thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Jurassic Park and Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Eastleigh cinema event

BLOCKBUSTER movies will be shown at a special drive-in film festival later this year .
Tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Eastleigh Film Festival , which is due to be held at Itchen Valley Country Park .
The event will take place across three nights and audiences will be able to watch three selected movies from their own cars .
Ferris Bueller ’ s Day Off will open the festival on Saturday 12th September , with Jurassic Park being shown on 18 September , followed by Evil Dead 2 on 19 September .
There will be a maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event to allow for safe social distancing at all three screenings , with tickets priced at £25 .
Food will also be provided with Itchen Valley Country Park ’ s Woodland Café offering pizza and chicken meal deals .
Artistic Director at The Point Sacha Lee says : “ We ’ ve always wanted to include a drive-in event as part of Eastleigh Film Festival , and now we can .
“ We will miss working closely with local businesses and organisations this year in finding new fun and quirky screening spaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Itchen Valley Country Park to bring our audiences an unforgettable drive-in experience that will not disappoint.
” Eastleigh Film Festival was established in 2014 and since then screenings have taken place at unique and unusual locations across the borough with highlights from previous years including Top Gun at Southampton Airport .

Tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Eastleigh Film Festival, which is due to be held at Itchen Valley Country Park.
The event will take place across three nights and audiences will be able to watch three selected movies from their own cars.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off will open the festival on Saturday 12th September, with Jurassic Park being shown on 18 September, followed by Evil Dead 2 on 19 September.
There will be a maximum of five people per vehicle for the event to allow for safe social distancing at all three screenings, with tickets priced at £25.
Food will also be provided with Itchen Valley Country Park’s Woodland Café offering pizza and chicken meal deals.
Artistic Director at The Point Sacha Lee says: “We’ve always wanted to include a drive-in event as part of Eastleigh Film Festival, and now we can.
“We will miss working closely with local businesses and organisations this year in finding new fun and quirky screening spaces, but we’re enjoying working with Itchen Valley Country Park to bring our audiences an unforgettable drive-in experience that will not disappoint.”
Eastleigh Film Festival was established in 2014 and since then screenings have taken place at unique and unusual locations across the borough with highlights from previous years including Top Gun at Southampton Airport.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Building trade faces skills crisis after drop in apprentices

THE construction industry in Southampton faces fears of a skills crisis after applications for apprenticeships fell by nearly a third in a year .
Sixteen per cent of the city ’ s construction workers are over 60 and ready to retire , research suggests .
That could leave the sector short of the labour it needs to meet government plans for more than 300,000 homes to be built next year .
Apprenticeship starts in construction , planning and the built environment have fallen by 31 per cent since 2017 , according to analysis by modular building specialist Elliott .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry will need more than 150,000 new workers to keep up with the government ’ s pledge on new home building .
Only one per cent of the UK ’ s construction employees are under 20 .
There was positive news on efforts to get more women into the industry .
Among the new starters , there was a 1,000 per cent increase in female apprenticeships .
According to the Office for National Statistics ’ Labour Force survey , only 12.5 per cent of construction workers are women and it could take almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ te UK .
Amanda Luciano , Elliott ’ s UK resourcing manager , said : “ The recruitment of construction apprentices is a serious issue that could have a detrimental impact on the local economy and construction sector for many years to come .
“ It ’ s worrying to see the declining number of apprentices in Southampton , but at least rewarding to see there has been an upturn in the number of women wanting to enter the building industry .
“ We hope our findings point towards a short-term dip and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local talent pool of highly skilled apprentices , ” she added .
The construction industry contributed £117billion to the UK economy last year and contributes six per cent of the UK ’ s economic output .
Elliott analysed government apprenticeship figures since 2014/15 across 30 of the UK ’ s largest cities .
The process to recruit new apprentices is due to begin in September .
Fareham College and the Solent Civil Engineering Group have been among those working to get more young people into construction .
It estimated that development worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next five years , without enough skills to meet that demand .

Sixteen per cent of the city’s construction workers are over 60 and ready to retire, research suggests.
That could leave the sector short of the labour it needs to meet government plans for more than 300,000 homes to be built next year.
Apprenticeship starts in construction, planning and the built environment have fallen by 31 per cent since 2017, according to analysis by modular building specialist Elliott.
The Chartered Institute of Building has said the industry will need more than 150,000 new workers to keep up with the government’s pledge on new home building.
Only one per cent of the UK’s construction employees are under 20.
There was positive news on efforts to get more women into the industry. Among the new starters, there was a 1,000 per cent increase in female apprenticeships.
According to the Office for National Statistics’ Labour Force survey, only 12.5 per cent of construction workers are women and it could take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality across te UK.
Amanda Luciano, Elliott’s UK resourcing manager, said: “The recruitment of construction apprentices is a serious issue that could have a detrimental impact on the local economy and construction sector for many years to come.
“It’s worrying to see the declining number of apprentices in Southampton, but at least rewarding to see there has been an upturn in the number of women wanting to enter the building industry.
“We hope our findings point towards a short-term dip and Southampton can benefit in the future from a local talent pool of highly skilled apprentices,” she added.
The construction industry contributed £117billion to the UK economy last year and contributes six per cent of the UK’s economic output.
Elliott analysed government apprenticeship figures since 2014/15 across 30 of the UK’s largest cities.
The process to recruit new apprentices is due to begin in September.
Fareham College and the Solent Civil Engineering Group have been among those working to get more young people into construction. It estimated that development worth £15bn is planned in Hampshire over the next five years, without enough skills to meet that demand.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--LETTER - Cycle to help the next generation in Southampton

I 'm a car driver and the roads are getting clogged up with other cars .
To make things worse @ @ @ @ @ moved from the gutters to whole lanes that they share with the buses .
Who @ @ @ @ @ ?
Taking up space and overtaking the rest of us as we sit in traffic @ @ @ @ @ told me they like the new lanes .
They can safely ride and said if @ @ @ @ @ , there will be less traffic and the air will be cleaner .
They said @ @ @ @ @ of the next generation , do n't poison them . '
I told them , @ @ @ @ @ are built for cars .
And the next generation ?
That 's not my problem @ @ @ @ @ you are ? '
they said .
'We are your children .
We are the @ @ @ @

To make things worse, the cyclists have now moved from the gutters to whole lanes that they share with the buses.
Who do they think they are?
Taking up space and overtaking the rest of us as we sit in traffic jams.
Then my children told me they like the new lanes.
They can safely ride and said if more people use their bikes, there will be less traffic and the air will be cleaner. They said, 'Join us.
Think of the next generation, don't poison them.'
I told them, 'No!' The roads are built for cars.
They pollute but drivers pay taxes.
And the next generation?
That's not my problem.
'Who do you think you are?' they said.
'We are your children. We are the next generation.'
Duncan Jones
Bitterne


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--LETTER - Let's hope we can build back better

OVER the past few months and years we have seen numerous letters on this page from irate residents about the ongoing saga of the undeveloped and unsightly former Brewery Site situated in a prime Brownfield site in Romsey .
We have also seen recent articles from those in despair at crammed new developments as well as local residents referring to busy roads as “ rat-runs ” around high-density housing estates .
Does it not occur to those writing or reading these letters that it is the Conservative Government who holds all the cards and has done so for the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret that property tycoons and developers are major donors to the Conservative Party .
As recently reported in the national news , the Housing Minister Robert Jenrick insisted a planning decision for a £1bn property development should be rushed through so a Conservative donor ’ s company could avoid a £45 million Community Infrastructure Levy .
As some of you may know , a Government Housing White Paper is due by the end of the year in which the proposed revolution could worryingly take away the voice of local communities in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s hope it really is a genuine opportunity to build back better and not just to widen opportunities for big property developers and property tycoons .

We have also seen recent articles from those in despair at crammed new developments as well as local residents referring to busy roads as “rat-runs” around high-density housing estates.
Does it not occur to those writing or reading these letters that it is the Conservative Government who holds all the cards and has done so for the last decade and more?
It is no secret that property tycoons and developers are major donors to the Conservative Party.
As recently reported in the national news, the Housing Minister Robert Jenrick insisted a planning decision for a £1bn property development should be rushed through so a Conservative donor’s company could avoid a £45 million Community Infrastructure Levy.
As some of you may know, a Government Housing White Paper is due by the end of the year in which the proposed revolution could worryingly take away the voice of local communities in order to “Build, Build, Build” .
Let’s hope it really is a genuine opportunity to build back better and not just to widen opportunities for big property developers and property tycoons.
Sally Yalden
Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--LETTER - Microplastics can be absorbed by plants into food

Zero-waste shops are on the increase - Romsey has a brilliant one called Lemon & Jinja in the Basepoint Industrial estate - and Tesco now has a trial of Loop products , which come in reusable containers .
Recently , it was shown that microplastics can be absorbed by plants into food such as apples , carrots , lettuce , and even wheat .
Plastic has already been found in drinking water ( both bottled and tap ) , in fish and shellfish , in air and in rain , at both poles and at the bottom of the deepest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't necessarily coming from far away - I discovered a few months ago that I was generating microplastic in my own wardrobe .
A plastic hanger , maybe 20-30 years old , was disintegrating and leaving black , microplastic dust on my clothes .
This dust is fine enough to be breathed in or swallowed .
If you are concerned about this and other environmental problems , please tell your MP .
Romsey 's MP Caroline Nokes says that the environment has only recently crept into the top five issues of local concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's not as `` in your face '' as other issues .
The government has advice on how to contact your MP , but if that seems a little daunting , a petition was recently started for the Romsey and Southampton North constituency : https : //www.change.org/p/caroline-nokes-mp-dear-caroline-nokes-mp-thetimeisnow-for-a-green-recovery .

Zero-waste shops are on the increase - Romsey has a brilliant one called Lemon & Jinja in the Basepoint Industrial estate - and Tesco now has a trial of Loop products, which come in reusable containers.
Recently, it was shown that microplastics can be absorbed by plants into food such as apples, carrots, lettuce, and even wheat.
Plastic has already been found in drinking water (both bottled and tap), in fish and shellfish, in air and in rain, at both poles and at the bottom of the deepest sea trench.
And the plastic isn't necessarily coming from far away - I discovered a few months ago that I was generating microplastic in my own wardrobe.
A plastic hanger, maybe 20-30 years old, was disintegrating and leaving black, microplastic dust on my clothes.
This dust is fine enough to be breathed in or swallowed.
If you are concerned about this and other environmental problems, please tell your MP.
Romsey's MP Caroline Nokes says that the environment has only recently crept into the top five issues of local concern, but that could just be because it's not as "in your face" as other issues.
The government has advice on how to contact your MP, but if that seems a little daunting, a petition was recently started for the Romsey and Southampton North constituency: https://www.change.org/p/caroline-nokes-mp-dear-caroline-nokes-mp-thetimeisnow-for-a-green-recovery.
Esther Dovey
North Baddesley


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--'I can't wait to get started': IT manager lands exclusive Google role

AN IT manager at a Hampshire college has earned the title of being a Google Certified Innovator .
The innovators work to transform students ’ education , using innovative technologies to enhance learning .
Peter Horner , of Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh , joins a community of 2,200 Google Certified Innovators from over 50 countries across the globe .
Mr Horner said : “ I can ’ t wait to get started – I ’ m so happy to join the global community of Google for Education Innovators .
“ Thank you to everyone who supported me in applying.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to go through a variety of tests and then identify a learning challenge that could be solved with the use of new technologies .
Mr Horner will now attend the first ever virtual Google for Education Certified Innovator Academy which is taking place online across eight weeks , where he will , with the help of experts at Google , develop his idea to tackle a challenge in the classroom using new technology .
He added : “ Our students have grown up surrounded by technology , and mobile devices are an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In lessons , mobile devices can be used for collaborative activities , gamification of tasks , creating content , and checks on understanding to give teachers an overview of where support is needed .
“ Despite these advantages , the negative effects of mobile devices are often talked about , instead of the positive impact these devices could have .
“ I believe now is the time to explore how we might show students how to unlock the potential of their mobile device to maximise their learning opportunities.
” The academy will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an expert innovator , to see Mr Horner ’ s idea come to life .
This status comes just after Barton Peveril was named FE College of the Year in the EduFuturists Awards 2020 , for the college ’ s digital learning capabilities and continued success delivering teaching and support remotely .

The innovators work to transform students’ education, using innovative technologies to enhance learning.
Peter Horner, of Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh, joins a community of 2,200 Google Certified Innovators from over 50 countries across the globe.
Mr Horner said: “I can’t wait to get started – I’m so happy to join the global community of Google for Education Innovators.
“Thank you to everyone who supported me in applying.”
To become a Certified Innovator he had to go through a variety of tests and then identify a learning challenge that could be solved with the use of new technologies.
Mr Horner will now attend the first ever virtual Google for Education Certified Innovator Academy which is taking place online across eight weeks, where he will, with the help of experts at Google, develop his idea to tackle a challenge in the classroom using new technology.
He added: “Our students have grown up surrounded by technology, and mobile devices are an important part of their lives.
“In lessons, mobile devices can be used for collaborative activities, gamification of tasks, creating content, and checks on understanding to give teachers an overview of where support is needed.
“Despite these advantages, the negative effects of mobile devices are often talked about, instead of the positive impact these devices could have.
“I believe now is the time to explore how we might show students how to unlock the potential of their mobile device to maximise their learning opportunities.”
The academy will be followed by eight months of one-to-one mentorship with an expert innovator, to see Mr Horner’s idea come to life.
This status comes just after Barton Peveril was named FE College of the Year in the EduFuturists Awards 2020, for the college’s digital learning capabilities and continued success delivering teaching and support remotely.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--The National Deaf Children’s Society warning deaf children not enough support

DEAF children in the south east achieve an entire grade less than hearing children at GCSE , figures reveal .
@ @ @ @ @ as GCSE students prepare to open their results on Thursday .
• LETTER - I @ @ @ @ @ going shopping in Westquay It was revealed that the average 2019 Attainment 8 score for @ @ @ @ @ east was 44.6 , compared to 51.5 for hearing children .
The National Deaf Children @ @ @ @ @ must now seize “ a golden opportunity to make a real difference to deaf children @ @ @ @ @ deaf children are not getting enough support .
Less than half of deaf children in @ @ @ @ @ good level of development after reception year , compared to more than three quarters of @ @ @

The research has been released as GCSE students prepare to open their results on Thursday.
It was revealed that the average 2019 Attainment 8 score for deaf children in the south east was 44.6, compared to 51.5 for hearing children.
The National Deaf Children’s Society says councils must now seize “a golden opportunity to make a real difference to deaf children’s lives and said deaf children are not getting enough support.
Less than half of deaf children in the south east achieve a good level of development after reception year, compared to more than three quarters of hearing children.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Barnado's launches telephone service in Hampshire

A NEW service is being provided for young people in Hampshire who are missing out on support during the coronavirus pandemic .
The programme ‘ See , Hear , Respond ’ , managed by Barnardo ’ s and funded by the Department for Education , offers online counselling , therapy and face-to-face support .
Anyone can refer a child or young person to the service , which is free and confidential .
It aims to provide a `` lifeline '' for children and young people who are victims of sexual and domestic abuse , criminal exploitation , struggling with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs and disabilities , young carers , and those needing help with reintegrating back into school .
A telephone and online referral service will refer any concerns about a vulnerable child to a local partner organisation best placed to help .
• Letter - Talking to children about sexual abuse can be daunting Barnardo ’ s regional director Emma Bowman said : “ Many have been suffering in silence and are in danger of being left behind if their needs are not met .
“ That ’ s why Barnardo ’ s is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charities to identify and support children at risk of harm . ''
Helplines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm and at weekends from 10am-6pm at 0800 157 7015 .

The programme ‘See, Hear, Respond’, managed by Barnardo’s and funded by the Department for Education, offers online counselling, therapy and face-to-face support.
Anyone can refer a child or young person to the service, which is free and confidential.
It aims to provide a "lifeline" for children and young people who are victims of sexual and domestic abuse, criminal exploitation, struggling with their mental health, children with special educational needs and disabilities, young carers, and those needing help with reintegrating back into school.
A telephone and online referral service will refer any concerns about a vulnerable child to a local partner organisation best placed to help.
Barnardo’s regional director Emma Bowman said: “Many have been suffering in silence and are in danger of being left behind if their needs are not met.
“That’s why Barnardo’s is leading a consortium of more than 30 charities to identify and support children at risk of harm."
Helplines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm and at weekends from 10am-6pm at 0800 157 7015.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Southampton – Safe and ready to enjoy

Southampton – Safe and ready to enjoy

While the lifting of lockdown and easing of restrictions have been welcome , it is important that people feel safe and reassured about returning to towns and cities and visiting their favourite shops , restaurants and attractions again .
In Southampton , a number of initiatives have been put in place to ensure it ’ s a safe place and ready for you to enjoy .
Observing current social distancing guidelines remains essential in preventing the spread of Coronavirus .
Southampton City Council and GO !
Southampton have put floor markers in place to help everyone stay safe when queuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre .
Other city-centre measures include increased pedestrianisation such as widened footpaths and the addition of more secure cycle parking provision .
Surfaces which are used – and touched – by many people such as benches , bins and gates are being disinfected with antiviral spray on a regular basis by the City Services teams .
They are also continuing to disinfect high-contact areas of car parks such as handrails , lifts and ticket machines .
Cycling and walking are still encouraged for everyone , but you can also travel by public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Face coverings are essential on public transport and capacity is reduced .
Frequency and times of services may also be different so please check before you travel .
Face coverings are also a must in shops now – for customers and staff ( exemptions apply ) .
They play a role in preventing the spread of coronavirus to others and are particularly important in confined spaces where two metre social distancing may prove difficult to maintain at all times and where there are people that you do not normally come into contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of customers allowed in-store at any one time for everyone ’ s safety , and opening hours may temporarily be different .
After a long , difficult period of enforced closure for hospitality businesses , many of Southampton ’ s pubs , restaurants and cafes have now reopened .
Open hospitality businesses all have to follow strict safety guidance , ranging from social distancing to rigorous cleaning and staff hygiene protocols , and collecting customer contact details to support contact tracing in the event of a confirmed Covid-19 case .
It is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so please check with your chosen venue before you visit .
Not only is sitting outside when visiting pubs , restaurants and cafes a good way to make the most of the summer sunshine , it also helps to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 being spread .
Southampton Inside Out is a new initiative aimed at increasing the amount of outdoor dining space in the city , both immediately outside of business premises and in designated public spaces .
This supports local businesses as well as improving customer experience and choice .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schemes can be found at gosouthampton.co.uk/southamptoninsideout .
Eat Out To Help Out And if you want to get out there and try the new eating out experience , you can do so for less with the Government ’ s ‘ Eat Out to Help Out ’ scheme .
From August 3-31 – on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays – you can save up to £10 per person with 50 % off food and non-alcoholic drinks when you eat out at participating businesses .
With over 130 outlets signed up in Southampton you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive list of the Southampton businesses taking part in the scheme go to : visitsouthampton.co.uk/EOTHO .
So , come on out - Southampton may look a little different but it ’ s still the same at heart .
Please check if the shops or restaurants you wish to visit are open and at what times .

Be Smart, Stay Apart
Observing current social distancing guidelines remains essential in preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Southampton City Council and GO! Southampton have put floor markers in place to help everyone stay safe when queuing outside shops and walking through the city centre. Other city-centre measures include increased pedestrianisation such as widened footpaths and the addition of more secure cycle parking provision.
Surfaces which are used – and touched – by many people such as benches, bins and gates are being disinfected with antiviral spray on a regular basis by the City Services teams. They are also continuing to disinfect high-contact areas of car parks such as handrails, lifts and ticket machines.
Cycling and walking are still encouraged for everyone, but you can also travel by public transport, provided you follow relevant guidance. Face coverings are essential on public transport and capacity is reduced. Frequency and times of services may also be different so please check before you travel.
Face coverings are also a must in shops now – for customers and staff (exemptions apply). They play a role in preventing the spread of coronavirus to others and are particularly important in confined spaces where two metre social distancing may prove difficult to maintain at all times and where there are people that you do not normally come into contact with. Shops are also limiting the number of customers allowed in-store at any one time for everyone’s safety, and opening hours may temporarily be different.
Eating Out
After a long, difficult period of enforced closure for hospitality businesses, many of Southampton’s pubs, restaurants and cafes have now reopened. Open hospitality businesses all have to follow strict safety guidance, ranging from social distancing to rigorous cleaning and staff hygiene protocols, and collecting customer contact details to support contact tracing in the event of a confirmed Covid-19 case. It is likely you’ll need to book ahead so please check with your chosen venue before you visit.
Southampton Inside Out
Not only is sitting outside when visiting pubs, restaurants and cafes a good way to make the most of the summer sunshine, it also helps to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 being spread. Southampton Inside Out is a new initiative aimed at increasing the amount of outdoor dining space in the city, both immediately outside of business premises and in designated public spaces. This supports local businesses as well as improving customer experience and choice. More information, including details of planned pilot schemes can be found at gosouthampton.co.uk/southamptoninsideout.
Eat Out To Help Out
And if you want to get out there and try the new eating out experience, you can do so for less with the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. From August 3-31 – on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – you can save up to £10 per person with 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks when you eat out at participating businesses. With over 130 outlets signed up in Southampton you’re spoilt for choice; for a comprehensive list of the Southampton businesses taking part in the scheme go to: visitsouthampton.co.uk/EOTHO.
So, come on out - Southampton may look a little different but it’s still the same at heart.
For more information: www.visitsouthampton.co.uk
Please check if the shops or restaurants you wish to visit are open and at what times.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Southampton City Council apologises for 'failings' in children's services

CIVIC chiefs have apologised and pledged to improve children 's services in Southampton after a report highlighted `` failings '' .
Some changes within the children 's services department at Southampton City Council presented `` risks to the service '' and had an impact on `` some of the most vulnerable children '' , it has been revealed .
An independent inspector also upheld claims of `` a culture of fear '' within the department , `` unrealistic '' caseloads and consultants appointed without following the council 's policies .
But he found no children immediately at risk and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases without undertaking welfare checks on children .
The service is now set to have a new director and `` significant changes '' to the senior leadership team have been implemented .
But the authority did not confirm if any employee was sacked as a result of the investigation .
The findings have been revealed in a report which is set to be discussed in a special meeting on August 27 .
It follows a whistle-blowing complaint made by Unite the Union earlier this year on behalf of about 30 social workers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work has started on making `` permanent changes '' .
The city council unveiled an action plan and said that while similar concerns were not addressed before , `` this time it will be different '' .
But opposition bosses said there are questions that need to be answered .
There was no evidence that the city council misled Ofsted , that cases were closed deliberately to impact on the caseload figures and no evidence of placements ended without assessment , according to the document .
But the inspector also said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the peripatetic teams towards the end of the year , did lead to significant numbers of cases being unallocated and/ or the transferring of cases .
These were some of the most vulnerable children on caseload and this change did present risks to the service . ''
When asked how many cases were unallocated , the council said the investigation looked at 21 cases where concerns were raised and action was prioritised immediately .
The inspector also found that senior managers did not follow the council ’ s policies on the appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal safeguards to protect the council from any allegations of preferential treatment or the misuse of public money had not been adhered to '' .
He also referred to a council 's internal report which found `` an expressed fear of speaking out '' , `` a strong sense of a top down imposition '' and a `` chaotic '' working environment .
Opposition Cllr James Baillie said : `` This is a damning report which lays bare significant failings .
There are questions that need to be answered as to why decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children involved .
I would fully expect the Cabinet Member to take responsibility for the failings in his department .
The council needs to take on board all the findings of the report and fully implement the recommendations . ''
A new improvement board , regular appraisals , meetings and safeguarding assurance visits as well as better communication are among the actions set to be taken as part of a new action plan .
Hayley Garner , Unite branch secretary in Southampton , said the union will make sure the council implements the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a fair and robust investigation would uphold our complaints .
Unite are proud to have supported those members who came forward , '' she added .
The inspector reviewed 21 cases and upheld the complaint in 13 cases .
He made five recommendations including investing in managers and staff to deliver high quality services for children .
When asked whether staff were sacked as a consequence of the investigation the council said the previous Director of Children ’ s & Families left the organisation in June 2020 and the contract was concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was working on a short-term contract .
`` For this reason it would not be right to comment further on individuals who have left , '' the authority said .
The council also confirmed that at present it has no unallocated work .
Sandy Hopkins , the council 's chief executive added : `` I want to apologise unreservedly on behalf of Southampton City Council for the failings highlighted in the report .
We are committed to getting this right and will work together with colleagues and partners to achieve this .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a willingness to learn .
While it is disappointing to hear that these concerns have been raised before and have not been addressed , as a new team we are committed that this time it will be different . ''
She said the council is reducing the possibility for unsafe practice through `` more consistent restorative supervision , appropriate allocation of cases and caseloads , increased capacity for trauma support , and stable , reliable and dependable leadership '' .
`` This report does not in any way detract from the commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services colleagues who I know work hard to protect and improve outcomes for children and young people in Southampton , ’ Ms Hopkins added .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and learning , said : “ I will play my part in ensuring the necessary changes happen so that no child misses out on the support they need . ''
LETTER : 'Our action plan will achieve lasting change in Children ’ s Services '

Some changes within the children's services department at Southampton City Council presented "risks to the service" and had an impact on "some of the most vulnerable children", it has been revealed.
An independent inspector also upheld claims of "a culture of fear" within the department, "unrealistic" caseloads and consultants appointed without following the council's policies.
But he found no children immediately at risk and no evidence that staff were instructed to close cases without undertaking welfare checks on children.
The service is now set to have a new director and "significant changes" to the senior leadership team have been implemented.
But the authority did not confirm if any employee was sacked as a result of the investigation.
The findings have been revealed in a report which is set to be discussed in a special meeting on August 27.
It follows a whistle-blowing complaint made by Unite the Union earlier this year on behalf of about 30 social workers.
Council probes 'very serious allegations'
The Union said to be satisfied that work has started on making "permanent changes".
The city council unveiled an action plan and said that while similar concerns were not addressed before, "this time it will be different".
But opposition bosses said there are questions that need to be answered.
There was no evidence that the city council misled Ofsted, that cases were closed deliberately to impact on the caseload figures and no evidence of placements ended without assessment, according to the document.
But the inspector also said: "There is significant evidence that the removal of the peripatetic teams towards the end of the year, did lead to significant numbers of cases being unallocated and/ or the transferring of cases. These were some of the most vulnerable children on caseload and this change did present risks to the service."
When asked how many cases were unallocated, the council said the investigation looked at 21 cases where concerns were raised and action was prioritised immediately.
The inspector also found that senior managers did not follow the council’s policies on the appointment of consultants and "therefore, the normal safeguards to protect the council from any allegations of preferential treatment or the misuse of public money had not been adhered to".
Council spent £10m on agency social workers
He also referred to a council's internal report which found "an expressed fear of speaking out", "a strong sense of a top down imposition" and a "chaotic" working environment.
Opposition Cllr James Baillie said: "This is a damning report which lays bare significant failings. There are questions that need to be answered as to why decisions were taken against the interests of the children involved. I would fully expect the Cabinet Member to take responsibility for the failings in his department. The council needs to take on board all the findings of the report and fully implement the recommendations."
A new improvement board, regular appraisals, meetings and safeguarding assurance visits as well as better communication are among the actions set to be taken as part of a new action plan.
Children's service 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
Hayley Garner, Unite branch secretary in Southampton, said the union will make sure the council implements the action plan. “We always believed that a fair and robust investigation would uphold our complaints. Unite are proud to have supported those members who came forward," she added.
The inspector reviewed 21 cases and upheld the complaint in 13 cases.
He made five recommendations including investing in managers and staff to deliver high quality services for children.
When asked whether staff were sacked as a consequence of the investigation the council said the previous Director of Children’s & Families left the organisation in June 2020 and the contract was concluded with the Head of Service, who was working on a short-term contract.
"For this reason it would not be right to comment further on individuals who have left," the authority said.
The council also confirmed that at present it has no unallocated work.
Sandy Hopkins, the council's chief executive added: "I want to apologise unreservedly on behalf of Southampton City Council for the failings highlighted in the report.
"We are committed to getting this right and will work together with colleagues and partners to achieve this. We approach these findings with a genuine openness and a willingness to learn.
"While it is disappointing to hear that these concerns have been raised before and have not been addressed, as a new team we are committed that this time it will be different."
She said the council is reducing the possibility for unsafe practice through "more consistent restorative supervision, appropriate allocation of cases and caseloads, increased capacity for trauma support, and stable, reliable and dependable leadership".
"This report does not in any way detract from the commitment and dedication of our children’s services colleagues who I know work hard to protect and improve outcomes for children and young people in Southampton,’ Ms Hopkins added.
LETTER: 'Our action plan will achieve lasting change in Children’s Services'
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for children and learning, said: “I will play my part in ensuring the necessary changes happen so that no child misses out on the support they need."


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--LETTER: 'Our action plan will achieve lasting change in Children’s Services'

Southampton City Council is absolutely determined to ensure this is a safe city for children to grow up in .
That ’ s why alongside the publication of today ’ s investigation into whistleblower complaints , we ’ re already taking clear action to improve what we do and how we do it .
Keeping children safe is no easy task when thousands in the city are growing up in significant poverty , in households where there is domestic abuse , drug and alcohol misuse , neglect , and family breakdown .
Over the last decade , these social problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been rising year on year .
We now spend over £40 million to keep Southampton ’ s children safe .
Our social workers have an unenviable job .
Every day they make decisions about what interventions will keep children and families from harm and support them to get back on track .
There are many things we do well , but we accept there are still areas where we must do better .
Last year , Ofsted judged the Council ’ s Children ’ s Services as ‘ requiring improvement to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authorities receive this rating ) .
Inspectors found strong , supportive social work , but told us this needs to be more consistent , more effective , and needs to improve much quicker .
Today ’ s independent report , commissioned by the council after whistleblower complaints , shines light on how some practices in certain teams need to fundamentally change .
The investigator upheld some complaints about working practices and decision-making , and we accept those findings and are committed to learning and change .
And because honesty works both ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these failings are not widespread .
In fact , a number of the allegations were found to be untrue , including some which were splashed across media headlines earlier this year .
Nevertheless , we ’ re already working with staff to deal with any present and future concerns in an open and transparent way .
The most important thing now is to put things right so we can make children 's lives better , so here ’ s the firm action we ’ re taking : • We have an Improvement Board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and this investigation , which is open to external scrutiny • Our teams and managers are working more inclusively so that children ’ s assessments are clear and robust • We 're continuing to reduce caseloads , as Ofsted confirmed , so social workers can spend more time working effectively with children • We 're actively recruiting new social workers ( 16 joined recently ) and bringing agency numbers down • We ’ ve invested an extra £8 million to ensure Children ’ s Services gets the resources they need • The recommendation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already in train , with over 300 new laptops distributed , a better case management system starting next year , and revamped offices to provide better working space • We 're keeping more children safely with their families , so from a high of 650 children in care , this has reduced to 500 • We 've kept every Sure Start Centre open in our communities so that our trusted workers can support families and protect children • And in all of this , we 're working with Hampshire County Council which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us a regular , independent and honest assessment of how we 're improving This robust plan needs a relentless focus from all of us at every level of Children ’ s Services to transform the working culture and achieve lasting change .
As Cabinet Member it ’ s my job to ensure the Children ’ s Services leadership team under its new Director takes bold steps , makes the necessary changes , and ensures that no child misses out on the support they need from us .
As a child who grew up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important and life-changing these services can be .
We accept the findings of the report and are determined to make the changes required so our most vulnerable children get the support they need to be safe and fulfil their potential .

That’s why alongside the publication of today’s investigation into whistleblower complaints, we’re already taking clear action to improve what we do and how we do it.
Keeping children safe is no easy task when thousands in the city are growing up in significant poverty, in households where there is domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, neglect, and family breakdown.
Over the last decade, these social problems have worsened and demand for our services has been rising year on year.
We now spend over £40 million to keep Southampton’s children safe.
Our social workers have an unenviable job.
Every day they make decisions about what interventions will keep children and families from harm and support them to get back on track.
There are many things we do well, but we accept there are still areas where we must do better.
Last year, Ofsted judged the council’s children’s services as ‘requiring improvement to become good’ (around 40% of local authorities receive this rating).
Inspectors found strong, supportive social work, but told us this needs to be more consistent, more effective, and needs to improve much quicker.
Today’s independent report, commissioned by the council after whistleblower complaints, shines light on how some practices in certain teams need to fundamentally change.
The investigator upheld some complaints about working practices and decision-making, and we accept those findings and are committed to learning and change.
And because honesty works both ways, we must also be clear that these failings are not widespread.
In fact, a number of the allegations were found to be untrue, including some which were splashed across media headlines earlier this year.
Nevertheless, we’re already working with staff to deal with any present and future concerns in an open and transparent way.
The most important thing now is to put things right so we can make children's lives better, so here’s the firm action we’re taking:
•We have an Improvement Board driving through all the recommendations from Ofsted and this investigation, which is open to external scrutiny
•Our teams and managers are working more inclusively so that children’s assessments are clear and robust
•We're continuing to reduce caseloads, as Ofsted confirmed, so social workers can spend more time working effectively with children
•We're actively recruiting new social workers (16 joined recently) and bringing agency numbers down
•We’ve invested an extra £8 million to ensure Children’s Services gets the resources they need
•The recommendation to improve working conditions and equipment is already in train, with over 300 new laptops distributed, a better case management system starting next year, and revamped offices to provide better working space
•We're keeping more children safely with their families, so from a high of 650 children in care, this has reduced to 500
•We've kept every Sure Start Centre open in our communities so that our trusted workers can support families and protect children
•And in all of this, we're working with Hampshire County Council which is rated ‘Outstanding’, to give us a regular, independent and honest assessment of how we're improving
Cllr Darren Paffey
This robust plan needs a relentless focus from all of us at every level of children’s services to transform the working culture and achieve lasting change.
As cabinet member it’s my job to ensure the children’s services leadership team under its new director takes bold steps, makes the necessary changes, and ensures that no child misses out on the support they need from us.
As a child who grew up in care myself, I know how important and life-changing these services can be.
We accept the findings of the report and are determined to make the changes required so our most vulnerable children get the support they need to be safe and fulfil their potential.
Councillor Darren Paffey
Cabinet member for children and learning


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Red Funnel ferries to cut nearly 40 jobs

RED Funnel will cut nearly 40 jobs following a `` prolonged downturn '' in passenger and vehicle crossings over the peak summer period .
The firm said up to 50 roles across its head office , support , and operation functions will be placed at risk , while 12 new roles will be created .
Red Funnel currently employs 508 staff members in the Isle of Wight and Southampton .
Chief Executive Officer , Fran Collins , said : “ It is our priority to protect as many jobs as possible while ensuring our vital travel link is in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of customer services and that we continue to support the Island as we have done for the last 160 years .
“ Adapting to seasonal differences in operating timetables is something we ’ re used to doing but it ’ s clear that COVID-19 has had a far bigger and more sustained impact than we anticipated .
While the easing of travel restrictions has seen a recent increase in demand , the effects of the pandemic will continue to impact travel patterns for the foreseeable future .
“ Our people are the absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Funnel colleagues are among some of the most dedicated that I ’ ve worked with in my career , and that makes this message incredibly difficult to deliver .
“ This is a situation we have tried very hard to avoid , but we are committed to serving the Isle of Wight as we support our colleagues through this very difficult time.
” “ We are fully committed to serving the Isle of Wight community and maintaining our day-to-day operations .
This process will not affect our published timetables or frequency of service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to staff and passenger safety .
”

The firm said up to 50 roles across its head office, support, and operation functions will be placed at risk, while 12 new roles will be created.
Red Funnel currently employs 508 staff members in the Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Chief Executive Officer, Fran Collins, said: “It is our priority to protect as many jobs as possible while ensuring our vital travel link is in a strong position to continue delivering high levels of customer services and that we continue to support the Island as we have done for the last 160 years.
“Adapting to seasonal differences in operating timetables is something we’re used to doing but it’s clear that COVID-19 has had a far bigger and more sustained impact than we anticipated. While the easing of travel restrictions has seen a recent increase in demand, the effects of the pandemic will continue to impact travel patterns for the foreseeable future.
“Our people are the absolute heart of our business and my Red Funnel colleagues are among some of the most dedicated that I’ve worked with in my career, and that makes this message incredibly difficult to deliver.
“This is a situation we have tried very hard to avoid, but we are committed to serving the Isle of Wight as we support our colleagues through this very difficult time.”
“We are fully committed to serving the Isle of Wight community and maintaining our day-to-day operations. This process will not affect our published timetables or frequency of service and will not affect our ongoing commitment to staff and passenger safety.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Teenage girl injured in collision with car in Winchester

A TEENAGER has been injured following a collision with a car in Winchester this afternoon .
Police were called to @ @ @ @ @ Winchester University , at 12.21pm , to reports of a collision involving a car and @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-08-19--Bench at Winchester's Hyde Abbey Garden destroyed

THIS is what remains of one the benches in Hyde Abbey Garden – and it will cost thousands to replace .
Vandals destroyed the wooden structure between 2pm and 3pm yesterday afternoon ( August 18 ) .
It had been there since the garden , which is a memorial for the Great Church of Hyde Abbey , first opened .
Rose Burns , a trustee of Friends of Hyde Abbey Garden , said the group is distraught .
`` We have already obtained a quotation for a bench and it will apparently cost between £3,500 and £3,800 , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that actually the quotation was for repair of both benches , so the rebuilding of just one will cost a lot more .
`` It apparently happened between 2pm and 3pm and someone saw three men doing it .
`` I don ’ t know whether the only report to the police was the one sent in straight afterwards , but from the reply below they don ’ t appear to be interested .
As you can imagine , the stalwart members of the Friends are all distraught .
`` This was part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the memorial garden for the Great Church of Hyde Abbey , last known resting place of Alfred the Great , his Queen Aelswitha and son Edward the Elder .
`` It was Winchester 's Golden Jubilee project , and was opened on June 2 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II .
`` This clearly took place in broad daylight and involved considerable effort on the vandals ’ part ; you ’ d think that there must be people who saw it happening . ''
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being asked to contact the trustees .

Vandals destroyed the wooden structure between 2pm and 3pm yesterday afternoon (August 18).
It had been there since the garden, which is a memorial for the Great Church of Hyde Abbey, first opened.
Rose Burns, a trustee of Friends of Hyde Abbey Garden, said the group is distraught.
"We have already obtained a quotation for a bench and it will apparently cost between £3,500 and £3,800," she said, "I’m told that actually the quotation was for repair of both benches, so the rebuilding of just one will cost a lot more.
"It apparently happened between 2pm and 3pm and someone saw three men doing it.
"I don’t know whether the only report to the police was the one sent in straight afterwards, but from the reply below they don’t appear to be interested. As you can imagine, the stalwart members of the Friends are all distraught.
"This was part of the original design by Kim Wilkie for the memorial garden for the Great Church of Hyde Abbey, last known resting place of Alfred the Great, his Queen Aelswitha and son Edward the Elder.
"It was Winchester's Golden Jubilee project, and was opened on June 2 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
"This clearly took place in broad daylight and involved considerable effort on the vandals’ part; you’d think that there must be people who saw it happening."
Those with any information about the incident are being asked to contact the trustees.


thedailyecho--2020-08-19--GCSE results 20 years ago

GCSE results 20 years ago

These images show local youngsters getting their GCSE results at various schools in the area twenty years ago , but @ @ @ @ @ very different this year due to social distancing .
Tomorrow marks the end to an @ @ @ @ @ students across Hampshire as they find out their exam results .
Some will venture to @ @ @ @ @ results , while other will obtain the news via the internet .
Twenty years ago @ @ @ @ @ online , so youngsters turned up at their schools in droves , each of them @ @ @ @ @ they had done , The date was August 24 , 2000 when the air was @ @ @ @ @ joy and the waving of arms .
Corridors and entrances in schools were packed with @ @ @ @ @ successes .
For many they cemented their places in the colleges they had hoped for @ @ @ @ @ results were not quite as good as they had hoped , resulting in the need @ @ @ @ @

Tomorrow marks the end to an anxious wait for thousands of students across Hampshire as they find out their exam results.
Some will venture to their schools to get their results, while other will obtain the news via the internet.
Twenty years ago exam results were not available online, so youngsters turned up at their schools in droves, each of them eager to find out how they had done,
The date was August 24, 2000 when the air was full of the sound of joy and the waving of arms. Corridors and entrances in schools were packed with youngsters hugging and celebrating their successes.
For many they cemented their places in the colleges they had hoped for, but for others their results were not quite as good as they had hoped, resulting in the need for a rapid rethink.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Saints player 'tests positive for coronavirus' after returning to UK after holiday

A SAINTS first-team player is reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 .
The player , who has not been named , is said to have tested positive after returning to the UK following a holiday abroad .
He must now face a period of self-isolation and will hace to train on his own while Saints begun pre-season preparations .
According to reports Southampton must now take steps to discover if other first-team players have also been infected .
It comes less than one month prior to the beginning of the new Premier League season .
There are said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday and possibly testing positive for Covid-19 could have a massive impact on the upcoming season .
A Liverpool player is also reported to have tested positive for the virus .
According to reports the club was forced to abandon their training camp in Evian , France , due to a spike in coronavirus cases and went to Austria to gear up for the new season .
They plan to remain there despite reports a player has tested positive for the coronavirus .
Officials at the club have refused to comment but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad had a positive test during the regular screening they have undertaken since arriving in the country on Saturday .
Last month a Premier League spokesman said : `` The Premier League is providing information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency .
`` No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing . ''
The latest cases come less than one month prior to the beginning of the new Premier League season .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning from holiday and possibly testing positive for Covid-19 could have a massive impact on the upcoming season .
Southampton were one of the best teams after the restart , losing only once and finishing in 11th place .

The player, who has not been named, is said to have tested positive after returning to the UK following a holiday abroad.
He must now face a period of self-isolation and will hace to train on his own while Saints begun pre-season preparations.
According to reports Southampton must now take steps to discover if other first-team players have also been infected.
It comes less than one month prior to the beginning of the new Premier League season.
There are said to be growing fears that players returning from holiday and possibly testing positive for Covid-19 could have a massive impact on the upcoming season.
A Liverpool player is also reported to have tested positive for the virus.
According to reports the club was forced to abandon their training camp in Evian, France, due to a spike in coronavirus cases and went to Austria to gear up for the new season.
They plan to remain there despite reports a player has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials at the club have refused to comment but it is understood a single member of the squad had a positive test during the regular screening they have undertaken since arriving in the country on Saturday.
Last month a Premier League spokesman said: "The Premier League is providing information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.
"No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing."
The latest cases come less than one month prior to the beginning of the new Premier League season.
There are said to be growing fears that players returning from holiday and possibly testing positive for Covid-19 could have a massive impact on the upcoming season.
Southampton were one of the best teams after the restart, losing only once and finishing in 11th place.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Superfan became obsessed with Radio Solent DJ

A MIDDLE-AGED woman who stalked a radio DJ she became obsessed with has been given a restraining order to keep away from him .
Grace Baker , 54 , inundated Niall Moloney with unwanted gifts like chocolates , biscuits and cards .
As well as turning up at his home the superfan also visited the Hot Radio DJ at work and interrupted a quiz night he was hosting at a pub .
When he realised Baker had feelings for him , Mr Moloney , who also works for BBC Radio Solent , told her to leave him alone .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio star , she continued to try and contact him .
Matters came to a head in April this year when she turned up on his doorstep .
At the time Mr Moloney was on the phone to the police after a neighbour had identified her as leaving a box of chocolates on his doorstep of his home in Bournemoutht .
Her visit prompted the DJ to tell her to ' f..k off ' , a court heard .
With that Baker , a supermarket worker , threw a bottle of water over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with harassment .
Jane Nott , prosecuting , said : `` The victim first met the defendant when he was working as a DJ and had been a long-term follower of his on social media .
`` Around four years ago he started selling Herbalife and she became one of his customers .
She even ran a running class from his home .
`` At this point the victim says he thought she wanted something more than friendship and told her he wanted no further contact .
`` In 2017 she left several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In 2018 he reported her after she left chocolates on his car .
She was interviewed by police and cautioned . ''
She added : `` Then on April 13 he came home to find chocolates on the steps outside his home and suspected it was from the defendant .
`` A neighbour said she had seen a female delivering them so he showed her a picture and she confirmed it was the woman she 'd seen .
`` Three days later he was on the phone to the police again his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He went downstairs and explained he had spoken to the police and was recording her .
He also told her to f**k off .
`` She got angry and threw a bottle of water at him .
He closed the door and the water hit that instead of him . ''
Leah Dillon , mitigating , added : `` What felt innocuous obviously went on to cause distress to this gentleman .
`` She just wanted a friend and is sorry for the distress she caused .
`` She is of previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the courts .
This will be her first and only time . ''
Baker was handed a 12 month conditional discharge and a restraining order banning contact with Mr Moloney for three years .
She was also ordered to pay a total of £107 in court costs .
Mr Molony is a nightclub DJ and volunteers as a breakfast presenter for Bournemouth-based Hot Radio .
He also has a regular slot with DJ Neil Sackley on BBC Radio Solent .

Grace Baker, 54, inundated Niall Moloney with unwanted gifts like chocolates, biscuits and cards.
As well as turning up at his home the superfan also visited the Hot Radio DJ at work and interrupted a quiz night he was hosting at a pub.
When he realised Baker had feelings for him, Mr Moloney, who also works for BBC Radio Solent, told her to leave him alone.
Although she was later cautioned for harassing the radio star, she continued to try and contact him.
Matters came to a head in April this year when she turned up on his doorstep.
At the time Mr Moloney was on the phone to the police after a neighbour had identified her as leaving a box of chocolates on his doorstep of his home in Bournemoutht.
Her visit prompted the DJ to tell her to 'f..k off', a court heard.
With that Baker, a supermarket worker, threw a bottle of water over him.
She was arrested and charged with harassment.
Jane Nott, prosecuting, said: "The victim first met the defendant when he was working as a DJ and had been a long-term follower of his on social media.
"Around four years ago he started selling Herbalife and she became one of his customers. She even ran a running class from his home.
"At this point the victim says he thought she wanted something more than friendship and told her he wanted no further contact.
"In 2017 she left several gifts and cards at his workplace.
"In 2018 he reported her after she left chocolates on his car. She was interviewed by police and cautioned."
She added: "Then on April 13 he came home to find chocolates on the steps outside his home and suspected it was from the defendant.
"A neighbour said she had seen a female delivering them so he showed her a picture and she confirmed it was the woman she'd seen.
"Three days later he was on the phone to the police again his buzzer sounded and it was her.
"He went downstairs and explained he had spoken to the police and was recording her. He also told her to f**k off.
"She got angry and threw a bottle of water at him. He closed the door and the water hit that instead of him."
Leah Dillon, mitigating, added: "What felt innocuous obviously went on to cause distress to this gentleman.
"She just wanted a friend and is sorry for the distress she caused.
"She is of previous good character and has no desire to return to the courts. This will be her first and only time."
Baker was handed a 12 month conditional discharge and a restraining order banning contact with Mr Moloney for three years.
She was also ordered to pay a total of £107 in court costs.
Mr Molony is a nightclub DJ and volunteers as a breakfast presenter for Bournemouth-based Hot Radio. He also has a regular slot with DJ Neil Sackley on BBC Radio Solent.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Southampton man threatened neighbour with bullet in dispute

A BULLET was left on the windscreen of a Southampton man ’ s van as his neighbour threatened that “ your time here is over ” .
Heath Woodham , of Upper Bugle Street , had also placed a note alongside the projectile , which added : “ Walk , run , or be carried out ” .
• Armed police and helicopter used in day of chaos in Southampton and Eastleigh The 51-year-old was arrested after his victim , who has not been named , called the police on August 13 last year .
When he was interviewed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told police they would not be able to link him to the note .
However , Southampton Magistrates ’ Court heard that officers had found a print of Woodham ’ s right thumb on the piece of paper , as well as another note , following a search of his property .
• 'It 's mad and intimidating ' : Bomb disposal called to residential street Woodham appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with sending a note and a bullet which conveyed a threat to cause distress or anxiety to the recipient .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearings earlier in the year claiming to have symptoms of coronavirus .
He “ indicated he had a cough on two previous occasions ” .
• Man planned to cut his victim 's fingers off The court heard how there had been “ difficulty ” between Woodham and his neighbour who lives in the same block of flats .
These stemmed from “ issues involving other neighbours ” .
Defending , solicitor Susan Ridge said that his actions had been an “ overreaction ” , and that he is remorseful and regretful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ convicted man and that works at a cancer research shop as a volunteer .
During sentencing , District Judge Blake said : “ The court can ’ t resolve situations between neighbours.
” He added : “ This offence was a moment of madness.
” Woodham was slapped with a one-year community order and told he must complete 150 hours of unpaid work .
He must pay an £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
He must also complete 20 rehabilitation requirement days .

Heath Woodham, of Upper Bugle Street, had also placed a note alongside the projectile, which added: “Walk, run, or be carried out”.
The 51-year-old was arrested after his victim, who has not been named, called the police on August 13 last year.
When he was interviewed, the charity shop volunteer denied the offence and told police they would not be able to link him to the note.
However, Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard that officers had found a print of Woodham’s right thumb on the piece of paper, as well as another note, following a search of his property.
Woodham appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with sending a note and a bullet which conveyed a threat to cause distress or anxiety to the recipient.
He pleaded guilty on March 3.
However, he failed to attend court hearings earlier in the year claiming to have symptoms of coronavirus.
He “indicated he had a cough on two previous occasions”.
The court heard how there had been “difficulty” between Woodham and his neighbour who lives in the same block of flats.
These stemmed from “issues involving other neighbours”.
Defending, solicitor Susan Ridge said that his actions had been an “overreaction”, and that he is remorseful and regretful.
She said how Woodham is a lightly convicted man and that works at a cancer research shop as a volunteer.
During sentencing, District Judge Blake said: “The court can’t resolve situations between neighbours.”
He added: “This offence was a moment of madness.”
Woodham was slapped with a one-year community order and told he must complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
He must pay an £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
He must also complete 20 rehabilitation requirement days.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--'Hardworking and lovely man' found dead at his parents' home in Southampton

A `` HARDWORKING and lovely '' man was found dead at his parent 's home in Southampton .
Steven Paul Hay was found hanged in the attic of his family home in Cornwall Road , Southampton on February 18 this year .
The 28-year-old plumber was discovered by his mother , Lorraine that afternoon .
She called an ambulance but Steve was pronounced dead shortly after .
A post mortem by a consultant said that the cause of death was by hanging , and the coroner ruled that Mr Hay took his own life .
Blood and urine samples taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cocaine and alcohol in his blood .
During an inquest into Mr Hay 's death at Winchester Coroner 's Office , it was revealed he had struggled with depression and anxiety in the past .
Anti-anxiety drugs had left him `` suffering from insomnia and with low moods '' .
Steve had warned he could take his own life in the past , it was said at the inquest .
His mother described him as a lovely boy and said : `` He was a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he did it .
He never talked about how he was feeling . ''
Area Coroner , Jason Pegg told how Mr Hay had lost his job in October 2019 .
He was upset and worried it would set him back .
Mr Hay later secured work with a friend , but was worried about a potential driving conviction , losing his licence and not being able to work .
The day he died , his girlfriend , Jennifer Davies received a call from his boss saying he had not turned up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times but when she finally got through , the police answered to say Mr Hay had passed away .
Coroner Mr Pegg said : `` It was quite clear Steve was from a loving and supporting family . ''

Steven Paul Hay was found hanged in the attic of his family home in Cornwall Road, Southampton on February 18 this year.
The 28-year-old plumber was discovered by his mother, Lorraine, that afternoon.
She called an ambulance but Steve was pronounced dead shortly after.
A post mortem by a consultant said that the cause of death was by hanging, and the coroner ruled that Mr Hay took his own life.
Blood and urine samples taken during a post-mortem showed traces of cannabis, cocaine and alcohol in his blood.
During an inquest into Mr Hay's death at Winchester Coroner's Court, it was revealed he had struggled with depression and anxiety in the past.
Anti-anxiety drugs had left him "suffering from insomnia and with low moods".
Steve had warned he could take his own life in the past, it was said at the inquest.
His mother described him as a lovely boy and said: "He was a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde character."
"We don't know why he did it. He never talked about how he was feeling."
Area Coroner, Jason Pegg, told how Mr Hay had lost his job in October 2019.
He was upset and worried it would set him back.
Mr Hay later secured work with a friend, but was worried about a potential driving conviction, losing his licence and not being able to work.
The day he died, his girlfriend, Jennifer Davies, received a call from his boss saying he had not turned up for work.
She called him 70 times but when she finally got through, the police answered to say Mr Hay had passed away.
Coroner Mr Pegg said: "It was quite clear Steve was from a loving and supporting family."
He recorded a verdict of suicide.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Saints' Premier League fixtures for new season revealed

SAINTS ' Premier League fixtures for the 2020/21 season have been revealed this morning .
Ralph Hasenhuttl 's men will @ @ @ @ @ weekend of September 12 with a trip to Crystal Palace .
The first home game @ @ @ @ @ with the visit of Tottenham Hotspur .
The following four fixtures include Burnley away , @ @ @ @ @ home , Chelsea away and Everton at St Mary 's .
Saints will head to @ @ @ @ @ Fulham in the Boxing Day round of fixtures , with home matches against West Ham @ @ @ @ @ of the new year .
And Hasenhuttl 's side also end the season in the @ @ @ @ @ take on Hammers on Sunday , May 23 .
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Ralph Hasenhuttl's men will start the season on the weekend of September 12 with a trip to Crystal Palace.
The first home game of the season will follow with the visit of Tottenham Hotspur.
The following four fixtures include Burnley away, promoted West Bromwich Albion at home, Chelsea away and Everton at St Mary's.
Saints will head to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham in the Boxing Day round of fixtures, with home matches against West Ham United and Liverpool either side of the new year.
And Hasenhuttl's side also end the season in the capital, when they will take on Hammers on Sunday, May 23.
Full list of Saints' fixtures:
September
12 - Crystal Palace (a)
19 - Tottenham Hotspur (h)
26 - Burnley (a)
October
3 - West Bromwich Albion (h)
17 - Chelsea (a)
24 - Everton (h)
31 - Aston Villa (a)
November
7 - Newcastle (h)
21 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
28 - Manchester United (h)
December
5 - Brighton & Hove Albion (a)
12 - Sheffield United (h)
15 - Arsenal (a)
19 - Manchester City (h)
26 - Fulham (a)
28 - West Ham United (h)
January
2 - Liverpool (h)
12 - Leeds United (a)
16 - Leicester City (a)
27 - Arsenal (h)
30 - Aston Villa (h)
February
2 - Manchester United (a)
6 - Newcastle United (a)
13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (h)
20 - Chelsea (h)
27 - Everton (a)
March
6 - Sheffield United (a)
13 - Brighton & Hove Albion (h)
20 - Tottenham Hotspur (a)
April
3 - Burnley (h)
10 - West Bromwich Albion (a)
17 - Crystal Palace (h)
24 - Manchester City (a)
May
1 - Leicester City (h)
8 - Liverpool (a)
12 - Fulham (h)
15 - Leeds United (h)
23 - West Ham United (a)


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--James Laurie murder trial at Winchester Crown Court

A TEENAGE drug dealer accused of stabbing a Southampton youngster to death told a court how he needed to carry a knife for his own protection .
The 15-year-old boy , who can not be named for legal reasons , denies murdering teen James Laurie , pictured , during an incident in Lindsay Road on January 19 this year .
He also claims it was an accident .
Appearing before Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday he was asked by prosecution barrister Tahir Khan QC if he had ever had a ‘ zombie ’ knife in his possession .
This type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to 25 inches , a serrated edge and include images or words that glamorise violence .
The defendant comfirmed he did .
• Boy on trial for murder 'routinely armed himself ' with knives When confronted about photos of him posing with knives and asked if he was showing off , again he answered yes .
The court heard how the boy shared these images in a group chat via social media .
When the 15-year-old was asked why , he said he “ didn ’ t know ” and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Khan suggested he was sharing the images as a way of glorifying carrying weapons , something the defendant agreed with .
• Boy , 17 , found by police with stab wound in Southampton dies in hospital Giving evidence in front of a jury , the teen from Andover said he did not intend to kill James .
As reported , the 17-year-old Southampton victim was rushed to hospital but later died of organ failure due to blood loss .
CCTV previously played to the court showed the defendant run into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
He was arrested for attempted murder when James was still “ gravely ill ” and over the following days gave four no-comment interviews .
• Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing incident • Teen accused of murder told police he didn ’ t know he 'd stabbed anyone In his fifth interview on January 21 , he presented a pre-prepared statement and went on to answer further police questions .
When asked about the blade , the defendant described it as no longer than his forearm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he “ was scared and didn ’ t know what to do ” .

The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies murdering teen James Laurie, pictured, during an incident in Lindsay Road on January 19 this year.
He also claims it was an accident.
Appearing before Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday he was asked by prosecution barrister Tahir Khan QC if he had ever had a ‘zombie’ knife in his possession.
This type of knife can have a cutting blade of up to 25 inches, a serrated edge and include images or words that glamorise violence.
The defendant comfirmed he did.
When confronted about photos of him posing with knives and asked if he was showing off, again he answered yes.
The court heard how the boy shared these images in a group chat via social media.
When the 15-year-old was asked why, he said he “didn’t know” and was “just being an idiot”.
Mr Khan suggested he was sharing the images as a way of glorifying carrying weapons, something the defendant agreed with.
Giving evidence in front of a jury, the teen from Andover said he did not intend to kill James.
As reported, the 17-year-old Southampton victim was rushed to hospital but later died of organ failure due to blood loss.
CCTV previously played to the court showed the defendant run into the Co-op store in Hinkler Road shortly after the incident.
He was arrested for attempted murder when James was still “gravely ill” and over the following days gave four no-comment interviews.
In his fifth interview on January 21, he presented a pre-prepared statement and went on to answer further police questions.
When asked about the blade, the defendant described it as no longer than his forearm.
He claimed he got rid of it because he “was scared and didn’t know what to do”.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Roads in Bedford Place in Southampton to be closed from tomorrow

A TRIAL to pedestrianise an area of Southampton is set to start tomorrow .
Roads around Bedford Place will be closed to traffic from tomorrow morning as part of a scheme aimed at supporting social distancing and boosting the local economy .
Temporary road closures will be implemented along Bedford Place from Henstead Road to Carlton Place ; along Carlton Place from Bedford Place to Southampton Street ; along Lower Banister Street from Carlton Place to opposite the Popworld establishment .
Two-way traffic will be permitted along the lower half of Lower Banister Street while these closures are in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily be in place along Winchester Street from Carlton Place to Salisbury Street on Fridays from 11pm to midnight and on Saturdays from midnight to 3am and from 11pm to midnight .
Two-way traffic will be permitted along Waterloo Terrace while these closures are in place .
A mixture of planters and concrete bollards will be used to implement the new measures .
The scheme was unveiled by Southampton City Council last week as part of the authority ’ s Green Transport Recovery Plan .
According to the council , on street car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street ) and on Lower Banister Street ( outside Popworld ) will be suspended .
However , other car parking in the area will be available such as the on street parking on Upper Bannister Street , the off street car parks at Amoy Street , Bedford Place Multi Storey off Lower Banister Street , and Amoy Street car park .
Meanwhile , residents living in the Polygon area including Canton Street and Henstead Road will still be able to access their properties and diversions will be via Carlton Crescent .
The council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public will be consulted while the measures are trialled .
The trial could last up to 18 months but at any time during the trial the council is able to modify or remove the scheme , the authority said .
As reported last week , the move has been welcomed by local councillors and the business community .
To have your say on the Bedford Place scheme write to the Highways Legal Team at Southampton City Council , Civic Centre , Southampton , SO14 7LY or email Traffic.Orders.Legal @ southampton.gov.uk .

Roads around Bedford Place will be closed to traffic from this morning as part of a scheme aimed at supporting social distancing and boosting the local economy.
Temporary road closures will be implemented along Bedford Place from Henstead Road to Carlton Place; along Carlton Place from Bedford Place to Southampton Street; along Lower Banister Street from Carlton Place to opposite the Popworld establishment.
Two-way traffic will be permitted along the lower half of Lower Banister Street while these closures are in place.
A timed road closure will also temporarily be in place along Winchester Street from Carlton Place to Salisbury Street on Fridays from 11pm to midnight and on Saturdays from midnight to 3am and from 11pm to midnight.
Two-way traffic will be permitted along Waterloo Terrace while these closures are in place.
A mixture of planters and concrete bollards will be used to implement the new measures.
The scheme was unveiled by Southampton City Council last week as part of the authority’s Green Transport Recovery Plan.
According to the council, on street car parking along Carlton Place (near Southampton Street) and on Lower Banister Street (outside Popworld) will be suspended.
However, other car parking in the area will be available such as the on street parking on Upper Bannister Street, the off street car parks at Amoy Street, Bedford Place Multi Storey off Lower Banister Street, and Amoy Street car park.
Meanwhile, residents living in the Polygon area including Canton Street and Henstead Road will still be able to access their properties and diversions will be via Carlton Crescent.
The council stressed that the scheme is temporary and the public will be consulted while the measures are trialled.
The trial could last up to 18 months but at any time during the trial the council is able to modify or remove the scheme, the authority said.
As reported last week, the move has been welcomed by local councillors and the business community.
To have your say on the Bedford Place scheme write to the Highways Legal Team at Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY or email Traffic.Orders.Legal@southampton.gov.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--GCSE results day 2020 - as it happens

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thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Southampton City Council apologises for 'failings' in children's services

CIVIC chiefs have apologised and pledged to improve children 's services in Southampton after a report highlighted `` failings '' .
Some changes within the children 's services department at Southampton City Council presented `` risks to the service '' and had an impact on `` some of the most vulnerable children '' , it has been revealed .
An independent inspector also upheld claims of `` a culture of fear '' within the department , `` unrealistic '' caseloads and consultants appointed without following the council 's policies .
But he found no children immediately at risk and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases without undertaking welfare checks on children .
The service is now set to have a new director and `` significant changes '' to the senior leadership team have been implemented .
But the authority did not confirm if any employee was sacked as a result of the investigation .
The findings have been revealed in a report which is set to be discussed in a special meeting on August 27 .
It follows a whistle-blowing complaint made by Unite the Union earlier this year on behalf of about 30 social workers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work has started on making `` permanent changes '' .
The city council unveiled an action plan and said that while similar concerns were not addressed before , `` this time it will be different '' .
But opposition bosses said there are questions that need to be answered .
There was no evidence that the city council misled Ofsted , that cases were closed deliberately to impact on the caseload figures and no evidence of placements ended without assessment , according to the document .
But the inspector also said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the peripatetic teams towards the end of the year , did lead to significant numbers of cases being unallocated and/ or the transferring of cases .
These were some of the most vulnerable children on caseload and this change did present risks to the service . ''
When asked how many cases were unallocated , the council said the investigation looked at 21 cases where concerns were raised and action was prioritised immediately .
The inspector also found that senior managers did not follow the council ’ s policies on the appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal safeguards to protect the council from any allegations of preferential treatment or the misuse of public money had not been adhered to '' .
He also referred to a council 's internal report which found `` an expressed fear of speaking out '' , `` a strong sense of a top down imposition '' and a `` chaotic '' working environment .
Opposition Cllr James Baillie said : `` This is a damning report which lays bare significant failings .
There are questions that need to be answered as to why decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children involved .
I would fully expect the Cabinet Member to take responsibility for the failings in his department .
The council needs to take on board all the findings of the report and fully implement the recommendations . ''
A new improvement board , regular appraisals , meetings and safeguarding assurance visits as well as better communication are among the actions set to be taken as part of a new action plan .
Hayley Garner , Unite branch secretary in Southampton , said the union will make sure the council implements the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a fair and robust investigation would uphold our complaints .
Unite are proud to have supported those members who came forward , '' she added .
The inspector reviewed 21 cases and upheld the complaint in 13 cases .
He made five recommendations including investing in managers and staff to deliver high quality services for children .
When asked whether staff were sacked as a consequence of the investigation the council said the previous Director of Children ’ s & Families left the organisation in June 2020 and the contract was concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was working on a short-term contract .
`` For this reason it would not be right to comment further on individuals who have left , '' the authority said .
The council also confirmed that at present it has no unallocated work .
Sandy Hopkins , the council 's chief executive added : `` I want to apologise unreservedly on behalf of Southampton City Council for the failings highlighted in the report .
`` We are committed to getting this right and will work together with colleagues and partners to achieve this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ openness and a willingness to learn .
`` While it is disappointing to hear that these concerns have been raised before and have not been addressed , as a new team we are committed that this time it will be different . ''
She said the council is reducing the possibility for unsafe practice through `` more consistent restorative supervision , appropriate allocation of cases and caseloads , increased capacity for trauma support , and stable , reliable and dependable leadership '' .
`` This report does not in any way detract from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s services colleagues who I know work hard to protect and improve outcomes for children and young people in Southampton , ’ Ms Hopkins added .
LETTER : 'Our action plan will achieve lasting change in Children ’ s Services' Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and learning , said : “ I will play my part in ensuring the necessary changes happen so that no child misses out on the support they need . ''


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--Man found guilty of assault at Holiday Inn Fareham

A HAMPSHIRE man has been found guilty of assaulting another man at a Holiday Inn hotel .
The incident occurred @ @ @ @ @ in Titchfield on May 3 , 2019 .
Pugh did , however , plead guilty @ @ @ @ @ the same incident .
In total , Portsmouth magistrates fined the 59 year old £252 @ @ @ @ @ pay a £30 victim 's surcharge and £660 costs .

Paul Wesley Pugh, of Clarendon Crescent, Fareham, originally denied committing the crime.
The incident occurred at the Holiday Inn hotel in Titchfield on May 3, 2019.
Pugh did, however, plead guilty to assaulting another man at the same incident.
In total, Portsmouth magistrates fined the 59 year old £252, and ordered him to pay a £30 victim's surcharge and £660 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-08-20--KFC's vegan burger will return

KFC's vegan burger will return

Fast-food chain KFC have confirmed their vegan burger will be back on sale in the coming days .
However , fans of the meat-free product may be disappointed as the item will only be sold at a select number of branches .
Portsmouth will be the only one in Hampshire , with Southampton being snubbed for the time being .
The burger will return as a permanent fixture to the menu in 73 restaurants across the UK , with more to follow suit in the future .
When is it going back on sale ?
The vegan offering will available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What is the vegan burger made of ?
The Original Recipe Vegan Burger contains a bespoke Quorn fillet , coated in the Colonel ’ s iconic Original Recipe herbs and spices , topped with fresh iceberg lettuce , creamy vegan mayo , and housed in a soft glazed bun .
What have KFC said ?
A KFC spokesperson told us : `` Our vegan and flexitarian fans were sadly denied their favourite meat-free treat during lockdown , but now it ’ s back and it ’ s time to celebrate .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adapt to the new safety measures in restaurants , but we reckon now is the right time to unleash one of our fan favourites .
`` We can ’ t wait to reunite with our vegan friends – we ’ ve missed you ! ''
Which branches will the vegan burger be sold at ?
A total of 73 KFC restaurants have been chosen in line with where the vegan burger was most popular , but also where it can be served responsibly in line with KFC ’ s safety procedures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to follow in future .
To get your hands on the meat-free burger , visit any of the following restaurants :

However, fans of the meat-free product may be disappointed as the item will only be sold at a select number of branches. Portsmouth will be the only one in Hampshire, with Southampton being snubbed for the time being.
The burger will return as a permanent fixture to the menu in 73 restaurants across the UK, with more to follow suit in the future.
When is it going back on sale?
The vegan offering will available to buy from Monday, August 24.
What is the vegan burger made of?
The Original Recipe Vegan Burger contains a bespoke Quorn fillet, coated in the Colonel’s iconic Original Recipe herbs and spices, topped with fresh iceberg lettuce, creamy vegan mayo, and housed in a soft glazed bun.
What have KFC said?
A KFC spokesperson told us: "Our vegan and flexitarian fans were sadly denied their favourite meat-free treat during lockdown, but now it’s back and it’s time to celebrate.
"Our kitchen teams having been working hard to adapt to the new safety measures in restaurants, but we reckon now is the right time to unleash one of our fan favourites.
"We can’t wait to reunite with our vegan friends – we’ve missed you!"
Which branches will the vegan burger be sold at?
A total of 73 KFC restaurants have been chosen in line with where the vegan burger was most popular, but also where it can be served responsibly in line with KFC’s safety procedures.
As previously mentioned, more branches are set to follow in future.
To get your hands on the meat-free burger, visit any of the following restaurants:
Aberdeen - Union Street
Aintree - Grand National Avenue
Beeston - White Rose Shopping Centre
Birchanger Green - M11 Services
Birmingham - Great Bridge Retail Pk
Birmingham - Martineau Place
Bishopsgate
Bournemouth - The Triangle
Braintree - Galleys Island
Brighton - London Road
Brighton - Western Road
Bristol - Avonmeads Retail Park
Bristol - Union Street
Broadstairs - Westwood Retail Park
Byker - Shields Road
Camden - High Street
Cardiff - Excelsior Road
Cardiff - Queen Street
Cobham Services
Colliers Wood - Chapter Way
Coventry - Tile Hill
Croydon - Colonnades Leisure Park
Derby - Foresters Leisure Park
Dover - Honey Wood Retail Park
Durham - City Retail Park
Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park
Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue
Glasgow - Argyle Street
Glasgow - Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow - Sauchiehall Street
Gorleston on Sea - High Street
Great Yarmouth - Regent Road
Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk
Hull - The Beacon
Hulme - Greenheys Lane West
Ipswich - Bury Road
Kidderminster - Stourport Road
Lancaster - Penny Street
Leeds - Kirkstall Road
Leicester - Narborough Road
Lincoln - High Street
Liverpool - Chaloner Street
London - Kings Cross
London - Southampton Row
London Waterloo
Manchester - Ashton Retail Park
Manchester Arndale
Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Margate - High Street
Northampton - Riverside Retail Park
Norwich - Mile Cross Lane
Nottingham - Milton Street
Old Kent Road
Plymouth - Marsh Mills
Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park
Portsmouth - Pompey Centre
Preston - Ashton on Ribble
Purley - Purley Parade
Romford - Colchester Road
Sheffield - Barnsley Road
Sheffield - Penistone Road
Sheffield - West Street
South Kensington - Gloucester Road
South Mimms - M25 Services
Southend - Greyhound Trading Park
Stourbridge - St Johns Road
Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park
Swansea - Morfa Shopping Park
Swindon - Delta Park
Tyburn - Kingsbury Road
Walsall - Junction 10 M6 Services
Wolverhampton - Penn Road Retail Park
Wrexham - St Georges Crescent
For more information, visit: kfc.co.uk.