which updates figures published in May , shows the wide disparity in the pandemic ’ s impact on different communities .
In England , the rate of deaths related to Covid-19 in the most deprived areas was 128.3 per 100,000 , more than double that in the most affluent parts of the nation .
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the pandemic has laid bare the “ stark ” health inequalities between neighbourhoods .
Dave Innes , head of economics at the foundation , said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life chances are so profoundly affected by where they live .
“ [ The ] statistics must act as a wake-up call – as a society with a strong sense of decency and compassion we can and must do better.
” He added it is vital that the Government takes “ bold steps ” to protect people from being pulled further into poverty as the lockdown is lifted .
In May , 45 deaths in Southampton were linked to Covid-19 , including those registered up to June 6 – equivalent to 24.9 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton ’ s death rate ranked seventh of 62 lower-tier council areas with available data in the South East .
The rate represented a big drop from April , when it stood at 53.0 .
This reflected the trend across England as a whole .
A government spokeswoman said : “ Every death from this disease is a tragedy , but thanks to our health and care workers and the huge efforts of the British people , rates of Covid-19 infections are decreasing over time .
“ The Government is working to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and death rates , and the relationships between the different risk factors .
“ We are taking forward the work of Public Health England ’ s recent Disparity Review , which will help us make a real difference to people ’ s lives and protect our communities from the impact of the coronavirus .
”

New Office for National Statistics data shows the number of deaths involving Covid-19 split by small areas within local authorities.
Between March and May, 15 people in the area of Woolston died with the virus – the most in Southampton’s 32 areas.
At the other end of the spectrum, none were recorded in Swaythling over the period.
The ONS data includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause, or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor.
The report, which updates figures published in May, shows the wide disparity in the pandemic’s impact on different communities.
In England, the rate of deaths related to Covid-19 in the most deprived areas was 128.3 per 100,000, more than double that in the most affluent parts of the nation.
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the pandemic has laid bare the “stark” health inequalities between neighbourhoods.
Dave Innes, head of economics at the foundation, said: “It is completely unacceptable that someone’s life chances are so profoundly affected by where they live.
“[The] statistics must act as a wake-up call – as a society with a strong sense of decency and compassion we can and must do better.”
He added it is vital that the Government takes “bold steps” to protect people from being pulled further into poverty as the lockdown is lifted.
In May, 45 deaths in Southampton were linked to Covid-19, including those registered up to June 6 – equivalent to 24.9 per 100,000 of the population.
It means Southampton’s death rate ranked seventh of 62 lower-tier council areas with available data in the South East.
The rate represented a big drop from April, when it stood at 53.0.
This reflected the trend across England as a whole.
A government spokeswoman said: “Every death from this disease is a tragedy, but thanks to our health and care workers and the huge efforts of the British people, rates of Covid-19 infections are decreasing over time.
“The Government is working to understand the key drivers of disparities in infection and death rates, and the relationships between the different risk factors.
“We are taking forward the work of Public Health England’s recent Disparity Review, which will help us make a real difference to people’s lives and protect our communities from the impact of the coronavirus.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Southampton's John Lewis store will reopen next week

John Lewis has announced plans to open nine more shops next Thursday , following the reopening of an initial 13 @ @ @ @ @ retailers begin welcoming shoppers back to stores .
The John Lewis department stores which will @ @ @ @ @ 25 are ; Cribbs Causeway , Leeds , Liverpool , Milton Keynes , Newcastle , @ @ @ @ @ Tunbridge Wells and York , the retail added .
Further announcements on reopenings will be @ @ @ @ @ , the employee-owned retailer said , and more customers will be allowed in stores following @ @ @ @ @ already open .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-19--23,000 jobs at risk in Southampton due to coronavirus fall out

MORE than 20,000 jobs in Southampton could be lost due to the coronavirus crisis , it has been revealed .
An estimated 23,000 ( 23 % ) of jobs in the city “ are at risk due to Covid-19 ” , according to an official report published by Southampton City Council .
The document shows that the accommodation and food service sector is the one set to be hit the most with a total of 6,368 jobs at risk .
It is followed by administrative and support service activities with 3,135 jobs at risk .
Another 2,691 jobs could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work sector , 3,015 jobs could be at risk in retail and repair of motor vehicles sectors while 2,072 jobs could instead be lost in the transport and storage industry .
The projection was published in a report discussed by the Health and Wellbeing Board at the city council on Thursday night .
• Aerospace firm to axe more than 100 jobs The document also revealed that child poverty “ already an issue in the city ” is expected to be exacerbated by job losses .
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead urged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that people can easily access Universal Credit .
“ Many of these job losses will be jobs that were low paying where people have not been able to save up much in the way of reserves , ” Mr Whitehead said .
According to the data , 1,519 jobs are also at risk in the art and entertainment industry while the construction and manufacturing sectors could lose 1,446 and 1,160 jobs respectively .
The report also revealed that health inequalities in the city could be exacerbated and that the number of residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in March 2020 to 22,200 in April 2020 .
• Which area of Southampton has seen more coronavirus deaths than anywhere else in the city ?
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , Conservative leader in the city , said the numbers are “ deeply worrying ” but councillors and government will do all they can to support local residents .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith , pictured below , added : “ Not every business and not every job will survive and the Government will do everything in its power to get those people back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I am disappointed that the city council would put such a ‘ back of a fag packet ’ estimate into the public domain .
We need positive messages and optimism , not doom and gloom to get us through this pandemic.
” • Mayflower Theatre to stary shut until December because of virus Southampton City Council leader councillor Christopher Hammond , pictured below , said the authority will be “ relentless ” in driving forward the long term recovery for the city .
He added : “ The council will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across different business sectors , supporting those who may face redundancy and supporting growth to build new job opportunities in new sectors .
“ We ’ ll be encouraging organisations to invest in the city , hire local people and provide opportunities to enhance social mobility .
“ As reported to the committee , health inequalities are a problem locally , nationally and internationally , but this is already a key focus for the council and the NHS .
“ We ’ ll be doing everything we can to make sure the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

An estimated 23,000 (23%) of jobs in the city “are at risk due to Covid-19”, according to an official report published by Southampton City Council.
The document shows that the accommodation and food service sector is the one set to be hit the most with a total of 6,368 jobs at risk.
It is followed by administrative and support service activities with 3,135 jobs at risk.
Another 2,691 jobs could be lost in the human health and social work sector, 3,015 jobs could be at risk in retail and repair of motor vehicles sectors while 2,072 jobs could instead be lost in the transport and storage industry.
The projection was published in a report discussed by the Health and Wellbeing Board at the city council on Thursday night.
The document also revealed that child poverty “already an issue in the city” is expected to be exacerbated by job losses.
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead urged the government to review the furlough scheme and ensure that people can easily access Universal Credit.
“Many of these job losses will be jobs that were low paying where people have not been able to save up much in the way of reserves,” Mr Whitehead said.
According to the data, 1,519 jobs are also at risk in the art and entertainment industry while the construction and manufacturing sectors could lose 1,446 and 1,160 jobs respectively.
The report also revealed that health inequalities in the city could be exacerbated and that the number of residents on Universal Credit went from around 16,500 in March 2020 to 22,200 in April 2020.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, Conservative leader in the city, said the numbers are “deeply worrying” but councillors and government will do all they can to support local residents.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith, pictured below, added: “Not every business and not every job will survive and the Government will do everything in its power to get those people back into meaningful employment as quickly as possible.
“I am disappointed that the city council would put such a ‘back of a fag packet’ estimate into the public domain. We need positive messages and optimism, not doom and gloom to get us through this pandemic.”
Southampton City Council leader councillor Christopher Hammond, pictured below, said the authority will be “relentless” in driving forward the long term recovery for the city.
He added: “The council will be working with local industries to build resilience across different business sectors, supporting those who may face redundancy and supporting growth to build new job opportunities in new sectors.
“We’ll be encouraging organisations to invest in the city, hire local people and provide opportunities to enhance social mobility.
“As reported to the committee, health inequalities are a problem locally, nationally and internationally, but this is already a key focus for the council and the NHS.
“We’ll be doing everything we can to make sure the city comes back from this even stronger.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Cycle lanes to be installed on Portswood Road and Hill Lane

CYCLE lanes are set to be introduced at sections of on-street parking on Southampton roads .
It forms part of the Southampton City Council 's Green Transport Recovery Plan to support social distancing and more active travel .
While they have seen a 31 per cent reduction in road traffic levels and average cycle numbers across the city increasing by 85 per cent during the lockdown , the council will soon be putting in 'pop-up ' cycle lanes .
Next week , cycle lanes will be placed on Portswood Road and Hill Lane by using sections of on-street parking .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green City and Place , said : “ As the Covid-19 lockdown is slowly eased and people start to travel more , we have been presented with a unique moment to reshape the city to support economic recovery , be more resilient and influence how people travel to work and for leisure . ''
A temporary cycle lane along Hill Lane will be created by repurposing the existing parking between Raymond Road and Burgess Road .
Bus and cycle lanes will also be installed along the A3024 Bitterne Road West between Union Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schemes that have already been delivered include widened pavements along Portland Terrace and temporary cycle lanes on both The Avenue and Bassett Avenue .
The council claim these plans will provide a safer , more spacious environment for people walking and cycling along this popular route with important links to Southampton General Hospital , local schools and the city centre .
Cllr Leggett added : `` The Green Transport Recovery Plan is a response to that moment in which we aim to improve health and well-being by creating attractive places where people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle safely .
`` It includes many infrastructure projects that were already planned in line with our long-term Green City vision , but which are now being accelerated to respond to current challenges .
`` Feedback from the people that live and work in Southampton and visitors to our city is incredibly important to us and we will continue to listen to comments on each of the schemes proposed to ensure they are a benefit to residents , businesses and commuters alike .
`` I would like to reiterate that we are implementing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help lock in new positive active travel behaviours using powers granted to us by the Department for Transport .
`` These low cost schemes are designed to be quick to install and can be amended as necessary in line with changes in people ’ s travel habits and feedback from road users .
”

It forms part of the Southampton City Council's Green Transport Recovery Plan to support social distancing and more active travel.
While they have seen a 31 per cent reduction in road traffic levels and average cycle numbers across the city increasing by 85 per cent during the lockdown, the council will soon be putting in 'pop-up' cycle lanes.
Next week, cycle lanes will be placed on Portswood Road and Hill Lane by using sections of on-street parking.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, said: “As the Covid-19 lockdown is slowly eased and people start to travel more, we have been presented with a unique moment to reshape the city to support economic recovery, be more resilient and influence how people travel to work and for leisure."
A temporary cycle lane along Hill Lane will be created by repurposing the existing parking between Raymond Road and Burgess Road.
Bus and cycle lanes will also be installed along the A3024 Bitterne Road West between Union Road and Maybray King Way.
Some of the schemes that have already been delivered include widened pavements along Portland Terrace and temporary cycle lanes on both The Avenue and Bassett Avenue.
Widened pavement at Portland Terrace
The council claim these plans will provide a safer, more spacious environment for people walking and cycling along this popular route with important links to Southampton General Hospital, local schools and the city centre.
Cllr Leggett added: "The Green Transport Recovery Plan is a response to that moment in which we aim to improve health and well-being by creating attractive places where people will have the confidence to walk and cycle safely.
"It includes many infrastructure projects that were already planned in line with our long-term Green City vision, but which are now being accelerated to respond to current challenges.
"Feedback from the people that live and work in Southampton and visitors to our city is incredibly important to us and we will continue to listen to comments on each of the schemes proposed to ensure they are a benefit to residents, businesses and commuters alike.
"I would like to reiterate that we are implementing a combination of temporary and experimental schemes to help lock in new positive active travel behaviours using powers granted to us by the Department for Transport.
"These low cost schemes are designed to be quick to install and can be amended as necessary in line with changes in people’s travel habits and feedback from road users. ”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Pupil tests positive for coronavirus at Cadland Primary School

A CONFIRMED case of coronavirus at a Hampshire school means other children will have to self-isolate within weeks of schools reopening .
Cadland Primary School sent an email to parents after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of the week .
• 'Bubble group ' at primary school closed after pupil tests positive for coronavirus Children that are part of the ‘ bubble group ’ that the infected pupil was in have been instructed to self-isolate for 14 days .
The bubble group at the site has now been closed , but is due to reopen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I confirm that one of our pupils has tested positive for Coronavirus , although had shown no symptoms when at school – the experts at Public Health England assure us that this greatly reduces the risk to others in the school .
“ I have been pleased to hear from the parents that they and their child remain well .
Nonetheless , we simply will not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our children and staff – we are following Public Health England advice in having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected child ’ s bubble to self-isolate for 14 days as a precautionary measure .
“ In line with national Government guidance , children and staff are organised in ‘ bubbles ’ to avoid any cross contamination , should a child or member of staff show symptoms of Covid-19 .
“ Additionally , we have a comprehensive , detailed risk-assessment in place to ensure that we remain as safe as possible at all times .
I ’ m also really pleased that the parents of children from the other bubble groups have retained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sending their children in – our attendance remains high .
“ We look forward to welcoming back the children and staff from the bubble who are currently at home in isolation.
” The school had been in talks with health bosses before warning parents , in a bid to minimise any risks .
Dr Anand Fernandes , Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health England South East , said : “ We are working closely with the school , local authority and NHS partners to provide public health advice and help stop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school has been advised to follow national guidance and ensure that anyone with symptoms self-isolates for 7 days , and their household members isolate for 14 days .
Staff and children in the same ‘ bubble ’ of a confirmed case are asked to self-isolate for 14 days , even if they have no symptoms , to avoid unknowingly spreading the virus .
”

Cadland Primary School sent an email to parents after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of the week.
Children that are part of the ‘bubble group’ that the infected pupil was in have been instructed to self-isolate for 14 days.
The bubble group at the site has now been closed, but is due to reopen on Friday June 26.
Headteacher James Nutbeam said: “I confirm that one of our pupils has tested positive for Coronavirus, although had shown no symptoms when at school – the experts at Public Health England assure us that this greatly reduces the risk to others in the school.
“I have been pleased to hear from the parents that they and their child remain well. Nonetheless, we simply will not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our children and staff – we are following Public Health England advice in having asked all the other members of the affected child’s bubble to self-isolate for 14 days as a precautionary measure.
“In line with national Government guidance, children and staff are organised in ‘bubbles’ to avoid any cross contamination, should a child or member of staff show symptoms of Covid-19.
“Additionally, we have a comprehensive, detailed risk-assessment in place to ensure that we remain as safe as possible at all times. I’m also really pleased that the parents of children from the other bubble groups have retained their confidence in our school and keep sending their children in – our attendance remains high.
“We look forward to welcoming back the children and staff from the bubble who are currently at home in isolation.”
The school had been in talks with health bosses before warning parents, in a bid to minimise any risks.
Dr Anand Fernandes, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health England South East, said: “We are working closely with the school, local authority and NHS partners to provide public health advice and help stop the spread of the virus.
“The school has been advised to follow national guidance and ensure that anyone with symptoms self-isolates for 7 days, and their household members isolate for 14 days. Staff and children in the same ‘bubble’ of a confirmed case are asked to self-isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms, to avoid unknowingly spreading the virus.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Police hunt after Basingstoke knifepoint robbery

A HUNT has been launched for a man wearing a purple tracksuit after a knifepoint robbery at a shop .
@ @ @ @ @ a man they want to trace in connection with the incident .
The incident occurred @ @ @ @ @ March 15 , at Bhuller store in St Peter 's Road in Basingstoke but the @ @ @ @ @ released by police .
A statement from Hampshire Police said : `` Do you recognise @ @ @ @ @ to speak to him in connection with a knifepoint robbery in a Basingstoke shop '' @ @ @ @ @ to the male pictured in the CCTV in connection with a knifepoint robbery in a @ @ @ @ @ suspects entered the shop and one threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash .
@ @ @ @ @ and chased the pair out of the store empty handed .
Do you recognise the @ @ @ @ @ help , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200096999 .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Police have released pictures of a man they want to trace in connection with the incident.
The incident occurred at 6.15pm on Saturday, March 15, at Bhuller store in St Peter's Road in Basingstoke but the photographs have only just been released by police.
A statement from Hampshire Police said: "Do you recognise this male? We want to speak to him in connection with a knifepoint robbery in a Basingstoke shop
"We are looking to speak to the male pictured in the CCTV in connection with a knifepoint robbery in a Basingstoke shop."
Two suspects entered the shop and one threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash.
Staff were quick to respond and chased the pair out of the store empty handed.
Do you recognise the male? If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200096999.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Titanic steward's last letter home to Southampton

A LETTER written by a Titanic steward from Southampton in which he stated he thought the ill-fated voyage would not be the ship 's 'crowning trip ' has surfaced .
Edward Stone penned the prescient note on Titanic-headed paper to his 'darling wife ' Violet shortly before the liner left her last port of call of Queenstown , now Cobh .
He referred to the 45,000 tonne vessel 's near-miss collision with another liner in Southampton which almost curtailed Titanic 's maiden voyage to New York in 1912 .
Mr Stone , who was a second class cabin steward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't think the voyage would be Titanic 's crowning trip .
Unfortunately , it is not clear what he meant by that although he may have been referring to the fact the liner was only half full of passengers .
Mr Stone also pledged to bring his wife a present back from New York , stating : `` We 'll do the best we can trusting we shall bring something good from the other side . ''
He finished his final letter : `` Ta ta sweetheart .
With all of my fondest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yours ever your loving husband Ted . ''
• For all Titanic stories go to our in depth archive The letter , which still has its original envelope , was posted in Queenstown in Ireland and sent to Violet Stone who was living in Shirley , Southampton , at the time .
Three days later Mr Stone was one of the 1,522 passengers and crew who perished when Titanic struck and iceberg and sank .
His body was recovered from the Atlantic days later and he was buried in Halifax , Canada .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale with Henry Aldridge and Son Auctioneers in Devizes , Wilts , by a descendant of Mr Stone .
Being sold alongside it the original certified extract to the death of a seaman confirming Mr Stone was one of those lost in the disaster and original photos of Ted and Violet .
The pre-sale estimate for the archive is £18,000 .
Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said : `` This letter has never been seen before and comes fresh to the market by a distance descendant of Edward Stone .
`` The content of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident at Southampton with the SS New York .
`` Letters that were written on board Titanic and on White Star Line headed notepaper always attract a lot of interest and they provide a tangible link to the ship .
`` This is clearly very poignant as Edward Stone did not survive the disaster and this was his last letter home .
`` It is very unusual to have the original envelope with the letter as well . ''
The archive is being sold on Saturday .

Edward Stone penned the prescient note on Titanic-headed paper to his 'darling wife' Violet shortly before the liner left her last port of call of Queenstown, now Cobh.
He referred to the 45,000 tonne vessel's near-miss collision with another liner in Southampton which almost curtailed Titanic's maiden voyage to New York in 1912.
Mr Stone, who was a second class cabin steward, said in his letter how he didn't think the voyage would be Titanic's crowning trip.
Unfortunately, it is not clear what he meant by that although he may have been referring to the fact the liner was only half full of passengers.
Mr Stone also pledged to bring his wife a present back from New York, stating: "We'll do the best we can trusting we shall bring something good from the other side."
He finished his final letter: "Ta ta sweetheart. With all of my fondest love to my dear little wife. Yours ever your loving husband Ted."
The letter, which still has its original envelope, was posted in Queenstown in Ireland and sent to Violet Stone who was living in Shirley, Southampton, at the time.
Three days later Mr Stone was one of the 1,522 passengers and crew who perished when Titanic struck and iceberg and sank.
His body was recovered from the Atlantic days later and he was buried in Halifax, Canada.
The letter is now coming up for sale with Henry Aldridge and Son Auctioneers in Devizes, Wilts, by a descendant of Mr Stone.
Being sold alongside it the original certified extract to the death of a seaman confirming Mr Stone was one of those lost in the disaster and original photos of Ted and Violet.
The pre-sale estimate for the archive is £18,000.
Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said: "This letter has never been seen before and comes fresh to the market by a distance descendant of Edward Stone.
"The content of the letter is very good as it references the incident at Southampton with the SS New York.
"Letters that were written on board Titanic and on White Star Line headed notepaper always attract a lot of interest and they provide a tangible link to the ship.
"This is clearly very poignant as Edward Stone did not survive the disaster and this was his last letter home.
"It is very unusual to have the original envelope with the letter as well."
The archive is being sold on Saturday.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--'Tornado' appears in sky near Southampton

A FUNNEL shape spotted spinning around in the sky today could have been a tornado , according to the Met Office .
Residents in Hamble , in Eastleigh , came across the unusual twisting shape at around 10.30am yesterday .
It was discovered as thunderstorms continue to rage across Hampshire throughout the day .
Meter engineer Jon Gibson , 37 , said he was finishing off a job fitting a meter and noticed the funnel spinning round anti-clockwise at 10.15am .
He said : `` The weather is quite important to me as I do n't want to be fitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I noticed the funnel spinning around anti-clockwise , from the ground all the way up into the sky .
`` It took three minutes from when I noticed it , and gradually went into nothing .
I think it was a water funnel or tornado - it was impressive . ''
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely a tornado , but did not deny the possibility .
They said : `` In the UK , we have a lot of tornados , but these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last no more than a few minutes .
`` We do n't track them like in the States where they would usually cause lots of damage - in the UK it might knock a fence over or a greenhouse .
`` They do n't cause major problems here .
But it is possible it could have been a tornado or funnel cloud as the earth is unstable at the moment , and there are thunderstorms happening in the heat .
`` But there is no proof it is definitely a tornado , due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touched the ground .
If it touched the ground , then yes it would be a tornado . ''

Residents in Hamble, in Eastleigh, came across the unusual twisting shape at around 10.30am yesterday.
It was discovered as thunderstorms continue to rage across Hampshire throughout the day.
Meter engineer Jon Gibson, 37, said he was finishing off a job fitting a meter and noticed the funnel spinning round anti-clockwise at 10.15am.
He said: "The weather is quite important to me as I don't want to be fitting meters when it's bad outside.
"I noticed the funnel spinning around anti-clockwise, from the ground all the way up into the sky.
Photo: Jon Gibson
"It took three minutes from when I noticed it, and gradually went into nothing. I think it was a water funnel or tornado - it was impressive."
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely a tornado, but did not deny the possibility.
They said: "In the UK, we have a lot of tornados, but these are usually small, localised events that last no more than a few minutes.
"We don't track them like in the States where they would usually cause lots of damage - in the UK it might knock a fence over or a greenhouse.
Photo: Richard Thompson
"They don't cause major problems here. But it is possible it could have been a tornado or funnel cloud as the earth is unstable at the moment, and there are thunderstorms happening in the heat.
"But there is no proof it is definitely a tornado, due to there being no photographic proof it touched the ground. If it touched the ground, then yes it would be a tornado."


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Southampton teenager jailed for affray and possession knife

A KNIFE-WIELDING teen has been jailed after an ordeal which left his neighbours “ scared and concerned for their safety ” .
Andre Thomas has been described as “ very erratic ” and is known by his neighbours on Adelaide Road , Southampton , to “ walk up and down shouting his head off ” .
Appearing via video link before Southampton Crown Court the 18-year-old faced charges of affray and possession of a bladed article .
A father and his teenage son were loading up their vehicle on April 8 this year when Thomas approached them accusing them of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the court heard .
Thomas went into his house to return brandishing a kitchen knife shouting “ Come on .
Come on ” .
The father and son went into their house as they “ did not want to be stabbed ” .
But when they went back outside Thomas threatened them again saying : “ Come on I want to kill you now.
” Thomas went back and forth into his house three times in total at one point holding a knife towards the sky .
Neighbours eventually came outside with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement said : “ I was scared for myself and also my neighbours .
I felt so threatened.
” On witness said how Thomas regularly shouts at people in the street for no reason He added how on April 9 he was at home with his wife and children when he saw Thomas carrying a nine-inch knife and another blade between five and six inches .
In a police statement , he said he was concerned for the safety of people in the road .
And , that Thomas is very erratic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouting his head off .
When the teen was arrested police seized a number of knives from his home including a large machete .
Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in police custody since April 9 .
He is currently at HM Prison Lewes .
Judge Peter Henry sentenced him to 12 months in a young offenders institution .

Andre Thomas has been described as “very erratic” and is known by his neighbours on Adelaide Road, Southampton, to “walk up and down shouting his head off”.
Appearing via video link before Southampton Crown Court the 18-year-old faced charges of affray and possession of a bladed article.
A father and his teenage son were loading up their vehicle on April 8 this year when Thomas approached them accusing them of staring at him - which they denied, the court heard.
Thomas went into his house to return brandishing a kitchen knife shouting “Come on. Come on”.
The father and son went into their house as they “did not want to be stabbed”.
But when they went back outside Thomas threatened them again saying: “Come on I want to kill you now.”
Thomas went back and forth into his house three times in total at one point holding a knife towards the sky. Neighbours eventually came outside with one calling the police.
A victim statement said: “I was scared for myself and also my neighbours. I felt so threatened.”
On witness said how Thomas regularly shouts at people in the street for no reason
He added how on April 9 he was at home with his wife and children when he saw Thomas carrying a nine-inch knife and another blade between five and six inches.
In a police statement, he said he was concerned for the safety of people in the road. And, that Thomas is very erratic and often walks up and down the street shouting his head off.
When the teen was arrested police seized a number of knives from his home including a large machete.
Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in police custody since April 9. He is currently at HM Prison Lewes.
Judge Peter Henry sentenced him to 12 months in a young offenders institution.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Southampton man jailed for thefts from Sainsbury's and John Lewis

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed after he stole meat alcohol and jackets before failing to stop for police .
@ @ @ @ @ meat and alcohol from Sainsbury 's on Shirley High Street on February 1 .
The @ @ @ @ @ steal four Barbour jackets to the value of £676 from John Lewis , Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ the same day , Welcome failed to stop for police on Southern Road , where @ @ @ @ @ with no insurance .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ one count of failing to stop for police and one count of driving without insurance @ @ @ @ @ Road , Shirley , Southampton , was jailed for a total of 18 weeks and @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge of £85 .

Simon Paul Edward Welcome stole meat and alcohol from Sainsbury's on Shirley High Street on February 1.
The 45-year-old then went on to steal four Barbour jackets to the value of £676 from John Lewis, Southampton, on February 26.
On the same day, Welcome failed to stop for police on Southern Road, where he was driving a Peugeot with no insurance.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, one count of failing to stop for police and one count of driving without insurance.
Welcome, of Medina Road, Shirley, Southampton, was jailed for a total of 18 weeks and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Romsey residents react to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southampton axing tree plans yesterday

ROMSEY residents have breathed a sigh of relief after plans to chop down a tree yesterday were scrapped .
This comes after angry residents slammed plans to axe the oak tree at the end of Scoreys Crescent , claiming a road leading to Ganger Farm would be built in its place despite there being two access points to the farmland from Ganger Farm Lane and Jermyns Lane .
Now critics of the controversial plans have revealed they `` remain hopeful , but equally cautious '' about the tree 's future , adding they are still waiting for `` full written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homes Southampton explaining their plans for the road .
However , managing director for Barratt Homes Southampton , Jon Green , said they have `` found a way to divert access to the site '' , meaning they wo n't have to cut the tree down .
Kathryn Hartwell , who lives in Scoreys Crescent , said : `` We have had written confirmation on Friday from Barratt saying the tree has been granted temporary reprieve .
`` We remain hopeful Barratt will keep to their word in that everything they are doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the changes to the road , will not damage the tree and they will do everything in their power to keep the tree .
`` We also remain equally cautious around the issue until we have full written confirmation of the plans for the road . ''
She added : `` We have had so much support in such a short space of time , especially from local councillors who we have had meetings with at 10pm some nights ; we could not have done it without them . ''
Fellow neighbour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel it is a good outcome in the short term , because we have saved the tree for now .
`` I am very anxious to see the plans Barratt come up with in terms of the the new road , because we had some concerns about it being built correctly so it does n't damage the tree .
`` The other thing we are concerned about is will there be a gate as part of the new road , because the private road by Scoreys Crescent that goes up to Jermyns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run by drivers .
`` We also want to know if this road will be just for the farmer to use for moving his machinery , because a lot of businesses run out of that farm these days ? ''
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said : `` I do not know where we go from here , but hopefully Barratt will keep their word and leave the tree alone for a while .
`` As I said to the residents , we have won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' MP for Romsey and Southampton North , Caroline Nokes , said she asked Barratt to `` look at alternatives '' before a decision was made on the oak tree .
Ms Nokes added : `` I am sure it is an enormous relief to all those residents who have worked so hard on this issue.
`` Mr Green said : `` We have been working hard to find a solution to ensure the tree remains .
`` I ’ m pleased to say we have found a way to divert access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns and so we won ’ t have to cut the tree down .
“ We are also forming an ecological forum to work closely with the residents where they can give their feedback on the local environment and the development moving forward . ''
He added : “ As a company we always try to retain trees on our developments and with the new planting along the Jermyn ’ s Lane boundary there is a significant boost to the number of trees on site from its former use.
” As previously reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the tree would be felled on Monday , June 15 , and work could start on the road on Monday , June 22 .

This comes after angry residents slammed plans to axe the oak tree at the end of Scoreys Crescent, claiming a road leading to Ganger Farm would be built in its place despite there being two access points to the farmland from Ganger Farm Lane and Jermyns Lane.
Now critics of the controversial plans have revealed they "remain hopeful, but equally cautious" about the tree's future, adding they are still waiting for "full written confirmation" from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southampton explaining their plans for the road.
However, managing director for Barratt Homes Southampton, Jon Green, said they have "found a way to divert access to the site", meaning they won't have to cut the tree down.
Kathryn Hartwell, who lives in Scoreys Crescent, said: "We have had written confirmation on Friday from Barratt saying the tree has been granted temporary reprieve.
"We remain hopeful Barratt will keep to their word in that everything they are doing in the coming weeks, with respect to the changes to the road, will not damage the tree and they will do everything in their power to keep the tree.
"We also remain equally cautious around the issue until we have full written confirmation of the plans for the road."
She added: "We have had so much support in such a short space of time, especially from local councillors who we have had meetings with at 10pm some nights; we could not have done it without them."
Fellow neighbour, Sheila Floyd, said: "I feel it is a good outcome in the short term, because we have saved the tree for now.
"I am very anxious to see the plans Barratt come up with in terms of the the new road, because we had some concerns about it being built correctly so it doesn't damage the tree.
"The other thing we are concerned about is will there be a gate as part of the new road, because the private road by Scoreys Crescent that goes up to Jermyns Lane has been used as a rat run by drivers.
"We also want to know if this road will be just for the farmer to use for moving his machinery, because a lot of businesses run out of that farm these days?"
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: "I do not know where we go from here, but hopefully Barratt will keep their word and leave the tree alone for a while.
"As I said to the residents, we have won the battle but not the war."
MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, said she asked Barratt to "look at alternatives" before a decision was made on the oak tree.
Ms Nokes added: "I am sure it is an enormous relief to all those residents who have worked so hard on this issue. "
Mr Green said: "We have been working hard to find a solution to ensure the tree remains.
"I’m pleased to say we have found a way to divert access to the site which satisfies current requirements and concerns and so we won’t have to cut the tree down.
“We are also forming an ecological forum to work closely with the residents where they can give their feedback on the local environment and the development moving forward."
He added: “As a company we always try to retain trees on our developments and with the new planting along the Jermyn’s Lane boundary there is a significant boost to the number of trees on site from its former use.”
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, residents were told the tree would be felled on Monday, June 15, and work could start on the road on Monday, June 22.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Saints fans help raise £1million for charity by taking part in football shirt raffle

SAINTS fans have helped raise £1 million for charity by taking part in the `` Shirts For Heroes '' campaign .
After the final whistle was blown on the # PlayersTogether shirt raffle campaign , it was announced that football fanatics had raised a grand total of £1 million , with all proceeds going directly to the NHS Charities Together .
Raffle tickets for more than 500 signed football shirts were sold on eBay for £5 per entry , with seven tickets being sold every minute for the duration of the campaign , making it the biggest signed shirt giveaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign ended at 7pm on June 14 , with £500,000 being raised for NHS Charities Together , which was matched by eBay , taking the total up to £1 million .
The Players of # PlayersTogether jointly stated : “ As players , we have been determined as a group to help in any way we can and we started talking about how we could help as soon as the pandemic hit .
That ’ s why we established # PlayersTogether to raise much needed funds for front line carers through NHS Charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have raised £1M with the charity raffle .
`` This is a player led-initiative , working together collaboratively across all clubs and we are delighted to team up with eBay to offer our signed shirts in the Shirts for Heroes campaign .
We are glad that this was something which all fans up and down the country can get involved in and help us raise even more money to make a difference for the real heroes of this crisis .
”

After the final whistle was blown on the #PlayersTogether shirt raffle campaign, it was announced that football fanatics had raised a grand total of £1 million, with all proceeds going directly to the NHS Charities Together.
Raffle tickets for more than 500 signed football shirts were sold on eBay for £5 per entry, with seven tickets being sold every minute for the duration of the campaign, making it the biggest signed shirt giveaway in the history of football.
The campaign ended at 7pm on June 14, with £500,000 being raised for NHS Charities Together, which was matched by eBay, taking the total up to £1 million.
The Players of #PlayersTogether jointly stated: “As players, we have been determined as a group to help in any way we can and we started talking about how we could help as soon as the pandemic hit. That’s why we established #PlayersTogether to raise much needed funds for front line carers through NHS Charities Together, and we’re delighted to have raised £1M with the charity raffle.
"This is a player led-initiative, working together collaboratively across all clubs and we are delighted to team up with eBay to offer our signed shirts in the Shirts for Heroes campaign. We are glad that this was something which all fans up and down the country can get involved in and help us raise even more money to make a difference for the real heroes of this crisis.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--New nursing home opening for recovering Covid-19 patients who had been discharged from hospital

A new nursing home is being opened for recovering Covid-19 patients being discharged from hospital to prevent the risk of the virus entering care homes on their return .
The Clarence Unit at Woodcot Lodge in Gosport will provide temporary “ step-down ” care for 54 patients leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth .
They will be cared for by a team of nurses , physiotherapists , occupational therapists , social workers and care staff to help with their rehabilitation , recovery and onward care arrangements .
Liz Fairhurst , Hampshire County Council ’ s executive member for adult social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finding suitable and safe care accommodation to support those leaving hospital , but who are not well enough to go home , is always challenging .
“ During the coronavirus pandemic , because of the increased need for facilities where people are able to isolate safely and because we do not want to pass undue risk to other very hard-pushed public and private care homes , this challenge has intensified.
” Patients will be cared for in isolation for 14 days after their arrival during which they will be supported by a dedicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to mix with other residents to minimise the risk of the virus or other infections spreading .
Stays will be for a maximum of 28 days after which they will return home or be transferred to a longer-term care setting .
While at the Clarence Unit , families will not be able to visit but they can keep in contact by phone or video call .

The Clarence Unit at Woodcot Lodge in Gosport will provide temporary “step-down” care for 54 patients leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
They will be cared for by a team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and care staff to help with their rehabilitation, recovery and onward care arrangements.
Liz Fairhurst, Hampshire County Council’s executive member for adult social care and health, said: “Finding suitable and safe care accommodation to support those leaving hospital, but who are not well enough to go home, is always challenging.
“During the coronavirus pandemic, because of the increased need for facilities where people are able to isolate safely and because we do not want to pass undue risk to other very hard-pushed public and private care homes, this challenge has intensified.”
Patients will be cared for in isolation for 14 days after their arrival during which they will be supported by a dedicated team of care staff but will not be able to mix with other residents to minimise the risk of the virus or other infections spreading.
Stays will be for a maximum of 28 days after which they will return home or be transferred to a longer-term care setting.
While at the Clarence Unit, families will not be able to visit but they can keep in contact by phone or video call.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Drug-driver arrested following “noticeable waft” in Southampton

A MAN has been arrested for drug-driving in Southampton .
Police were following a vehicle in Woolston which had a @ @ @ @ @ from it at around 1am on Thursday .
• Drone used to find cannabis farm @ @ @ @ @ plants After flagging it down in Manor Road South all four occupants were found in @ @ @ @ @ driver - a man in his 20s - was arrested after providing a positive drug @ @ @ @ @ released under investigation .
A police spokesperson said : “ A man in his 20s @ @ @ @ @ was stopped in Manor Road South around 1am this morning ( June 18 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a drug above the specified limit @ @ @ @ @ drug of class B .
”

Police were following a vehicle in Woolston which had a “noticeable waft” coming from it at around 1am on Thursday.
After flagging it down in Manor Road South all four occupants were found in possession of cannabis.
The driver - a man in his 20s - was arrested after providing a positive drug test, however, was released under investigation.
A police spokesperson said: “A man in his 20s was arrested after a vehicle was stopped in Manor Road South around 1am this morning (June 18). He was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a drug above the specified limit and possession of a controlled drug of class B.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Check out Portswood Road at the turn of the century

WHEN this picture was taken Robert Gascoyne-Cecil was Prime Minister , bread cost pennies and houses were on the market @ @ @ @ @ .
Portswood at the turn of the century was a very different looking place – @ @ @ @ @ Hodges Stores occupied the premises on the corner of Portswood Road and St Denys Road @ @ @ @ @ to Trago Lounge .
People busied the street and a sign advertising a shaving service @ @ @ @ @ facades of the buildings .

Portswood at the turn of the century was a very different looking place – as this image shows.
Hodges Stores occupied the premises on the corner of Portswood Road and St Denys Road, a space now home to Trago Lounge.
People busied the street and a sign advertising a shaving service was prominently displayed on the facades of the buildings.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--LETTER: Southampton Common is becoming a cycling motorway

I 'm afraid I have to disagree with Alastair Chaplin 's letter , ( Echo 17 June ) about the new temporary cycle lanes that have been installed in Southampton .
Despite the council claims that they are to aid active travel , there has been little or no consideration for pedestrians and now more people are returning to work there has been a noticeable increase in vehicle numbers on our roads , whilst the newly installed cycle lanes remain empty .
Alastair is wrong to suggest pedestrians benefit from no longer having to share a narrow footpath with cyclists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at junctions when the cyclists are directed off the road and onto the pavement , often at its narrowest point .
Sadly , too many of these fast travelling cyclists do n't slow sufficiently to take account of pedestrians who have to adjust and get out of their way .
The islands in the centre of the junctions are also now being shared by pedestrians and cyclists and it is impossible to maintain any social distance .
According to Highways Act 1835 section 72 & R ( S ) A 1984 , section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pavement , and are encouraged to give way to pedestrians when sharing a path , so there should be no dilemma deciding to squeeze past a pedestrian or use the road when cycling .
These lanes only promote cycling as an active travel method and considers cyclists ' needs above those of all other residents and road users .
Sadly this seems to be a trend with this council .
The Common is becoming a cycling motorway , and the pavement from Stag Gates to Northlands Road has pointlessly remained a shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along both sides of this stretch of road .
I wait to see if Alastair 's contention that the two lanes of traffic in the Avenue which were often slow moving because of traffic volume will run smoother now they are reduced to one lane is correct .
However , with the increased traffic caused by bus companies putting on extra services to accommodate the reduction in each vehicle 's passenger carrying capability , and more people opting not to use public transport , I 'm considering catching a flying pig to work @

Despite the council claims that they are to aid active travel, there has been little or no consideration for pedestrians and now more people are returning to work there has been a noticeable increase in vehicle numbers on our roads, whilst the newly installed cycle lanes remain empty.
Alastair is wrong to suggest pedestrians benefit from no longer having to share a narrow footpath with cyclists, as that is precisely what happens at junctions when the cyclists are directed off the road and onto the pavement, often at its narrowest point.
Sadly, too many of these fast travelling cyclists don't slow sufficiently to take account of pedestrians who have to adjust and get out of their way.
The islands in the centre of the junctions are also now being shared by pedestrians and cyclists and it is impossible to maintain any social distance.
According to Highways Act 1835 section 72 & R(S)A 1984, section 129, cyclists must not cycle on the pavement, and are encouraged to give way to pedestrians when sharing a path, so there should be no dilemma deciding to squeeze past a pedestrian or use the road when cycling.
These lanes only promote cycling as an active travel method and considers cyclists' needs above those of all other residents and road users.
Sadly this seems to be a trend with this council.
The Common is becoming a cycling motorway, and the pavement from Stag Gates to Northlands Road has pointlessly remained a shared use path despite permanent cycle lanes running along both sides of this stretch of road.
I wait to see if Alastair's contention that the two lanes of traffic in the Avenue which were often slow moving because of traffic volume will run smoother now they are reduced to one lane is correct.
However, with the increased traffic caused by bus companies putting on extra services to accommodate the reduction in each vehicle's passenger carrying capability, and more people opting not to use public transport, I'm considering catching a flying pig to work.
Ryan Webber
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thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Meet more than 100 Hampshire babies born in lockdown

WELCOME to the world !
Say hello to the adorable babies in our picture gallery .
During lockdown , hundreds @ @ @ @ @ Winchester , Eastleigh , the New Forest and Fareham were welcoming their babies into the @ @ @ @ @ of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic .
While restrictions are @ @ @ @ @ new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends , @ @ @ @ @ instead .
From rainbow babies to birthday special deliveries and from miracle babies to super @ @ @ @ @ little ones appear in our special 12 page supplement , free with yesterday 's ( @ @ @ @ @ .
Look at all their fresh little faces in our web gallery above .
From @ @ @ @ @ be publishing your newborn babies in our New Arrivals section every Thursday in the Daily @ @ @ @

Say hello to the adorable babies in our picture gallery.
During lockdown, hundreds of parents across Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, the New Forest and Fareham were welcoming their babies into the world.
And these bundles of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic.
While restrictions are now being eased, proud new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends, so we are sharing them instead.
From rainbow babies to birthday special deliveries and from miracle babies to super quick arrivals, 108 lovely little ones appear in our special 12 page supplement, free with yesterday's (Thursday's) Daily Echo.
Look at all their fresh little faces in our web gallery above.
From now on, we will be publishing your newborn babies in our New Arrivals section every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online.
To take part, visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals/


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Southampton University student awarded aviation scholarship

Maleha Khan , from Swanmore , was awarded a British Women Pilots ’ Association ( BWPA ) Flying Start scholarship for new , inexperienced pilots to gain their first qualifications .
The BWPA offers scholarships every year to support women in the UK in achieving their flying dreams , underlying its key aim to promote their training and employment within the sector .
For this reason , a proportion of the Association ’ s membership fees is used to fund scholarships .
“ Flying is constant excitement every time .
Not only seeing the view , but also focussing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an aeroplane .
I just want to keep going and this scholarship is an extremely important step towards achieving my Private Pilot ’ s Licence , ” says Maleha , who is also a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Air League .
Well over 100 women from across the UK applied for the scholarships through submitting information on their current aviation experience , what they enjoy most about flying , why they believe they deserve the award and how they would use the award if successful .
They were shortlisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which of the candidates showed the most promise for their future flying .
These awards will help scholarship winners in various ways , including gaining their first qualifications , starting their training to become commercial pilots , or assisting them in finding a first job with an airline .
“ Only 5-6 per cent of professional pilots in the UK and worldwide are women and the percentages in general aviation are similar .
Much of this is due to lack of information and opportunity , ” explains BWPA Chairwoman Sharon Nicholson .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of applications for this round of scholarships .
The winners are all extremely impressive individuals who are already giving a great deal to aviation , including encouraging other women to consider flying as a hobby or career .
We hope these scholarships will support them in achieving their ambitions and continuing to inspire others , ” she adds .

Maleha Khan, from Swanmore, was awarded a British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA) Flying Start scholarship for new, inexperienced pilots to gain their first qualifications.
The BWPA offers scholarships every year to support women in the UK in achieving their flying dreams, underlying its key aim to promote their training and employment within the sector. For this reason, a proportion of the Association’s membership fees is used to fund scholarships.
“Flying is constant excitement every time. Not only seeing the view, but also focussing on the fact that you are actually flying an aeroplane. I just want to keep going and this scholarship is an extremely important step towards achieving my Private Pilot’s Licence,” says Maleha, who is also a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Air League.
Well over 100 women from across the UK applied for the scholarships through submitting information on their current aviation experience, what they enjoy most about flying, why they believe they deserve the award and how they would use the award if successful. They were shortlisted by a panel of judges who determined which of the candidates showed the most promise for their future flying.
These awards will help scholarship winners in various ways, including gaining their first qualifications, starting their training to become commercial pilots, or assisting them in finding a first job with an airline.
“Only 5-6 per cent of professional pilots in the UK and worldwide are women and the percentages in general aviation are similar. Much of this is due to lack of information and opportunity,” explains BWPA Chairwoman Sharon Nicholson.
“The BWPA saw a large increase in the number of applications for this round of scholarships. The winners are all extremely impressive individuals who are already giving a great deal to aviation, including encouraging other women to consider flying as a hobby or career. We hope these scholarships will support them in achieving their ambitions and continuing to inspire others,” she adds.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Civic chiefs in Test Valley back council's climate change plan

CIVIC chiefs in Test Valley have unanimously shown support for the council 's climate change plan , bringing it one step closer to helping tackle the issue .
At a full Test Valley Borough Council meeting on June 10 , the action plan that sets out the authority ’ s recommendations to reduce its carbon footprint was given full approval by all present elected members .
The plan was put together during a six-month period and was approved by the council 's Overview and Scrutiny Committee this March , which includes proposals such as planting as many trees as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper output by offering a number of digital alternatives .
Environmental portfolio holder , councillor Alison Johnston , said : “ I would like to thank council staff , elected members and the wider communities and businesses who have all contributed to this document .
This is a living document ; it needs to be .
“ Reacting to the current pandemic has , rightly , been the council ’ s focus over the past few months .
As we work through the recovery phase , we have the opportunity to adapt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and living .
We must seize this chance and continue working together as we push forward with the next steps of this action plan.
” The council has already taken multiple steps to help tackle climate change in the borough , including the installation of solar panels on council buildings , using more environmentally-friendly printing and adding electric vehicles to its fleet , with the potential to completely replace its current fleet of vehicles with electric or alternative fuel options .

At a full Test Valley Borough Council meeting on June 10, the action plan that sets out the authority’s recommendations to reduce its carbon footprint was given full approval by all present elected members.
The plan was put together during a six-month period and was approved by the council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee this March, which includes proposals such as planting as many trees as possible over the next few years and reducing paper output by offering a number of digital alternatives.
Environmental portfolio holder, councillor Alison Johnston, said: “I would like to thank council staff, elected members and the wider communities and businesses who have all contributed to this document. This is a living document; it needs to be.
“Reacting to the current pandemic has, rightly, been the council’s focus over the past few months. As we work through the recovery phase, we have the opportunity to adapt to new, low carbon ways of working and living. We must seize this chance and continue working together as we push forward with the next steps of this action plan.”
The council has already taken multiple steps to help tackle climate change in the borough, including the installation of solar panels on council buildings, using more environmentally-friendly printing and adding electric vehicles to its fleet, with the potential to completely replace its current fleet of vehicles with electric or alternative fuel options.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Ten neighbours scoop big in Postcode Lottery

TEN Fair Oak residents have scooped £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode .
The White Tree Close neighbours netted the four-figure prize when SO50 7FE was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People ’ s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday June 16 .
Offering her congratulations , People ’ s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said : “ A big congratulations to our winners today .
I ’ m sure they ’ ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special !
” A minimum of 32 % of postcode lottery ticket sales goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Postcode Lottery have so far raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond .
This draw was promoted by Crisis which has received over £3.8 million in funding from the players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
Crisis is dedicated to ending homelessness and helps approximately 10,000 people each year through education , housing , employment and health services across England , Scotland and Wales .
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players ’ support , and local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August this year .

The White Tree Close neighbours netted the four-figure prize when SO50 7FE was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday June 16.
Offering her congratulations, People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said: “A big congratulations to our winners today. I’m sure they’ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special!”
A minimum of 32% of postcode lottery ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have so far raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.
This draw was promoted by Crisis which has received over £3.8 million in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Crisis is dedicated to ending homelessness and helps approximately 10,000 people each year through education, housing, employment and health services across England, Scotland and Wales.
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players’ support, and local charities can next apply for funding in August this year.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Six days of roadworks in Fair Oak

Six days of roadworks in Fair Oak

Six days of roadworks will be taking place on a road in Fair Oak later this month .
From Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ 28 , BT will be working on Winchester Road in Fair Oak .
Workers need @ @ @ @ @ underground structure so they can instal cabling to restore the customer service of a number @ @ @ @ @ be taking place opposite St Thomas Church on Winchester Road .
While the works will @ @ @ @ @ drivers have still been warned that delays may be likely and traffic will be controlled @ @ @ @ @

From Tuesday June 23 until Sunday June 28, BT will be working on Winchester Road in Fair Oak.
Workers need to gain access to an underground structure so they can instal cabling to restore the customer service of a number of customers.
This will be taking place opposite St Thomas Church on Winchester Road.
While the works will be carried out overnight, drivers have still been warned that delays may be likely and traffic will be controlled by using multi-way signals.


thedailyecho--2020-06-19--Wessex Cancer Charity get funding from Serco Foundation

A CANCER charity has been given a funding boost towards its work during the coronavirus pandemic .
Wessex Cancer Trust @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable support group Serco Foundation , which went towards their Sing For Life sessions and @ @ @ @ @ with cancer .
The Hampshire-based charity runs three one-hour sessions each week , which have @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
A spokesperson for the charity said : “ We are thrilled to be @ @ @ @ @ Serco Foundation towards our efforts during COVID-19 , including our Sing for Life sessions .
@ @ @ @ @ for your support which will help us to continue providing our services .
”

Wessex Cancer Trust received a £1,000 award from vulnerable support group Serco Foundation, which went towards their Sing For Life sessions and other services to support people with cancer.
The Hampshire-based charity runs three one-hour sessions each week, which have since moved online during the lockdown.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “We are thrilled to be nominated and awarded £1,000 from Serco Foundation towards our efforts during COVID-19, including our Sing for Life sessions.
“Thank you so much for your support which will help us to continue providing our services.”