thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Motorcyclist caught speeding on M27 near Eastleigh

A BIKER was caught speeding at 89mph on a motorbike through a section of motorway that was subject to a @ @ @ @ @ , aged 52 , was riding a Suzuki on the westbound carriageway of the M27 @ @ @ @ @ near Eastleigh on August 23 last year in excess of the 50mph speed limit .
@ @ @ @ @ in place since the early part of 2019 for a large section of the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ it into a smart motorway .
Schofield , whose address was given as Penn Hill @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ’ Court for sentencing on September 23 , having been convicted of the speeding @ @ @ @ @ .
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £32 surcharge and £85 costs .
@ @ @ @ @ holding or obtaining a driving licence for 21 days .

Christopher Schofield, aged 52, was riding a Suzuki on the westbound carriageway of the M27 between junction five and four near Eastleigh on August 23 last year in excess of the 50mph speed limit.
This temporary measure has been in place since the early part of 2019 for a large section of the Hampshire road while Highways England convert it into a smart motorway.
Schofield, whose address was given as Penn Hill Avenue, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on September 23, having been convicted of the speeding offence at an earlier hearing.
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £32 surcharge and £85 costs.
The defendant was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 21 days.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--More than 85 unclaimed estates in Southampton

Could you be entitled to a share of inheritance from an unknown deceased relative ?
If a person dies without leaving a will and there appear to be no family members their estate passes to the Crown as ownerless property , or ‘ Bona Vacantia ’ .
An estate can be anything from property , personal possessions and money .
In general , estates held on the Bona Vacantia list can be claimed within a 12-year deadline , from the date the estate was taken into possession of the Crown .
There are dozens of estates left unclaimed by people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wiltshire .
The list of unclaimed estates is updated and published daily on the government ’ s website .
When it comes to unclaimed estates before 1997 , the Treasury will allow claims up to 30 years from the date of the person ’ s death , subject to no interest being paid on the money that is held - if the claim is received after the 12-year period has ended .
If someone dies without leaving a valid or effective will the following are entitled to the estate in the order shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great grandchildren and so on • brothers or sisters who share both the same mother and father , or their children ( nieces and nephews ) • half brothers or sisters or their children ( nieces and nephews of the half blood or their children ) .
‘ Half ’ means they share only one parent with the deceased • uncles and aunts or their children ( first cousins or their descendants ) • half uncles and aunts or their children ( first cousins of the half blood or their children ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one grandparent with the deceased , not both If you are , for example , a first cousin of the deceased , you would only be entitled to share in the estate if there are no relatives above you in the order of entitlement , for example , a niece or nephew .

If a person dies without leaving a will and there appear to be no family members their estate passes to the Crown as ownerless property, or ‘Bona Vacantia’.
An estate can be anything from property, personal possessions and money.
In general, estates held on the Bona Vacantia list can be claimed within a 12-year deadline, from the date the estate was taken into possession of the Crown.
There are dozens of estates left unclaimed by people who were either born or died in Wiltshire.
The list of unclaimed estates is updated and published daily on the government’s website.
When it comes to unclaimed estates before 1997, the Treasury will allow claims up to 30 years from the date of the person’s death, subject to no interest being paid on the money that is held - if the claim is received after the 12-year period has ended.
If someone dies without leaving a valid or effective will the following are entitled to the estate in the order shown below:
husband, wife or civil partner
children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on
mother or father
brothers or sisters who share both the same mother and father, or their children (nieces and nephews)
half brothers or sisters or their children (nieces and nephews of the half blood or their children). ‘Half ’ means they share only one parent with the deceased
grandparents
uncles and aunts or their children (first cousins or their descendants)
half uncles and aunts or their children (first cousins of the half blood or their children). ‘Half’ means they only share one grandparent with the deceased, not both
If you are, for example, a first cousin of the deceased, you would only be entitled to share in the estate if there are no relatives above you in the order of entitlement, for example, a niece or nephew.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Southampton man banned from the roads after drug-driving

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been banned from the roads after he was caught drug driving .
Jason Nicky Ladher was @ @ @ @ @ Ford Ranger on St Deny 's Road on January 26 .
The 38-year-old was found @ @ @ @ @ breakdown compound of cannabis - in his blood .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court @ @ @ @ @ drug driving .
Ladher , of Mayfield Road , Southampton , was disqualified from driving @ @ @ @ @ £250 .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court @ @ @ @

Jason Nicky Ladher was caught drug driving in a Ford Ranger on St Deny's Road on January 26.
The 38-year-old was found to have THC - a breakdown compound of cannabis - in his blood.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Ladher, of Mayfield Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £250.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Free parking for NHS workers in Fareham

Free parking for NHS workers in Fareham

NHS EMPLOYEES will now be able to park for free in Fareham as the council launch permit scheme .
It @ @ @ @ @ live in Fareham will be able to apply to park for free at barrier car @ @ @ @ @ from October 1 - March 31 2021 .
NHS employees will need to provide proof @ @ @ @ @ borough , hospital ID and their vehicle registration .
Leader of Fareham Borough Council , @ @ @ @ @ I do hope that this small gesture goes some way towards thanking them for their @ @ @ @ @ exceptional times . ''
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection said , Cllr Trevor @ @ @ @ @ new initiative is designed to help busy hospital workers who need to pop into town @ @ @ @ @ long shift . ''
To apply , email : parkingservices @ fareham.gov.uk to request an @ @ @

It means that hospital workers who live in Fareham will be able to apply to park for free at barrier car parks in the town centre from October 1 - March 31 2021.
NHS employees will need to provide proof that they live in the borough, hospital ID and their vehicle registration.
Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Sean Woodward said: "I do hope that this small gesture goes some way towards thanking them for their ongoing hard work in these exceptional times."
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection said, Cllr Trevor Cartwright said: "This new initiative is designed to help busy hospital workers who need to pop into town for some shopping after a long shift."
To apply, email: parkingservices@fareham.gov.uk to request an application form.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Hampshire driver caught over drink drive limit on A338

A HAMPSHIRE woman has been banned from the roads after she was caught drink driving .
Sharon Terese Underwood was @ @ @ @ @ A338 Ringwood on May 22 .
The 53-year-old was found to have 95 milligrammes of @ @ @ @ @ blood , exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of @ @ @ @ @ Magistatres ' Court , she pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving.. Underwood , @ @ @ @ @ , was disqualified from driving for 16 months and fined £80 .
She was also @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .

Sharon Terese Underwood was caught drink driving on the A338 Ringwood on May 22.
The 53-year-old was found to have 95 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
Appearing at Southampton Magistatres' Court, she pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving..
Underwood, of Orchard Close, Ringwood, was disqualified from driving for 16 months and fined £80.
She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--PHOTOS: Burned out car dumped at Freespace skate park in Eastleigh

A BURNED out car has been dumped at a popular children 's skatepark .
What was once a car is @ @ @ @ @ metal that lies dumped in the middle of Freespace Skatepark .
• 'We want it @ @ @ @ @ car dumped at skate park Pieces of broken glass and debris are strewn at the @ @ @ @ @ in Chandler 's Ford .
Damaged beyond recognition , the hulk of metal has been @ @ @ @ @ two days '' .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services and @ @ @ @ @ .

What was once a car is now a mass of charred metal that lies dumped in the middle of Freespace Skatepark.
Pieces of broken glass and debris are strewn at the bottom of a skate ramp in Chandler's Ford.
Damaged beyond recognition, the hulk of metal has been at the site for "two days".
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services and Eastleigh Borough Council for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Multi-sensory venue reopening in Eastleigh after lockdown

A COMMUNITY multi-sensory venue has reopened in Eastleigh after its closure in lockdown .
Sensory4all has announced it is reopening @ @ @ @ @ • Strictly Come Dancing star rehearses in The Point Eastleigh The sensory room at the @ @ @ @ @ a therapeutic environment that provides opportunities for play and learning through sensory stimulation .
To @ @ @ @ @ hand sanitiser will be available and masks must be worn at all times by anyone @ @ @ @ @ .
All sessions are Covid-secure and exclusive , meaning that visitors can book a private @ @ @ @ @ up to six people .
Sensory4all has successfully applied for funding from the Sport England @ @ @ @

Sensory4all has announced it is reopening from Wednesday October 7.
The sensory room at the Pavilion on the Park offers a therapeutic environment that provides opportunities for play and learning through sensory stimulation.
To comply with government guidelines, hand sanitiser will be available and masks must be worn at all times by anyone over the age of 12.
All sessions are Covid-secure and exclusive, meaning that visitors can book a private session or a party of up to six people.
Sensory4all has successfully applied for funding from the Sport England Community Emergency Fund.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--LETTER: I am thankful that we do not have Lib Dems or Labour managing our money

THERE is no doubt that Covid-19 is a catastrophe for many individuals , companies and public authorities .
It was @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire County Council is facing pressures caused by Covid of over £200 million whilst Southampton @ @ @ @ @ .
I thought it a bit rich however of Lib Dem Cllr Dowden to be @ @ @ @ @ his Lib Dem Group have always urged the County Council to deplete its reserves .
@ @ @ @ @ the Lib Dems were urging the Council to spend the reserves and take risks .
@ @ @ @ @ County Council wisely ignored the Lib Dems and to quote the Leader of Hampshire the @ @ @ @ @ storm this year ” .
That does not happen by accident but by prudent and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s money .
I am thankful that nationally and also locally in Hampshire we @ @ @ @ @ or Labour managing our money .
That would be a real catastrophe .

It was no surprise to read that Hampshire County Council is facing pressures caused by Covid of over £200 million whilst Southampton faces costs of £44 million.
I thought it a bit rich however of Lib Dem Cllr Dowden to be so critical when he and his Lib Dem Group have always urged the County Council to deplete its reserves.
Even in February this year the Lib Dems were urging the Council to spend the reserves and take risks.
Fortunately, Conservatives on the County Council wisely ignored the Lib Dems and to quote the Leader of Hampshire the authority can “weather the storm this year”.
That does not happen by accident but by prudent and careful management of the public’s money.
I am thankful that nationally and also locally in Hampshire we do not have Lib Dems or Labour managing our money. That would be a real catastrophe.
Alan Higginson
Valley Park


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--LETTER: Can I have a refund please?

LETTER: Can I have a refund please?

A THOUGHT as a set of traffic were not working , to avoid any possible traffic accidents and usage of @ @ @ @ @ do my bit and call 101 .
Covid/RTA/burglary/car theft/damage were deemed not urgent and I @ @ @ @ @ on line .
So I waited , and waited , and waited , and waited @ @ @ @ @ Let there be an accident and maybe someone will do something .
It sounds harsh @ @ @ @ @ risk .
What do we pay for if there is no NHS no police and @ @ @ @

What a laugh.
Covid/RTA/burglary/car theft/damage were deemed not urgent and I was told to log it on line.
So I waited, and waited, and waited, and waited, and gave up.
Let there be an accident and maybe someone will do something.
It sounds harsh but peoples lives are at risk.
What do we pay for if there is no NHS no police and no public services?
Can I have a refund?
Hugh Rose
Email


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Pictures of Southampton's pubs from the past - part four

SOME go to catch up with friends while others may visit for a quiet pint .
The Daily Echo takes a look back at another seven pubs lost in the mists of time and other indulgences .
There was a time when watering holes were plentiful and could be found just a stones throw from any Southampton home .
Over the years we 've seen them slowly vanish , but these pictures will hopefully keep the the memories of them fresh .
• DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new Facebook group > > > • READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of the past - part 2 > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of the past - part 3 > > > How many of these did you visit ?
The pub was built on the site of the old Andover Inn which dated back to the 1850s .
The pub , which was located at 125 Foundry Lane , Freemantle , closed in 2011 and is now a Co-op store .
Around the World was opened in Town Quay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The building is now used as offices .
The Bevois Town Hotel was located at 6 Middle Street , Inner Avenue and was closed in 2010 .
The pub was converted into homes .
The Blacksmiths Arms dated back to at least 1840 and changed it 's name briefly in the 1990s to The Ringside .
The pub , which was situated at 197 Romsey Road , Shirley closed in 2007 and was converted into homes .
The Honest Lawyer was located at 59 Lodge Road .
Sometime after closing the premises it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tavern was once situated on Exmoor Road and is now a home .
The Royal Oak was located on Houndwell Road before being closed in 2016 .
The pub has since been demolished .
Check back regularly so you do n't miss our next set of pictures featuring pubs from the past .

The Daily Echo takes a look back at another seven pubs lost in the mists of time and other indulgences.
There was a time when watering holes were plentiful and could be found just a stones throw from any Southampton home.
Over the years we've seen them slowly vanish, but these pictures will hopefully keep the the memories of them fresh.
How many of these did you visit?
The Anchor and Hope
The pub was built on the site of the old Andover Inn which dated back to the 1850s. The pub, which was located at 125 Foundry Lane, Freemantle, closed in 2011 and is now a Co-op store.
Around the World
Around the World was opened in Town Quay in the 1990s and closed in 2006. The building is now used as offices.
Bevois Town
The Bevois Town Hotel was located at 6 Middle Street, Inner Avenue and was closed in 2010. The pub was converted into homes.
Blacksmiths Arms
The Blacksmiths Arms dated back to at least 1840 and changed it's name briefly in the 1990s to The Ringside. The pub, which was situated at 197 Romsey Road, Shirley closed in 2007 and was converted into homes.
Honest Lawyer
The Honest Lawyer was located at 59 Lodge Road. Sometime after closing the premises it reopened as Lime Bar.
Queensland Tavern
The Queensland Tavern was once situated on Exmoor Road and is now a home.
Royal Oak
The Royal Oak was located on Houndwell Road before being closed in 2016. The pub has since been demolished.
Check back regularly so you don't miss our next set of pictures featuring pubs from the past.


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Search launched for missing Southampton 14-year-old girl

A SEARCH has been launched for a missing teenage girl from Southampton .
Daisy , 14 , was last seen @ @ @ @ @ End Road , Southampton , at about 6.45pm on Saturday , September 26 .
A @ @ @ @ @ `` Daisy is described as being white , around 5ft 8ins tall , normal build @ @ @ @ @ hair , blue eyes , freckles .
`` She was last seen wearing a black @ @ @ @ @ , black trainers and was carrying a large pale pink Michael Kors shoulder bag and @ @ @ @ @ shoulder bag .
`` We believe Daisy is in the Southampton or Eastleigh area but @ @ @ @ @ links to Brighton .
`` If you see her or think you have seen her @ @ @ @ @ call us on 101 , quoting 44200374472 . ''

A SEARCH has been launched for a missing teenage girl from Southampton.
Daisy, 14, was last seen outside McColl's in West End Road, Southampton, at about 6.45pm on Saturday, September 26.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "Daisy is described as being white, around 5ft 8ins tall, normal build, shoulder length straight brown hair, blue eyes, freckles.
"She was last seen wearing a black jacket with a furry hood, black trainers and was carrying a large pale pink Michael Kors shoulder bag and a dark green River Island shoulder bag.
"We believe Daisy is in the Southampton or Eastleigh area but she is known to have links to Brighton.
"If you see her or think you have seen her since yesterday evening, please call us on 101, quoting 44200374472."


thedailyecho--2020-09-27--Over 100 new houses in Hedge End and house demolished

A PROPOSAL to build over 100 new homes in Hedge End is being discussed on Monday .
The development will be located on land to the rear of Sovereign Drive and Precosa Road .
Vivid Homes , the developers for the project want to build 106 new homes over 3.86 hectres of land .
These houses will be a mix of sizes and types in the hope to bring a whole range of different people into the new community .
Landscaping and drainage works will be carried out as part of the development and existing hedgerows and trees are planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new neighbourhood .
A property at 47 Sovereign Drive will be demolished to allow for a new junction to be put in , creating new access to the site .
Developers say the new project will provide employment to the local area whilst work is ongoing , and contributions will also be made to infrastructure in the surrounding areas .
Some residents have objected to the proposal , claiming that the levels of traffic will go up in the area and that there is already too much housing .
One resident , Dawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are already very busy around this area and this would see a huge increase in cars , that we could not cope with .
`` The construction of these properties wold cause huge disruption to the people in the area , with lots of noise and mess .
`` The sight for the entrance to the houses is on a bend and is not ideal at all .
`` The schools and the doctors are already extremely busy and would not cope with this amount of people . ''
However , Vivid Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character and appearance of the locality . ''
The proposal is due to be discussed in a meeting at 7pm , Monday , September 28 , by the Hedge End , West End and Botley Local Area Committee .

The development would be located on land to the rear of Sovereign Drive and Precosa Road.
Vivid Homes, the developers for the project want to build 106 new homes over 3.86 hectres of land.
These houses will be a mix of sizes and types in the hope to bring a whole range of different people into the new community.
Landscaping and drainage works will be carried out as part of the development and existing hedgerows and trees are planned to be protected and integrated into the new neighbourhood.
A property at 47 Sovereign Drive will be demolished to allow for a new junction to be put in, creating new access to the site.
Developers say the new project will provide employment to the local area whilst work is ongoing, and contributions will also be made to infrastructure in the surrounding areas.
Some residents have objected to the proposal, claiming that the levels of traffic will go up in the area and that there is already too much housing.
One resident, Dawn Barron, said: "The roads are already very busy around this area and this would see a huge increase in cars, that we could not cope with.
"The construction of these properties wold cause huge disruption to the people in the area, with lots of noise and mess.
"The site for the entrance to the houses is on a bend and is not ideal at all.
"The schools and the doctors are already extremely busy and would not cope with this amount of people."
However, Vivid Homes say that the housing will "enhance character and appearance of the locality."
The proposal is due to be discussed in a meeting at 7pm, Monday, September 28, by the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Tributes paid to 'role model' footballer found dead in Southampton

TRIBUTES have flooded in for a “ talented sportsman ” with a heart of gold .
Clive Makoni has been described as a great man whose “ kindness , gentle nature and beaming smile will be sorely missed ” .
The striker from Southampton played for clubs across the south and died at just 26-years-old earlier this month .
Since then tributes have poured in .
A statement from Bournemouth University men ’ s football said : “ Clive was a true role model who will be missed by so many .
“ We are devastated to report that former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Clive was not only one of the best footballers that BU has ever seen , he was a great man with a heart of gold .
“ A true BU legend who will be missed terribly .
A statement from Dorchester Town Football Club who Clive previously played for , added : “ We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Magpie Clive Makoni .
“ Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Clive ’ s family and friends.
” Bournemouth 7s Festival posted on its Twitter page : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the passing of Clive Makoni , a hugely valued member of our festival team .
“ A talented sportsman , Clive ’ s kindness , gentle nature and beaming smile will be sorely missed.
” Players paid their respects during a minute silence for before a match between Fawley AFC and Tadley Calleva The former AFC Bournemouth youth team striker was pronounced dead on September 9 at an Airbnb in Winchester Road , Kings Somborne .
However , pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri says further investigations are required .
In a post mortem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of death as unascertained .
An inquest has been opened by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson , who said Mr Makoni lived in Burgess Road , Southampton .
He adjourned the full inquest to May 17 2021 .

Clive Makoni has been described as a great man whose “kindness, gentle nature and beaming smile will be sorely missed”.
The striker from Southampton played for clubs across the south and died at just 26-years-old earlier this month.
Since then tributes have poured in.
A statement from Bournemouth University men’s football said: “Clive was a true role model who will be missed by so many.
“We are devastated to report that former first-team captain Clive Makoni has passed away.
“Clive was not only one of the best footballers that BU has ever seen, he was a great man with a heart of gold.
“A true BU legend who will be missed terribly.
“Rest in peace.”
A statement from Dorchester Town Football Club who Clive previously played for, added: “We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Magpie Clive Makoni.
“Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Clive’s family and friends.”
Bournemouth 7s Festival posted on its Twitter page: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clive Makoni, a hugely valued member of our festival team.
“A talented sportsman, Clive’s kindness, gentle nature and beaming smile will be sorely missed.”
Players paid their respects during a minute silence for before a match between Fawley AFC and Tadley Calleva
The former AFC Bournemouth youth team striker was pronounced dead on September 9 at an Airbnb in Winchester Road, Kings Somborne.
A cleaner discovered Clive hanging.
However, pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri says further investigations are required.
In a post mortem report, he stated the preliminary cause of death as unascertained.
An inquest has been opened by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson, who said Mr Makoni lived in Burgess Road, Southampton.
He adjourned the full inquest to May 17 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Tens of thousands of days lost at Southampton General Hospital due to coronavirus

TENS of thousands of working days at Southampton University Hospital were lost because of coronavirus during the first few months of the pandemic .
The Royal College of Nursing warned hospitals can “ ill-afford to lose more staff ” amid the predicted second wave , warning that rapid testing must be a priority as cases start to rise once more .
NHS Digital data shows 25,233 working days were lost due to Covid-19 absence at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust between March and May .
It means the virus was responsible for 46 % of the 53,621 total days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months – one of the largest proportions among NHS trusts in England .
• Violent crime takes up vital hospital bed space as hundreds treated for assault wounds Most Covid-related absences were reported in March , when 11,971 days were lost .
The figures include staff who contracted the virus , as well as those who had to quarantine because a family member showed symptoms , because of travel restrictions or because they had been advised to by contact tracers .
They do not show how many NHS staff were affected .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as trusts were not required to use the new coronavirus absence code or instructed on how to use it when it was introduced in March .
Across England , more than 1.3 million days of work were lost in the NHS due to coronavirus-related sickness between March and May .
Miriam Deakin , director of policy and strategy at NHS Providers , said it was not clear how many of the absences were avoidable .
She said : “ These figures show how the real impact of Covid-19 on NHS staff absences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial surge in cases abated .
“ Nearly one in five days lost due to absence during May were Covid-related .
“ Providing a safe environment for staff and patients is an absolute priority for trusts which is why capacity for regular testing is so important.
” The Royal College of Nursing ’ s England director , Mike Adams , said some staff members are still reporting having to drive long distances for tests and delays in getting results .
“ When wards and clinics are crying out for nursing staff , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They must follow the self-isolation guidelines but only rapid and priority testing will get them back to work , ” he added .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently announced that staff providing acute clinical care would be prioritised for tests , followed by people in care homes and other NHS staff .
Health think tank The King ’ s Fund said the pandemic has highlighted the “ exceptional commitment ” of NHS staff to ensuring the health system can cope , but warned it has taken a toll on their mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and organisational development , said : “ There are already significant shortages of staff including nurses , widespread vacancies and an acceptance of excessive workloads .
“ There is significant concern about staff wellbeing as hospitalisations increase.
” Anxiety , stress , depression or other psychiatric illness was the most reported reason for sickness absence in May , accounting for 28 % of all days lost that month .

The Royal College of Nursing warned hospitals can “ill-afford to lose more staff” amid the predicted second wave, warning that rapid testing must be a priority as cases start to rise once more.
NHS Digital data shows 25,233 working days were lost due to Covid-19 absence at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust between March and May.
It means the virus was responsible for 46% of the 53,621 total days lost due to sickness over the three months – one of the largest proportions among NHS trusts in England.
Most Covid-related absences were reported in March, when 11,971 days were lost.
The figures include staff who contracted the virus, as well as those who had to quarantine because a family member showed symptoms, because of travel restrictions or because they had been advised to by contact tracers.
They do not show how many NHS staff were affected.
The NHS has urged caution over the figures, as trusts were not required to use the new coronavirus absence code or instructed on how to use it when it was introduced in March.
Across England, more than 1.3 million days of work were lost in the NHS due to coronavirus-related sickness between March and May.
Miriam Deakin, director of policy and strategy at NHS Providers, said it was not clear how many of the absences were avoidable.
She said: “These figures show how the real impact of Covid-19 on NHS staff absences continued into the summer even as the initial surge in cases abated.
“Nearly one in five days lost due to absence during May were Covid-related.
“Providing a safe environment for staff and patients is an absolute priority for trusts which is why capacity for regular testing is so important.”
The Royal College of Nursing’s England director, Mike Adams, said some staff members are still reporting having to drive long distances for tests and delays in getting results.
“When wards and clinics are crying out for nursing staff, they can ill-afford to lose more staff.
“They must follow the self-isolation guidelines but only rapid and priority testing will get them back to work,” he added.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently announced that staff providing acute clinical care would be prioritised for tests, followed by people in care homes and other NHS staff.
Health think tank The King’s Fund said the pandemic has highlighted the “exceptional commitment” of NHS staff to ensuring the health system can cope, but warned it has taken a toll on their mental health.
Suzie Bailey, director of leadership and organisational development, said: “There are already significant shortages of staff including nurses, widespread vacancies and an acceptance of excessive workloads.
“There is significant concern about staff wellbeing as hospitalisations increase.”
Anxiety, stress, depression or other psychiatric illness was the most reported reason for sickness absence in May, accounting for 28% of all days lost that month.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Police tackle 'hostility' during disturbances in New Milton

POLICE were granted special powers after `` selfish morons '' flouting new coronavirus restrictions caused two nights of trouble in a New Forest town .
In one of several incidents a man was assaulted by a group of people who punched him to the ground , resulting in the casualty receiving several facial injuries .
Elsewhere people in New Milton Conservative Club say they were warned about a `` fracas '' outside .
Police were granted a Dispersal Order , giving them the power to move large groups of people away from the area they were in .
Writing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they and a colleague were on patrol on Friday night when they encountered `` something I have not seen for many years in New Milton .
`` Hostility and an open disregard for order in a time when all of us are having to sacrifice so much during this very difficult transition that many of us have had to adhere to .
`` I am of course referring to a small minority of teenagers and adults who believe 'they do not have to abide by the laws set out by our government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to obey the law the officer added : `` You will wear a mask when entering indoor premises ( unless exempt ) and that includes off-licences and convenient stores .
`` This is mandatory and is punishable by way of a £200 fine .
`` On Saturday and following a nasty assault on a male in the town , in which he was punched to the ground and sustained several facial injuries , what followed was a repeat performance of Friday only this time a Section 35 Dispersal Notice was authorised giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from the area and I have to say this worked .
`` For those of you who suffered alarm and distress as a result of this behaviour I will apologise on behalf of those responsible .
These people are selfish morons putting others at risk and will be dealt with robustly .
`` Tonight Sunday the Section 35 Dispersal Order is still in place and will be used if this is encountered again . ''
One of the comments posted on social media adds : `` It ’ s so sad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are above the law believe they don ’ t have to abide by the rules and guidelines put in to keep themselves and others safe . ''

In one of several incidents a man was assaulted by a group of people who punched him to the ground, resulting in the casualty receiving several facial injuries.
Elsewhere people in New Milton Conservative Club say they were warned about a "fracas" outside.
Police were granted a Dispersal Order, giving them the power to move large groups of people away from the area they were in.
Writing on social media a Police Community Support Officer said they and a colleague were on patrol on Friday night when they encountered "something I have not seen for many years in New Milton.
"Hostility and an open disregard for order in a time when all of us are having to sacrifice so much during this very difficult transition that many of us have had to adhere to.
"I am of course referring to a small minority of teenagers and adults who believe 'they do not have to abide by the laws set out by our government and local authorities'."
Urging people to obey the law the officer added: "You will wear a mask when entering indoor premises (unless exempt) and that includes off-licences and convenient stores.
"This is mandatory and is punishable by way of a £200 fine.
"On Saturday and following a nasty assault on a male in the town, in which he was punched to the ground and sustained several facial injuries, what followed was a repeat performance of Friday only this time a Section 35 Dispersal Notice was authorised giving officers the power to move large groups away from the area and I have to say this worked.
"For those of you who suffered alarm and distress as a result of this behaviour I will apologise on behalf of those responsible. These people are selfish morons putting others at risk and will be dealt with robustly.
"Tonight Sunday the Section 35 Dispersal Order is still in place and will be used if this is encountered again."
One of the comments posted on social media adds: "It’s so sad to see that a minority of people think they are above the law believe they don’t have to abide by the rules and guidelines put in to keep themselves and others safe."
A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of an altercation and anti-social behaviour on Saturday 26 September at 5.53pm on Station Road, New Milton.
"Following an assault, a 29-year-old man was taken to Southampton General Hospital after suffering minor facial injuries.
"A 16-year-old boy from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of assault and released under investigation pending further enquiries.
"A dispersal order was also put in place in the surrounding areas of Station Road – from Saturday evening until 7am this morning (28 September) – giving police officers the powers to disperse groups of people out of those areas in relation to the associated anti-social behaviour caused by the incident."


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Man caught speeding at 107mph on the A3

Man caught speeding at 107mph on the A3

A FAREHAM man caught speeding at more than 100mph hour has been slapped with a hefty fine .
Leigh Andrew @ @ @ @ @ caught speeding on the A3 southbound near Horndean on May 16 .
He was caught @ @ @ @ @ , exceeding the road limit of 70mph .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ Single Justice Procedure .
Roswell , of Dore Avenue , Fareham , was fined £1,038 @ @ @ @ @ endorsed with six points .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of @ @ @ @ @ £85 .

Leigh Andrew Rowsell, 51, was caught speeding on the A3 southbound near Horndean on May 16.
He was caught driving a Mercedes at 107mph, exceeding the road limit of 70mph.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty via the Single Justice Procedure.
Roswell, of Dore Avenue, Fareham, was fined £1,038 and his drivers licence was endorsed with six points.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £103 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Violent crime takes bed space at University Hospital Southampton

HUNDREDS of hospital spaces are being taken up due to violent crime .
Recent figures have revealed that doctors at University Hospital Southampton treated 330 patients who had been assaulted .
This is an average of more than six patients every week .
They were among 2,920 assault victims recorded across the South East .
The figures published by the NHS cover 2019-20 .
Anti-violence charities now say it is clear more needs to be done to tackle issues such as knife crime and alcohol-fuelled brawls .
• Tens of thousands of days lost at Southampton General Hospital due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says he has met with the Home Secretary Priti Patel and the Minister for Policing , Kit Malthouse to discuss a crackdown on county lines which he believes drives violent crime .
He also hopes to secure further funding for British Transport Police to tackle drug dealing networks .
He added : “ The reason kids get on trains is because people use them [ drugs ] .
“ People think that recreational cannabis use is ok. “ But , there is no way you can get these things legally.
” The MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just assume there is a group of people that do drugs .
However , there are people in their modest homes doing drugs who are part of the problem.
” Across England , 28,905 assault admissions were recorded , with 29,483 episodes of consultant care between them .
Local breakdowns on the type of assault are not available , but nationally assault by bodily force was the most common cause , accounting for 16,852 hospital stays .
This was followed by knife and sharp object attacks ( 4,674 ) and assaults with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green , CEO of anti-knife charity the Ben Kinsella Trust , said it was a relief to see a drop in knife-related injuries , after admissions fell from 5,069 in 2018-19 .
But with admissions the third highest for a decade he said there is a “ long way to go before we can start to think we are turning the tide on knife crime ” .

Recent figures have revealed that doctors at University Hospital Southampton treated 330 patients who had been assaulted.
This is an average of more than six patients every week.
They were among 2,920 assault victims recorded across the South East.
The figures published by the NHS cover 2019-20.
Anti-violence charities now say it is clear more needs to be done to tackle issues such as knife crime and alcohol-fuelled brawls.
Southampton MP, Royston Smith, says he has met with the Home Secretary Priti Patel and the Minister for Policing, Kit Malthouse to discuss a crackdown on county lines which he believes drives violent crime.
He also hopes to secure further funding for British Transport Police to tackle drug dealing networks.
He added: “The reason kids get on trains is because people use them [drugs].
“People think that recreational cannabis use is ok.
“But, there is no way you can get these things legally.”
The MP for Southampton Itchen added: “People just assume there is a group of people that do drugs. However, there are people in their modest homes doing drugs who are part of the problem.”
Across England, 28,905 assault admissions were recorded, with 29,483 episodes of consultant care between them.
Local breakdowns on the type of assault are not available, but nationally assault by bodily force was the most common cause, accounting for 16,852 hospital stays.
This was followed by knife and sharp object attacks (4,674) and assaults with a blunt object (2,115).
Patrick Green, CEO of anti-knife charity the Ben Kinsella Trust, said it was a relief to see a drop in knife-related injuries, after admissions fell from 5,069 in 2018-19. But with admissions the third highest for a decade he said there is a “long way to go before we can start to think we are turning the tide on knife crime”.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Pictures of Southampton's pubs from the past - part four


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Southampton ferry unable to take bookings due to IT issues

TRAVELLING customers could be affected as a ferry company struggles with IT issues .
Red Funnel ferries are currently unable @ @ @ @ @ affecting people looking to travel today using the service .
The ferry company operate between @ @ @ @ @ .
Services that are currently unavailable include : online bookings , telephone bookings , customer @ @ @ @ @ recognition at check-in .
A spokesperson for the ferry company said : `` We ask @ @ @ @ @ bookings for travel with us today to please have their e-tickets available to be checked @ @ @ @ @ who wish to travel today , but do not currently have an existing booking , @ @ @ @ @ Single tickets from the East Cowes and Southampton Vehicle Ferry ticket offices .
`` Foot @ @ @ @ @ Ferries can also be purchased from the ticket machines at both terminals as normal .
@ @ @ @ @ the process of investigating the issues and hope to have all systems back online soon @ @ @ @ @ , we apologise for any inconvenience caused to affected customers . ''

Red Funnel ferries are currently unable to take bookings, possibly affecting people looking to travel today using the service.
The ferry company operate between Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Services that are currently unavailable include: online bookings, telephone bookings, customer account enquiries and number plate recognition at check-in.
A spokesperson for the ferry company said: "We ask that all customers with existing bookings for travel with us today to please have their e-tickets available to be checked on arrival.
"Customers who wish to travel today, but do not currently have an existing booking, can purchase Day Return and Single tickets from the East Cowes and Southampton Vehicle Ferry ticket offices.
"Foot passenger tickets for the Vehicle Ferries can also be purchased from the ticket machines at both terminals as normal.
"We are currently in the process of investigating the issues and hope to have all systems back online soon.
"In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience caused to affected customers."


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Search launched for missing Southampton 16-year-old boy

A SEARCH has been launched to find a missing teenage boy from Southampton .
Darren , 16 , was last @ @ @ @ @ Saturday night , at around 11pm .
He is described as black , around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ build .
He has a short black afro , and was last seen in a @ @ @ @ @ and black jeans .
Police say `` It is believed he will still be in @ @ @ @ @ are appealing for help in finding him .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ understandably concerned for his welfare and have been making enquiries since then .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ who may have information about his whereabout should call 101 , quoting 44200374933 . ''

Darren, 16, was last seen in Southcliff Road on Saturday night, at around 11pm.
He is described as black, around 5ft 10ins, and of medium build.
He has a short black afro, and was last seen in a grey, long-sleeved Puma top and black jeans.
Police say "It is believed he will still be in the Southampton area" and are appealing for help in finding him.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We and his family are understandably concerned for his welfare and have been making enquiries since then.
"Anyone who sees Darren, or who may have information about his whereabout should call 101, quoting 44200374933."


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--People who fail to self-isolate in England now face a £10,000 fine

People across England are now legally required to self-isolate from this week if they test positive for coronavirus or are contacted by the test and trace service or risk being hit with new fines .
The legal duty to self-isolate came into force on Monday ( September 28 ) – with fines starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches , the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said .
People who have received a positive test must isolate for 10 days after displaying symptoms or their test date if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their household must isolate for 14 days .
The DHSC also said that police resources will be used to check compliance in the highest incidence areas and in high-risk groups based on “ local intelligence ” .
But people on low incomes who can not work from home and have lost income as a result will also be eligible for a new £500 test and trace support payment , it added .
What has the Health Secretary said ?
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government will “ not hesitate ” to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rise .
He added : “ Anyone can catch coronavirus and anyone can spread it .
“ We all have a crucial part to play in keeping the number of new infections down and protecting our loved ones .
“ As cases rise it is imperative we take action , and we are introducing a legal duty to self-isolate when told to do so , with fines for breaches and a new £500 support payment for those on lower incomes who can ’ t work from home while they are self-isolating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge difference to reduce the spread of the virus , but we will not hesitate to put in place further measures if cases continue to rise.
” When will test and trace support payment schemes begin ?
Local authorities will be working to set up test and trace support payment schemes , and the DHSC said it expected these to be in place by October 12 .
If eligible , people told to self-isolate from Monday will receive backdated payments once the scheme is set up in their local authority , the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are in receipt of benefits in England will be eligible for this payment , it said .
The DHSC said a number of other measures will be taken to ensure people comply with the rules including NHS Test and Trace call handlers increasing contact with people self-isolating .
High profile and “ egregious ” cases of non-compliance will be investigated and prosecuted while action will be taken on tip-offs from “ third parties ” about people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating , the DHSC said .
Home Secretary Priti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are about saving lives .
“ Everyone must take personal responsibility and self-isolate if they test positive or if told to do so by NHS Test and Trace .
“ For those who fail to do so , the police will enforce the law .
“ These new fines are a clear sign that we will not allow those who break the rules to reverse the hard-won progress made by the law-abiding majority .
”

The legal duty to self-isolate came into force on Monday (September 28)– with fines starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.
People who have received a positive test must isolate for 10 days after displaying symptoms or their test date if they do not have symptoms, while members of their household must isolate for 14 days.
The DHSC also said that police resources will be used to check compliance in the highest incidence areas and in high-risk groups based on “local intelligence”.
But people on low incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result will also be eligible for a new £500 test and trace support payment, it added.
What has the Health Secretary said?
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government will “not hesitate” to introduce further measures if case numbers continue to rise.
He added: “Anyone can catch coronavirus and anyone can spread it.
“We all have a crucial part to play in keeping the number of new infections down and protecting our loved ones.
“As cases rise it is imperative we take action, and we are introducing a legal duty to self-isolate when told to do so, with fines for breaches and a new £500 support payment for those on lower incomes who can’t work from home while they are self-isolating.
“These simple steps can make a huge difference to reduce the spread of the virus, but we will not hesitate to put in place further measures if cases continue to rise.”
When will test and trace support payment schemes begin?
Local authorities will be working to set up test and trace support payment schemes, and the DHSC said it expected these to be in place by October 12.
If eligible, people told to self-isolate from Monday will receive backdated payments once the scheme is set up in their local authority, the department added.
Just under four million people who are in receipt of benefits in England will be eligible for this payment, it said.
The DHSC said a number of other measures will be taken to ensure people comply with the rules including NHS Test and Trace call handlers increasing contact with people self-isolating.
High profile and “egregious” cases of non-compliance will be investigated and prosecuted while action will be taken on tip-offs from “third parties” about people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating, the DHSC said.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “These new measures are about saving lives.
“Everyone must take personal responsibility and self-isolate if they test positive or if told to do so by NHS Test and Trace.
“For those who fail to do so, the police will enforce the law.
“These new fines are a clear sign that we will not allow those who break the rules to reverse the hard-won progress made by the law-abiding majority.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--IN THE COURTS: Nine people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... JOSHUA FRANCIS BOWERS , 28 , OF Linden Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months .
Fined £120 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JOSHUA RYAN LING , 31 , of Clanfield Way , Chandler 's Ford .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for three years .
Fined £120 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
TIFFANY DUNDAS , 23 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £120 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DAVID JOHN CROSS , 58 , of Siddal Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to harassment .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 12 days .
Restraining order made for the defendant not to contact his victim .
Fined £200 .
Ordered to pay £620 court costs and £90 victim surcharge .
CHARLTON DONALD ANDREW MORGAN , 23 , of Irving Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorcycle while disqualified , without insurance and without wearing protective headgear .
Admitted breaching a suspended sentence for previously driving while disqualified .
Committed to prison for one month .
Ordered to pay £115 victim surcharge .
Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 13 months .
ROBERT CHARLES GRAHAM , 54 , of Lower Brownhill Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 23 months .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .
GEOFFREY CHARLES JOHN BEADLE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance .
Community made until September 2021 .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of ten days .
Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JULIE KIM BESTON , 60 , of Shears Road , Bishopstoke .
Pleaded guilty to failing to notify Eastleigh Borough Council of a change in circumstances which would affect entitlement to housing benefit .
Community order made until September 2021 .
Must complete 100 hours of unpaid work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £200 court costs .
CHARLIE NEIL VINCE , 28 , of Purley Way , Plaitford .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £120 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .

JOSHUA FRANCIS BOWERS, 28, OF Linden Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen. Disqualified from driving for 18 months. Fined £120. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JOSHUA RYAN LING, 31, of Clanfield Way, Chandler's Ford. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for three years. Fined £120. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
TIFFANY DUNDAS, 23, of Victoria Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £120. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DAVID JOHN CROSS, 58, of Siddal Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to harassment. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 12 days. Restraining order made for the defendant not to contact his victim. Fined £200. Ordered to pay £620 court costs and £90 victim surcharge.
CHARLTON DONALD ANDREW MORGAN, 23, of Irving Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving a motorcycle while disqualified, without insurance and without wearing protective headgear. Admitted breaching a suspended sentence for previously driving while disqualified. Committed to prison for one month. Ordered to pay £115 victim surcharge. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 13 months.
ROBERT CHARLES GRAHAM, 54, of Lower Brownhill Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 23 months. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
GEOFFREY CHARLES JOHN BEADLE, 39, of Cranbury Court, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance. Community made until September 2021. Rehabilitation activity requirement of ten days. Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JULIE KIM BESTON, 60, of Shears Road, Bishopstoke. Pleaded guilty to failing to notify Eastleigh Borough Council of a change in circumstances which would affect entitlement to housing benefit. Community order made until September 2021. Must complete 100 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £200 court costs.
CHARLIE NEIL VINCE, 28, of Purley Way, Plaitford. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £120. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--PHOTOS: The day that Westquay opened 20 years ago

IT barely seems possible that Westquay first opened their doors to the public 20 years ago today .
The £295million @ @ @ @ @ then-city mayor Peter Wakeford cut the ceremonial ribbon on the morning of September 28 , @ @ @ @ @ open their shutters at 9.30am and by 11am 17,500 shoppers had passed through the doors @ @ @ @ @ The huge influx caused Westquay 's car park machines to break down and refuse cash @ @ @ @ @ up faster than they could be emptied .
A staggering 104,003 people visited the mall @ @ @ @ @ Although the shopping centre 's first 20 years have seemingly passed in the blink of @ @ @ @ @ a long time ago since crowds were able to pack in together as they are @ @ @ @ @ opening .

The £295million shopping centre was opened when then-city mayor Peter Wakeford cut the ceremonial ribbon on the morning of September 28, 2000.
The shops rolled open their shutters at 9.30am and by 11am 17,500 shoppers had passed through the doors with 1,500 cars parked-up.
The huge influx caused Westquay's car park machines to break down and refuse cash payments because they were filling up faster than they could be emptied.
A staggering 104,003 people visited the mall between 8am and 8pm.
Although the shopping centre's first 20 years have seemingly passed in the blink of an eye, it seems a long time ago since crowds were able to pack in together as they are in these pictures from the opening.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--How to see the International Space Station in Hampshire

THE International Space Station will once again be visible this week over Southampton and Hampshire .
The station flies above our heads constantly , and orbits the planet every 90 minutes at a height of over 250 miles .
Of course , it 's impossible to see during the day , but at night - and with the space station 's orbit passing over Britain just so - it takes on the appearance of a bright star moving across the sky .
It can actually be startling when you first spot it - a glowing orb without the telltale flashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the dark - but the station passes overhead fairly frequently .
It goes through periods when we wo n't be able to see it for months , as its diagonal orbit crosses other parts of the planet , but every now and then , there comes a space of a few weeks when it flies overhead - and at night .
Here are the dates and times of when the station will become visible over Southampton - time may vary ever so slightly for other parts of Hampshire : The first pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lasting three minutes , appearing 68° above NE and vanishing at 10° above E. The second pass will take place at 8.49pm , 27° above W and lasting two minutes , before disappearing 79° above SSW .
At 8.02pm the first pass will last three minutes , and the station will appear 33° above WNW and vanish at 27° above E. A second pass will last one minute , visible at 9.37pm , appearing 11° above W before slipping into the horizon at 19° above W. The first sighting will occur at 7.15pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above WNW .
The second pass will take place at 8.51pm , appearing 21° above W and vanishing 46° above SW , lasting two minutes .
There are two passes on Thursday , however only one will be visible to the naked eye .
It will happen at 8.04pm , lasting three minutes , appearing at 32° above Wand vanishing 26° above SE .
There will be two sightings , the first at 7.17pm , appearing 42° above W and disappearing 10° above ESE .
The second pass will take place at 8.52pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above W. The first and only sighting will be at 8.07pm , lasting three minutes , appearing at 14° above WSW before slipping away at 11° above S. How do I see it ?
You should have no trouble spotting the International Space Station as it drifts overhead - we say 'drift ' , but it 's actually travelling at over 17,000 mph .
The station takes on the appearance of a bright star , and is usually much brighter than anything else in the sky .
Sometimes the station will rise over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'fade ' into view in the middle of the night sky as it enters into the sun 's light .
It will always appear in the west , and will travel eastwards .
And just as it appears , it may disappear in the same way , growing fainter and fainter until its completely enshrouded by the Earth 's shadow .
You 'll easily be able to spot it with the naked eye ( cloud cover permitting of course ) , though even modestly priced binoculars may be able to pick out some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its large solar panels .
So take a look up , there 's a good chance you 'll spot the International Space Station , and it can be amazing to think there are actually people living up there and conducting experiments within the space environment .
The experiments that they carry out would be almost impossible to replicate on earth .

The station flies above our heads constantly, and orbits the planet every 90 minutes at a height of over 250 miles.
Of course, it's impossible to see during the day, but at night - and with the space station's orbit passing over Britain just so - it takes on the appearance of a bright star moving across the sky.
It can actually be startling when you first spot it - a glowing orb without the telltale flashes of an aircraft's wing drifting silently through the dark - but the station passes overhead fairly frequently.
It goes through periods when we won't be able to see it for months, as its diagonal orbit crosses other parts of the planet, but every now and then, there comes a space of a few weeks when it flies overhead - and at night.
Here are the dates and times of when the station will become visible over Southampton - time may vary ever so slightly for other parts of Hampshire:
September 28
The first pass will take place early at 7.14pm, lasting three minutes, appearing 68° above NE and vanishing at 10° above E.
The second pass will take place at 8.49pm, 27° above W and lasting two minutes, before disappearing 79° above SSW.
September 29
At 8.02pm the first pass will last three minutes, and the station will appear 33° above WNW and vanish at 27° above E.
A second pass will last one minute, visible at 9.37pm, appearing 11° above W before slipping into the horizon at 19° above W.
September 30
The first sighting will occur at 7.15pm, lasting four minutes, appearing 42° above WNW.
The second pass will take place at 8.51pm, appearing 21° above W and vanishing 46° above SW, lasting two minutes.
October 1
There are two passes on Thursday, however only one will be visible to the naked eye. It will happen at 8.04pm, lasting three minutes, appearing at 32° above Wand vanishing 26° above SE.
October 2
There will be two sightings, the first at 7.17pm, appearing 42° above W and disappearing 10° above ESE.
The second pass will take place at 8.52pm, lasting two minutes, appearing 15° above W.
October 3
The first and only sighting will be at 8.07pm, lasting three minutes, appearing at 14° above WSW before slipping away at 11° above S.
How do I see it?
You should have no trouble spotting the International Space Station as it drifts overhead - we say 'drift', but it's actually travelling at over 17,000 mph.
The station takes on the appearance of a bright star, and is usually much brighter than anything else in the sky.
Sometimes the station will rise over the horizon; other times it might 'fade' into view in the middle of the night sky as it enters into the sun's light.
It will always appear in the west, and will travel eastwards.
And just as it appears, it may disappear in the same way, growing fainter and fainter until its completely enshrouded by the Earth's shadow.
You'll easily be able to spot it with the naked eye (cloud cover permitting of course), though even modestly priced binoculars may be able to pick out some of the station's details, like its large solar panels.
So take a look up, there's a good chance you'll spot the International Space Station, and it can be amazing to think there are actually people living up there and conducting experiments within the space environment.
The experiments that they carry out would be almost impossible to replicate on earth.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Delays at Southampton train station after person hit by train

RAIL passengers in the Southampton area are facing disruption after a person was hit by a train .
All serices @ @ @ @ @ halted after the accident , which occurred between Havant and Fratton .
Lines have now @ @ @ @ @ to continue until 9am .
• Broken down vehicle blocking lane on M27 near Fareham @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Earlier this morning , a person was hit by a train between @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Network Rail have advised that the emergency services have concluded their investigations and @ @ @ @ @ .
However , whilst service recovers , trains between these stations may still be cancelled @ @ @ @ @ `` We anticipate that disruption will continue until 9am . ''
Passengers are being advised @ @ @ @ @ Cosham for details .

All serices between Southampton and havant were halted after the accident, which occurred between Havant and Fratton.
Lines have now reopened but disruption is expected to continue until 9am.
In a statement Southern Rail said: "Earlier this morning, a person was hit by a train between Fratton / Havant and Fareham.
"Network Rail have advised that the emergency services have concluded their investigations and that lines have now reopened. However, whilst service recovers, trains between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
"We anticipate that disruption will continue until 9am."
Passengers are being advised to follow the hashtag #Cosham for details.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Broken down vehicle blocking lane on M27 near Fareham

UPDATE 9.10AM : The lane has now been cleared .
Delays easing .
A BROKEN down vehicle is blocking part @ @ @ @ @ , and is causing delays to commuter traffic .
The blockage has occurred between Junction @ @ @ @ @ Fareham on the Eastbound carriageway .
• Delays at Southampton train station after person hit @ @ @ @ @ Fareham eastbound - one lane remains BLOCKED between J10/A32 # Fareham and J11/A27 # Fareham @ @ @ @ @ vehicle , approx 15 minute delays .
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thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Artist introduces colour to Southampton road closure

AN ARTIST has been busy in Southampton bringing a road closure scheme to life .
Kev Munday , has transformed two concrete bollards at the Bedford Place road closure into colourful works of art .
With his iconic style incorporating bold lines and a lot of colour , he has painted walls , furniture and vehicles in the past .
The artist claims his goal is to make people `` think and smile at the same time '' and he hopes that his work `` communicates as much to a seven year old kid as it does to a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Southampton City Council in partnership with GO !
Southampton and Solent Showcase Gallery to create the eye catching features .
Kev wrote on Facebook : `` Brightening up 'the new normal ' .
Spray paint on concrete road blockades .
`` Great to get out and paint in the wild for the first time in ages . ''
The pedestrianisation of the city road was put in place by the council on August 21 as part of the Southampton Inside Out initiative to create more space for walking and help local businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A statement by the council read : `` Thanks to his creative efforts , two concrete bollards installed as part of the scheme now bring a vibrant splash of colour to this popular area of the city centre . ''
On top of this project , Kev has also been working elsewhere in Southampton including brightening up some benches for the city centre .
The benches were removed from the high street to allow for social distancing whilst they were decorated , and Kev , together with other artists painted the colourful new @ @ @ @ @

Kev Munday, has transformed two concrete bollards at the Bedford Place road closure into colourful works of art.
With his iconic style incorporating bold lines and a lot of colour, he has painted walls, furniture and vehicles in the past.
The artist claims his goal is to make people "think and smile at the same time" and he hopes that his work "communicates as much to a seven year old kid as it does to a serious art collector."
He was commissioned by Southampton City Council in partnership with GO! Southampton and Solent Showcase Gallery to create the eye catching features.
Kev wrote on Facebook: "Brightening up 'the new normal'. Spray paint on concrete road blockades.
"Great to get out and paint in the wild for the first time in ages."
The pedestrianisation of the city road was put in place by the council on August 21 as part of the Southampton Inside Out initiative to create more space for walking and help local businesses introduce or extend their outdoor seating.
A statement by the council read: "Thanks to his creative efforts, two concrete bollards installed as part of the scheme now bring a vibrant splash of colour to this popular area of the city centre."
On top of this project, Kev has also been working elsewhere in Southampton including brightening up some benches for the city centre.
The benches were removed from the high street to allow for social distancing whilst they were decorated, and Kev, together with other artists painted the colourful new designs on to them.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Pub in Horton Heath offer car park to parents on school runs

A PUB in Horton Heath has offered it 's car park to parents dropping off and picking up their children from school .
The Lapstone in Botley Road is not currently open as a result of the pandemic , but staff have offered the car park out to local schools as a Park and Stride .
Police have recently been forced to start patrolling areas outside nearby schools after dangerous parking across yellow lines and pavements has lead to children walking in busy roads to get around .
As a nearby business , walking distance from several schools , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that parents can now park up and walk their children down the road to school , rather than having to drop them off at the side of a busy road .
Russell Kitching , the owner of the pub hear about the problem from teachers and the county council and now hopes other businesses in the area will offer their car parks in a similar way .
He said : `` I think one thing that lockdown has taught us is that we should be looking to the community and local neighbourhoods more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in dangerous positions is a risk to everyone .
`` We open up at 7 in the morning and parents and guardians are allowed to use the car park and walk their children across to the school safely . ''
Russell does n't know when the pub will reopen but hopes that when it does , parents will utilise the coffee shop at The Lapstone as well as the car park .
A statement by police read : `` Please park sensibly to ensure we retain this much needed space .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The Lapstone in Botley Road is not currently open as a result of the pandemic, but staff have offered the car park out to local schools as a Park and Stride.
Police have recently been forced to start patrolling areas outside nearby schools after dangerous parking across yellow lines and pavements has lead to children walking in busy roads to get around.
As a nearby business, walking distance from several schools, the offer of the car park has meant that parents can now park up and walk their children down the road to school, rather than having to drop them off at the side of a busy road.
Russell Kitching, the owner of the pub hear about the problem from teachers and the county council and now hopes other businesses in the area will offer their car parks in a similar way.
He said: "I think one thing that lockdown has taught us is that we should be looking to the community and local neighbourhoods more to support each other.
"Parking in dangerous positions is a risk to everyone.
"We open up at 7 in the morning and parents and guardians are allowed to use the car park and walk their children across to the school safely."
Russell doesn't know when the pub will reopen but hopes that when it does, parents will utilise the coffee shop at The Lapstone as well as the car park.
A statement by police read: "Please park sensibly to ensure we retain this much needed space. Thank you to Russell and his team."


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Plan for 30 new homes in West End met with objections

NEW HOMES could be built in West End as part of a new development .
The plan is to build 30 new homes in the area off of Botley Road .
The homes will be a mix of market and affordable housing and will mean the demolition of an existing house , stables and related structures .
Vehicle and Pedestrian access will be made available on Botley Road to the 2.05 hectares of land where the new houses will be .
A mix of detached , semi-detached and terraced homes will be created with sizes ranging from two to four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised concerns about access to the site , adding that the pedestrian and cycle paths will be affected if the development goes ahead .
Graham Munday , a local resident , said : `` I would like to object to this planning application in the strongest possible terms .
If you lived in the area you would understand .
`` The roads surrounding this development are already congested beyond belief .
`` All the services in the area are stretched to breaking point .
`` You will turn this area into a living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homes Ltd. say `` access will be widened to allow for two cars to pass each other easily while allowing for good sight lines . ''
They also say there will be `` minimal conflict with queuing traffic further East along Botley Road . ''
The proposal will be discussed on Monday in a meeting of the Hedge End , West End and Botley Local Area Committee .

The plan is to build 30 new homes in the area off of Botley Road.
The homes will be a mix of market and affordable housing and will mean the demolition of an existing house, stables and related structures.
Vehicle and Pedestrian access will be made available on Botley Road to the 2.05 hectares of land where the new houses will be.
A mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes will be created with sizes ranging from two to four bedrooms.
West End Parish Council have raised concerns about access to the site, adding that the pedestrian and cycle paths will be affected if the development goes ahead.
Graham Munday, a local resident, said: "I would like to object to this planning application in the strongest possible terms. If you lived in the area you would understand.
"The roads surrounding this development are already congested beyond belief.
"All the services in the area are stretched to breaking point.
"You will turn this area into a living hell."
However, Developers Foreman Homes Ltd. say "access will be widened to allow for two cars to pass each other easily while allowing for good sight lines."
They also say there will be "minimal conflict with queuing traffic further East along Botley Road."
The proposal will be discussed on Monday in a meeting of the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Aldi to open 100 new branches, upgrade 100 stores and expand click and collect

Aldi has unveiled ambitious plans to open 100 new supermarkets and upgrade more than 100 existing stores across the UK in the next year as part of a £1.3billion investment .
We 've put together everything announced by the discount chain on Monday ( September 28 ) .
The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan , which is part of long-term plans to grow to a portfolio of 1,200 stores by 2025 .
Aldi will drive investment into creating and upgrading stores , distribution centres and innovation across its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include the rollout of its new ‘ click and collect ’ service which was successfully piloted and launched to customers in the Midlands last week .
More details on the 'click and collect ' rollout are expected in the coming months by the retailer .
The update came as Aldi reported that sales increased by 8 per cent to £12.28 billion in 2019 .
Meanwhile , it saw pre-tax profits jump by 49 per cent to £271.5 million for the year .
The retailer , which has seen sales continue to grow through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , committed to keeping its prices “ the lowest in the market ” amid pressure on household budgets .
Major grocery rivals , including Tesco and Morrisons , have pushed their prices lower in recent months in a bid to stem strong growth by Aldi and fellow German discounter Lidl .
However , both Aldi and Lidl have failed to benefit substantially from the surge in demand for online orders and home deliveries since the pandemic fully impacted the UK .
In May , Aldi revealed plans to deliver groceries to homes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a partnership with Deliveroo .
What have Aldi said ?
Giles Hurley , chief executive for Aldi UK and Ireland , said : “ The response to the challenge presented by the Covid-19 pandemic was both heroic and historic .
“ If there is a positive to take from the situation , it ’ s that supermarkets , suppliers and shoppers can overcome the greatest of challenges when we work together .
“ With the UK ’ s economic outlook increasingly uncertain , families are more concerned about their grocery bills than ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship , which is why our commitment to remain Britain ’ s lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever .
”

We've put together everything announced by the discount chain on Monday (September 28).
What have Aldi announced?
The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan, which is part of long-term plans to grow to a portfolio of 1,200 stores by 2025.
Aldi will drive investment into creating and upgrading stores, distribution centres and innovation across its operations, it said.
Other investments include the rollout of its new ‘click and collect’ service which was successfully piloted and launched to customers in the Midlands last week. More details on the 'click and collect' rollout are expected in the coming months by the retailer.
'Aldi sales increased in 2019'
The update came as Aldi reported that sales increased by 8 per cent to £12.28 billion in 2019.
Meanwhile, it saw pre-tax profits jump by 49 per cent to £271.5 million for the year.
The retailer, which has seen sales continue to grow through the pandemic amid strong demand for groceries, committed to keeping its prices “the lowest in the market” amid pressure on household budgets.
Major grocery rivals, including Tesco and Morrisons, have pushed their prices lower in recent months in a bid to stem strong growth by Aldi and fellow German discounter Lidl.
However, both Aldi and Lidl have failed to benefit substantially from the surge in demand for online orders and home deliveries since the pandemic fully impacted the UK.
In May, Aldi revealed plans to deliver groceries to homes in the UK for the first time through a partnership with Deliveroo.
What have Aldi said?
Giles Hurley, chief executive for Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “The response to the challenge presented by the Covid-19 pandemic was both heroic and historic.
“If there is a positive to take from the situation, it’s that supermarkets, suppliers and shoppers can overcome the greatest of challenges when we work together.
“With the UK’s economic outlook increasingly uncertain, families are more concerned about their grocery bills than ever.
“We’ve seen before that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship, which is why our commitment to remain Britain’s lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Paynes Road in Southampton will be shut this week

WORKS at a Southampton railway station will see a road closed for four days .
Paynes Road in Freemantle will @ @ @ @ @ to October 1 to allow Network Rail to carry out work at Millbrook Station .
@ @ @ @ @ replace the footbridge at the station , as well as the installation of concrete barriers @ @ @ @ @ As well as the road closure , the footway will also be closed with alternative @ @ @ @ @ Motorists will have to follow a five minute diversion route by heading east on Waterloo @ @ @ @ @ turn right onto Shirley Road and at the roundabout at the second exit onto Central @ @ @ @ @ onto A33 .

Paynes Road in Freemantle will be closed from September 28 to October 1 to allow Network Rail to carry out work at Millbrook Station.
The company has plans to replace the footbridge at the station, as well as the installation of concrete barriers within the bus lane.
As well as the road closure, the footway will also be closed with alternative routes signposted for pedestrians.
Motorists will have to follow a five minute diversion route by heading east on Waterloo Road.
They must then turn right onto Shirley Road and at the roundabout at the second exit onto Central Station Bridge before turning right onto A33.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Chandler's Ford house built in 1930s sells at auction

A HOUSE , in the same family since before the Second World War , has been sold at auction .
The detached house at 127 Park Road , Chandler 's Ford had been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s .
Auctioneers claimed there was 'keen interest ' for the home that eventually sold for £550,000 .
The property went under the hammer on Wednesday , September 23 , as one of 137 lots being sold online by regional land and property auctioneers , Clive Emson .
Rob Marchant , Clive Emson ’ s Hampshire auctioneer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house had remained in the same family ownership since it was built and occupies a generous 0.23-acre corner plot in a highly sought-after residential location .
`` The house requires some upgrading and is considered very worthy of the improvements required .
“ Alternatively , the site could potentially be suited to either part or full redevelopment , with a new dwelling/s constructed in addition to the existing house or perhaps demolition of the existing house and full site redevelopment , subject to all the necessary consents being obtainable . ''
Other sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street in Ringwood which had been guided freehold at £220-240,000 and sold prior to the auction .
A parcel of “ overgrown ” land on a residential development behind Knatchbull Close and Bridge Road , Romsey , also sold prior to auction with a guide price of £1,000-plus .
A six bedroom home of multiple occupancy also sold at Forton Road , Gosport for £225,000 .
Clive Emson 's next digital auction is ending on Wednesday November 4 .

The detached house at 127 Park Road, Chandler's Ford had been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s.
Auctioneers claimed there was 'keen interest' for the home that eventually sold for £550,000.
The property went under the hammer on Wednesday, September 23, as one of 137 lots being sold online by regional land and property auctioneers, Clive Emson.
Rob Marchant, Clive Emson’s Hampshire auctioneer, said: "This attractive detached house had remained in the same family ownership since it was built and occupies a generous 0.23-acre corner plot in a highly sought-after residential location.
"The house requires some upgrading and is considered very worthy of the improvements required.
“Alternatively, the site could potentially be suited to either part or full redevelopment, with a new dwelling/s constructed in addition to the existing house or perhaps demolition of the existing house and full site redevelopment, subject to all the necessary consents being obtainable."
Other sales included land at the rear of West Street in Ringwood which had been guided freehold at £220-240,000 and sold prior to the auction.
A parcel of “overgrown” land on a residential development behind Knatchbull Close and Bridge Road, Romsey, also sold prior to auction with a guide price of £1,000-plus.
A six bedroom home of multiple occupancy also sold at Forton Road, Gosport for £225,000.
Clive Emson's next digital auction is ending on Wednesday November 4.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--He was the popular University of Southampton teaching fellow with the magic touch

HE was a teaching fellow at the University of Southampton who enjoyed performing magic at a city community centre for adults with learning disabilities .
Dr Michael Hogg passed away unexpectedly last month at the age of 60 .
Students lined the streets outside the university to see him off .
The father of three grown up children , Mike was a great lover of music - everything from 70s progressive rock to late 19th and early 20th century classical music from Gershwin and Stravinsky .
He adored the Saints and lived happily in Bevois Town with his partner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to read about ancient history , particularly the Greek and Roman empires .
He was a fan of sci-fi , particularly Terry Pratchett , and loved words , excelling at Scrabble and being a bit of a cryptic crossword fiend .
Partner Brigid told the Daily Echo : `` He was really well liked , particularly popular with the teaching staff and students at the University .
`` Mike was a very kind person who put quite a lot of effort into helping others and never wanted anything in return .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A lot of people loved him .
He was a very clever man .
`` Mike was so kind to me and such a generous man .
He went too soon and I miss him dreadfully . ''
Mike went back to studying late in life , joining the Mathematical Sciences Department .
Describing himself as an older , but definitely not mature , student , he was thrilled that the Student Union offered a club for 'almost anything legal ' , darts being his society of choice .
He played darts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwind .
As a teaching fellow , he found his work teaching mathematics to students on the foundation year 'hugely rewarding ' and described his time at the University as 'some of the best years of my life ' .
Mike often performed magic shows at the R Community in St Denys for adults with learning disabilities , mental health issues and dementia .

Dr Michael Hogg passed away unexpectedly last month at the age of 60. Students lined the streets outside the university to see him off.
The father of three grown up children, Mike was a great lover of music - everything from 70s progressive rock to late 19th and early 20th century classical music from Gershwin and Stravinsky.
He adored the Saints and lived happily in Bevois Town with his partner of ten years Brigid Lake.
Mike loved to read about ancient history, particularly the Greek and Roman empires.
He was a fan of sci-fi, particularly Terry Pratchett, and loved words, excelling at Scrabble and being a bit of a cryptic crossword fiend.
Partner Brigid told the Daily Echo: "He was really well liked, particularly popular with the teaching staff and students at the University.
"Mike was a very kind person who put quite a lot of effort into helping others and never wanted anything in return.
"He was always happy, optimistic and cheerful. A lot of people loved him. He was a very clever man.
"Mike was so kind to me and such a generous man. He went too soon and I miss him dreadfully."
Mike went back to studying late in life, joining the Mathematical Sciences Department.
Describing himself as an older, but definitely not mature, student, he was thrilled that the Student Union offered a club for 'almost anything legal', darts being his society of choice. He played darts competitively and found it helped him to unwind.
As a teaching fellow, he found his work teaching mathematics to students on the foundation year 'hugely rewarding' and described his time at the University as 'some of the best years of my life'.
Mike often performed magic shows at the R Community in St Denys for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and dementia.


thedailyecho--2020-09-28--Amazon Prime Day 2020: October dates officially confirmed

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After a long delay and several months of rumours , Amazon has finally announced the dates for Prime Day .
The massive online shopping event usually takes place in July , however , as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the online behemoth was forced to delay .
Now we can reveal that the two day Prime Day event will take place on October 13 and 14 .
The event will run on these dates in the U.K @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Singapore , Netherlands , Mexico , Luxembourg , Japan , Italy , Germany , France , China , Canada , Belgium , Austria , Australia , and for the first time , Turkey and Brazil .
Prime Day began back in 2015 in celebration of the online stores 20th anniversary .
Since then the `` day '' has become a 48-hour sales bonanza with thousands of deals and price reductions on offer .
Last year Amazon sold over 175 million items during the Prime Day sale and with so many of us relying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic that record is likely to be broken this year .
Prime Day 2020 will start on Tuesday , October 13 , at 12 AM and end at 11:59 PM on Wednesday , October 14 .
If previous years are anything to go by , expect to see deals on Amazon products like Echos , Kindles , Fire Tablets , and Ring Doorbells during Prime Day .
There will also more than likely be discounts on Amazon services like Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music as well .
You can also expect deals on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pot , 4K HDR TVs , headphones , vacuums , DNA test kits , and much more .
Along with the usual batch of deals , Amazon is putting special emphasis on supporting small businesses this year .
Anyone who spends £10 on products from selected small businesses in the weeks before Prime Day will be eligible to claim £10 credit to spend on October 13 or 14 .
Speaking about the initiative Doug Gurr , Amazon UK Country Manager said : “ After a tough six months for everyone , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful Prime Day ever for small businesses , and excited for members to discover the very best from artisans and entrepreneurs in the UK , whilst saving big on everything they need and love from the comfort of their homes.
” Details about the Amazon small business promotion can be found on the Amazon Storefronts page .
The best thing you can do before Prime Day is to make sure you have a Prime membership—you can ’ t access the hundreds of deals otherwise .
The membership costs £79 for a yearly subscription @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But there are plenty of benefits to having a Prime membership other than Prime Day ( i.e .
free two-day shipping and Prime Video ) , so you might want to consider getting one anyway .
And if you ’ ve never signed up for Prime before , you can always sign up for the free 30-day trial right before Prime Day and cancel it before you get charged .
But if you don ’ t have Amazon Prime , you can sign up for a free trial right before Prime day to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you cancel after Prime Day so you aren ’ t charged with any subscription fees .
We here on the Reviewed team are already tracking pre-Prime Day sales , and when it begins , we 'll be working around the clock to hunt out the best deals and help you avoid buying a dud just because it 's ‘ on sale ’ .
We vet every deal we see on Prime Day to make sure it 's not only a good product but also a good price drop .
Watch this space for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered .
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After a long delay and several months of rumours, Amazon has finally announced the dates for Prime Day.
The massive online shopping event usually takes place in July, however, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the online behemoth was forced to delay.
Now we can reveal that the two day Prime Day event will take place on October 13 and 14.
The event will run on these dates in the U.K, U.S., U.A.E, Spain, Singapore, Netherlands, Mexico, Luxembourg, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, China, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Australia, and for the first time, Turkey and Brazil.
What is Prime Day?
Prime Day began back in 2015 in celebration of the online stores 20th anniversary.
Since then the "day" has become a 48-hour sales bonanza with thousands of deals and price reductions on offer.
Last year Amazon sold over 175 million items during the Prime Day sale and with so many of us relying on online shopping due to the Covid-19 pandemic that record is likely to be broken this year.
When is Prime Day 2020
Prime Day 2020 will start on Tuesday, October 13, at 12 AM and end at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 14.
What to expect
If previous years are anything to go by, expect to see deals on Amazon products like Echos, Kindles, Fire Tablets, and Ring Doorbells during Prime Day.
There will also more than likely be discounts on Amazon services like Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music as well.
You can also expect deals on popular cooking products like the coveted Instant Pot, 4K HDR TVs, headphones, vacuums, DNA test kits, and much more.
What’s different this year?
Along with the usual batch of deals, Amazon is putting special emphasis on supporting small businesses this year.
Anyone who spends £10 on products from selected small businesses in the weeks before Prime Day will be eligible to claim £10 credit to spend on October 13 or 14.
Speaking about the initiative Doug Gurr, Amazon UK Country Manager said: “After a tough six months for everyone, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Day ever for small businesses, and excited for members to discover the very best from artisans and entrepreneurs in the UK, whilst saving big on everything they need and love from the comfort of their homes.”
Details about the Amazon small business promotion can be found on the Amazon Storefronts page.
How to prepare
The best thing you can do before Prime Day is to make sure you have a Prime membership—you can’t access the hundreds of deals otherwise.
The membership costs £79 for a yearly subscription or £7.99 for a monthly subscription.
But there are plenty of benefits to having a Prime membership other than Prime Day (i.e. free two-day shipping and Prime Video), so you might want to consider getting one anyway.
And if you’ve never signed up for Prime before, you can always sign up for the free 30-day trial right before Prime Day and cancel it before you get charged.
But if you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a free trial right before Prime day to take advantage of the deals—just make sure you cancel after Prime Day so you aren’t charged with any subscription fees.
We here on the Reviewed team are already tracking pre-Prime Day sales, and when it begins, we'll be working around the clock to hunt out the best deals and help you avoid buying a dud just because it's ‘on sale’.
We vet every deal we see on Prime Day to make sure it's not only a good product but also a good price drop.
Watch this space for more info about Amazon Prime Day.
The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, product reviews, and more.
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.