thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Impact on business of second lockdown revealed by NatWest index

BUSINESS activity fell for the second month in a row in November , according to the South West Business Activity Index compiled by NatWest .
The index , which combines the output of the region ’ s manufacturing and service sectors , shows a drop from 49.7 in October to 47.1 in November .
The rate of reduction was solid overall , albeit much slower than those seen during the height of the pandemic .
Companies linked lower business activity to the renewed lockdown measures stemming from the coronavirus pandemic , and a subsequent drop in client demand .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ softer pace than seen in October .
But firms continued to cut their staff numbers sharply amid further signs of excess capacity and a stronger rise in costs .
There is hope , however , after optimism about the year ahead picked up to a record high amid hopes of a timely end to the pandemic .
A back-to-back fall in new business was also seen at the national level , though the rate of contraction was slower than that seen in the South West .
Business confidence towards the 12-month outlook for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained declines in output and sales .
According to panel members , business activity and new orders were expected to recover when the pandemic situation improves , restrictions are eased and market conditions normalise .
Sentiment regarding the year ahead also improved at the UK-level , rising to the highest since March 2015 , but was not quite as robust as that seen in the South West .
As has been the case in each month since March , employment across the South West private sector fell during November .
Furthermore , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was the sharpest recorded since August .
Anecdotal evidence frequently linked lower staff numbers to redundancies stemming from the pandemic , as well as decisions to place staff on furlough .
Employment fell at a similarly sharp rate across the UK as a whole .
Paul Edwards , Chair , NatWest South West Regional Board , said : “ The second national lockdown created challenging business conditions in November , with South West private sector firms reporting a quicker drop in activity amid temporary business closures and reduced customer numbers .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rose to its highest since this series began in mid-2012 , on hopes that the pandemic situation will improve , restrictions will ease , and market conditions will normalise in the coming months .
“ Attention now quickly turns to December ’ s results to see the immediate reaction among local businesses to the UK-EU future trading relationship .
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The index, which combines the output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors, shows a drop from 49.7 in October to 47.1 in November.
The rate of reduction was solid overall, albeit much slower than those seen during the height of the pandemic.
Companies linked lower business activity to the renewed lockdown measures stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, and a subsequent drop in client demand.
That said, new business fell at a softer pace than seen in October.
But firms continued to cut their staff numbers sharply amid further signs of excess capacity and a stronger rise in costs.
There is hope, however, after optimism about the year ahead picked up to a record high amid hopes of a timely end to the pandemic.
A back-to-back fall in new business was also seen at the national level, though the rate of contraction was slower than that seen in the South West.
Business confidence towards the 12-month outlook for output improved markedly in November, despite sustained declines in output and sales.
According to panel members, business activity and new orders were expected to recover when the pandemic situation improves, restrictions are eased and market conditions normalise.
Sentiment regarding the year ahead also improved at the UK-level, rising to the highest since March 2015, but was not quite as robust as that seen in the South West.
As has been the case in each month since March, employment across the South West private sector fell during November.
Furthermore, the rate of job cuts quickened since October and was the sharpest recorded since August. Anecdotal evidence frequently linked lower staff numbers to redundancies stemming from the pandemic, as well as decisions to place staff on furlough.
Employment fell at a similarly sharp rate across the UK as a whole.
Paul Edwards, Chair, NatWest South West Regional Board, said: “The second national lockdown created challenging business conditions in November, with South West private sector firms reporting a quicker drop in activity amid temporary business closures and reduced customer numbers.
“However, business confidence improved sharply, and rose to its highest since this series began in mid-2012, on hopes that the pandemic situation will improve, restrictions will ease, and market conditions will normalise in the coming months.
“Attention now quickly turns to December’s results to see the immediate reaction among local businesses to the UK-EU future trading relationship.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--LETTER - Magnificent leadership on the part of Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson

What magnificent leadership on the part of Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson as regards Coronavirus .
The swift action of @ @ @ @ @ fresh spikes of the virus simply underlines this .
The fact that a new variant @ @ @ @ @ so quickly also proves what a great job the scientists are doing .
People should @ @ @ @ @ about their local NHS , and ultimately save lives .
May God bless all of @ @ @ @ @ United Kingdom .

The swift action of the government to deal with fresh spikes of the virus simply underlines this.
The fact that a new variant of Coronavirus has been identified so quickly also proves what a great job the scientists are doing.
People should be very careful, think about their local NHS, and ultimately save lives.
May God bless all of our citizens here in the United Kingdom.
Geoffrey Brooking
Havant


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--LETTER - If planes get any closer they will land on Burley Golf Course

I admit at the moment aeroplanes flying in and out of Bournemouth Airport are fewer than usual .
But that does not give them , the excuse to fly low over Burley .
If they get any closer to the ground , they would land on Burley Golf Course .
The flight path is meant to be the open area between Brockenhurst and Sway and onto Holmsley .
Not the eastern edge of Burley Village .
In other words about a mile away .
The New Forest is meant to be protected , and is of course a National Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now starts at Hinton Admiral , that Authority now think they have the right to destroy the Countryside of the New Forest .
Which is in Hampshire not Dorset .
We have a local MP who consults his Bible for comfort and still believes that Covid 19 is not of much concern .
He would reintroduce hunting given the opportunity .
We are not now given support from the EU on any regulations , and possibly that will include flight paths .
I have known people to sell up in Burley due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't see why I should be driven out by any airport , miles away .
Before anyone suggests they were there before me .
No they wo n't .
Not in their present day use .
In the meantime Southampton/Eastleigh , want to extend their runway .
Supported by the Conservative MP for Southampton .

But that does not give them, the excuse to fly low over Burley.
If they get any closer to the ground, they would land on Burley Golf Course.
The flight path is meant to be the open area between Brockenhurst and Sway and onto Holmsley.
Not the eastern edge of Burley Village. In other words about a mile away.
The New Forest is meant to be protected, and is of course a National Park.
I get the impression because BCP now starts at Hinton Admiral, that Authority now think they have the right to destroy the Countryside of the New Forest. Which is in Hampshire not Dorset.
We have a local MP who consults his Bible for comfort and still believes that Covid 19 is not of much concern. He would reintroduce hunting given the opportunity.
We are not now given support from the EU on any regulations, and possibly that will include flight paths.
I have known people to sell up in Burley due to the aeroplanes.
Speaking for myself, I don't see why I should be driven out by any airport, miles away.
Before anyone suggests they were there before me. No they won't. Not in their present day use.
Hurn was an airfield.
In the meantime Southampton/Eastleigh, want to extend their runway.
Supported by the Conservative MP for Southampton.
Richard Grant
Burley


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Covid Tier map with live updates: Which Tier is my area in?

The Health Secretary addressed MPs today as he updated the country on Tier changes .
Large swathes of southern England @ @ @ @ @ 3 restrictions from Saturday due to rising coronavirus levels .
While the majority of North @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 , with no changes since December 2 .
Use the search tool to @ @ @ @ @ the map : Mr Hancock said areas moving into Tier 3 are : Bedfordshire , @ @ @ @ @ , the whole of Hertfordshire , Surrey with the exception of Waverley , Hastings and @ @ @ @ @ of East Sussex , and Portsmouth , Gosport and Havant in Hampshire .
But Bristol @ @ @ @ @ from Tier 3 to Tier 2 , while Herefordshire will move from Tier 2 to @ @ @ @ @ said the UK has “ come so far ” and “ mustn ’ t blow @ @ @ @ @ a statement in the Commons , he told MPs : “ As we enter the @ @ @ @ @ vigilant and keep this virus under control .
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This includes Southampton, but not the New Forest - which will be moved to Tier 3 instead.
This will come into effect at 00.1am on Boxing Day.
The Health Secretary addressed MPs today as he updated the country on Tier changes.
Use the search tool to find your local authority on the map:
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Areas moving to the toughest Tier 4 – where there is a stay at home order – from Boxing Day are: Sussex, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, those parts of Essex not yet in Tier 4, Waverley in Surrey and Hampshire – including Portsmouth and Southampton but with the exception of the New Forest.
Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset including the North Somerset council area, Swindon, the Isle of Wight, the New Forest and Northamptonshire as well as Cheshire and Warrington will all be escalated to Tier 3.
Cornwall and Herefordshire move from Tier 1 to Tier 2.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--More GP surgeries set to roll out Covid-19 vaccine

MORE GP surgeries across Hampshire are set to vaccinate patients over the next few days .
NHS bosses have released a new list of the GP surgeries across the county that will start vaccinating patients against Covid-19 .
It comes as the roll out of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine in Hampshire began earlier this week .
According to the NHS the following surgeries will start vaccinations `` over the next few days '' : Solent View Medical Practice , Gosport ; Portchester Practice ; Brune Medical Centre , Gosport ; Brook Lane Surgery , Fareham ; Waterlooville Health Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal South Hants Hospital ( for Southampton Central Primary Care Network ) ; Ladies Walk Surgery , Southampton ; Chessel Avenue Surgery , Southampton .
GP-led sites going live over the next days also include Totton Football Club ; Applemore Leisure Centre , Hythe ; Park Surgery , Chandlers Ford ; West Wight Sport and Community Centre , Isle of Wight ; Eastney Health Centre , Portsmouth ; Cosham Health Centre , Portsmouth ; Lake Road Health Centre , Portsmouth .
An exact date for the start of vaccinations at those sites is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those aged 80 and over , as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine .
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine .
Dr Matt Nisbet , GP and clinical lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs , said : “ It is great to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we open up new clinics , but I would ask people please to be patient .
GP practices will contact you when we can offer you a vaccine .
Whilst the vaccine roll-out is really good news , it doesn ’ t mean any of us can drop our guard - we all must still take care to protect ourselves and others.
” Dr Nisbet added : `` All of our sites that started vaccinating patients earlier this week have had a great start with clinics running smoothly .
We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff , which has been lovely to hear as everyone is working incredibly hard on this huge task . ''
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions but Portsmouth , Gosport and Havant will move into Tier 3 on Saturday .

NHS bosses have released a new list of the GP surgeries across the county that will start vaccinating patients against Covid-19.
It comes as the roll out of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine in Hampshire began earlier this week.
According to the NHS the following surgeries will start vaccinations "over the next few days": Solent View Medical Practice, Gosport; Portchester Practice ; Brune Medical Centre, Gosport; Brook Lane Surgery, Fareham; Waterlooville Health Centre; Adelaide Health Centre, Southampton; Royal South Hants Hospital (for Southampton Central Primary Care Network); Ladies Walk Surgery, Southampton; Chessel Avenue Surgery, Southampton.
GP-led sites going live over the next days also include Totton Football Club; Applemore Leisure Centre, Hythe; Park Surgery, Chandlers Ford; West Wight Sport and Community Centre, Isle of Wight; Eastney Health Centre, Portsmouth; Cosham Health Centre, Portsmouth; Lake Road Health Centre, Portsmouth.
An exact date for the start of vaccinations at those sites is yet to be confirmed.
As reported, those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine.
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.
Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and clinical lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs, said: “It is great to be able to offer the vaccine to more local people as we open up new clinics, but I would ask people please to be patient. GP practices will contact you when we can offer you a vaccine. Whilst the vaccine roll-out is really good news, it doesn’t mean any of us can drop our guard - we all must still take care to protect ourselves and others.”
Dr Nisbet added: "All of our sites that started vaccinating patients earlier this week have had a great start with clinics running smoothly. We’ve heard lots of positive feedback from patients and staff, which has been lovely to hear as everyone is working incredibly hard on this huge task."
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions but Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant will move into Tier 3 on Saturday.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Coastguard rescue woman and police officer in Southampton

A 19-year-old woman and a police officer have been rescued by the Coastguard in Southampton .
South Central Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ the coastguard at 11:10am today to inform them of the rescue .
The two people @ @ @ @ @ landing point by the Ferry Terminal near Town Quay .
An ambulance and a rapid @ @ @ @ @ to meet the Coastguard .
The police officer was treated and cleared at the scene @ @ @ @ @ been in the water for `` considerably longer '' and was taken to University Hospital @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said her condition was not thought to @ @ @

South Central Ambulance Service said it was contacted by the coastguard at 11:10am today to inform them of the rescue.
The two people were then taken to a landing point by the Ferry Terminal near Town Quay.
An ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were sent out to meet the Coastguard.
The police officer was treated and cleared at the scene.
The female patient had been in the water for "considerably longer" and was taken to University Hospital Southampton for further assessment and treatment.
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said her condition was not thought to be serious.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton and some Hampshire areas will remain in Tier 2

SOUTHAMPTON and most of Hampshire will remain in Tier 2 .
Portsmouth , Havant and Gosport are the only three Hampshire areas that from Saturday will move into Tier 3 the Very High Level of Covid-19 restrictions .
Southampton and the rest of Hampshire will instead remain in Tier 2 High Level .
The news follows a national review of the Tier system .
In Southampton and most of Hampshire the rules in place will be the same that residents have been asked to follow since December 2 .
Indoors meetings are banned but people can continue to meet outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pubs and restaurants in Tier 2 can also stay open as long as they operate as a restaurant .
But while Southampton and most of Hampshire residents will not face tougher restrictions , they have been urged to be `` extremely cautious '' as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise .
Cllr Christopher Hammond , leader of Southampton City Council , said : `` We ’ ve seen from other areas how quickly this can escalate.The only way we can protect the NHS and the most vulnerable in our community is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that means sticking with the guidance .
Although the national rules will be relaxed over Christmas I would urge everyone to be extremely cautious .
It 's been a tough old year and I don ’ t underestimate for a second how difficult this will be for residents .
But I know , that just as we have done throughout this crisis , we can get through if we stick with it and support each other.
” It comes as up to three households will be allowed to meet indoors between December 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alan Whitehead said to be `` worried '' .
He added : `` I think keeping Tier 2 restrictions is a sensible option at this time although I remain worried about the rising case numbers .
I 'm particularly worried about the relaxation of rules around Christmas and how this will impact case numbers and the pressure it may put on the NHS in January . ''
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said : `` I think the trick now is to keep following the guidance , particularly over Christmas , and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this virus in the New Year . ''
Cllr Keith Mans , leader of Hampshire County Council , said the fact that Havant , Gosport and Portsmouth will be in Tier 3 is a `` a stark reminder that cases continue to rise '' .
He added : `` We must follow the rules and do everything we can to protect one another.What we do now , will make a big difference to how we fare over the winter.
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Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport are the only three Hampshire areas that from Saturday will move into Tier 3 the Very High Level of Covid-19 restrictions.
Southampton and the rest of Hampshire will instead remain in Tier 2 High Level.
The news follows a national review of the Tier system.
In Southampton and most of Hampshire the rules in place will be the same that residents have been asked to follow since December 2.
Indoors meetings are banned but people can continue to meet outdoors while following the rule of six.
Pubs and restaurants in Tier 2 can also stay open as long as they operate as a restaurant.
But while Southampton and most of Hampshire residents will not face tougher restrictions, they have been urged to be "extremely cautious" as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise.
Cllr Christopher Hammond, leader of Southampton City Council, said: "We’ve seen from other areas how quickly this can escalate.The only way we can protect the NHS and the most vulnerable in our community is by preventing the spread of infection and that means sticking with the guidance. Although the national rules will be relaxed over Christmas I would urge everyone to be extremely cautious. It's been a tough old year and I don’t underestimate for a second how difficult this will be for residents. But I know, that just as we have done throughout this crisis, we can get through if we stick with it and support each other.”
It comes as up to three households will be allowed to meet indoors between December 23 and 27.
But Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said to be "worried".
He added: "I think keeping Tier 2 restrictions is a sensible option at this time although I remain worried about the rising case numbers. I'm particularly worried about the relaxation of rules around Christmas and how this will impact case numbers and the pressure it may put on the NHS in January."
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: " I think the trick now is to keep following the guidance, particularly over Christmas, and get ourselves into Tier one before finally defeating this virus in the New Year."
Cllr Keith Mans,leader of Hampshire County Council, said the fact that Havant, Gosport and Portsmouth will be in Tier 3 is a "a stark reminder that cases continue to rise".
He added: "We must follow the rules and do everything we can to protect one another.What we do now, will make a big difference to how we fare over the winter. "


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Three-vehicle crash on M27 leaves three people injured

POLICE are hunting for witnesses to a three-vehicle crash on the M27 .
The incident occurred around 2.30pm on Wednesday between Junction 2 ( Ower ) and Junction 1 ( Cadnam ) .
It is believed that a Mercedes skidded on the wet road and collided with a Volvo which the driver was attempting to overtake .
At a similar time another vehicle , a Ford , also lost control after being struck by a vehicle .
The car is said to have left the carriageway and collided with a tree on the embankment .
The drivers of all three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted initial lines of enquiry into the exact circumstances , and are now turning to the public for help .
A police spokesperson said : `` We are appealing for witnesses , or anyone with dash-cam footage , to come forward following a three-vehicle collision on the M27 .
`` Were you on the road at the time ?
Did you witness the incident or the moments leading up to it ?
Perhaps you have dash-cam footage available ?
`` If anyone has any information relating to this incident , please call 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

The incident occurred around 2.30pm on Wednesday between Junction 2 (Ower) and Junction 1 (Cadnam).
It is believed that a Mercedes skidded on the wet road and collided with a Volvo which the driver was attempting to overtake.
At a similar time another vehicle, a Ford, also lost control after being struck by a vehicle.
The car is said to have left the carriageway and collided with a tree on the embankment.
The drivers of all three vehicles received minor injuries.
Police have conducted initial lines of enquiry into the exact circumstances, and are now turning to the public for help.
A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dash-cam footage, to come forward following a three-vehicle collision on the M27.
"Were you on the road at the time? Did you witness the incident or the moments leading up to it? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage available?
"If anyone has any information relating to this incident, please call 101 quoting 44200484465.
"Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Furlough scheme will be extended until April 2021

The furlough schemed will be extended until the end of April 2021 , Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced .
The furlough scheme will see the government continue to contribute 80 % towards wages into the new year .
The Chancellor announced the news on Twitter as well as the extensions to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme , the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme , the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Future Fund until March 30th .
These changes come ahead of the budget which the Chancellor has confirmed will take place on March 3 , 2021 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading into 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the end of the Brexit transition period .
Rishi Sunak said : “ Our package of support for businesses and workers continues to be one of the most generous and effective in the world – helping our economy to recover and protecting livelihoods across the country .
“ We know the premium businesses place on certainty , so it is right that we enable businesses to plan ahead regardless of the path the virus takes , which is why we ’ re providing certainty and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as implementing our Plan for Jobs.
” Business Secretary , Alok Sharma said the added support will provide a “ vital lifeline ” to business ’ across the country .
He said : “ While our loan schemes have provided a vital lifeline to millions of firms across the country , we know that business owners need additional certainty as we head into the New Year .
“ Extending government-backed loan schemes will give companies right across the UK the finance they need to support , protect and create jobs as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government has already announced further support will be available to firms beyond March although further details are yet to be announced .

The furlough scheme will see the government continue to contribute 80% towards wages into the new year.
The Chancellor announced the news on Twitter as well as the extensions to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Future Fund until March 30th.
These changes come ahead of the budget which the Chancellor has confirmed will take place on March 3, 2021.
We are extending furlough until the end of April 2021.
We will continue to pay 80% towards wages of unworked hours - giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year.
Read more: https://t.co/tQzuqeAzzH #PlanForJobs pic.twitter.com/WRH5ih27d2 — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) December 17, 2020
The government will offer further support to business heading into 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the end of the Brexit transition period.
Rishi Sunak said: “Our package of support for businesses and workers continues to be one of the most generous and effective in the world – helping our economy to recover and protecting livelihoods across the country.
“We know the premium businesses place on certainty, so it is right that we enable businesses to plan ahead regardless of the path the virus takes, which is why we’re providing certainty and clarity by extending this support, as well as implementing our Plan for Jobs.”
Business Secretary, Alok Sharma said the added support will provide a “vital lifeline” to business’ across the country.
He said: “While our loan schemes have provided a vital lifeline to millions of firms across the country, we know that business owners need additional certainty as we head into the New Year.
“Extending government-backed loan schemes will give companies right across the UK the finance they need to support, protect and create jobs as we build back better from the pandemic.”
The government has already announced further support will be available to firms beyond March although further details are yet to be announced.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Coronavirus: Six more deaths recorded across Hampshire

SIX more coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire during the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England at @ @ @ @ @ ) reveal that six more people have died with Covid-19 .
Across the whole of @ @ @ @ @ died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ people have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of deaths to @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust , four more patients have , in the last 24 hours , been @ @ @ @ @ the virus , bringing the total death toll up to 322 .
No other deaths @ @ @ @ @ 's other Trusts .
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust a total of 229 @ @ @ @ @ the start of the pandemic .
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust .

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today (December 17) reveal that six more people have died with Covid-19.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 807 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust two people have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of deaths to 228.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, four more patients have, in the last 24 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 322.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust a total of 229 coronavirus patients have died since the start of the pandemic.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Secondary schools in England to delay start of new term

There will be a staggered return of secondary school pupils in England in January .
Some teaching will be online while pupils sitting GCSE and A-level examinations this year will be prioritised for testing in the new year .
In January , Year 11 and Year 13 pupils will return to school straight away along with children of key workers and pupils deemed vulnerable .
Other pupils will continue their education online for up to a week to allow a staggered return to secondary schools in England .
The staggered return will only apply to secondary schools with all primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term .
The move comes as schools prepare for the rollout of mass Covid testing for pupils in the new year .
Earlier this week the Department of Education announced pupils who have been in contact will be offered daily testing for up to a week while teachers will be offered weekly testing .
Education Secretary , Gavin Williamson , said : `` This huge expansion of rapid testing for those working in education is a milestone moment in our work to keep schools and colleges open for all .
`` I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone to ensure approximately 99 per cent of schools have been open each week since the start of term .
`` Testing on this scale brings real benefits to education , it means more children , teachers and staff can stay in their classes in schools and colleges without the need to self-isolate . ''
The announcement came as new figures suggested that more than half of a small sample of schools surveyed in England had at least one Covid-19 infection last month .
Of the 105 schools in the survey , 1.24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff tested positive for Covid-19 between November 3 and 19 , according to the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
The survey also found that 27.6 % of the schools had one current infection , 27.6 % had between two and five current infections , and 44.8 % had no current infections .
Gavin Williamson is due to make a written statement to the Commons later on Thursday .

Some teaching will be online while pupils sitting GCSE and A-level examinations this year will be prioritised for testing in the new year.
In January, Year 11 and Year 13 pupils will return to school straight away along with children of key workers and pupils deemed vulnerable.
Other pupils will continue their education online for up to a week to allow a staggered return to secondary schools in England.
The staggered return will only apply to secondary schools with all primary schools returning on the first day of term.
The move comes as schools prepare for the rollout of mass Covid testing for pupils in the new year.
Earlier this week the Department of Education announced pupils who have been in contact will be offered daily testing for up to a week while teachers will be offered weekly testing.
Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, said: "This huge expansion of rapid testing for those working in education is a milestone moment in our work to keep schools and colleges open for all.
"I know it has taken a phenomenal effort from everyone to ensure approximately 99 per cent of schools have been open each week since the start of term.
"Testing on this scale brings real benefits to education, it means more children, teachers and staff can stay in their classes in schools and colleges without the need to self-isolate."
The announcement came as new figures suggested that more than half of a small sample of schools surveyed in England had at least one Covid-19 infection last month.
Of the 105 schools in the survey, 1.24% of pupils and 1.29% of staff tested positive for Covid-19 between November 3 and 19, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The survey also found that 27.6% of the schools had one current infection, 27.6% had between two and five current infections, and 44.8% had no current infections.
Gavin Williamson is due to make a written statement to the Commons later on Thursday.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Two Southampton men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

TWO MEN have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a Southampton teen was repeatedly stabbed .
An 18-year-old @ @ @ @ @ after being repeatedly stabbed during an attack in Cowdray Close on Tuesday morning .
An @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property .
A 19-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of attempted murder .
Their alleged victim suffered serious but not life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ the chest , arm , and leg .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ of the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may @ @ @ @ @ Were you in the area at the time ?
Did you see anything ?
Perhaps @ @ @ @ @ area and have dashcam footage ?
`` Anyone who has any information , please get @ @ @ @ @ and quoting reference 44200482884 .

An 18-year-old male was rushed to hospital after being repeatedly stabbed during an attack in Cowdray Close on Tuesday morning.
An 18-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
A 19-year-old man also from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Both men remain in police custody.
Their alleged victim suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries having been stabbed in the chest, arm, and leg.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything.
"Were you in the area at the time? Did you see anything? Perhaps you were driving in the area and have dashcam footage?
"Anyone who has any information, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200482884.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Southampton teen appears at Southampton Crown Court

A MASKED TEEN armed with a ten-inch knife left his victims terrified during an offending “ spree ” .
Billy Broomfield threatened people with a ten-inch kitchen knife during seven incidents on August 27 .
While wearing a balaclava he demanded they hand over money or phones , a court heard .
Aged just 17 at the time , he jumped over the counter at a Subway restaurant in Stoneham Way ordering an employee to hand over the keys for the till .
He put his victim in a chokehold and racially abused him before the man was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left woman with 'gruesome ' facial injuries at party which went wrong Prosecution barrister , Archie Mackay told how Broomfield then approached another man at Swaythling Train Station and asked for his phone .
The doorman at first laughed at the teen who then pulled out his blade and slashed at his face three times .
Broomfield lunged towards the man who eventually handed over his watch .
Mr Mackay told how Broomfield attempted to rob a woman walking her dog along Monks Way .
When he pulled the knife from his trousers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ ran away screaming for help ” .
In Mansbridge Road , he held his knife just inches from a woman ’ s face claiming he had to rob her as he had £60,000 worth of debt .
• 'Give me the money and do n't call security ' : Lidl robber jailed Finally , in Riverside Park , he threatened a man out walking with his disabled son , wife and two dogs .
He approached them asking for money and flashed “ two or three inches of the blade ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs and 17-year-old boy with special needs .
When the police arrived Broomfield threw the knife in the River Itchen .
He spat , swore and hurled abuse at them as they handcuffed him .
He even kicked one officer in the leg during the arrest .
Broomfield , 18 , of Bluebell Road appeared at Southampton Crown Court facing nine charges including robbery , attempted robbery , possession of a knife in a public place and assaulting a police officer .
He had previously pleaded guilty .
• Two arrested after drive-by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defending , Keeley Harvey said her client couldn ’ t recall what had happened or why he did it .
She argued he was under stress and had been taking medication and drinking copious amounts of alcohol because of his lack of coping skills .
Ms Harvey said he is ashamed of his behaviour and incredibly remorseful .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said : “ What you did was a spree of offending over the course of half-an-hour.
” He sent him to a youth offenders institute for 34 months .

Billy Broomfield threatened people with a ten-inch kitchen knife during seven incidents on August 27.
While wearing a balaclava he demanded they hand over money or phones, a court heard.
Aged just 17 at the time, he jumped over the counter at a Subway restaurant in Stoneham Way ordering an employee to hand over the keys for the till.
He put his victim in a chokehold and racially abused him before the man was able to escape.
Prosecution barrister, Archie Mackay told how Broomfield then approached another man at Swaythling Train Station and asked for his phone.
The doorman at first laughed at the teen who then pulled out his blade and slashed at his face three times.
Broomfield lunged towards the man who eventually handed over his watch.
Mr Mackay told how Broomfield attempted to rob a woman walking her dog along Monks Way.
When he pulled the knife from his trousers she was left “absolutely terrified” and “ran away screaming for help”. In Mansbridge Road, he held his knife just inches from a woman’s face claiming he had to rob her as he had £60,000 worth of debt.
Finally, in Riverside Park, he threatened a man out walking with his disabled son, wife and two dogs.
He approached them asking for money and flashed “two or three inches of the blade”.
He threatened to cut up the dogs and 17-year-old boy with special needs.
When the police arrived Broomfield threw the knife in the River Itchen.
He spat, swore and hurled abuse at them as they handcuffed him.
He even kicked one officer in the leg during the arrest.
Broomfield, 18, of Bluebell Road appeared at Southampton Crown Court facing nine charges including robbery, attempted robbery, possession of a knife in a public place and assaulting a police officer. He had previously pleaded guilty.
Defending, Keeley Harvey said her client couldn’t recall what had happened or why he did it.
She argued he was under stress and had been taking medication and drinking copious amounts of alcohol because of his lack of coping skills. Ms Harvey said he is ashamed of his behaviour and incredibly remorseful.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said: “What you did was a spree of offending over the course of half-an-hour.”
He sent him to a youth offenders institute for 34 months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Jordan Moore jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A PAEDOPHILE locked a 14-year-old girl in his car before raping her on the back seat .
Jordan Moore targeted a 14-year-old girl using social media before raping her in the car park of New Milton Cricket Club .
• Former Bank of England employee took out £300 to pay for sex with '11-year-old girl' The victim described the event on September 18 , 2018 , in Fernhill Lane as the worst thing that had ever happened to her .
Moore , who was 21-year-old at the time of the offence had used Snapchat to contact the girl from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named for legal reasons .
He then drove across the country from his home in Station Road , Croydon to meet his victim who was accompanied by a friend .
• Paedophile caught with images of children tied up and abused The officer in the case , Detective Sergeant , Claire Ratcliffe told the Daily Echo how at first the girls thought Moore , 24 , was “ kind and funny ” .
However , at some point his victim “ ended up on her own ” and he sexually assaulted her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ denied to the police straight away .
On Tuesday , a jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict and convicted Moore on one count of rape following a seven day trial at Southampton Crown Court .
• Man who sent messages to 12-year-old girl claimed to be 'paedophile hunter' Prosecution barrister , Tim Moores , read out a victim impact statement which said how the girl 's life had been ruined and how the event will be with her forever .
Extracts from the statement said : `` During the time he had locked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was terrified he was going to kill me . ''
`` I have to live the rest of my life knowing what he did to me .
I will never escape it . ''
She has suffered sleepless nights and has cried herself to sleep , the court heard .
He added that the fact the case had taken since 2018 to be dealt with was also a mitigating factor .
During sentencing , Judge Nicholas Rowland said : “ She repeatedly said stop and you did not do so.
” • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a case of “ classic grooming ” , a court heard • Man with 'low IQ ' surfed web for ‘ very , very young porn' Postman abused boy in Royal Mail van - and even befriended victim 's father Moore wept as he was jailed for six years and six months .
He will have to register as a sex offender for life .
DS Claire Ratcliffe said : “ I am absolutely delighted with the result .
`` I just can ’ t commend the victim enough for the strength she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I hope that it can be of some closure for her . ''

Jordan Moore targeted a 14-year-old girl using social media before raping her in the car park of New Milton Cricket Club.
The victim described the event on September 18, 2018, in Fernhill Lane as the worst thing that had ever happened to her.
Jordan Moore was jailed at Southampton Crown Court
Moore, who was 21-year-old at the time of the offence had used Snapchat to contact the girl from the New Forest area who cannot be named for legal reasons.
He then drove across the country from his home in Station Road, Croydon to meet his victim who was accompanied by a friend.
The officer in the case, Detective Sergeant, Claire Ratcliffe told the Daily Echo how at first the girls thought Moore, 24, was “kind and funny”.
However, at some point his victim “ended up on her own” and he sexually assaulted her.
Fernhill Sports Ground, New Milton
The girls reported the rape which he denied to the police straight away.
On Tuesday, a jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict and convicted Moore on one count of rape following a seven day trial at Southampton Crown Court.
Prosecution barrister, Tim Moores, read out a victim impact statement which said how the girl's life had been ruined and how the event will be with her forever.
Extracts from the statement said: "During the time he had locked me in the back of the car I was terrified he was going to kill me."
"I have to live the rest of my life knowing what he did to me. I will never escape it."
She has suffered sleepless nights and has cried herself to sleep, the court heard.
Defending, Len Furlong, argued Moore has no relevant previous convictions.
He added that the fact the case had taken since 2018 to be dealt with was also a mitigating factor.
During sentencing, Judge Nicholas Rowland said: “She repeatedly said stop and you did not do so.”
Postman abused boy in Royal Mail van - and even befriended victim's father
Moore wept as he was jailed for six years and six months.
He will have to register as a sex offender for life.
DS Claire Ratcliffe said: “I am absolutely delighted with the result.
"I just can’t commend the victim enough for the strength she has shown over the last two years.
"I hope that it can be of some closure for her."


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Coronavirus: Southampton hospital remains 'vigilant'

HOSPITAL bosses in Southampton remain `` vigilant '' as Covid cases across the county are on the rise .
Leaders at University Hospital Southampton said they are managing the number of Covid patients treated at the city hospital .
But they said they remain vigilant .
It comes as the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham is at risk of becoming overwhelmed , according to Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council .
Details of the number of Covid patients admitted to Hampshire hospitals this month have not been released .
But in a meeting held earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know that Portsmouth hospital is the trust with the most number of cases being admitted recently and it 's at risk of becoming overwhelmed . ''
The news comes as the weekly rate of infection in Portsmouth is 202x100,000 , higher than the one in Southampton ( 89.9X100,000 ) .
A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton said : “ We continue to treat COVID-19 positive patients , which we are managing alongside maintaining our elective programme and a wide range of other services .
We know how quickly the situation can change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cases in our community and so we remain vigilant .
To help us manage the demand on our services we would urge the public to continue to stick to the guidance , particularly over the festive period.
” It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Christmas rules will remain in place , meaning that up to three households can meet indoors between December 23 and 27 .
Health bosses at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - which runs the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and the Basingstoke and North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks they have seen a `` gradual decrease '' in the number Covid-19 patients .
But a spokesperson for the trust added : `` However , our hospitals remain busy as we continue to care for those with and without COVID-19 , alongside continuing our planned and elective services .
The winter months are always challenging , and our staff are working exceptionally hard to cope with this demand .
We are working with our partners to ensure patients who are well enough to leave hospital are in the best place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there for everyone who needs us.
” John Knighton , medical director at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust , said : “ Follow the guidance of hands , face , space , and ensure you are encouraging those around you to do the same .
We can ’ t give up now .
”

Leaders at University Hospital Southampton said they are managing the number of Covid patients treated at the city hospital. But they said they remain vigilant.
It comes as the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham is at risk of becoming overwhelmed, according to Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council.
Details of the number of Covid patients admitted to Hampshire hospitals this month have not been released.
But in a meeting held earlier this week Dr Bryant said: "We know that Portsmouth hospital is the trust with the most number of cases being admitted recently and it's at risk of becoming overwhelmed."
The news comes as the weekly rate of infection in Portsmouth is 202x100,000, higher than the one in Southampton (89.9X100,000).
A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton said: “We continue to treat COVID-19 positive patients, which we are managing alongside maintaining our elective programme and a wide range of other services. We know how quickly the situation can change if we start to see increasing numbers of cases in our community and so we remain vigilant. To help us manage the demand on our services we would urge the public to continue to stick to the guidance, particularly over the festive period.”
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Christmas rules will remain in place, meaning that up to three households can meet indoors between December 23 and 27.
Health bosses at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - which runs the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital - said over the last few weeks they have seen a "gradual decrease" in the number Covid-19 patients.
But a spokesperson for the trust added: "However, our hospitals remain busy as we continue to care for those with and without COVID-19, alongside continuing our planned and elective services. The winter months are always challenging, and our staff are working exceptionally hard to cope with this demand. We are working with our partners to ensure patients who are well enough to leave hospital are in the best place for their needs so that we can be there for everyone who needs us.”
John Knighton, medical director at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, said: “Follow the guidance of hands, face, space, and ensure you are encouraging those around you to do the same. We can’t give up now.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--More GPs to vaccinate patients ( Here is the full list)

MORE GP surgeries across Hampshire are set to vaccinate patients over the next few days .
NHS bosses have released a new list of the GP surgeries across the county that will start vaccinating patients against Covid-19 .
It comes as the roll out of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine in Hampshire began earlier this week .
According to the NHS the following surgeries will start vaccinations “ over the next few days ” : Solent View Medical Practice , Gosport ; Portchester Practice ; Brune Medical Centre , Gosport ; Brook Lane Surgery , Fareham ; Waterlooville Health Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal South Hants Hospital ( for Southampton Central Primary Care Network ) ; Ladies Walk Surgery , Southampton ; Chessel Avenue Surgery , Southampton .
GP-led sites going live over the next days also include Totton Football Club ; Applemore Leisure Centre , Hythe ; Park Surgery , Chandlers Ford ; West Wight Sport and Community Centre , Isle of Wight ; Eastney Health Centre , Portsmouth ; Cosham Health Centre , Portsmouth ; Lake Road Health Centre , Portsmouth .
An exact date for the start of vaccinations at those sites is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those aged 80 and over , as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine .
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine .
Dr Matt Nisbet , GP and clinical lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs , said : “ It is great to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we open up new clinics , but I would ask people please to be patient .
GP practices will contact you when we can offer you a vaccine .
Whilst the vaccine roll-out is really good news , it doesn ’ t mean any of us can drop our guard - we all must still take care to protect ourselves and others .
”

NHS bosses have released a new list of the GP surgeries across the county that will start vaccinating patients against Covid-19.
It comes as the roll out of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine in Hampshire began earlier this week.
According to the NHS the following surgeries will start vaccinations “over the next few days”: Solent View Medical Practice, Gosport; Portchester Practice ; Brune Medical Centre, Gosport; Brook Lane Surgery, Fareham; Waterlooville Health Centre; Adelaide Health Centre, Southampton; Royal South Hants Hospital (for Southampton Central Primary Care Network); Ladies Walk Surgery, Southampton; Chessel Avenue Surgery, Southampton.
GP-led sites going live over the next days also include Totton Football Club; Applemore Leisure Centre, Hythe; Park Surgery, Chandlers Ford; West Wight Sport and Community Centre, Isle of Wight; Eastney Health Centre, Portsmouth; Cosham Health Centre, Portsmouth; Lake Road Health Centre, Portsmouth.
An exact date for the start of vaccinations at those sites is yet to be confirmed.
As reported, those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine.
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.
Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and clinical lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs, said: “It is great to be able to offer the vaccine to more local people as we open up new clinics, but I would ask people please to be patient. GP practices will contact you when we can offer you a vaccine. Whilst the vaccine roll-out is really good news, it doesn’t mean any of us can drop our guard - we all must still take care to protect ourselves and others.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Bird flu cases confirmed in Hampshire

Bird flu cases confirmed in Hampshire

SIGNS warning passersby to no arroach , touch or feed birds have appeared after ten dead swans were discovered .
Fareham Borough Council has confirmed cases of avian flu at Fareham Creek .
Signs have appeared around the water urging people to avoid the birds , and to not feed or touch any of the animals .
The sign also reads : `` If you are concerned for an animals welfare please contact DEFRA on 03459 335577 . ''
• Councillor says bird flu outbreak discovered after dead swans found at creek It comes after ten dead swans were found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fareham East Councillor , Tom Davies , said he was notified of the deaths two weeks ago , and went to the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA ) to report the issue .
Councillor Davies said : `` This is obviously shocking news for our town but I think it 's important to note this is a strain with a very low threat to human life .
`` There are now concerns for the other swans present in the creek .
`` There are over 80 swans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear from DEFRA what might have to be done .
`` I 'd urge our residents not to go to the area to see what 's going on to reduce any risks . ''
On the government website , it claims : `` Avian influenza ( bird flu ) mainly affects birds .
It can also affect humans and other mammals . ''

Fareham Borough Council has confirmed cases of avian flu at Fareham Creek.
Signs have appeared around the water urging people to avoid the birds, and to not feed or touch any of the animals.
The sign also reads: "If you are concerned for an animals welfare please contact DEFRA on 03459 335577."
It comes after ten dead swans were found by local residents are the creek.
Fareham East Councillor, Tom Davies, said he was notified of the deaths two weeks ago, and went to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to report the issue.
Councillor Davies said: "This is obviously shocking news for our town but I think it's important to note this is a strain with a very low threat to human life.
"There are now concerns for the other swans present in the creek.
"There are over 80 swans in the area and we're waiting to hear from DEFRA what might have to be done.
"I'd urge our residents not to go to the area to see what's going on to reduce any risks."
On the government website, it claims: "Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals."


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Coronavirus: Seven more deaths recorded across Hampshire

SEVEN more coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire during the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England at @ @ @ @ @ ) reveal that seven more people have died with Covid-19 .
Across the whole of @ @ @ @ @ died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ more patients have , in the last 24 hours , been confirmed as having died @ @ @ @ @ the total death toll up to 326 .
One more patients is reported to had @ @ @ @ @ NHS Foundation Trust bringing the total number of deaths up to 230 .
At Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ people have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of deaths to @ @ @ @ @ were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust .

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today (December 18) reveal that seven more people have died with Covid-19.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 814 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, four more patients have, in the last 24 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 326.
One more patients is reported to had died at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust bringing the total number of deaths up to 230.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust two people have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of deaths to 230.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Police extend home closure in Lansdowne Avenue, Portchester

A BUNGALOW remains closed and boarded-up after 90 complaints about anti-social behaviour at the property .
The Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team , working in partnership with the borough council , secured a closure order for an address in Lansdowne Avenue , Portchester on September 23 , as previously reported .
On December 17 , police officers gained a successful extension to this order .
It means that nobody will be allowed to enter the address .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` There have been as many as 90 calls to police this year linked to alcohol-related anti-social behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a negative impact on local residents .
`` The closure order means that nobody will be allowed to enter the address .
If they do then they will be committing a criminal offence and can be arrested .
The property will remain boarded and secured .
`` This is due to the severe Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminality linked to the address and its occupiers .
It allows us and our partner agencies more time to support the individuals involved and find a permanent solution . ''
Anyone experiencing severe anti-social behaviour in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 .

The Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, working in partnership with the borough council, secured a closure order for an address in Lansdowne Avenue, Portchester on September 23, as previously reported.
On December 17, police officers gained a successful extension to this order.
It means that nobody will be allowed to enter the address.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "There have been as many as 90 calls to police this year linked to alcohol-related anti-social behaviour at this address, which has understandably had a negative impact on local residents.
"The closure order means that nobody will be allowed to enter the address. If they do then they will be committing a criminal offence and can be arrested. The property will remain boarded and secured.
"This is due to the severe Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminality linked to the address and its occupiers. It allows us and our partner agencies more time to support the individuals involved and find a permanent solution."
Anyone experiencing severe anti-social behaviour in their area can call Hampshire police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--E-fit released of man after attack to Fareham woman in Gosport

POLICE officers have released an e-fit of a man after an alleged assault incident in Gosport .
Officers are appealing @ @ @ @ @ woman from Fareham was attacked .
They have now released an e-fit of a man @ @ @ @ @ .
The incident occurred at around 7.10am on Monday December 14 at the Ham Lane/Elson @ @ @ @ @ The woman sustained injuries during the assault but they are not considered serious or life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ a man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after the incident @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Earlier this week we arrested a @ @ @ @ @ assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
He has since been released with no further action @ @ @ @ @ anyone who recognises the person in the E-fit to contact us .
`` Do you @ @ @ @ @ you have any information about this incident ? ''
Anyone with information is asked to @ @ @ @ @ 44200481032 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Officers are appealing for information after an 18-year-old woman from Fareham was attacked.
They have now released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify.
The incident occurred at around 7.10am on Monday December 14 at the Ham Lane/Elson Road Junction in Gosport.
The woman sustained injuries during the assault but they are not considered serious or life-threatening.
Earlier this week, a man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after the incident but has now been released.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Earlier this week we arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has since been released with no further action, and we are asking anyone who recognises the person in the E-fit to contact us.
"Do you know this person? Do you have any information about this incident?"
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with crime reference 44200481032 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--What do Tier 3 areas need to do ahead of next review?

Yesterday , Matt Hancock updated the commons on which areas in England will be moving into Tier 3 from Saturday .
The Health Secretary told MPs Tier 3 restrictions will be extended across a wide area of East and South East England .
He set out the findings of the first full review of England ’ s tier allocations , with very little good news for areas already under tough restrictions .
Instead , he was forced to place more areas under the toughest measures , closing pubs , restaurants and cinemas .
The changes mean a total of 38 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 from Saturday – 68 % of the population of England .
Mr Hancock said : “ I know that Tier 3 measures are tough .
But the best way for everyone to get out of them is to pull together , not just to follow the rules but do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of the virus.
” It was “ vital that everyone sticks at it and does the right thing , especially over this Christmas period ” .
When will Tier 3 areas be reviewed ?
Unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas of England will remain in place over Christmas .
Reviews continue to take place every two weeks meaning we will not see an update on Tier restrictions from the Health Secretary until December 30 .
When announcing the changes on Thursday he said : `` I regret having to take the action that we have to take .
`` I deem it necessary and there is a strong view right across Government that these actions are necessary .
`` But I also plead that personal responsibility is absolutely essential to how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic . ''
What needs to happen for Tier 3 areas to be moved to Tier 2 ?
The little good news to come out of Thursday ’ s announcement came for Bristol and North Somerset , which will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 from Saturday .
Bristol has seen its infection rate come down to 121 per 100,000 people and it ’ s still falling .
The assumption is that if areas under Tier 3 restrictions see their numbers follow suit then discussion can begin about changing restriction in areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the only consideration , public health recommendations will also guid decision making based on how quickly case rates are rising or indeed falling .
The general population also plays a part based on pressure on the NHS , they work on projected capacity three to four weeks in advance – including absences , beds available and general admissions .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman has said decisions are based on the latest data .
He said : `` The PM and ministers will have taken the latest medical advice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very closely at the statistics to inform decisions that have been made .
”

The Health Secretary told MPs Tier 3 restrictions will be extended across a wide area of East and South East England.
He set out the findings of the first full review of England’s tier allocations, with very little good news for areas already under tough restrictions.
Instead, he was forced to place more areas under the toughest measures, closing pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
The changes mean a total of 38 million people will be living in Tier 3 from Saturday – 68% of the population of England.
Mr Hancock said: “I know that Tier 3 measures are tough. But the best way for everyone to get out of them is to pull together, not just to follow the rules but do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of the virus.”
It was “vital that everyone sticks at it and does the right thing, especially over this Christmas period”.
(PA Graphics)
When will Tier 3 areas be reviewed?
Unfortunately, the latest Tier restrictions placed on areas of England will remain in place over Christmas.
Reviews continue to take place every two weeks meaning we will not see an update on Tier restrictions from the Health Secretary until December 30.
When announcing the changes on Thursday he said: "I regret having to take the action that we have to take.
"I deem it necessary and there is a strong view right across Government that these actions are necessary.
"But I also plead that personal responsibility is absolutely essential to how we as a society should respond to this pandemic."
(PA Graphics)
What needs to happen for Tier 3 areas to be moved to Tier 2?
The little good news to come out of Thursday’s announcement came for Bristol and North Somerset, which will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 from Saturday.
Bristol has seen its infection rate come down to 121 per 100,000 people and it’s still falling.
The assumption is that if areas under Tier 3 restrictions see their numbers follow suit then discussion can begin about changing restriction in areas across England.
But infection rates are not the only consideration, public health recommendations will also guid decision making based on how quickly case rates are rising or indeed falling.
The general population also plays a part based on pressure on the NHS, they work on projected capacity three to four weeks in advance – including absences, beds available and general admissions.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has said decisions are based on the latest data.
He said: "The PM and ministers will have taken the latest medical advice and scientific data, and will have looked very closely at the statistics to inform decisions that have been made.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Love conquered lockdown for Nicole and Stephanie Bean

LOVE conquered lockdown as brides Nicole and Stephanie Bean said their vows just a week before the country went into its first enforced hibernation in March .
Their big day , at The Italian Villa in Poole , was attended by 105 day guests with another 35 joining them in the evening .
`` We know how lucky we are to have got married , to have been surrounded by all our guests with relatively relaxed Covid restrictions in place , '' said Nicole .
`` It really was fabulous and the highlight of such a strange year for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marchwood , and Stephanie , who grew up in Totton , now live in Wallisdown .
They had a Disney inspired wedding with Princess dresses and a Disney song to walk down the aisle to .
But their Disney World and Disney cruise honeymoon had to be postponed .
Here Nicole tells us more .
Q : How and where did you get engaged ?
A : After two and a half years together , we went on our dream trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando .
On our first night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grounds of our hotel and asked me to marry her .
The ring had been in our rucksack all day , on all the rides and security almost blew the surprise .
Q : Did Covid have any impact on your wedding plans ?
A : We were incredibly lucky to have had a nearly normal wedding .
Two days before , we were back and forth on the phone to the venue to find out if it would be allowed to happen .
We were advised not to hug all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly .
Q : What are your best memories of the day ?
A : We rented a huge house with 22 family members , having everyone together and getting ready in the morning was amazing .
For Steph it was seeing me walk down the aisle , and for me , seeing Steph standing at the end of the aisle .
Having all of our ( huge ) families together , seeing everyone ’ s happy faces .
All the photos together , even in the rain .
We had so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was fantastic , we chose most of the music , including our final song of the night of Azelia Banks 212 , luckily most of the grandparents had gone to bed by then !
Q : What was the most stressful part of organising your wedding ?
A : We were engaged for almost four years , so we had plenty of time to plan and with two women organising , it was pretty stress free .
The lead up to he wedding was incredibly stressful , we both cried every day with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a first dance ?
A : We did , which was a little tricky with two big dresses .
Our first dance was to The Girl by City and Colour , then Real Love by Jess Glynne .
• Nicole and Stephanie 's stunning wedding pictures were taken by family friend Antony Burdett-Clark of Lightbox Studios

Their big day, at The Italian Villa in Poole, was attended by 105 day guests with another 35 joining them in the evening.
"We know how lucky we are to have got married, to have been surrounded by all our guests with relatively relaxed Covid restrictions in place," said Nicole. "It really was fabulous and the highlight of such a strange year for us."
Nicole, who hails from Marchwood, and Stephanie, who grew up in Totton, now live in Wallisdown. They had a Disney inspired wedding with Princess dresses and a Disney song to walk down the aisle to. But their Disney World and Disney cruise honeymoon had to be postponed.
Here Nicole tells us more.
Q: How and where did you get engaged?
A: After two and a half years together, we went on our dream trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando. On our first night, Steph got down on one knee in the grounds of our hotel and asked me to marry her. The ring had been in our rucksack all day, on all the rides and security almost blew the surprise.
Q: Did Covid have any impact on your wedding plans?
A: We were incredibly lucky to have had a nearly normal wedding. Two days before, we were back and forth on the phone to the venue to find out if it would be allowed to happen. We were advised not to hug all of our guests and for everyone to sanitise regularly.
Q: What are your best memories of the day?
A: We rented a huge house with 22 family members, having everyone together and getting ready in the morning was amazing. For Steph it was seeing me walk down the aisle, and for me, seeing Steph standing at the end of the aisle. Having all of our (huge) families together, seeing everyone’s happy faces. All the photos together, even in the rain. We had so many people do speeches. Our evening reception was fantastic, we chose most of the music, including our final song of the night of Azelia Banks 212, luckily most of the grandparents had gone to bed by then!
Q: What was the most stressful part of organising your wedding?
A: We were engaged for almost four years, so we had plenty of time to plan and with two women organising, it was pretty stress free. The lead up to he wedding was incredibly stressful, we both cried every day with Covid getting worse.
Q: Did you have a first dance?
A: We did, which was a little tricky with two big dresses. Our first dance was to The Girl by City and Colour, then Real Love by Jess Glynne.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Pictures of nativity plays in Hampshire in 2000

THERE 'S little doubt that our tea towels will be used far less this Christmas .
Ordinarily , this would @ @ @ @ @ when youngsters would don them proudly on their heads and cram into halls to perform @ @ @ @ @ and parents .
The Daily Echo remembers when such things were viable and takes a @ @ @ @ @ from 20 years ago .
Is your little - now big - angel among the @ @ @ @

Ordinarily, this would be the time of year when youngsters would don them proudly on their heads and cram into halls to perform a nativity play for teachers and parents.
The Daily Echo remembers when such things were viable and takes a look back at nativity pictures from 20 years ago.
Is your little - now big - angel among the images from 2000?


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Work on Townhill Park housing scheme in Southampton begins

WORK on a major housing scheme in Southampton is now under way .
Civic chiefs have confirmed that work on Paulet Close ( Plot 2 ) in Townhill Park has started .
It comes earlier this year city leaders said work at the site would start in 2020 .
As reported , 665 homes are set to be built at Townhill Park as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project which could be completed by 2027 .
Last year Townhill Park residents urged Southampton City Council to come up with a clear timescale for the scheme which was initially unveiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ complexity ” of the site .
The authority has now confirmed that contractor Hughes and Salvidge have started preliminary works on Plot 2 .
The site previously housed five blocks of residential flats but it will now see 200 new affordable homes with a mix of one , two and three-bedroom homes .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes , said : “ I promised we would start works on this site by the end of this year , and we have delivered on this promise .
The start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milestone for our Townhill Park regeneration project .
Despite the challenges that have come with this year ’ s pandemic , I am pleased that we have delivered on our promise to begin works on this important site that will deliver homes that local people need .
The community are at the heart of this programme and I look forward to our continued work with local residents so that we can create a neighbourhood to be proud of together .
The authority said that following feedback from the local community on the decommissioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are now the subject of a consultation set to close on December 31 .
Kim Ayling , chair of residents group SO18 Big Local , said : “ It is great to see the start of works on Plot 2 .
I look forward to welcoming families to our community that will one day be moving into the new homes being delivered here .
Residents are welcoming the opportunity to take part in the focus groups involved with the various projects within Townhill Park which include the new green space in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , local residents and civic chiefs have been working together on plans for a new green space off Meggeson Avenue .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the opposition , said : `` We welcome these new homes for the city and for the residents of Townhill Park albeit they are years late .
I hope now the council will get on and build these homes . ''

Civic chiefs have confirmed that work on Paulet Close (Plot 2) in Townhill Park has started.
It comes earlier this year city leaders said work at the site would start in 2020.
As reported, 665 homes are set to be built at Townhill Park as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project which could be completed by 2027.
Last year Townhill Park residents urged Southampton City Council to come up with a clear timescale for the scheme which was initially unveiled in 2012 and delayed due to the “complexity” of the site.
The authority has now confirmed that contractor Hughes and Salvidge have started preliminary works on Plot 2.
The site previously housed five blocks of residential flats but it will now see 200 new affordable homes with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes, said: “I promised we would start works on this site by the end of this year, and we have delivered on this promise. The start of works on Paulet Close is an exciting milestone for our Townhill Park regeneration project. Despite the challenges that have come with this year’s pandemic, I am pleased that we have delivered on our promise to begin works on this important site that will deliver homes that local people need. The community are at the heart of this programme and I look forward to our continued work with local residents so that we can create a neighbourhood to be proud of together.
The authority said that following feedback from the local community on the decommissioning timetable, there are a few changes which are now the subject of a consultation set to close on December 31.
Kim Ayling, chair of residents group SO18 Big Local, said: “It is great to see the start of works on Plot 2. I look forward to welcoming families to our community that will one day be moving into the new homes being delivered here. Residents are welcoming the opportunity to take part in the focus groups involved with the various projects within Townhill Park which include the new green space in the heart of our community.”
As reported, local residents and civic chiefs have been working together on plans for a new green space off Meggeson Avenue .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the opposition, said: "We welcome these new homes for the city and for the residents of Townhill Park albeit they are years late. I hope now the council will get on and build these homes."


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Bin collection dates in Hampshire have changed for Christmas

BIN collections dates across Hampshire will be different between Christmas Day and New Year .
Householders in the county are being urged to take note of alternative collection dates to ensure rubbish and recycling is collected over the festive period .
Here 's what you need to know : For general waste , recycling and glass normal collections on December 21 , 22 , 23 and 24 will remain the same .
There will be no collections on December 25 or January 1 .
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later .
The following dates are normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day : The last garden waste collection will be on December 18 and will resume on January 4 .
Residents are asked to take real Christmas trees to the household waste and recycling centre in Millbrook .
However , if this is not possible then residents can put them out for collection with their scheduled garden waste collection .
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later .
The following dates are normal collection day , followed by revised collection day : Households can have an additional back bag of waste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household waste collection after Christmas .
Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees are open between January 4 and January 18 .
These include Mortimers Road car park , Botley ; Hilliers garden centre , Botley ; Lakeside country park , Eastleigh ; Brambridge park garden centre , Brambridge ; In-Excess Fair Oak garden centre , Fair Oak ; Hound parish hall , Netley and Haskins garden centre , West End .
Residents in the garden waste collection service scheme and whose real Christmas trees are under 4ft , can put their trees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for recycling .
Gift wrap can not be recycled and should be placed in household waste ( black ) bin .
Food waste can be put in the brown food waste bin in newspaper or compostable bags Glass bottles can be rinsed and be placed in the black box .
Batteries can be put in a clear bag and placed on top of glass bottles in the black box .
Usual refuse , recycling or glass collection on December 21 , 22 , 23 , and 24 will remain the same .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 29 .
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later .
Garden waste collections will be suspended from December 25 to January 11 .
The following dates are normal collection day for refuse , recycling or glass collection , followed by revised collection day : The council are also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling from the week commencing January 11 .
Residents can put them out with garden waste collections .
Decorations must be removed and the tree trimmed down if over 5ft .
Gift wrap or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but non-glittery and non-foiled Christmas crackers can be .
Homes expecting their rubbish to be collected on Christmas day will now have their refuse emptied on December 28 .
Garden waste collections are suspended from December 11 and will resume to usual recycling collection dates from January 11 .
Usual refuse or recycling bin days on December 28 , 29 , 30 and 31 will remain the same .
Refuse or recycling scheduled for January 1 will now be collected on January 4 .
Usual recycling on January 4 will now be emptied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on January 4 will then return to normal and usual recycling bin days on January 5 will also then return to normal .
Gift wrap can not be put in recycling bins .
The council are also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling .
Residents can put it out on recycling day from January 11 .
It must not be chopped up , one tree per property and a maximum trunk diameter of 10cm .
For black and clear sacks normal collection day on December 25 will be taken on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will be collected on January 2 .
For black box glass collections on December 25 , these will now be emptied on January 2 .
For glass collections on January 1 , these will now be emptied on January 9 .
Garden waste collections will be suspended between December 21 and January 3 .
Other collection dates remain the same .
Residents in the garden waste collection service can recycle their trees if under 6ft by cutting it up and placing it in the garden waste bag between January 4 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees can be recycled in the district from January 2 to 17 .
These can be taken to : Gang Warily community centre car park , Blackfield ; Coach park , Burley ; A338 slip road car park , Fordingbridge ; New Road car park , Hythe ; Bath Road car park , Lymington ; Village centre car park , Lyndhurst ; Hurst Road East overflow car park , Milford ; Crossmead Avenue car park , New Milton ; The Furlong long stay car park , Ringwood or Rumbridge Street car park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parks not on this list , left by bins , blocking disabled parking bays , access to recycling banks and footpaths will be treated as fly-tipping .
For brown bin collections the following dates are normal collection day , followed by revised collection day : For normal black bin collections on December 28 , 29 , 30 and 31 they will remain the same .
For black bin collection on January 1 , this will be emptied on January 2 .
Garden waste collections will not take place between December 21 and January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering to recycle real Christmas trees from December 29 and Monday 11 .
Temporary recycling sites for this are : Enham Arch retail park , Andover ; Dobbies garden centre , Andover ; Rosebourne , Weyhill ; Angusta park community centre , Andover ; Alma Road car park , Romsey ; Knightwood leisure centre , Valley Park and B & Q , Nursling .
Residents who are subscribed to the garden waste collection service , can have their tree collected which should be cut in half if over 6ft .

Householders in the county are being urged to take note of alternative collection dates to ensure rubbish and recycling is collected over the festive period.
Here's what you need to know:
Southampton
For general waste, recycling and glass normal collections on December 21, 22, 23 and 24 will remain the same.
There will be no collections on December 25 or January 1.
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later.
The following dates are normal collection day, followed by revised collection day:
December 25 - moves to December 28
December 28 - moves to December 29
December 29 - moves to December 30
December 30 - moves to December 31
December 31 - moves to January 2
January 1 - moves to January 4
January 4 - moves to January 5
January 5 - moves to January 6
January 6 - moves to January 7
January 7 - moves to January 8
January 8 - moves to January 9.
Usual collection days will resume on January 11.
The last garden waste collection will be on December 18 and will resume on January 4.
Residents are asked to take real Christmas trees to the household waste and recycling centre in Millbrook. However, if this is not possible then residents can put them out for collection with their scheduled garden waste collection.
Eastleigh
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later.
The following dates are normal collection day, followed by revised collection day:
December 25 - moves to December 28
December 28 - moves to December 29
December 29 - moves to December 30
December 30 - moves to December 31
December 31 - moves to January 2
January 1 - moves to January 4
January 4 - moves to January 5
January 5 - moves to January 6
January 6 - moves to January 7
January 7 - moves to January 8
January 8 - moves to January 9.
Households can have an additional back bag of waste alongside their black bin for the first household waste collection after Christmas.
Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees are open between January 4 and January 18. These include Mortimers Road car park, Botley; Hilliers garden centre, Botley; Lakeside country park, Eastleigh; Brambridge park garden centre, Brambridge; In-Excess Fair Oak garden centre, Fair Oak; Hound parish hall, Netley and Haskins garden centre, West End.
Residents in the garden waste collection service scheme and whose real Christmas trees are under 4ft, can put their trees out with the garden waste collection bin for recycling.
Gift wrap cannot be recycled and should be placed in household waste (black) bin.
Food waste can be put in the brown food waste bin in newspaper or compostable bags
Glass bottles can be rinsed and be placed in the black box.
Batteries can be put in a clear bag and placed on top of glass bottles in the black box.
Winchester
Usual refuse, recycling or glass collection on December 21, 22, 23, and 24 will remain the same.
There will be no collections from December 25 to 29.
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later.
Garden waste collections will be suspended from December 25 to January 11.
The following dates are normal collection day for refuse, recycling or glass collection, followed by revised collection day:
December 25 - moves to December 29
December 28 - moves to December 30
December 29 - moves to December 31
December 30 - moves to January 2
December 31 - moves to January 4
January 1 - moves to January 5
January 4 - moves to January 6
January 5 - moves to January 7
January 6 - moves to January 8
January 7 - moves to January 9
January 8 - moves to January 11
January 11 - moves to January 12
January 12 - moves to January 13
January 13 - moves to January 14
January 14 - moves to January 15
January 15 - moves to January 16.
The council are also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling from the week commencing January 11. Residents can put them out with garden waste collections. Decorations must be removed and the tree trimmed down if over 5ft.
Gift wrap or foil roasting trays cannot be recycled but non-glittery and non-foiled Christmas crackers can be.
Fareham
Homes expecting their rubbish to be collected on Christmas day will now have their refuse emptied on December 28.
Garden waste collections are suspended from December 11 and will resume to usual recycling collection dates from January 11.
Usual refuse or recycling bin days on December 28, 29, 30 and 31 will remain the same.
Refuse or recycling scheduled for January 1 will now be collected on January 4.
Usual recycling on January 4 will now be emptied on January 5.
Usual refuse collections on January 4 will then return to normal and usual recycling bin days on January 5 will also then return to normal.
Gift wrap cannot be put in recycling bins.
The council are also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling. Residents can put it out on recycling day from January 11. It must not be chopped up, one tree per property and a maximum trunk diameter of 10cm.
New Forest
For black and clear sacks normal collection day on December 25 will be taken on January 2.
Those scheduled on January 1, they will be collected on January 2.
For black box glass collections on December 25, these will now be emptied on January 2.
For glass collections on January 1, these will now be emptied on January 9.
Garden waste collections will be suspended between December 21 and January 3.
Other collection dates remain the same.
Gift wrap cannot be recycled.
Normal collections will resume on January 4.
Residents in the garden waste collection service can recycle their trees if under 6ft by cutting it up and placing it in the garden waste bag between January 4 - 18.
Drop-off points for real Christmas trees can be recycled in the district from January 2 to 17.
These can be taken to: Gang Warily community centre car park, Blackfield; Coach park, Burley; A338 slip road car park, Fordingbridge; New Road car park, Hythe; Bath Road car park, Lymington; Village centre car park, Lyndhurst; Hurst Road East overflow car park, Milford; Crossmead Avenue car park, New Milton; The Furlong long stay car park, Ringwood or Rumbridge Street car park, Totton. Any trees left in car parks not on this list, left by bins, blocking disabled parking bays, access to recycling banks and footpaths will be treated as fly-tipping.
Test Valley
For brown bin collections the following dates are normal collection day, followed by revised collection day:
December 21 - moves to December 19
December 22 - moves to December 21
December 23 - moves to December 22
December 24 - moves to December 23
December 25 - moves to December 24.
For normal black bin collections on December 28, 29, 30 and 31 they will remain the same.
For black bin collection on January 1, this will be emptied on January 2.
Garden waste collections will not take place between December 21 and January 1.
The borough council are also offering to recycle real Christmas trees from December 29 and Monday 11.
Temporary recycling sites for this are: Enham Arch retail park, Andover; Dobbies garden centre, Andover; Rosebourne, Weyhill; Angusta park community centre, Andover; Alma Road car park, Romsey; Knightwood leisure centre, Valley Park and B&Q, Nursling.
Residents who are subscribed to the garden waste collection service, can have their tree collected which should be cut in half if over 6ft.


thedailyecho--2020-12-18--Greggs giving away free breakfast across the UK

Greggs is giving away 50,000 breakfasts this week - but you will have to act fast to get yours .
The high street bakery chain famous , for its pasties and sausage rolls , has teamed up with Heinz to give away free breakfasts in the run up to 2021 .
From 17 December to New Year ’ s Eve , customers with the Greggs Rewards app can get themselves a free breakfast roll and a hot drink to takeaway .
So how does it work ?
How to claim your free roll To secure your free breakfast treats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greggs Rewards app , which is available on Apple and Android .
Those who download the free app can choose from bacon , sausage or omelette in their rolls , with any sauce and a hot drink of their choice .
The offer can be loaded into the app as a QR code , and customers can scan at the counter .
App users can also collect digital stamps when buying their favourite food and drinks .
Scan your app every time you shop , and for every nine products you buy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that category will be free .
Greggs has some new additions for its festive menu this year .
The popular Christmas menu features everything from special coffees , to festive bakes .
Greggs ’ caramel latte makes a comeback for Christmas 2020 .
The coffee comes with salted caramel syrup , cream and a shortbread crumb .
Unlike the festive bake , the latte has reduced in price , dropping from £2.75 to £1.95 for a 12oz cup .
The chain ’ s popular festive bake will be making its return this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in price .
Costing £1.60 , the bake contains pieces of chicken breast , sage and onion stuffing and bacon , all encased in a sage and cranberry sauce and delicious flaky pastry .
There is a pigs under blanket baguette , which is filled with pork sausages , sweetcure bacon , pork , sage and onion stuffing , topped with a cranberry and port sauce .
Festive sweet treats include mini shortbreads topped with caramel sauce , Belgian milk chocolate and a gold finish , along with Christmas tree shaped ginger biscuits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decorated with sugar ball sprinkles and a sugar paste star .

The high street bakery chain famous, for its pasties and sausage rolls, has teamed up with Heinz to give away free breakfasts in the run up to 2021.
From 17 December to New Year’s Eve, customers with the Greggs Rewards app can get themselves a free breakfast roll and a hot drink to takeaway.
So how does it work?
How to claim your free roll
To secure your free breakfast treats, you’ll have to download the Greggs Rewards app, which is available on Apple and Android.
Those who download the free app can choose from bacon, sausage or omelette in their rolls, with any sauce and a hot drink of their choice.
The offer can be loaded into the app as a QR code, and customers can scan at the counter.
App users can also collect digital stamps when buying their favourite food and drinks. Scan your app every time you shop, and for every nine products you buy in a product category, your tenth item in that category will be free.
Greggs festive menu 2020
Greggs has some new additions for its festive menu this year. The popular Christmas menu features everything from special coffees, to festive bakes.
Greggs’ caramel latte makes a comeback for Christmas 2020. The coffee comes with salted caramel syrup, cream and a shortbread crumb. Unlike the festive bake, the latte has reduced in price, dropping from £2.75 to £1.95 for a 12oz cup.
The chain’s popular festive bake will be making its return this year, although it is slightly higher in price. Costing £1.60, the bake contains pieces of chicken breast, sage and onion stuffing and bacon, all encased in a sage and cranberry sauce and delicious flaky pastry.
There is a pigs under blanket baguette, which is filled with pork sausages, sweetcure bacon, pork, sage and onion stuffing, topped with a cranberry and port sauce.
Festive sweet treats include mini shortbreads topped with caramel sauce, Belgian milk chocolate and a gold finish, along with Christmas tree shaped ginger biscuits. These come covered in Belgian chocolate and decorated with sugar ball sprinkles and a sugar paste star.