thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Costa Coffee: Scientists reveal the dirtiest branches after finding ‘faecal matter’ on tables

Scientists have found trace amounts of 'faecal matter ' on a number of tables at several Costa Coffee branches across the country - according to an investigation by Channel 4 .
Here 's everything you need to know .
How many places did the scientists test ?
A team of scientists was sent across the UK for Channel 4 's 'Dispatches ' programme , to test more than 170 surfaces throughout six towns and cities .
The aim of the TV investigation was to find out how clean big brands are keeping their stores in light of the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in several Costa Coffee branches , scientists sent the samples off to be analysed , and found that samples from the Cardiff and Birmingham branches contained 'faecal coliforms ' .
Swabs were taken from tables , chairs , side plates , trays and toilet door handles inside Costa branches .
An Edinburgh branch of the coffee chain showed high levels of bacteria on surfaces which were supposed to be clean , though these were not thought to be faecal matter .
The investigation was part of Channel 4 ’ s 'Dispatches : How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which aired on Monday night ( October 26 ) .
What have Costa Coffee said following the Channel 4 investigation ?
A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said : “ The safety of our store teams and customers is our number one priority and we were pleased to learn that no evidence of coronavirus , or indeed any other viruses , was found in any of our stores .
“ In response to the coronavirus pandemic , we have enhanced our hygiene measures in line with Government guidelines and are confident we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep customers safe .
“ We have re-communicated our cleaning procedures to all our stores and spoken directly to those stores featured in this programme.
” What else did the scientists find ?
Despite government guidance to regularly clean surfaces in public settings in order to limit the indirect transmission of Covid-19 , the investigation found that many public surfaces were far from clean .
Scientists also took samples from the bell , handrail and seats of London buses , as well as the trolley handles in six different branches of Tesco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy , with different trolleys in the same car park showing very different levels of cleanliness .
How to watch the show If you missed it , the programme is available here on Channel 4 's streaming service , All4 .

Here's everything you need to know.
How many places did the scientists test?
A team of scientists was sent across the UK for Channel 4's 'Dispatches' programme, to test more than 170 surfaces throughout six towns and cities.
The aim of the TV investigation was to find out how clean big brands are keeping their stores in light of the pandemic.
After wiping a number of surfaces down in several Costa Coffee branches, scientists sent the samples off to be analysed, and found that samples from the Cardiff and Birmingham branches contained 'faecal coliforms'.
Swabs were taken from tables, chairs, side plates, trays and toilet door handles inside Costa branches.
An Edinburgh branch of the coffee chain showed high levels of bacteria on surfaces which were supposed to be clean, though these were not thought to be faecal matter.
The investigation was part of Channel 4’s 'Dispatches: How Safe Is It Going Out?', which aired on Monday night (October 26).
What have Costa Coffee said following the Channel 4 investigation?
A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said: “The safety of our store teams and customers is our number one priority and we were pleased to learn that no evidence of coronavirus, or indeed any other viruses, was found in any of our stores.
“In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have enhanced our hygiene measures in line with Government guidelines and are confident we have the right policies and procedures in place to keep customers safe.
“We have re-communicated our cleaning procedures to all our stores and spoken directly to those stores featured in this programme.”
What else did the scientists find?
Despite government guidance to regularly clean surfaces in public settings in order to limit the indirect transmission of Covid-19, the investigation found that many public surfaces were far from clean.
Scientists also took samples from the bell, handrail and seats of London buses, as well as the trolley handles in six different branches of Tesco.
The results suggested an inconsistent cleaning policy, with different trolleys in the same car park showing very different levels of cleanliness.
How to watch the show
If you missed it, the programme is available here on Channel 4's streaming service, All4.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Award winning Solent University graduate lands internship

A UNIVERSITY graduate has won an internship prize with a leading independent production company .
Recent Solent University TV Production graduate , Ellie Powell , has been announced as this year ’ s winner of the Woodcut Media Post-Production Award .
Ellie , who was awarded a First-Class Honours degree in Television Production in July , will now take up a full-time six-month paid internship with the company .
Woodcut CEO , Kate Beal-Blyth , said : “ We ’ re so excited to award the third Woodcut Media Post-Production Award .
`` Despite it being a challenging year we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internship prize as now more than ever it ’ s important for business to work with young people to help them progress .
`` Our long-standing relationship with Solent ’ s TV Production course has given us the opportunity to nurture talent and transform them into TV professionals .
`` A large number of Woodcut team members are Solent alumni and this is a great reflection of our ongoing working partnership .
Long may it continue . ''
Ellie attended Barton Peveril College before going to university and after graduating she set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her partner and fellow TV graduate Sam Place .
The University ’ s business start-up scheme enabled them to purchase much needed equipment and , despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19 , the business is already expanding .
Ellie said : “ Solent gave me the experience to explore different opportunities and narrow down my goals for the future .
`` Combined with my love of editing , this internship is something I will really enjoy .
`` I ’ m really looking forward to working with such a great team of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swift during her internship , with Sam taking on the main responsibilities of filming and editing client projects .
Course Leader for Television Production , Kieron Butler , said : “ We really appreciate our relationship with Woodcut Media , one of the UK ’ s leading independent production companies .
`` All the course team are delighted for Ellie and wish her every success . ''

Recent Solent University TV Production graduate, Ellie Powell, has been announced as this year’s winner of the Woodcut Media Post-Production Award.
Woodcut Media Eastleigh-based TV production company.
Ellie, who was awarded a First-Class Honours degree in Television Production in July, will now take up a full-time six-month paid internship with the company.
Woodcut CEO, Kate Beal-Blyth, said: “We’re so excited to award the third Woodcut Media Post-Production Award.
"Despite it being a challenging year we’re still keen to give the internship prize as now more than ever it’s important for business to work with young people to help them progress.
"Our long-standing relationship with Solent’s TV Production course has given us the opportunity to nurture talent and transform them into TV professionals.
"A large number of Woodcut team members are Solent alumni and this is a great reflection of our ongoing working partnership. Long may it continue."
Ellie attended Barton Peveril College before going to university and after graduating she set up a company, Swift Video Productions, with her partner and fellow TV graduate Sam Place.
The University’s business start-up scheme enabled them to purchase much needed equipment and, despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19, the business is already expanding.
Ellie said: “Solent gave me the experience to explore different opportunities and narrow down my goals for the future.
"Combined with my love of editing, this internship is something I will really enjoy.
"I’m really looking forward to working with such a great team of people.
Ellie plans to continue running Swift during her internship, with Sam taking on the main responsibilities of filming and editing client projects.
Course Leader for Television Production, Kieron Butler, said: “We really appreciate our relationship with Woodcut Media, one of the UK’s leading independent production companies.
"All the course team are delighted for Ellie and wish her every success."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Children consulted on upgrades to Fareham play area

CHILDREN are being asked which play equipment they would like at their local play area .
Burridge play area , @ @ @ @ @ be upgraded as part of Fareham Borough Council 's five-year improvement plan with work expected @ @ @ @ @ .
Parents are now being asked to go online and get the younger generation to @ @ @ @ @ like to see .
• Fareham residents have their say on councils local plan Youngsters @ @ @ @ @ from a small toddler climbing unit , toddler playhouse , see-saw or springies .
They @ @ @ @ @ to give their comments and ideas as to how they would like to see the @ @ @ @ @ Member for Leisure and Community , Councillor Sue Bell , said : “ Play is @ @ @ @ @ every child ’ s life , which is why I am encouraging children , along @ @ @ @ @ get involved and tell us what equipment they ’ d like in the play area @ @ @ @ @ for everyone to enjoy .
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Burridge play area, Sarisbury, is set to be upgraded as part of Fareham Borough Council's five-year improvement plan with work expected to begin in autumn 2021.
Parents are now being asked to go online and get the younger generation to vote on what they would like to see.
Youngsters are being asked to choose from a small toddler climbing unit, toddler playhouse, see-saw or springies.
They will also have the opportunity to give their comments and ideas as to how they would like to see the play area improved.
Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Councillor Sue Bell, said: “Play is such an important part of every child’s life, which is why I am encouraging children, along with their families, to get involved and tell us what equipment they’d like in the play area to help us improve it for everyone to enjoy.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Lymington Town railway station to get LED lighting

PLANS to upgrade the lighting at a Hampshire railway station have been unveiled .
South Western Railway ( SWR ) @ @ @ @ @ replace the lights at the Lymington Town station with LED versions .
Opened in 1860 @ @ @ @ @ II-listed building that serves the Lymington to Brockenhurst branch line .
SWR 's application says @ @ @ @ @ is to replace the lighting on a like for like basis using the existing electrical @ @ @ @ @ Every effort has been made to provide the requirements of the project while respecting the @ @ @ @ @ If the application is granted the new-style lighting will be installed in public areas including @ @ @ @

South Western Railway (SWR) has submitted an application to replace the lights at the Lymington Town station with LED versions.
Opened in 1860 the station is a Grade II-listed building that serves the Lymington to Brockenhurst branch line.
SWR's application says: "The main principle is to replace the lighting on a like for like basis using the existing electrical wiring and luminaires.
"Every effort has been made to provide the requirements of the project while respecting the existing listed building."
If the application is granted the new-style lighting will be installed in public areas including the car park.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Software company Spyrosoft sees sales rise in lockdown

A TECH firm started by a former Ordnance Survey boss has seen its revenue grow by three quarters in lockdown .
The boom makes Spyrosoft one of the fastest growing specialist technology companies in Europe , its founder says .
Its managing director , Andrew Radcliffe , launched the software engineering business in Wroclaw , Poland , in 2016 , after leaving his job as head of development at Ordnance Survey , the government ’ s Southampton-based mapping agency .
The business has its UK headquarters at Ferndown , Dorset .
He said the demand for technology innovation across Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
Spyrosoft ’ s group revenue was up 74 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020 .
Mr Radcliffe said the UK business had continued to grow rapidly since the start of lockdown , hiring people in technical and business roles .
He said : “ I am delighted to report a period of stability for the Spyrosoft SA Group during quarter two of 2020 despite the negative global impact of Coronavirus .
“ This is mainly due to our diverse customer portfolio and minimal exposure to impacted industries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen an increased demand for our technology services resulting in new customer acquisitions and additional projects from the existing customer base .
“ This has enabled us to invest in the further growth of our subsidiary companies across the world with the hire of 32 additional employees , bringing the total to 477 at the end of June 2020 .
“ Spyrosoft SA Group was able to achieve consolidated revenue in the period of 26million Polish Zloty ( approximately £5.2m ) , a 74 per cent increase on the same period in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth during the third and fourth quarters of this year leading into 2021.
” The company creates software for a range of sectors .
Mr Radcliffe previously helped develop IT leaders of the future at the Cranfield School of Management and has advised the UK government on technology in Whitehall .
Earlier this year , Spyrosoft released nearly 180,000 shares – 17 per cent of its registered capital – on the NewConnect Stock Market in Warsaw .

The boom makes Spyrosoft one of the fastest growing specialist technology companies in Europe, its founder says.
Its managing director, Andrew Radcliffe, launched the software engineering business in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2016, after leaving his job as head of development at Ordnance Survey, the government’s Southampton-based mapping agency. The business has its UK headquarters at Ferndown, Dorset.
He said the demand for technology innovation across Europe was showing no signs of slowing despite the pandemic.
Spyrosoft’s group revenue was up 74 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020.
Mr Radcliffe said the UK business had continued to grow rapidly since the start of lockdown, hiring people in technical and business roles.
He said: “I am delighted to report a period of stability for the Spyrosoft SA Group during quarter two of 2020 despite the negative global impact of Coronavirus.
“This is mainly due to our diverse customer portfolio and minimal exposure to impacted industries.
“During the quarter Spyrosoft has seen an increased demand for our technology services resulting in new customer acquisitions and additional projects from the existing customer base.
“This has enabled us to invest in the further growth of our subsidiary companies across the world with the hire of 32 additional employees, bringing the total to 477 at the end of June 2020.
“Spyrosoft SA Group was able to achieve consolidated revenue in the period of 26million Polish Zloty (approximately £5.2m), a 74 per cent increase on the same period in 2019.
“I am optimistic for continued growth during the third and fourth quarters of this year leading into 2021.”
The company creates software for a range of sectors.
Mr Radcliffe previously helped develop IT leaders of the future at the Cranfield School of Management and has advised the UK government on technology in Whitehall.
Earlier this year, Spyrosoft released nearly 180,000 shares – 17 per cent of its registered capital – on the NewConnect Stock Market in Warsaw.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Gas pipe ruptures in Southampton

Gas pipe ruptures in Southampton

Firefighters are working in Victor Street , Shirley , to contain a ruptured gas pipe .
Crews from Redbridge and @ @ @ @ @ are on the scene .
According to firefighters on the scene , the pipeline burst @ @ @ @ @ dig a trench .
They are now waiting for an electricity specialist so they can @ @ @ @ @ are at the scene and Victor Street remains open .
A statement issued by the @ @ @ @ @ has been an incident today at Wordsworth Primary School involving a gas pipe .
`` @ @ @ @ @ are currently on site and dealing with the issue . ''

Firefighters were called to Victor Street, Shirley, to contain a ruptured gas pipe.
Crews from Redbridge and St Mary's Fire Stations were on the scene.
A gas pipe has ruptured on the grounds of Wordsworth Primary School in Southamptom 😮😮😮 @dailyecho pic.twitter.com/m7Kadm2zZJ — Tom_DailyEcho (@TDailyecho) October 29, 2020
According to firefighters on the scene, the pipeline burst into flames during work to dig a trench.
Last night they were waiting for an electricity specialist so they could extinguish the fire.
Police were also called o the scene but Victor Street remained open.
A statement issued by the school said: "There has been an incident today at Wordsworth Primary School involving a gas pipe.
"The police and fire brigade are currently on site and dealing with the issue."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Boys due at Southampton Crown Court following stabbing

TWO SCHOOLBOYS appeared at court today accused of stabbing a 56-year-old Southampton man .
Both are aged just 14 , @ @ @ @ @ attempted murder while the other has been charged with possessing a bladed article in a @ @ @ @ @ the teens - who appeared before Southampton Youth Court - can be named for legal @ @ @ @ @ said to be too ill to make a statement and remains in a serious but @ @ @ @ @ General Hospital .
The alleged attack took place in Barnfield Road in Weston in the @ @ @ @ @ .
The boy charged with attempted murder is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ remanded in custody .
The other boy , who pleaded guilty to a charge of @ @ @ @ @ will appear again at Southampton Youth Court on November 30 .
He too was remanded @ @ @ @ @ of the second boy cried during his hearing when District Judge Peter Greenfield addressed her @ @

Both are aged just 14, one has been charged with attempted murder while the other has been charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place.
Neither of the teens - who appeared before Southampton Youth Court - can be named for legal reasons.
Their victim was said to be too ill to make a statement and remains in a serious but not life-threatening condition at Southampton General Hospital.
The alleged attack took place in Barnfield Road in Weston in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The boy charged with attempted murder is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on November 6 and was remanded in custody.
The other boy, who pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a bladed article, will appear again at Southampton Youth Court on November 30.
He too was remanded in custody.
Both boys' parents attended court.
The mother of the second boy cried during his hearing when District Judge Peter Greenfield addressed her son.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Seven men bailed after Nave Andromeda 'security incident'

POLICE have released seven men on bail following the maritime `` security incident '' that took place on board an @ @ @ @ @ of the Isle of Wight .
The seven arrested men , who are all Nigerian @ @ @ @ @ in relation to the criminal investigation whilst investigators continue their enquiries , Hampshire Constabulary said @ @ @ @ @ now all remain detained under Border Force powers .
As reported , at 10.04am on @ @ @ @ @ police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda .
The ship had @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Docks that morning , having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria .
Military assistance was @ @ @ @ @ including 16 members of the Special Boat Service based in Poole boarded the ship .
@ @ @ @ @ seven minutes of their intervention .

The seven arrested men, who are all Nigerian nationals, have been bailed in relation to the criminal investigation whilst investigators continue their enquiries, Hampshire Constabulary said.
However, they will now all remain detained under Border Force powers.
As reported, at 10.04am on Sunday concerns were raised to police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda.
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning, having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria.
Military assistance was requested, and specialist crews including 16 members of the Special Boat Service based in Poole boarded the ship. The incident was over within seven minutes of their intervention.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Coronavirus: One more person dies of Covid-19 and 49 cases diagnosed in 24 hours

One new coronavirus death has been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust in the latest 24-hour period , the latest official figures show .
NHS England figures show 212 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Wednesday ( October 28 ) .
That was an increase of one compared to Tuesday , when there were 211 .
It means there have been 10 deaths in the past week , up from two the previous week .
It comes as figures show 49 more people were diagnosed with coronavirus in Southampton in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England figures show that 1,999 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday ( October 29 ) in Southampton , up from 1,950 the same time on Wednesday .
The deaths were among 3,717 deaths recorded across the South East .
Daily death counts are revised each day , with each case backdated to the actual date of death .
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier .
NHS England guidance states : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure . ''
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded , with deaths in the community excluded , such as those in care homes .

NHS England figures show 212 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Wednesday (October 28).
That was an increase of one compared to Tuesday, when there were 211.
It means there have been 10 deaths in the past week, up from two the previous week.
It comes as figures show 49 more people were diagnosed with coronavirus in Southampton in the past 24 hours.
Public Health England figures show that 1,999 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday (October 29) in Southampton, up from 1,950 the same time on Wednesday.
The deaths were among 3,717 deaths recorded across the South East.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier.
NHS England guidance states: "Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis, death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure."
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded, with deaths in the community excluded, such as those in care homes.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suspended by party

Labour has suspended Jeremy Corbyn over his reaction to the Equality and Human Rights Commission ’ s report into anti-Semitism @ @ @ @ @ leadership .
A Labour Party spokesman said : “ In light of his comments made @ @ @ @ @ retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
“ @ @ @ @ @ whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party .
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thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Gas pipe ruptures in Southampton

Gas pipe ruptures in Southampton

Firefighters were called to Victor Street , Shirley , to contain a ruptured gas pipe .
Crews from Redbridge and @ @ @ @ @ were on the scene .
According to firefighters on the scene , the pipeline burst @ @ @ @ @ dig a trench .
Last night they were waiting for an electricity specialist so they @ @ @ @ @ Police were also called o the scene but Victor Street remained open .
A statement @ @ @ @ @ : `` There has been an incident today at Wordsworth Primary School involving a gas @ @ @ @ @ and fire brigade are currently on site and dealing with the issue . ''


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Man fractured mother’s rib during attack

A SOUTHAMPTON man pushed his frail and vulnerable mother leaving her with a fractured rib .
Kevin Tubb shoved his mother causing her to fall into a footstool .
She spent eight days in hospital following the domestic violence attack at her home in Meggeson Avenue on August 31 this year , Tubb , 37 , had previously been slapped with a restraining order preventing him from contacting his mother , who suffers from osteoporosis , after another attack .
He went on to breach this five times and was jailed for six weeks last December , a court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm , which he previously pleaded guilty to .
Prosecution barrister Tim Devlin told how when Tubb was arrested he gave no comment in his interview .
An impact statement read out in court said how Tubb ’ s mother feels totally worn down and exhausted .
Saying how she wanted to be a good mother , she described the situation as “ toxic ” .
However , she sat in the public gallery to support her son .
The court heard how Tubb and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst both living at her home , and how alcohol played a bit part in family arguments .
Tubb , who has been on remand since September , has seven previous convictions for 13 offences including battery and harassment .
Defending , Jamie Gammon .
said Tubb is aware he is a danger to his mother and that drink is going to be something he has to address .
During sentencing , Judge Christopher Parker QC said that sooner or later Tubb is going to kill his mother .
He slammed him for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to expect the most severe punishment for further offences against her .
He was jailed for 12 months , suspended for 18 months .
Tubb must do nine-months of alcohol treatment and 20 days of rehabilitation .
He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work .

Kevin Tubb shoved his mother causing her to fall into a footstool.
She spent eight days in hospital following the domestic violence attack at her home in Meggeson Avenue on August 31 this year,
Tubb, 37, had previously been slapped with a restraining order preventing him from contacting his mother, who suffers from osteoporosis, after another attack.
He went on to breach this five times and was jailed for six weeks last December, a court heard.
Tubb appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, which he previously pleaded guilty to.
Prosecution barrister Tim Devlin told how when Tubb was arrested he gave no comment in his interview.
An impact statement read out in court said how Tubb’s mother feels totally worn down and exhausted.
Saying how she wanted to be a good mother, she described the situation as “toxic”.
However, she sat in the public gallery to support her son.
The court heard how Tubb and his brother would fight over pizza portions whilst both living at her home, and how alcohol played a bit part in family arguments.
Tubb, who has been on remand since September, has seven previous convictions for 13 offences including battery and harassment.
Defending, Jamie Gammon. said Tubb is aware he is a danger to his mother and that drink is going to be something he has to address.
During sentencing, Judge Christopher Parker QC said that sooner or later Tubb is going to kill his mother.
He slammed him for deliberately pushing his mum and warned him to expect the most severe punishment for further offences against her.
He was jailed for 12 months, suspended for 18 months.
Tubb must do nine-months of alcohol treatment and 20 days of rehabilitation.
He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Seven men bailed after alleged suspected hijacking on Southampton-bound ship

SEVEN men have been bailed following an investigation into a suspected 'hijacking ' incident on board a vessel off the @ @ @ @ @ men have been bailed for their part in the maritime security incident that took place @ @ @ @ @ off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday , October 25 .
The @ @ @ @ @ are all Nigerian nationals , have subsequently been bailed in relation to the criminal investigation @ @ @ @ @ , but will now remain detained under Border Force powers .
It comes after police @ @ @ @ @ on board a vessel off the Isle of Wight following reports of an attempted `` @ @ @ @ @ tanker .
At 10.04am on Sunday concerns were raised to police for the welfare of @ @ @ @ @ Andromeda .
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning , @ @ @ @ @ Nigeria .
Military assistance was requested , and specialist crews boarded the ship .
The @ @ @ @ @ minutes of their intervention .

The men have been bailed for their part in the maritime security incident that took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday, October 25.
The seven arrested men, who are all Nigerian nationals, have subsequently been bailed in relation to the criminal investigation whilst investigators continue their enquiries, but will now remain detained under Border Force powers.
It comes after police confirmed a major security incident on board a vessel off the Isle of Wight following reports of an attempted "hijacking" of an oil tanker.
At 10.04am on Sunday concerns were raised to police for the welfare of crew on board the Nave Andromeda.
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning, having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria.
Military assistance was requested, and specialist crews boarded the ship. The incident was over within seven minutes of their intervention.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Hallloween: Could Netley be the most 'haunted' area in Hampshire?

COULD Netley be the most haunted area in Hampshire ?
Stories tell of when a fisherman heading spotted a spooky but serene apparition near Weston Shore - the Grey Lady of Netley Hospital .
The phantom - a young nurse who committed suicide , according to some - glowed and hovered above the ground wearing an old-fashioned uniform .
Netley is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a monk from the old abbey and a servant woman who drowned herself after being jilted .
People in the area also claim to have seen the spirit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made pregnant by a monk , was punished by being bricked up alive , together with her child , in a wall .
In 1994 another man claimed to have seen a similar apparition , again thought to have been the Grey Lady , near Weston Shore .
The face of the ghost was unclear because of a dazzling light around the figure , but the phantom had her arms folded and was about 5ft 8in .
She wore a frilly hat and a large pinafore .
When the military hospital in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reluctant to visit a certain sluice room because they feared the Grey Lady could be lurking within .

Stories tell of when a fisherman heading spotted a spooky but serene apparition near Weston Shore - the Grey Lady of Netley Hospital. The phantom - a young nurse who committed suicide, according to some - glowed and hovered above the ground wearing an old-fashioned uniform.
Netley is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a monk from the old abbey and a servant woman who drowned herself after being jilted.
People in the area also claim to have seen the spirit of a nun who, when discovered to have been made pregnant by a monk, was punished by being bricked up alive, together with her child, in a wall.
In 1994 another man claimed to have seen a similar apparition, again thought to have been the Grey Lady, near Weston Shore.
The face of the ghost was unclear because of a dazzling light around the figure, but the phantom had her arms folded and was about 5ft 8in. She wore a frilly hat and a large pinafore.
When the military hospital in Netley was in use, staff were reluctant to visit a certain sluice room because they feared the Grey Lady could be lurking within.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Southampton centre to become "more residential" post-COVID

City councillors have said empty units in Southampton centre that previously held big brands are likely to be converted into housing as the high street adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Online shopping during lockdown is said to have `` accelerated '' the decline in high street shopping , though planning bosses have maintained that Southampton `` will remain a strong regional centre '' post-COVID .
Big names that have vanished from the high street include Topshop and Debenhams , which announced in April that it would not be re-opening after lockdown , leading to a loss of 106 jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retail and leisure development Bargate Quarter have also been adapted to include 287 more houses than originally planned ( a total of 500 ) , with a lean to residential use predicted to continue .
• Old Southampton restaurants we love and miss Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said : `` Southampton will continue to have a strong retail offer but probably more concentrated , so for example the Debenhams site is I think more likely to be converted to residential or another use .
`` The changes that were already happening in retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , have accelerated hugely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and I can ’ t see things returning to what they were . ''
Commenting on the number of empty units in the centre , Giles Semper director of Go !
Southampton , the city 's Business Improvement District , said Southampton is fairing better than other cities .
He said : `` Our vacancy rate is currently running at about 14 % but around one-third of these units are under development .
`` This would put us below the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of [ June ] . ''
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said : `` [ The council 's ] focus is on a collective effort working with GO !
Southampton and other partners to support on-going trading in the city centre and district centres whilst ensuring that public health remains the highest priority .
The council is currently reviewing plans made in 2015 for the city centre `` [ taking into ] account of all likely short and longer-term retail trends as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance as a regional shopping centre [ and ] the need for new homes . ''
Mr Leggett said current plans support `` retail-led mixed use developments '' in the city centre and any future plans `` will need to promote a healthy mixture of shopping , leisure , commercial and residential developments ... to ensure it draws a mix of people and activity and presents as a vibrant and attractive destination for years to come.
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Online shopping during lockdown is said to have "accelerated" the decline in high street shopping, though planning bosses have maintained that Southampton "will remain a strong regional centre" post-COVID.
Big names that have vanished from the high street include Topshop and Debenhams, which announced in April that it would not be re-opening after lockdown, leading to a loss of 106 jobs.
Plans for a £100m housing, retail and leisure development Bargate Quarter have also been adapted to include 287 more houses than originally planned (a total of 500), with a lean to residential use predicted to continue.
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Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said: "Southampton will continue to have a strong retail offer but probably more concentrated, so for example the Debenhams site is I think more likely to be converted to residential or another use.
"The changes that were already happening in retail with increasing levels of online shopping in particular, have accelerated hugely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and I can’t see things returning to what they were."
Commenting on the number of empty units in the centre, Giles Semper director of Go! Southampton, the city's Business Improvement District, said Southampton is fairing better than other cities.
He said: "Our vacancy rate is currently running at about 14% but around one-third of these units are under development.
"This would put us below the national average figure which was 12.4% at the end of [June]."
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said: "[The council's] focus is on a collective effort working with GO! Southampton and other partners to support on-going trading in the city centre and district centres whilst ensuring that public health remains the highest priority.
The council is currently reviewing plans made in 2015 for the city centre "[taking into] account of all likely short and longer-term retail trends as part of the post-Covid recovery, reflecting Southampton’s importance as a regional shopping centre [and] the need for new homes."
Mr Leggett said current plans support "retail-led mixed use developments" in the city centre and any future plans "will need to promote a healthy mixture of shopping, leisure, commercial and residential developments...to ensure it draws a mix of people and activity and presents as a vibrant and attractive destination for years to come. "


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Southampton music venue rejected by Culture Recovery Fund

A much-loved live music venue in the city has launched a Crowdfunding appeal following an unsuccessful bid to the government 's Culture Recovery Fund .
The 1865 , in Brunswick Square is in `` urgent '' need of funds to cover costs that have built up since lockdown started in March .
A post on the venue 's Crowdfunding page read : `` Despite being a viable , well run venue , we were unsuccessful in our bid for the Cultural Recovery Fund , which has left our future in a perilous state . ''
• More than £76m from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fund , administered by the Arts Council England , assesses venues based on location and their `` cultural significance and/or contribution to providing cultural opportunity in England . ''
Other venues were said to `` more closely [ align ] with the criteria '' , though venue co-ordinator Guy Benfield disagreed with this decision .
He said : `` We believe that we are the only venue of our size regionally that provides this range of activity regularly .
`` The venue has hosted thousands of performers ... providing work for hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other lines of duty .
`` We have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity , and have become an essential hub for dozens of community groups and organisations . ''
Since opening in 2013 , the venue has hosted live music , sports , comedy and community workshops and is a staple of the city 's nightlife .
Though currently able to trade , the venue can only operate at 20 % capacity and costs have piled up after the venue was forced to close for five months .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have increased , due to providing extra security and stewarding staff to enforce our Covid-19 mitigation rules and extra bar staffing to fulfil the table service requirement .
`` [ Funding ] will help us to bridge the gap between the increase in expenses and reduction in turnover , while also contributing to some of the accounts that were accumulated [ during our closure . ]
'' The appeal 's target of £30k is said to be `` the absolute minimum required '' to secure the venue 's future .
On their Crowdfunding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds raised will ensure the long term future of the venue , while we await the light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel.
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The 1865, in Brunswick Square is in "urgent" need of funds to cover costs that have built up since lockdown started in March.
A post on the venue's Crowdfunding page read: "Despite being a viable, well run venue, we were unsuccessful in our bid for the Cultural Recovery Fund, which has left our future in a perilous state."
The fund, administered by the Arts Council England, assesses venues based on location and their "cultural significance and/or contribution to providing cultural opportunity in England."
Other venues were said to "more closely [align] with the criteria", though venue co-ordinator Guy Benfield disagreed with this decision.
He said: "We believe that we are the only venue of our size regionally that provides this range of activity regularly.
"The venue has hosted thousands of performers...providing work for hundreds of technicians, crew, promoters and many other lines of duty.
"We have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity, and have become an essential hub for dozens of community groups and organisations."
Since opening in 2013, the venue has hosted live music, sports, comedy and community workshops and is a staple of the city's nightlife.
Though currently able to trade, the venue can only operate at 20% capacity and costs have piled up after the venue was forced to close for five months.
Mr Benfield said: "Our event expenses have increased, due to providing extra security and stewarding staff to enforce our Covid-19 mitigation rules and extra bar staffing to fulfil the table service requirement.
"[Funding] will help us to bridge the gap between the increase in expenses and reduction in turnover, while also contributing to some of the accounts that were accumulated [during our closure.]"
The appeal's target of £30k is said to be "the absolute minimum required" to secure the venue's future.
On their Crowdfunding page they added: "Any further funds raised will ensure the long term future of the venue, while we await the light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel. "
Visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/savethe1865 for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--The most  haunted places in Southampton

The most  haunted places in Southampton

From chambermaids to Tudor ghouls the rich history of our city has harboured more than just stories .
Would you be brave enough to seek out the spirits on your visit ?
Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace Southampton that are sure to send a shiver down your spine : Built on one of the busiest streets in Southampton , beneath the medieval town wall that once defended Southampton against seaborne attack , the Merchant ’ s House served as a residence and place of business .
The property has been restored to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creeping out any ghost hunters .
Legend has it that a woman called Ruth Dill used to work at the Merchant 's House in the 1890s .
To supplement her income and satisfy her passion for jewellery she used to sleep with wealthy sailors staying at the house .
One night she tried to rob a wealthy sailor but was caught in the act .
She turned and struck him with a fire iron .
Realising the man was dead Ruth made her escape , throwing the stolen jewelry down a nearby well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A shadowy woman can often be seen walking the corridors of the house and staring longingly down the well , as if she 's looking for something .
Visitors have also said they 've been pushed from behind and candles in the cellar have blown themselves out .
Dating back to the 15th Century the Tudor House Museum on Bugle Street is one of the most haunted buildings in the city .
At one time the house was a regular stop for local police as there were frequent reports of intruders , seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing by windows .
When the police would arrive they would never find signs of break-ins but lights would be on inside .
Eventually a medium was brought to the property to contact the poltergeist , she found out that it was a bored spirit .
She left a ball for the ghost , which disappeared and the lights now stay off .
More recent investigations using thermal imaging equipment have shown a man sitting in a chair .
Visitors have also reported figures crossing rooms and walking through bricked up doorways and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed .
Rainbow over the chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park - by Patricia Butt One known as the largest military hospital in the world , only the chapel has survived .
Netley Chapel is said to be haunted by the 'Grey Lady ' who is a Victorian nurse that threw herself from the chapel tower .
There are a few stories as to the reason for her death including that she accidentally killed a patient and killed herself out of remorse or that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her love who died at war .
The Grey Lady is said to have appeared at the bedside of the ill moments before their death to offer comfort and solace .
She also used to walk the corridors and wards , a sighting of her meant someone was about to die .
In 1966 a trick was played on Daily Echo reporters by a nurse in the psychiatric hospital who imitated the Grey Lady as a hoax .
Have we missed any terrifying haunts ?
Let us know in the comments .

Would you be brave enough to seek out the spirits on your visit?
Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace Southampton that are sure to send a shiver down your spine:
Medieval Merchants House, Castle Street
Built on one of the busiest streets in Southampton, beneath the medieval town wall that once defended Southampton against seaborne attack, the Merchant’s House served as a residence and place of business.
The property has been restored to its mid-14th Century appearance, which aids in creeping out any ghost hunters.
Legend has it that a woman called Ruth Dill used to work at the Merchant's House in the 1890s.
To supplement her income and satisfy her passion for jewellery she used to sleep with wealthy sailors staying at the house.
One night she tried to rob a wealthy sailor but was caught in the act. She turned and struck him with a fire iron.
Realising the man was dead Ruth made her escape, throwing the stolen jewelry down a nearby well, never to be seen again.
A shadowy woman can often be seen walking the corridors of the house and staring longingly down the well, as if she's looking for something.
Visitors have also said they've been pushed from behind and candles in the cellar have blown themselves out.
Tudor House Museum
Dating back to the 15th Century the Tudor House Museum on Bugle Street is one of the most haunted buildings in the city.
At one time the house was a regular stop for local police as there were frequent reports of intruders, seeing lights on in the building and shadows passing by windows.
When the police would arrive they would never find signs of break-ins but lights would be on inside.
Eventually a medium was brought to the property to contact the poltergeist, she found out that it was a bored spirit. She left a ball for the ghost, which disappeared and the lights now stay off.
More recent investigations using thermal imaging equipment have shown a man sitting in a chair.
Visitors have also reported figures crossing rooms and walking through bricked up doorways and staff say there is one room which dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed.
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley
Rainbow over the chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park - by Patricia Butt
One known as the largest military hospital in the world, only the chapel has survived.
Netley Chapel is said to be haunted by the 'Grey Lady' who is a Victorian nurse that threw herself from the chapel tower.
There are a few stories as to the reason for her death including that she accidentally killed a patient and killed herself out of remorse or that she was stricken by grief at the loss of her love who died at war.
The Grey Lady is said to have appeared at the bedside of the ill moments before their death to offer comfort and solace.
She also used to walk the corridors and wards, a sighting of her meant someone was about to die.
In 1966 a trick was played on Daily Echo reporters by a nurse in the psychiatric hospital who imitated the Grey Lady as a hoax.
Have we missed any terrifying haunts? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Top 5 most viewed homes in Southampton this month

These Southampton properties have amassed more than 1,000 views each in the last 30 days .
Since lockdown , Zoopla has said that people looking to buy are after more space to allow for a comfortable working from home environment as well as private outdoor space .
Whether you 're thinking of moving house , getting on to the property ladder or just love to be nosey , these properties are the hottest on Zoopla right now : This three-bedroom semi-detached house is one of the most viewed properties with more than 1,880 views on Zoopla this month .
Located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley the property has off-road parking for multiple cars and a good-sized rear garden .
Well-presented throughout the contemporary family home is ready to move in and has a stunning high-gloss kitchen at the heart of the home .
Offered for sale through auction this substantial three-bedroom family home is an ideal investment property .
In need of modernisation this house has the potential to offer great contemporary living with both a spacious rear and front garden .
With ample off-road parking and no chain the property is ready for a quick buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a range of good schools .
This lovingly-maintained family home is on the market for £270,000 .
Boasting a corner plot and private driveway parking this house is being offered to the market for the first time in 60 years .
The property has four large bedrooms , two bathrooms , three reception rooms and a study - ideal for working from home .
Outside , the garden has been beautifully landscaped and well manicured , there is a decked seating area , garden shed and a 16foot workshop with power and lighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this two-bedroom semi-detached home is a two-minute walk away from Southampton General Hospital and is close to many amenities .
Located in Coxford the property has two double bedrooms and two three-piece bathroom suites .
There is also a bay fronted living room plus a dining room and kitchen .
Boasting a front and rear garden there is also space for off-road parking .
More than 1,350 people have looked at this property on Zoopla in the last 30 days .
Offered on a shared ownership basis this three-bedroom family home is ideally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great first time buy .
Chain free , the detached property is ready to move into and has been well looked after throughout .
There is a 16foot modern fitted kitchen diner as well as a conseratory and utility room , great for even the busiest of families .
To the front of the property there is a driveway for one car and gate access in to the rear garden .
In the back garden there is a newly fitted decking area with stairs leading down to a lawn and a storage shed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or getting on the property ladder since lockdown ?
Let us know in the comments .

Since lockdown, Zoopla has said that people looking to buy are after more space to allow for a comfortable working from home environment as well as private outdoor space.
Whether you're thinking of moving house, getting on to the property ladder or just love to be nosey, these properties are the hottest on Zoopla right now:
Winchester Road, Shirley, SO16
£250,000
This three-bedroom semi-detached house is one of the most viewed properties with more than 1,880 views on Zoopla this month.
Located in the highly sought-after residential area of Shirley the property has off-road parking for multiple cars and a good-sized rear garden.
Well-presented throughout the contemporary family home is ready to move in and has a stunning high-gloss kitchen at the heart of the home.
Spring Road, SO19
£180,000
Offered for sale through auction this substantial three-bedroom family home is an ideal investment property.
In need of modernisation this house has the potential to offer great contemporary living with both a spacious rear and front garden.
With ample off-road parking and no chain the property is ready for a quick buy, it is also ideally located to a range of good schools.
Weston, SO19
£270,000
This lovingly-maintained family home is on the market for £270,000.
Boasting a corner plot and private driveway parking this house is being offered to the market for the first time in 60 years.
The property has four large bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms and a study - ideal for working from home.
Outside, the garden has been beautifully landscaped and well manicured, there is a decked seating area, garden shed and a 16foot workshop with power and lighting.
Tremona Road, SO16
£190,000
In need of a little TLC this two-bedroom semi-detached home is a two-minute walk away from Southampton General Hospital and is close to many amenities.
Located in Coxford the property has two double bedrooms and two three-piece bathroom suites.
There is also a bay fronted living room plus a dining room and kitchen.
Boasting a front and rear garden there is also space for off-road parking.
More than 1,350 people have looked at this property on Zoopla in the last 30 days.
Copsewood Road, SO18
£170,00
Offered on a shared ownership basis this three-bedroom family home is ideally located to good schools and is a great first time buy.
Chain free, the detached property is ready to move into and has been well looked after throughout.
There is a 16foot modern fitted kitchen diner as well as a conseratory and utility room, great for even the busiest of families.
To the front of the property there is a driveway for one car and gate access in to the rear garden.
In the back garden there is a newly fitted decking area with stairs leading down to a lawn and a storage shed.
Have you been thinking of moving or getting on the property ladder since lockdown? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Murder revisited: Man hammered to death by rogue thief

The brutal hammer murder of Vivian Messiter in Southampton 's Grove Street led to the execution of William Podmore in 1929 .
The story begins with the baffling disappearance of Wolf 's Head oil company 's Vivian Messiter whose premises were situated in Grove Street .
Messiter had last been seen alive in October 1928 when he failed to return to his lodgings and his landlord , a former policeman , reported him missing .
A bit of a loner , with no real family or friends , Messiter 's whereabouts went unsolved .
It was widely accepted that 57-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his customary jaunts to faraway places .
Sooner or later the company realised that there had been no contact with him for weeks , as an ex-Fusilier and military man this was out of character for Messiter .
Eventually a worker at the company managed to persuade the local police to bust open a door that had strangely been locked since Messiter 's disappearance .
Upon forcing open the garage door the police were shocked to find the badly beaten body of Messiter lying face down on the floor , hidden behind his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignition was still on and the petrol tank was empty , suggesting the engine had been kept running , muffling the sound of the murder , until the fuel had been exhausted .
Having been there for some seven or eight weeks , the police assumed he had been shot due to the puncture wound on his forehead .
However , after a lengthy inspection of the grotesquely injured body by the world famous pathologist Sir Bernard Spilsbury it was realised that he had actually been bludgeoned to death with a hammer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1929 , a telegram from the Chief Constable of Southampton was received at Scotland Yard .
It read : ' A case of murder has occurred here .
A man has been found shot in a room the door of which was padlocked .
The body was found today and has probably been in the room some eight or nine weeks .
Will you please send an officer to investigate the matter . '
As a result , Scotland Yard sent its top crime busters Chief Inspector John Prothero and detective Hugh Young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commander .
Also on the case was the Echo who helped to grip the nation as they hunted for the mysterious scar faced man and the elusive 'Golden-haired Lil ' .
The critical clue to catching the killer came from an investigation into the items found on Messiter 's person .
There was a letter from a ' W.F Thomas ' who had supposedly applied for a vacancy as a salesman at the Wolf 's Head .
Intriguingly the same name was found on a screwed-up piece of paper found discarded in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , a man named Mitchell from Downtown contacted Prothero about a mechanic he had recently hired .
The mechanic had introduced himself as Mr Thomas but shortly disappeared , stealing £143 of Mitchell 's money in the process .
Chief Inspector Prothero ran to the Echo newsroom to sift through all of the paper 's previous advertisements and files , hunting for the enigma that was Mr Thomas .
Tracking down the lodging house of Thomas , the inspector found a slip of paper that tied him to a car garage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ description given by Prothero to one of their previous employees , a man named William Henry Podmore .
That was it .
A nationwide manhunt was on , searching for Podmore and his blonde associate .
Tracked down in London , Podmore was taken to Winchester Assizes and tried for the murder of Messiter .
Confident of his acquittal , Podmore bragged to his fellow inmates saying : `` The old farmers in Hampshire do n't know how to try a man . ''
Alas the courts , led by Attorney General Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clear motive for murder .
It turned out that Messiter had confronted Podmore after being repeatedly tricked into paying commission on fake orders placed by the criminal .
Already knowing he was sought after by Manchester Police for previous crimes it is said that Podmore panicked and attacked his employer with a hammer .
Almost immediately , he absconded from his lodgings with his mistress 'Golden-haired Lil ' .
Within 83-minutes the jury found Podmore guilty of the crimes .
However , an outcry of national sympathy poured in for Podmore who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a petty-criminal rather than a murderer .
Podmore launched a failed appeal and was later executed at Winchester Prison on April 22 , 1930 .
Do you know of any historic or unsolved murders from Southampton ?
Let us know in the comments below or email nicole.baddeley @ newsquest.co.uk .

The story begins with the baffling disappearance of Wolf's Head oil company's Vivian Messiter whose premises were situated in Grove Street.
Messiter had last been seen alive in October 1928 when he failed to return to his lodgings and his landlord, a former policeman, reported him missing.
A bit of a loner, with no real family or friends, Messiter's whereabouts went unsolved. It was widely accepted that 57-year-old Messiter had set off on one of his customary jaunts to faraway places.
Sooner or later the company realised that there had been no contact with him for weeks, as an ex-Fusilier and military man this was out of character for Messiter.
Eventually a worker at the company managed to persuade the local police to bust open a door that had strangely been locked since Messiter's disappearance.
Upon forcing open the garage door the police were shocked to find the badly beaten body of Messiter lying face down on the floor, hidden behind his car.
Curiously the car’s ignition was still on and the petrol tank was empty, suggesting the engine had been kept running, muffling the sound of the murder, until the fuel had been exhausted.
Having been there for some seven or eight weeks, the police assumed he had been shot due to the puncture wound on his forehead.
However, after a lengthy inspection of the grotesquely injured body by the world famous pathologist Sir Bernard Spilsbury it was realised that he had actually been bludgeoned to death with a hammer.
At 6.45pm on Saturday January 10, 1929, a telegram from the Chief Constable of Southampton was received at Scotland Yard.
It read: 'A case of murder has occurred here. A man has been found shot in a room the door of which was padlocked. The body was found today and has probably been in the room some eight or nine weeks. Will you please send an officer to investigate the matter.'
As a result, Scotland Yard sent its top crime busters Chief Inspector John Prothero and detective Hugh Young - who later became a distinguished police commander.
Also on the case was the Echo who helped to grip the nation as they hunted for the mysterious scar faced man and the elusive 'Golden-haired Lil'.
The critical clue to catching the killer came from an investigation into the items found on Messiter's person.
There was a letter from a 'W.F Thomas' who had supposedly applied for a vacancy as a salesman at the Wolf's Head.
Intriguingly the same name was found on a screwed-up piece of paper found discarded in the garage.
After reading about the mysterious case, a man named Mitchell from Downtown contacted Prothero about a mechanic he had recently hired.
The mechanic had introduced himself as Mr Thomas but shortly disappeared, stealing £143 of Mitchell's money in the process.
Chief Inspector Prothero ran to the Echo newsroom to sift through all of the paper's previous advertisements and files, hunting for the enigma that was Mr Thomas.
Tracking down the lodging house of Thomas, the inspector found a slip of paper that tied him to a car garage in Manchester.
The northern mechanics matched the description given by Prothero to one of their previous employees, a man named William Henry Podmore.
That was it.
A nationwide manhunt was on, searching for Podmore and his blonde associate.
Tracked down in London, Podmore was taken to Winchester Assizes and tried for the murder of Messiter.
Confident of his acquittal, Podmore bragged to his fellow inmates saying: "The old farmers in Hampshire don't know how to try a man."
Alas the courts, led by Attorney General Sir Thomas Inskip, providing the jury with a clear motive for murder.
It turned out that Messiter had confronted Podmore after being repeatedly tricked into paying commission on fake orders placed by the criminal.
Already knowing he was sought after by Manchester Police for previous crimes it is said that Podmore panicked and attacked his employer with a hammer.
Almost immediately, he absconded from his lodgings with his mistress 'Golden-haired Lil'.
Within 83-minutes the jury found Podmore guilty of the crimes.
However, an outcry of national sympathy poured in for Podmore who many felt sympathy for and saw him as a petty-criminal rather than a murderer.
Podmore launched a failed appeal and was later executed at Winchester Prison on April 22, 1930.
Do you know of any historic or unsolved murders from Southampton? Let us know in the comments below or email nicole.baddeley@newsquest.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Halloween: Could this be the most 'haunted' building in Hampshire?

Could Tudor House Museum in Bugle Street be the most haunted building in Hampshire ?
The museum is one of Southampton 's older buildings , dating from the 15th Century .
It is thought to be haunted .
Police at one time would have to make regular stops at the building because locals were constantly reporting intruders after seeing lights on in the building and shadows passing by the windows .
Every single time the police arrived to investigate they found no sign of a break-in , but lights were on when they should not have been .
Eventually , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the culprit was a bored spirit .
She left a ball which vanished , but the lights stayed off .
However , that was not the end of the paranormal activity at The Tudor House Museum which remains one of the most haunted buildings in Hampshire .
More recently modern technology was used to access the the level of paranormal activity when thermal imaging equipment picked up a man sitting in a chair .
Staff say there is one room which dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed while many visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking through bricked up doorways .

The museum is one of Southampton's older buildings, dating from the 15th Century. It is thought to be haunted.
Police at one time would have to make regular stops at the building because locals were constantly reporting intruders after seeing lights on in the building and shadows passing by the windows. Every single time the police arrived to investigate they found no sign of a break-in, but lights were on when they should not have been.
Eventually, a medium was brought in and decided the culprit was a bored spirit. She left a ball which vanished, but the lights stayed off.
However, that was not the end of the paranormal activity at The Tudor House Museum which remains one of the most haunted buildings in Hampshire.
More recently modern technology was used to access the the level of paranormal activity when thermal imaging equipment picked up a man sitting in a chair.
Staff say there is one room which dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed while many visitors have reported seeing figures crossing rooms and walking through bricked up doorways.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--'Suspicious person' seen trying to get into cars in West End

POLICE say there has been an increase of reports of a 'suspicious person ' trying car handles .
The reports @ @ @ @ @ from the West End area , mostly in Holly Gardens and Patrcia Close .
The @ @ @ @ @ between the hours of 5pm and 7.45pm yesterday .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said @ @ @ @ @ an increase in Police activity in the surrounding areas so please do not worry .
@ @ @ @ @ as a reminder not to leave any valuables in your car and make sure you @ @ @ @ @ display if possible .
`` Should you have any home CCTV or Rind Doorbell footage @ @ @ @ @ please let us know .
`` Anyone with information can phone 101 with the reference @ @ @

The reports are said to be coming from the West End area, mostly in Holly Gardens and Patrcia Close.
The person was seen by residents between the hours of 5pm and 7.45pm yesterday.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "You may see an increase in Police activity in the surrounding areas so please do not worry.
"May I take this as a reminder not to leave any valuables in your car and make sure you do not leave anything on display if possible.
"Should you have any home CCTV or Rind Doorbell footage of this suspicious person, please let us know.
"Anyone with information can phone 101 with the reference 44200418996."


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Portsmouth puppy got himself stuck under reclining chair

A COCKAPOO puppy ended up in a pickle after getting wedged under a reclining chair .
The eight-week-old crawled under a sofa and managed to get his fur caught in the mechanism as his owner unknowingly reclined the chair .
This happened at a home in Warspite Close , Portsmouth , on Tuesday morning .
RSPCA inspector Hannah Nixon was called to the home to help with the situation .
She said : “ The owner was reclining her electric sofa and didn ’ t realise the puppy had crawled underneath .
`` He got his fur entwined around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The sofa is said to be a long curved corner couch and the owners had already attempted to dismantle it to free the pup but got stuck and called for help .
The fire service then turned up to try and help .
Hannah stabilised the puppy while the fire crew worked around her to remove the central screw from the chair and removed the electrics .
The fire crew then moved the pup and the mechanism to a kitchen work top where they had to hack away with a saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; `` Thankfully he was free and wasn ’ t injured .
`` He had a few bruises but ran off to his mum and gave us some kisses to say thank you before crashing on the rug and falling asleep .
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The eight-week-old crawled under a sofa and managed to get his fur caught in the mechanism as his owner unknowingly reclined the chair.
This happened at a home in Warspite Close, Portsmouth, on Tuesday morning.
RSPCA inspector Hannah Nixon was called to the home to help with the situation.
She said: “The owner was reclining her electric sofa and didn’t realise the puppy had crawled underneath.
"He got his fur entwined around the central screw of this section of chair."
The sofa is said to be a long curved corner couch and the owners had already attempted to dismantle it to free the pup but got stuck and called for help.
The fire service then turned up to try and help.
Hannah stabilised the puppy while the fire crew worked around her to remove the central screw from the chair and removed the electrics.
The fire crew then moved the pup and the mechanism to a kitchen work top where they had to hack away with a saw to remove the dog.
Hannah added; "Thankfully he was free and wasn’t injured.
"He had a few bruises but ran off to his mum and gave us some kisses to say thank you before crashing on the rug and falling asleep.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Ferne McCann from Towie visits Southampton

Ferne McCann , 30 , has announced she is eager to bag herself a new boyfriend ahead of potential future @ @ @ @ @ In light of this , the Echo takes a look at pictures of when Ferne @ @ @ @ @ TV star was in the city to visit a local school and to surprise an @ @ @ @ @ Nathan Boyce was given the surprise thank you for looking after his blind mum by @ @ @ @ @ Star Wars Stormtroopers .
Nathan had been caring for his mum Sarah since a brain @ @ @ @ @ , leaving her blind .
On October 21 , 2016 , a Hampshire charity organised @ @ @ @ @ Star Wars fan Nathan in front of classmates at Wordsworth School in Shirley .
The @ @ @ @ @ organised Britain ’ s Got Talent dance group Boogie Storm and Ferne Mccann to pay @ @ @ @ @ The pictures taken that day can be seen in the gallery above .

In light of this, the Echo takes a look at pictures of when Ferne came to Southampton.
The TV star was in the city to visit a local school and to surprise an incredibly special youngster.
Ten-year-old Nathan Boyce was given the surprise thank you for looking after his blind mum by Ferne and a bunch of Star Wars Stormtroopers.
Nathan had been caring for his mum Sarah since a brain tumour crushed her optic nerve, leaving her blind.
On October 21, 2016, a Hampshire charity organised the surprise thank you for Star Wars fan Nathan in front of classmates at Wordsworth School in Shirley.
The Honeypot children’s charity organised Britain’s Got Talent dance group Boogie Storm and Ferne Mccann to pay Nathan a special visit.
The pictures taken that day can be seen in the gallery above.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Mandalorian season 2 is here - remember Star Wars being filmed locally?

WITH the first Mandalorian Season 2 episode launching on Disney Plus today , the Daily Echo takes a look back @ @ @ @ @ movie Solo : A Star Wars Story was filmed in Hampshire .
The movie , @ @ @ @ @ actress , Emilia Clarke , and Hunger Games star , Woody Harrelson , is a @ @ @ @ @ life of Han Solo .
American actor Alden Ehrenreich portrays the cynical smuggler in his @ @ @ @ @ the events of the original series , where he was famously played by Harrison Ford @ @ @ @ @ filmed in Fawley Power Station .
Props , costumes and set pieces for the Star @ @ @ @ @ at the site , and some of the stars were there too .
Check out @ @ @ @ @ .

The movie, which features Game of Thrones actress, Emilia Clarke, and Hunger Games star, Woody Harrelson, is a spin off looking at the life of Han Solo.
American actor Alden Ehrenreich portrays the cynical smuggler in his younger years, prior to the events of the original series, where he was famously played by Harrison Ford.
The film was partly filmed in Fawley Power Station.
Props, costumes and set pieces for the Star Wars film were set up at the site, and some of the stars were there too.
Check out pictures in the gallery above.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1976 @ @ @ @ @ with pretty buildings .
So where was it taken exactly ?
It 's Beauleu village @ @ @ @ @ to the right of the image !
Well done if you guessed correctly .

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The image, snapped in 1976, shows a road lined with pretty buildings.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's Beauleu village, with the Post Office to the right of the image! Well done if you guessed correctly.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Colin Jenkins rose from reporter to assistant editor

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Daily Echo journalist who was renowned for his dry sense of humour and unflappable nature .
Colin Jenkins joined the Echo newsroom in 1987 and held various positions over the next three decades , including deputy sports editor , chief sub editor and assistant editor .
Colin , 57 , of Hythe , died suddenly earlier this week after suffering a cardiac arrest .
Paul Collins , the Daily Echo 's former picture editor , said : `` You could n't find a harder working , more unflappable character , but he paired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irish eyes .
• Journalist Alan Wiltshire , who covered Romsey and the New Forest , dies aged 90 '' Colin was a great leader of his department in often trying times for the industry and would always be considerate to his people and those around him often putting their needs ahead of his own .
`` Through all of his dedication to work I admired Colin 's ability to live the life he wanted .
`` He told us of the many great experiences he had enjoyed , both himself - often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with his partner Sharon .
`` It 's a tragedy his great life was cut so short . ''
Colin began his working life as a compositor and later retrained as a journalist .
He worked as a reporter and a sub-editor before working his way up the ranks , becoming deputy sports editor , chief sub-editor and regional production editor and assistant editor .
Former Daily Echo journalist Clive Downton said : `` Colin and I sat in my back garden a few weeks ago and spent a couple of hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the production side at the Echo and later became journalists .
Colin was a good journalist , calm in a crisis , very thoughtful and always great fun when out socialising . ''
After leaving the Echo Colin moved to Portsmouth 's daily paper , The News .

Colin Jenkins joined the Echo newsroom in 1987 and held various positions over the next three decades, including deputy sports editor, chief sub editor and assistant editor.
Colin, 57, of Hythe, died suddenly earlier this week after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Paul Collins, the Daily Echo's former picture editor, said: "You couldn't find a harder working, more unflappable character, but he paired that with a dry humour and smiling Irish eyes.
"Colin was a great leader of his department in often trying times for the industry and would always be considerate to his people and those around him often putting their needs ahead of his own.
"Through all of his dedication to work I admired Colin's ability to live the life he wanted.
"He told us of the many great experiences he had enjoyed, both himself - often on golf courses around the world - and with his partner Sharon.
"It's a tragedy his great life was cut so short."
Colin began his working life as a compositor and later retrained as a journalist. He worked as a reporter and a sub-editor before working his way up the ranks, becoming deputy sports editor, chief sub-editor and regional production editor and assistant editor.
Former Daily Echo journalist Clive Downton said: "Colin and I sat in my back garden a few weeks ago and spent a couple of hours looking back.
"We started on the production side at the Echo and later became journalists. Colin was a good journalist, calm in a crisis, very thoughtful and always great fun when out socialising."
After leaving the Echo Colin moved to Portsmouth's daily paper, The News.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Young mother spared driving ban because of impact on her mental health and on her newborn baby

A SOUTHAMPTON woman has been spared a driving ban because of the impact on her baby and her mental health @ @ @ @ @ , of Redbridge Hill , was found guilty of driving with no insurance in a @ @ @ @ @ Hill on December 14 last year .
The conviction put her over the points numbers @ @ @ @ @ ban but the magistrates decided not to disqualify her .
They heard about `` exceptional @ @ @ @ @ the newborn baby and to the mental health of the defendant . ''
Instead she @ @ @ @ @ , fined £140 with a £32 victim surcharge and £50 costs .

Jessyleigh Gallagher, 25, of Redbridge Hill, was found guilty of driving with no insurance in a 15-reg Ford Focus on Redbridge Hill on December 14 last year.
The conviction put her over the points numbers that would trigger a driving ban but the magistrates decided not to disqualify her. They heard about "exceptional hardship, the impact on the newborn baby and to the mental health of the defendant."
Instead she was given six penalty points, fined £140 with a £32 victim surcharge and £50 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Southern Health opens new facility for men with learning difficulties

HEALTH chiefs are celebrating the completion of a new £10m unit for adults with learning difficulties .
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has opened Ashford , a ten-bed ward at Tatchbury Mount , Calmore , for men who have been detained under the Mental Health Act .
The unit occupies the former site of Rufus Lodge , an unused building that was longer suitable for clinical use .
Southern Health ’ s deputy chief medical officer , Dr Mayura Deshpande , said : `` By creating a new , safe and modern space in its place , we are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calmore after they ’ d temporarily been cared for by our staff in Fareham , during construction.
” The ward was originally located on another part of the Tatchbury site - Woodhaven - which has since become Austen House .
Southern Health worked with construction contractor Kier to involve staff , patients and families in various elements of Ashford 's design .
Dr Deshpande said the building had ten en-suite bedrooms plus a raft of other facilities including a de-escalation and seclusion area , sensory , music and art rooms ; a family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ashford ’ s matron , Rachel Makgatho , said the new unit provided patients with a safe and welcoming environment .
`` This allows for therapeutic interventions to take place which encourage them to take responsibility , stay healthy , get along with others and keep busy , '' she said .
`` This in turn supports the patients to develop the skills to live lives that are personally meaningful , enabling them to eventually move to independent living in the community .
“ The design of the ward has been carefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time socialising in communal areas whilst also providing quiet , calm spaces for spending time away from others .
`` This meets the needs of all our patients , including those with autistic spectrum conditions for whom space to walk and quiet areas can be vital.
” New Forest East MP Julian Lewis , who attended the opening , said : `` Once again , we see the unveiling of a high-quality mental health facility on the Tatchbury Mount site .
`` It is fast becoming a hub for state-of-the-art units to care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has opened Ashford, a ten-bed ward at Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, for men who have been detained under the Mental Health Act.
The unit occupies the former site of Rufus Lodge, an unused building that was longer suitable for clinical use.
Southern Health’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Mayura Deshpande, said: "By creating a new, safe and modern space in its place, we are now able to welcome our patients back to Calmore after they’d temporarily been cared for by our staff in Fareham, during construction.”
The ward was originally located on another part of the Tatchbury site - Woodhaven - which has since become Austen House.
Southern Health worked with construction contractor Kier to involve staff, patients and families in various elements of Ashford's design.
Dr Deshpande said the building had ten en-suite bedrooms plus a raft of other facilities including a de-escalation and seclusion area, sensory, music and art rooms; a family visiting room and a multi-faith room."
Ashford’s matron, Rachel Makgatho, said the new unit provided patients with a safe and welcoming environment.
"This allows for therapeutic interventions to take place which encourage them to take responsibility, stay healthy, get along with others and keep busy," she said.
"This in turn supports the patients to develop the skills to live lives that are personally meaningful, enabling them to eventually move to independent living in the community.
“The design of the ward has been carefully thought out, allowing patients to spend time socialising in communal areas whilst also providing quiet, calm spaces for spending time away from others.
"This meets the needs of all our patients, including those with autistic spectrum conditions for whom space to walk and quiet areas can be vital.”
New Forest East MP Julian Lewis, who attended the opening, said: "Once again, we see the unveiling of a high-quality mental health facility on the Tatchbury Mount site.
"It is fast becoming a hub for state-of-the-art units to care for those cruelly challenged by mental illness."


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Send us your pumpkin pictures for Halloween

IT ’ S Halloween on Saturday and while this year ’ s celebrations will be different , we can still @ @ @ @ @ our doorsteps .
We ’ d love to see your creations and we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ gallery .
Whether you ’ ve crafted a masterpiece , made something spectacularly scary or @ @ @ @ @ of fun with the kids , we want to see your offerings .
To share @ @ @ @ @ the button below and we ’ ll add them to our online gallery .

We’d love to see your creations and we’ll upload your pictures to a gallery.
Whether you’ve crafted a masterpiece, made something spectacularly scary or have just had a bit of fun with the kids, we want to see your offerings.
To share your photos, just click the button below and we’ll add them to our online gallery.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Offender, 60, avoids jail despite breaching court order and a suspended sentence

A WINCHESTER man has narrowly avoided a prison after breaking a court order to contact a woman .
David Whitewood @ @ @ @ @ Road , contacted Emma Cull on August 20 when banned by a restraining order .
@ @ @ @ @ Magistrates in Basingstoke jailed him for two weeks suspended for 12 months .
They chose @ @ @ @ @ sentence imposed for common assault and possession of a knife , imposed on August 11 @ @ @ @ @ weeks suspended for 18 months .
Magistrates decided that that sentence should continue .
There @ @ @ @ @ failing to attend court on September 22 .

David Whitewood, 60, of Christchurch Road, contacted Emma Cull on August 20 when banned by a restraining order. He admitted the charge.
Magistrates in Basingstoke jailed him for two weeks suspended for 12 months.
They chose not to activate a suspended sentence imposed for common assault and possession of a knife, imposed on August 11. That was for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months. Magistrates decided that that sentence should continue.
Whitewood was ordered to pay a £129 victim surcharge.
There was no separate penalty for failing to attend court on September 22.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Drink driver disqualified after caught just over the limit

A DRINK driver has been banned from the road for 12 months .
Joshua James Chandler , 29 , was @ @ @ @ @ on Poles Lane , near Hursley , on March 20 this year .
When tested @ @ @ @ @ micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35 .
Chandler , @ @ @ @ @ Close , Eastleigh , was present at Basingstoke Magistrates Court to plead guilty .
As @ @ @ @ @ , Chandler was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £85 @ @ @ @ @ be reduced by 12 weeks if he passes an approved driving course by May 19 @ @

Joshua James Chandler, 29, was caught in a 58-reg vehicle on Poles Lane, near Hursley, on March 20 this year.
When tested his alcohol level was 41 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35.
Chandler, 29, of Sand Martin Close, Eastleigh, was present at Basingstoke Magistrates Court to plead guilty.
As well as the driving ban, Chandler was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
The disqualification to be reduced by 12 weeks if he passes an approved driving course by May 19 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Plan to build houses at Long Lane, Holbury

AN appeal has been lodged after civic chiefs rejected plans to transform a `` derelict '' site .
New Forest @ @ @ @ @ an application to replace a former motorcycle showroom at Long Lane , Holbury , with @ @ @ @ @ pair of two-bed bungalows .
Fawley Parish Council had urged the authority to reject the @ @ @ @ @ `` The council would support the sympathetic development of this derelict site .
However we @ @ @ @ @ over-development that will result in adverse impact on neighbouring properties . ''

New Forest District Council refused to support an application to replace a former motorcycle showroom at Long Lane, Holbury, with four three-bedroom houses and a pair of two-bed bungalows.
Fawley Parish Council had urged the authority to reject the proposals.
It said: "The council would support the sympathetic development of this derelict site. However we consider the current proposal is over-development that will result in adverse impact on neighbouring properties."


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Southampton University researchers working on Covid-19 study

UNIVERSITY researchers are due to work on a project to speed up the development of a Covid-19 vaccine .
Medical researchers from the University of Southampton are offering expert input towards the study to explore and establish human challenge trials in the UK .
In human challenge studies , carefully selected healthy adult volunteers are exposed to the virus in a safe and controlled environment .
Medics and scientists then closely monitor the effect on volunteers 24 hours per day to see exactly how the vaccine works and to identify any side effects .
This offers the chance to accelerate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of lives .
Robert Read , Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton , and Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre helped devise the strategy for this Controlled Human Challenge study .
He said : `` This research will make an important contribution to the development and testing of new vaccines for COVID-19 .
`` The research team comprises some of the UKs most experienced medical scientists from leading UK universities , and our focus will be on the safety of the people who volunteer to take part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the aim of the research team will initially be to discover the smallest amount of virus it takes to cause Covid-19 infection using groups of young , healthy people .
Up to 90 volunteers could be involved in the research which is backed by a £33.6m investment by the government in partnership with Imperial College London , hVIVO , a world leader in the testing of vaccines , and the Royal Free London NHS Trust .
This study will take place in the clinical facilities at the Royal Free Hospital , specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approved by regulators and the ethics committee , it will start in January with results expected by May 2021 .

Medical researchers from the University of Southampton are offering expert input towards the study to explore and establish human challenge trials in the UK.
In human challenge studies, carefully selected healthy adult volunteers are exposed to the virus in a safe and controlled environment.
Medics and scientists then closely monitor the effect on volunteers 24 hours per day to see exactly how the vaccine works and to identify any side effects.
This offers the chance to accelerate development of promising vaccines, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Robert Read, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton, and Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre helped devise the strategy for this Controlled Human Challenge study.
He said: "This research will make an important contribution to the development and testing of new vaccines for COVID-19.
"The research team comprises some of the UKs most experienced medical scientists from leading UK universities, and our focus will be on the safety of the people who volunteer to take part."
Using controlled doses of virus, the aim of the research team will initially be to discover the smallest amount of virus it takes to cause Covid-19 infection using groups of young, healthy people.
Up to 90 volunteers could be involved in the research which is backed by a £33.6m investment by the government in partnership with Imperial College London, hVIVO, a world leader in the testing of vaccines, and the Royal Free London NHS Trust.
This study will take place in the clinical facilities at the Royal Free Hospital, specifically designed to contain the virus.
If approved by regulators and the ethics committee, it will start in January with results expected by May 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--Plan to transform site at Rumbridge Street, Totton

A DECISION on plans to transform a semi-derelict site in a Hampshire town has been delayed - by a shortage of councillors .
An application to replace a building at Rumbridge Street , Totton , with flats and a commercial unit was due to be discussed at an online meeting of the district council 's planning committee .
But at least one councillor left the meeting , which meant the number of members available to make a decision fell below the legal minimum .
The application is now due to be debated at the next meeting of the planning committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has submitted plans for a two-storey building providing seven one-bedroom flats with a commercial unit on the ground floor .
It follows the rejection of two previous application to redevelop the site .
Totton and Eling Town Council is urging New Forest District Council to refuse the new scheme .
In a letter to the authority it says : `` There have been a number of improvements but the application is still not in keeping with the area .
The town council would still wish to see more commercial space but in particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line with planning policy . ''
But district councillors are being recommended to approve the application .
• Rumbridge Street could see new shops and flats A report by planning officers says : `` The site occupies a prominent corner position and currently makes a negative contribution to the character of the area due to the vacant and dilapidated state of the building .
`` Visually the proposed ( new ) building would make a positive contribution to the street scene .
`` The site is constrained by a lack of off-street parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a number of years and the proposal would create a development which would make a positive contribution to the street and provide much needed residential and commercial units .
`` In applying the balancing exercise , the proposal would provide social and economic benefits including employment for construction workers and increased spending in local shops .
`` The proposal would also provide environmental benefits by making efficient use of land to provide housing in a sustainable location close to services and facilities and would make a modest contribution towards housing supply .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appropriate use of this vacant site .
`` Overall it is considered that the benefits outweigh the negatives and the proposal is accordingly recommended for approval . ''

An application to replace a building at Rumbridge Street, Totton, with flats and a commercial unit was due to be discussed at an online meeting of the district council's planning committee.
But at least one councillor left the meeting, which meant the number of members available to make a decision fell below the legal minimum.
The application is now due to be debated at the next meeting of the planning committee on November 11.
Templeton Stockbridge Ltd has submitted plans for a two-storey building providing seven one-bedroom flats with a commercial unit on the ground floor. It follows the rejection of two previous application to redevelop the site.
Totton and Eling Town Council is urging New Forest District Council to refuse the new scheme.
In a letter to the authority it says: "There have been a number of improvements but the application is still not in keeping with the area. The town council would still wish to see more commercial space but in particular more shop frontage along Rumbridge Street in line with planning policy."
But district councillors are being recommended to approve the application.
A report by planning officers says: "The site occupies a prominent corner position and currently makes a negative contribution to the character of the area due to the vacant and dilapidated state of the building.
"Visually the proposed (new) building would make a positive contribution to the street scene.
"The site is constrained by a lack of off-street parking. However, it has been vacant for a number of years and the proposal would create a development which would make a positive contribution to the street and provide much needed residential and commercial units.
"In applying the balancing exercise, the proposal would provide social and economic benefits including employment for construction workers and increased spending in local shops.
"The proposal would also provide environmental benefits by making efficient use of land to provide housing in a sustainable location close to services and facilities and would make a modest contribution towards housing supply.
"Moreover the proposal would bring forward an appropriate use of this vacant site.
"Overall it is considered that the benefits outweigh the negatives and the proposal is accordingly recommended for approval."


thedailyecho--2020-10-30--LETTER: Why do shops reject cash? No cash means no banks

Ref .
your article 'Reject cash sees shoppers struggle'.The shops who reject cash are wrong , people like myself who @ @ @ @ @ ' .
I only use credit cards for larger purchases , why penalise us ?
@ @ @ @ @ after the first lockdown , shops that did n't take cash had a firm letter @ @ @ @ @ the question 'making the economy grow ? '
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I have just read an article @ @ @ @ @ I find it hard to understand why people bother with so many 'cash cards ' @ @ @ @ @ problems that go with that type of buying .
Yet still companies encourage 'buy online @ @ @ @ @ , banks are closing ( do n't blame the pandemic ) this was happening before @ @ @ @ @ would be no need for banks , no need for people to make cash and @ @ @ @ @ lost .
The only people who would be happy are the scammers and fraudsters .
@ @ @ @ @ the idea of 'card only ' , think again .

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