thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Families welcome their new arrivals to Hampshire

WE have not stopped cooing at the cutest new babies that have arrived in Hampshire recently .
The Daily Echo has received tons of photos of the region ’ s recent arrivals for readers to browse , bringing you another page spread filled with newborns .
It first launched as part of a 12-page ‘ lockdown babies ’ special two months ago , at the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
And the little ones are now living throughout Hampshire after being born at either Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton , Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , or at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddled up to their new siblings or pictured by themselves in their lovely little outfits .
While some arrived early , others turned up late .
One new dad helped his partner deliver his baby as they didn ’ t have a chance to call the midwives .
The majority of these tiny tots were born either before or during the lockdown , meaning life was a little different for those families who brought a newborn into the world during a pandemic .
So we ’ ve congratulated families for their incredible newborns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little one during the Covid-19 pandemic ?
We are asking proud new parents to fill out the details of their new addition at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals .
The Daily Echo will feature 12 little Hampshire newborns every Thursday in paper and online .
• MOLLY-JO Kitcher was born while lockdown was well underway on April 20 at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton .
The 8lb 6oz girl is an adorable addition to the family - Rosie , David and Henry James .
• LOVELY lockdown baby Kobë Booker weighed in at 7lb 9oz after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 25 .
He ’ s the son of Eve Dyer and Matthew Booker .
• YASMIN Jean Cole is the newest arrival of Ollie Cole and Sasha Natt and was born into the world at Princess Anne Hospital .
The 7lb 3oz baby , born on June 13 , now lives in Hedge End .
• MADISON Jean Cullum has joined older siblings Freddie , Danni and Casey as a gorgeous new addition in Millbrook , a new born to Rebecca Spacagna and Nicholas Cullum .
She weighed in at 6lb 9oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world at Princess Anne Hospital on March 24 .
• ANA-Sirena Mitchell is the latest addition to parents Alison Mitchell and Barnaby Titchener .
Born on March 31 , the beautiful new sister to Maia-Estelle arrived at their home in Eastleigh at 3.2 kilograms .
• ALBA Lillian Eve Baker has been keeping parents Sharnah Anderson and Chris Baker entertained in Hamble , joining them with 8lb 7oz in weight .
The beautiful baby girl was born into the world on July 25 , at Princess Anne Hospital .
• LEVI Benjamin Gibbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family from Southampton .
Born in Winchester on June 16 weighing 7lbs 11oz , he is the son of Laurie and Benjamin .
• LEO Andrews is the youngest new son to parents Peter Andrews and Kelly French .
Keeping them busy during the lockdown , he came into the world at 7lb 10oz at Princess Anne Hospital on June 5 .
• NOAH James Bellows was born on March 28 .
He is the gorgeous newborn of Dayna and Connor Bellows , who live in Hedge End , and weighed 8lbs 1oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed into the world by David and Holly from Botley .
Their 8lb 3oz daughter was born on May 17 at Royal Hampshire County Hospital .
• BENJAMIN Wilton arrived at Princess Anne Hospital on April 12 to Rachael and Jon Wilton from Marchwood .
The new sister to two-year-old Imogen weighed in at 8lb 8oz .
• OLIVER Archie Philip Batten joined the Batten family at Princess Anne Hospital on May 2 .
Weighing at 9lb 13oz , he was born at 10.04am in theatre to Phil and Freya from Totton .

The Daily Echo has received tons of photos of the region’s recent arrivals for readers to browse, bringing you another page spread filled with newborns.
It first launched as part of a 12-page ‘lockdown babies’ special two months ago, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
And the little ones are now living throughout Hampshire after being born at either Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, or at home.
The adorable youngsters are either cuddled up to their new siblings or pictured by themselves in their lovely little outfits.
While some arrived early, others turned up late. One new dad helped his partner deliver his baby as they didn’t have a chance to call the midwives.
The majority of these tiny tots were born either before or during the lockdown, meaning life was a little different for those families who brought a newborn into the world during a pandemic.
So we’ve congratulated families for their incredible newborns throughout this page.
Have you welcomed a little one during the Covid-19 pandemic?
We are asking proud new parents to fill out the details of their new addition at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals.
The Daily Echo will feature 12 little Hampshire newborns every Thursday in paper and online.
MOLLY-JO Kitcher was born while lockdown was well underway on April 20 at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton. The 8lb 6oz girl is an adorable addition to the family - Rosie, David and Henry James.
LOVELY lockdown baby Kobë Booker weighed in at 7lb 9oz after his arrival at Princess Anne Hospital on June 25. He’s the son of Eve Dyer and Matthew Booker.
YASMIN Jean Cole is the newest arrival of Ollie Cole and Sasha Natt and was born into the world at Princess Anne Hospital. The 7lb 3oz baby, born on June 13, now lives in Hedge End.
MADISON Jean Cullum has joined older siblings Freddie, Danni and Casey as a gorgeous new addition in Millbrook, a new born to Rebecca Spacagna and Nicholas Cullum. She weighed in at 6lb 9oz after the family welcomed her to the world at Princess Anne Hospital on March 24.
ANA-Sirena Mitchell is the latest addition to parents Alison Mitchell and Barnaby Titchener. Born on March 31, the beautiful new sister to Maia-Estelle arrived at their home in Eastleigh at 3.2 kilograms.
ALBA Lillian Eve Baker has been keeping parents Sharnah Anderson and Chris Baker entertained in Hamble, joining them with 8lb 7oz in weight. The beautiful baby girl was born into the world on July 25, at Princess Anne Hospital.
LEVI Benjamin Gibbs is the newest member of the Gibbs family from Southampton. Born in Winchester on June 16 weighing 7lbs 11oz, he is the son of Laurie and Benjamin.
LEO Andrews is the youngest new son to parents Peter Andrews and Kelly French. Keeping them busy during the lockdown, he came into the world at 7lb 10oz at Princess Anne Hospital on June 5.
NOAH James Bellows was born on March 28. He is the gorgeous newborn of Dayna and Connor Bellows, who live in Hedge End, and weighed 8lbs 1oz.
AOIFE Charlotte Reeks has been welcomed into the world by David and Holly from Botley. Their 8lb 3oz daughter was born on May 17 at Royal Hampshire County Hospital.
BENJAMIN Wilton arrived at Princess Anne Hospital on April 12 to Rachael and Jon Wilton from Marchwood. The new sister to two-year-old Imogen weighed in at 8lb 8oz.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Bootmaker killed his wife - was he insane?

THE local press adopted an arrogant attitude towards the lower classes inability to hold drink when it reported a brutal Christmas murder .
The Hampshire Advertiser and Salisbury Guardian pontificated about the fatal stabbing being `` entirely produced by the use of those destructive spirits so much in use among the lower orders of society . ''
In reality , Thomas Randall had killed his wife , Elizabeth , because he was insane .
The drama took place in a small tenement where the pair had been drinking heavily for some three days before inviting three friends to join them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , a copious amount of ale was consumed without any indication of what was to follow .
However , within a few minutes of them leaving , a neighbour heard a small noise in the house and saw Randall running out of the door exclaiming : `` I have done the job .
She is indoors , go and have a look at her . ''
Somewhat puzzled , he went inside and was confronted by the horrific sight of the bootmaker 's wife lying at the bottom of the stairs with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ear which had been inflicted by one of his trade 's paring knives .
The victim was treated as best as neighbours could but died 10 minutes later from loss of blood .
The press report described Randall `` raving about like a madman '' in front of the property contained in a court adjacent to St James 's Street , Portsea , Portsmouth , but he was swiftly detained and the following day December 28 , 1830 , he was committed in custody to stand trial at Hampshire Assizes on a coroner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Justice Gazelee on February 24 the following year , charged with murder .
Little was reported of the hearing .
The six lines revealed Mr Carter appeared for the prosecution and the facts and background had been printed by the Advertiser at the time of the killing .
It ended with the jury acquitting him on the grounds of insanity .

The Hampshire Advertiser and Salisbury Guardian pontificated about the fatal stabbing being "entirely produced by the use of those destructive spirits so much in use among the lower orders of society."
In reality, Thomas Randall had killed his wife, Elizabeth, because he was insane.
The drama took place in a small tenement where the pair had been drinking heavily for some three days before inviting three friends to join them to add to their festive cheer.
Indeed, a copious amount of ale was consumed without any indication of what was to follow.
However, within a few minutes of them leaving, a neighbour heard a small noise in the house and saw Randall running out of the door exclaiming: "I have done the job. She is indoors, go and have a look at her."
Somewhat puzzled, he went inside and was confronted by the horrific sight of the bootmaker's wife lying at the bottom of the stairs with blood pouring from a wound behind an ear which had been inflicted by one of his trade's paring knives.
The victim was treated as best as neighbours could but died 10 minutes later from loss of blood.
The press report described Randall "raving about like a madman" in front of the property contained in a court adjacent to St James's Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, but he was swiftly detained and the following day December 28, 1830, he was committed in custody to stand trial at Hampshire Assizes on a coroner's warrant.
Randall duly appeared before Mr Justice Gazelee on February 24 the following year, charged with murder.
Little was reported of the hearing.
The six lines revealed Mr Carter appeared for the prosecution and the facts and background had been printed by the Advertiser at the time of the killing. It ended with the jury acquitting him on the grounds of insanity.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Fareham Police warning as schools reopen

OFFICERS are warning residents to `` be patient with teachers '' as schools reopen this week .
It comes as @ @ @ @ @ UK return to school after months of closures due to Covid-19 .
Police have taken @ @ @ @ @ residents in Fareham that children will be anxious as they go back .
Fareham Police @ @ @ @ @ `` Schools are likely to be back in some form of swing in the coming @ @ @ @ @ all ages will be a little anxious , there will be some that are very @ @ @ @ @ ask people to support staff who adjust to social-distancing measures from this week onwards .
@ @ @ @ @ can only imagine the hard work that has gone in by the education authorities to @ @ @ @ @ as possible .
It will take time for the changes to bed in so please @ @ @ @ @ and support staff in the challenges ahead . ''

It comes as schools across Hampshire and the UK return to school after months of closures due to Covid-19.
Police have taken to social media to warn residents in Fareham that children will be anxious as they go back.
Fareham Police wrote on social media: "Schools are likely to be back in some form of swing in the coming days and many children of all ages will be a little anxious, there will be some that are very excited."
They also ask people to support staff who adjust to social-distancing measures from this week onwards.
They added: "I can only imagine the hard work that has gone in by the education authorities to make the environment as safe as possible. It will take time for the changes to bed in so please be patient with our teachers and support staff in the challenges ahead."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Charity gets lottery funding for new project

Monty 's Bike Hub has received over £40,000 in lottery funding to help with new community cycle project .
The charity , based in the Sholing and Bitterne , repairs and resells second hand bikes to help people living in poor conditions .
The £40,731 from the People 's Health Trust by the Health Lottery South East will be used for a two year project which will bring opportunities to the local community to meet people and gain skills .
The group already have adult and youth bike workshops , rides and events and are focused on teaching valuable practical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be charitable to others .
Monty 's Bike Hub is run by Josh Allen who has been working with children and young people , for the past five years , to improve help improve their chances of success .
The project engages with schools to provide disadvantage pupils with practical skills and to get active .
Josh talks about the role of the project to bring the community together and encourage connections between people .
Josh said : `` I ’ ve known loads of these kids since they were 9 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their teens , we are trying to provide positive activities that engage them at a key time in their lives .
Funnily enough , they always tend to come by the bike hub when they need a hand with something or if they need a bit of advice .
I suppose the best way to describe it is that they know we will be there for them , no matter what.
” David Howells ( 78 ) is the oldest member of the project and has been an integral part .
Josh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new skills is all the inspiration you really need to keep going here , but David is a real asset to our project .
Whether it ’ s simply providing a listening ear or physically repairing a bike , his dedication to the project keeps us going and keeps the whole place ticking over.
” Martin Ellice , Joint Managing Director of the Health Lottery , said : “ Monty ’ s Bike Hub not only provides local members of the community with a safe space to socialise , it teaches them valuable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of all ages together , and it is truly thrilling to hear .
”

Monty's Bike Hub has received over £40,000 in lottery funding to help with new community cycle project.
The charity, based in the Sholing and Bitterne, repairs and resells second hand bikes to help people living in poor conditions.
The £40,731 from the People's Health Trust by the Health Lottery South East will be used for a two year project which will bring opportunities to the local community to meet people and gain skills.
The group already have adult and youth bike workshops, rides and events and are focused on teaching valuable practical skills as well as encouraging its members to be charitable to others.
Monty's Bike Hub is run by Josh Allen who has been working with children and young people, for the past five years, to improve help improve their chances of success. The project engages with schools to provide disadvantage pupils with practical skills and to get active.
Josh talks about the role of the project to bring the community together and encourage connections between people.
Josh said: "I’ve known loads of these kids since they were 9 or 10, and now that they are in their teens, we are trying to provide positive activities that engage them at a key time in their lives. Funnily enough, they always tend to come by the bike hub when they need a hand with something or if they need a bit of advice. I suppose the best way to describe it is that they know we will be there for them, no matter what.”
David Howells (78) is the oldest member of the project and has been an integral part.
Josh added: "Watching young kids learn new skills is all the inspiration you really need to keep going here, but David is a real asset to our project. Whether it’s simply providing a listening ear or physically repairing a bike, his dedication to the project keeps us going and keeps the whole place ticking over.”
Martin Ellice, Joint Managing Director of the Health Lottery, said: “Monty’s Bike Hub not only provides local members of the community with a safe space to socialise, it teaches them valuable life skills.
“They are bringing people of all ages together, and it is truly thrilling to hear.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Activities start in Eastleigh

Activities start in Eastleigh

A POP-UP event called Together , We Make Eastleigh has been hailed a success .
The event , which had its opening day on August 29 , took place in Eastleigh ’ s town centre and was run by The Point Eastleigh .
The programme is offering a four-hour period of pop-up activities from midday to 4pm every Saturday on the High Street , Market Street and Wells Place .
The team behind the event were “ delighted ” with how the first weekend went and received a lot of positive feedback .
Emma Christie and Gina Thorley from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We were delighted to launch Together , We Make Eastleigh at the “ We made a note of an amazing 833 engagements with the public during our first day of programming , including live music , a bunting station and interactive storytelling .
“ Thank you everyone we met for your positivity and your participation .
“ It was great to hear such glowing feedback from so many of those who enjoyed listening to music whilst dining , heard a story , or made some bunting.
” Following the success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team have added in a new event called Monster Hero Safari .
This new event is in aid of NHS Charities Together and will challenge Eastleigh ’ s visitors to find ten superhero monsters , hidden in shop windows across the town .
Once people doing the trail have found all 10 superheroes , they will be awarded with a free ebook .
The Point team added : “ We ’ ll be back every Saturday afternoon until 26 September so look out for the signs and join in as we have so @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The event, which had its opening day on August 29, took place in Eastleigh’s town centre and was run by The Point Eastleigh.
The programme is offering a four-hour period of pop-up activities from midday to 4pm every Saturday on the High Street, Market Street and Wells Place.
The team behind the event were “delighted” with how the first weekend went and received a lot of positive feedback.
Emma Christie and Gina Thorley from the Creative Learning team at The Point Eastleigh said: “We were delighted to launch Together, We Make Eastleigh at the
weekend.
“We made a note of an amazing 833 engagements with the public during our first day of programming, including live music, a bunting station and interactive storytelling.
“Thank you everyone we met for your positivity and your participation.
“It was great to hear such glowing feedback from so many of those who enjoyed listening to music whilst dining, heard a story, or made some bunting.”
Following the success of the opening weekend, The Point team have added in a new event called Monster Hero Safari.
This new event is in aid of NHS Charities Together and will challenge Eastleigh’s visitors to find ten superhero monsters, hidden in shop windows across the town.
Once people doing the trail have found all 10 superheroes, they will be awarded with a free ebook.
The Point team added: “We’ll be back every Saturday afternoon until 26 September so look out for the signs and join in as we have so many exciting surprises in store.”
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thedailyecho--2020-09-03--LETTER - Conned out of £20 in Southampton park

I was enjoying a coffee in the sun on Bank Holiday Monday , at the Cafe in the Park at Andrew 's Park in the centre of Southampton .
I was approached by a man who asked if I might be able to change a £20 note for two ten pound notes , so he could get a bus .
As a bus user myself I know drivers carry little change , so it was a feasible request .
He handed me the £20 note which was rolled up , dropping it just before I got hold of it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked it up to see it was a fake , with specimen written across it .
He had already shot through the cafe door and out the other side , into the Park .
In hindsight , I was lucky not to have lost my whole purse .
A family on a nearby table did n't realise what had happened until I explained .
The father immediately handed me a £10 note saying we 'll split the loss , an amazingly kind gesture .
I remarked it was Eat Out to Help Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our meals , so maybe we all felt better as a result .
Be warned though , do n't fall for this scam if you are approached but do contact the police .

I was approached by a man who asked if I might be able to change a £20 note for two ten pound notes, so he could get a bus.
As a bus user myself I know drivers carry little change, so it was a feasible request.
He handed me the £20 note which was rolled up, dropping it just before I got hold of it and he took my two notes.
I picked it up to see it was a fake, with specimen written across it.
He had already shot through the cafe door and out the other side, into the Park.
In hindsight, I was lucky not to have lost my whole purse.
A family on a nearby table didn't realise what had happened until I explained.
The father immediately handed me a £10 note saying we'll split the loss, an amazingly kind gesture.
I remarked it was Eat Out to Help Out day so we had both saved money on our meals, so maybe we all felt better as a result.
Be warned though, don't fall for this scam if you are approached but do contact the police.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Southampton woman wins £2k for household bills in Daily Echo competition

A SOUTHAMPTON woman has had her household bills paid for three months thanks to a Daily Echo competition .
Paula @ @ @ @ @ £2,000 to cover her household bills as part of a competition run in the Daily @ @ @ @ @ run as the Government began to ease lockdown restrictions , and as chance to take @ @ @ @ @ expenditures , the Daily Echo ran a competition to win £2,000 to cover bills .
@ @ @ @ @ her winning the competition `` could not have come at a better time '' .
@ @ @ @ @ four out of five token in Daily Echo editions and was entered into a prize @ @ @ @ @ has won the competition , Paula said : `` I am so happy to have @ @ @ @ @ you so much , it could not have come at a better time when things @ @ @ @ @ cooker is on its last legs so hopefully get a new one .
`` This @ @ @ @ @

Paula Starks from Thornhill has won £2,000 to cover her household bills as part of a competition run in the Daily Echo.
The competition was run as the Government began to ease lockdown restrictions, and as chance to take away the pressure of household expenditures, the Daily Echo ran a competition to win £2,000 to cover bills.
Paula said the news of her winning the competition "could not have come at a better time".
To enter, Paula collected four out of five token in Daily Echo editions and was entered into a prize draw.
Finding out she has won the competition, Paula said: "I am so happy to have won this prize, thank you so much, it could not have come at a better time when things are so tough, the cooker is on its last legs so hopefully get a new one.
"This really is fantastic."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Supermarket scheme to help fund Southampton charities

Children and young people in Southampton hoped to be supported with funding through a new scheme .
Groups and charities who support young people are able to apply for Tesco ’ s Bags of Help scheme which will award funding for community projects .
It is hoped that more than 2000 projects will be awarded £1000 grants to support vital community work .
Since COVID-19 , the Bags of Help Communities Fund has given £4m of support to over 8000 charities and groups for food , resources and emergency aid .
The scheme will run throughout October , November , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1000 , available in each voting region .
Qualifying organisations could include those supporting mental health , outdoor or educational activities , young carers , bereavement counselling and child poverty , vunerable at risk children .
The programme , which is run in partnership with community charity Groundwork , has already provided £83m of funding to more than 34,000 community projects across the UK .
Rhodri Evans , Local Communications Manager for the South West , said : “ Young people have been among those most impacted by the pandemic , with schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on all important services impacted by lockdown .
“ We ’ re encouraging any group who is working to support children and young people across the UK to apply for the new funding .
We hope it can make a real difference to lives of so many around the country .
”

Groups and charities who support young people are able to apply for Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme which will award funding for community projects.
It is hoped that more than 2000 projects will be awarded £1000 grants to support vital community work.
Since COVID-19, the Bags of Help Communities Fund has given £4m of support to over 8000 charities and groups for food, resources and emergency aid.
The scheme will run throughout October, November, December., with three grants, worth £1000, available in each voting region.
Qualifying organisations could include those supporting mental health, outdoor or educational activities, young carers, bereavement counselling and child poverty, vunerable at risk children.
The programme, which is run in partnership with community charity Groundwork, has already provided £83m of funding to more than 34,000 community projects across the UK.
Rhodri Evans, Local Communications Manager for the South West, said: “Young people have been among those most impacted by the pandemic, with schools closing across the country and many missing out on all important services impacted by lockdown.
“We’re encouraging any group who is working to support children and young people across the UK to apply for the new funding. We hope it can make a real difference to lives of so many around the country.”
To apply visit: tescobagsofhelp.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--LETTER - Paulton's charge is result of selfish customers

I CAN understand the irritation of annual pass holders at Paultons being asked to pay a surcharge when booking a visit .
It arises because a proportion of selfish people book and then no-show as there has been no penalty .
I suspect in this staycation year there are those who book say , Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday and then check the weather before deciding on which day to visit .
I can almost hear the ‘ doesn ’ t matter , I ’ ve paid for the year ’ justification .
London restaurants in recent years have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people booked tables at multiple restaurants at peak times and then decided on the day which reservation they would fulfil – without cancelling the others .
To me it is a reflection of a greater malaise .
On my ( thankfully ) rare visits to the local surgery or to the dentist , I am always surprised to see the notices announcing the percentage of patients who failed to keep appointments and didn ’ t contact the surgery during the previous month .
Further ongoing proof of this ‘ not my problem ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rubbish discarded everywhere , including beaches and beauty spots and the increase in fly tipping .
With self-quarantining for those returning from abroad reliant on what the government calls ‘ personal responsibility ’ , am I the only one of a view that people will respect this only when it suits them and their lifestyle ?

It arises because a proportion of selfish people book and then no-show as there has been no penalty.
I suspect in this staycation year there are those who book say, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and then check the weather before deciding on which day to visit.
I can almost hear the ‘doesn’t matter, I’ve paid for the year’ justification.
London restaurants in recent years have been forced into taking credit card deposits as people booked tables at multiple restaurants at peak times and then decided on the day which reservation they would fulfil – without cancelling the others.
To me it is a reflection of a greater malaise.
On my (thankfully) rare visits to the local surgery or to the dentist, I am always surprised to see the notices announcing the percentage of patients who failed to keep appointments and didn’t contact the surgery during the previous month.
Further ongoing proof of this ‘not my problem’ attitude is illustrated by the daily amount of rubbish discarded everywhere, including beaches and beauty spots and the increase in fly tipping.
With self-quarantining for those returning from abroad reliant on what the government calls ‘personal responsibility’, am I the only one of a view that people will respect this only when it suits them and their lifestyle?
Ian Ritchie
Chandler's Ford


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Gold award for the city council

Gold award for the city council

SOUTHAMPTON City Council has been announced among the most supportive organisations for Britain ’ s armed forces .
The council received The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award , which is the highest award achievable for an organisation .
To win the award , organisations must demonstrate that they provide ten extra paid days leave for reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans , reserves , cadet force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the armed forces .
They also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the armed forces community encouraging others to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage in the Employer Recognition Councillor Catherine McEwing , who champions support for the Armed Forces Covenant at Southampton City Council , said : “ It fills me with great pride to have earned the gold award as part of the MoD ’ s Employer Recognition scheme and thank you to all those at the council who has worked hard to achieve it .
“ I would encourage other employers in the city to sign the covenant and show their support.
” Southampton City Council signed up to the armed forces covenant in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city council and the armed forces community in Southampton aims to promote mutual support between the Southampton civilian community , and the local Armed Forces community , both past and present .
The purpose of the covenant is to support the Armed Forces population that live and work in Southampton , and to recognise the sacrifices made by servicemen and women as well as their families .
Councillor Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes and culture , said : “ As an administration we were proud to sign up to the Armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great the city ’ s contribution and efforts to support those serving has been recognised through this Gold Award announcement .
”

The council received The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, which is the highest award achievable for an organisation.
To win the award, organisations must demonstrate that they provide ten extra paid days leave for reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, reserves, cadet force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the armed forces.
They also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the armed forces community encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and to engage in the Employer Recognition
Scheme.
Councillor Catherine McEwing, who champions support for the Armed Forces Covenant at Southampton City Council, said: “It fills me with great pride to have earned the gold award as part of the MoD’s Employer Recognition scheme and thank you to all those at the council who has worked hard to achieve it.
“I would encourage other employers in the city to sign the covenant and show their support.”
Southampton City Council signed up to the armed forces covenant in June 2013.
The agreement between the city council and the armed forces community in Southampton aims to promote mutual support between the Southampton civilian community, and the local Armed Forces community, both past and present.
The purpose of the covenant is to support the Armed Forces population that live and work in Southampton, and to recognise the sacrifices made by servicemen and women as well as their families.
Councillor Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes and culture, said: “As an administration we were proud to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
“It’s great the city’s contribution and efforts to support those serving has been recognised through this Gold Award announcement.”
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thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Eastern Airways new route to Dublin from Southampton Airport

REGIONAL airline Eastern Airways has joined firm Business South as part of a move to travel a new route from @ @ @ @ @ It comes as part of expansion plans at the airport , and now the airline @ @ @ @ @ routes it operates from Southampton to seven , from its usual five aircraft .
Laura @ @ @ @ @ of Eastern Airways said : “ As Eastern Airways is increasingly restoring route connections to @ @ @ @ @ are delighted to reinforce our commitment to the region by becoming a Business South Champion @ @ @ @ @ which supports the expansion , aims to connect businesses to drive decisions and support economic @ @

It comes as part of expansion plans at the airport, and now the airline has expanded the number of routes it operates from Southampton to seven, from its usual five aircraft.
Laura Jurgens, Regional Development Manager of Eastern Airways said: “As Eastern Airways is increasingly restoring route connections to and from Southampton, we are delighted to reinforce our commitment to the region by becoming a Business South Champion."
Business South, which supports the expansion, aims to connect businesses to drive decisions and support economic prosperity.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Zurich to pay £15m in Covid-19 claims

Zurich to pay £15m in Covid-19 claims

INSURANCE giant Zurich expects to pay more than £15million in claims related to Covid-19 .
The company , which employs more than 600 people at Whiteley , paid out £154.2million on 3,200 life , critical illness and income protection policies in the first half of 2020 – compared with £140m in the same period last year .
Covid-19 accounted for around a third of the increase .
Zurich has already paid more than £4.5m in Covid-related claims and expects to pay more than £10m in the coming weeks .
Claims for critical illness cover have fallen – prompting the insurer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice when they need to .
Peter Hamilton , Zurich ’ s head of retail protection , said : “ Our claims data shows that we have seen a marked increase in the numbers of customers and their families needing to claim on their life insurance policies , with this jump driven in part by the Covid pandemic .
This is exactly why we ’ re in business – to help customers and their families at the most difficult times in their lives .
“ At the same time , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the first half of this year – so we urge customers to seek medical advice to ensure they are accessing any treatment they may need.
” He said customer feedback had never been more positive .
“ As well as working hard to make claims as smooth as possible , we ’ ve added flexibility to help those struggling financially , ” he said .
“ Our aim with this support is to help people maintain vital cover .
We also encourage customers to continue using their policy benefits such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zurich Support Services where they can access advice on health matters as well as professional counselling services.
” There were more than 2,100 life insurance claims received during the period , with settlements worth more than £108m , compared with 1,980 claims and £97.2m in the same period last year .
More than 99 per cent were paid – and Zurich said the one per cent declined were cases where customers had not shared important information , such as excessive drinking , when they applied for cover .
Critical illness payments totalled £42.4m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zurich paid £38.6m to 570 customers .
New claims in June were down by around a third on last year , which Zurich said may be due to customers being unable to access medical advice and treatment .
There were 367 income protection claims paid , totalling £3.3m , compared with £3.7m last year .

The company, which employs more than 600 people at Whiteley, paid out £154.2million on 3,200 life, critical illness and income protection policies in the first half of 2020 – compared with £140m in the same period last year.
Covid-19 accounted for around a third of the increase.
Zurich has already paid more than £4.5m in Covid-related claims and expects to pay more than £10m in the coming weeks.
Claims for critical illness cover have fallen – prompting the insurer to make sure they are seeking medical advice when they need to.
Peter Hamilton, Zurich’s head of retail protection, said: “Our claims data shows that we have seen a marked increase in the numbers of customers and their families needing to claim on their life insurance policies, with this jump driven in part by the Covid pandemic. This is exactly why we’re in business – to help customers and their families at the most difficult times in their lives.
“At the same time, we’ve seen fewer critical illness claims towards the end of the first half of this year – so we urge customers to seek medical advice to ensure they are accessing any treatment they may need.”
He said customer feedback had never been more positive. “As well as working hard to make claims as smooth as possible, we’ve added flexibility to help those struggling financially,” he said.
“Our aim with this support is to help people maintain vital cover. We also encourage customers to continue using their policy benefits such as rehabilitation through their income protection cover and Zurich Support Services where they can access advice on health matters as well as professional counselling services.”
There were more than 2,100 life insurance claims received during the period, with settlements worth more than £108m, compared with 1,980 claims and £97.2m in the same period last year. More than 99 per cent were paid – and Zurich said the one per cent declined were cases where customers had not shared important information, such as excessive drinking, when they applied for cover.
Critical illness payments totalled £42.4m for 561 customers, whereas last year Zurich paid £38.6m to 570 customers. New claims in June were down by around a third on last year, which Zurich said may be due to customers being unable to access medical advice and treatment.
There were 367 income protection claims paid, totalling £3.3m, compared with £3.7m last year.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-03--LETTER - We all have a role to play in saving water

ACCORDING to a new survey , 46 % of Brits believe their household uses under 20 litres of water a @ @ @ @ @ equivalent to taking a two-minute shower .
In fact , the true figure is closer @ @ @ @ @ per day meaning an average family of four could use more than 500 litres each @ @ @ @ @ saw a surge in demand for water , as more people stayed at home and @ @ @ @ @ parts of the country .
This is why Water UK and water efficiency experts Waterwise @ @ @ @ @ people to think about the amount of water they are using .
This new campaign @ @ @ @ @ to help people cut back , saving energy , money and protecting the environment - @ @ @ @ @ online and across social media .
We all have a role to play in saving @ @ @ @ @ , such as using a watering can instead of a hose or cutting the length @ @ @ @ @ make a big difference .

In fact, the true figure is closer to 142 litres per person per day meaning an average family of four could use more than 500 litres each day.
This summer we saw a surge in demand for water, as more people stayed at home and enjoyed the hot weather in parts of the country.
This is why Water UK and water efficiency experts Waterwise have joined forces to encourage people to think about the amount of water they are using.
This new campaign offers simple hints and tips to help people cut back, saving energy, money and protecting the environment - more information can be found online and across social media.
We all have a role to play in saving water and even small changes, such as using a watering can instead of a hose or cutting the length of your shower, can make a big difference.
Christine McGourty
Chief Executive, Water UK
Nicci Russell
Managing Director, Waterwise


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--LETTER - Southampton Naked Bike Ride cancelled due to pandemic

I WAS not surprised to see that the naked bike fiasco has been cancelled due to Covid 19 .
Should @ @ @ @ @ this blessing , I think not .
Perhaps the council could relent and let them @ @ @ @ @ lanes , so I can have my yearly laugh .
Personally , I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ cause of cycling , as I can ’ t imagine the pleasure of cycling with @ @ @ @ @ our climate .
After last year it didn ’ t seem to catch on , @ @ @ @ @ will provoke cyclists to grab their pens and paper but if they all bought electric @ @ @ @ @ over sooner .

Should one thank the pandemic for this blessing, I think not.
Perhaps the council could relent and let them ride all the new cycle lanes, so I can have my yearly laugh.
Personally, I don’t believe it promotes the cause of cycling, as I can’t imagine the pleasure of cycling with no clothes on, in our climate.
After last year it didn’t seem to catch on, thank goodness.
My comments will provoke cyclists to grab their pens and paper but if they all bought electric bikes we could get it over sooner.
Alan Blandford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Safe at Home police event in Lyndhurst

Safe at Home police event in Lyndhurst

AN EVENT which aims to help residents feel safe at home is set to take place later this month .
@ @ @ @ @ At Home event in the main car park in Lyndhurst , just outside the community @ @ @ @ @ place on Wednesday September 16 between 10am and 11am , and New Forest residents can @ @ @ @ @ concerns .
A week later , New Forest Police will also be holding an online @ @ @ @ @ page .
A sergeant responsible for police teams in Totton and New Forest will be @ @ @ @ @ 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday September 23 .

Officers will host the Safe At Home event in the main car park in Lyndhurst, just outside the community centre.
It will take place on Wednesday September 16 between 10am and 11am, and New Forest residents can talk to officers about any concerns.
A week later, New Forest Police will also be holding an online beat surgery on their Facebook page.
A sergeant responsible for police teams in Totton and New Forest will be available to answer questions between 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday September 23.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service host business safety webinars

FIREFIGHTERS are taking to online screens to host free webinars on high-rise safety .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are @ @ @ @ @ to take part in two virtual workshops , including a business fire safety class and @ @ @ @ @ It comes as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council Business Safety Week from September @ @ @ @ @ business fire safety workshop takes place at 10am on Tuesday September 8 , and the @ @ @ @ @ be carried out at 10am on Friday September 11 .

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are inviting businesses across the region to take part in two virtual workshops, including a business fire safety class and a high-rise safety workshop.
It comes as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council Business Safety Week from September 7 to 13.
The business fire safety workshop takes place at 10am on Tuesday September 8, and the high-rise fire safety class will be carried out at 10am on Friday September 11.
To book, email csprotection.admin@hantsfire.gov.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Lucy McHugh: Show to air on Channel 4 tonight following case

A DOCUMENTARY focusing on the killing of Southampton teenager Lucy McHugh will air tonight .
Convicting a Murderer : Crime @ @ @ @ @ being shown on Channel 4 this evening , follows city detectives as they investigate the @ @ @ @ @ prosecute the main murder suspect : Stephen Nicholson .
As reported , the body of @ @ @ @ @ in a wooded area of Southampton Sports Centre on July 26 , 2018 .
A @ @ @ @ @ had suffered multiple stab wounds , including three fatal wounds to her neck .
In @ @ @ @ @ ’ s killer , Stephen Nicholson , was jailed for life with a minimum term @ @ @ @ @ a four week trial , Nicholson was found guilty of murder .
• Lucy McHugh @ @ @ @ @ sentence reviewed The 25-year-old , of no fixed address , was also found guilty of @ @ @ @ @ Lucy when she was 12 and a count of sexual with activity with another girl @ @ @ @ @ It will air tonight at 10pm on Channel 4 .

Convicting a Murderer: Crime & Punishment, which is being shown on Channel 4 this evening, follows city detectives as they investigate the case as they struggle to prosecute the main murder suspect: Stephen Nicholson.
As reported, the body of the 13-year-old schoolgirl was found in a wooded area of Southampton Sports Centre on July 26, 2018.
A post mortem examination revealed she had suffered multiple stab wounds, including three fatal wounds to her neck.
In July last year the schoolgirl’s killer, Stephen Nicholson, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 33 years.
Following a four week trial, Nicholson was found guilty of murder.
The 25-year-old, of no fixed address, was also found guilty of three counts of rape against Lucy when she was 12 and a count of sexual with activity with another girl, who was 14.
It will air tonight at 10pm on Channel 4.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Car ploughs into traffic lights on Town Quay in Southampton

EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a crash on a busy Southampton road .
A Volkswagen Golf had ploughed @ @ @ @ @ carriageway at Town Quay at around 9.45am today .
One lane of the eastbound road @ @ @ @ @ has since reopened .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 9.44 @ @ @ @ @ collision on Town Quay , Southampton .
A Volkswagen Golf was in collision with a @ @ @ @ @ were reported . ''

A Volkswagen Golf had ploughed into traffic lights on the carriageway at Town Quay at around 9.45am today.
One lane of the eastbound road was blocked, however it has since reopened.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.44 today to reports of a collision on Town Quay, Southampton. A Volkswagen Golf was in collision with a traffic light. No injuries were reported."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Southampton man arrested on suspicion of assault in Totton

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault .
Hampshire police says the incident occurred at 6.45pm yesterday at @ @ @ @ @ , Totton .
Southampton Central Ambulance Services attended the scene and took the victim to @ @ @ @ @ received minor injuries .
A 46-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assault @ @ @ @ @ at this time .
He has not yet been charged .

Hampshire police says the incident occurred at 6.45pm yesterday at a property in Elizabeth House, Totton.
Southampton Central Ambulance Services attended the scene and took the victim to Southampton General Hospital after they received minor injuries.
A 46-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody at this time.
He has not yet been charged.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Calls for government to focus on building 1 million homes that already have planning permission

A COUNTRYSIDE charity is calling on the Government to `` focus '' on building the one million homes that already have planning permission .
CPRE Hampshire has written to all Hampshire MPs about the Government ’ s proposed planning reforms .
The charity claims that the national house building targets can be achieved `` without such radical reforms '' and that the focus of Government action should be to ensure that the one million homes with existing planning permission are `` built out immediately '' .
Dee Haas , Chair of CPRE Hampshire said : `` There are many aspects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paper that we would support .
`` The ambition to bridge the generational divide ; the emphasis on strict design codes ; the commitment to streamlining the Local Plan process and the determination to involve many more local people and their communities into the Planning process are all welcomed .
`` However , we also have substantial concerns about the proposals and many of them stem from the possibly unintended consequences of the algorithms used in the various calculations .
`` These algorithms produce a number of distortions which fundamentally undermine the stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
CPRE Hampshire claims that the proposed new standard method would shift housing numbers from the cities to the rural districts .
The state that in the county , there would be increases in Winchester by 58 % , East Hampshire by 50 per cent , Test Valley by 40 per cent ; and decreases in Southampton by 17per cent , Portsmouth by 14 per cent .
They also believe that the proposals would make housing in Hampshire less affordable and would `` deprive '' the most `` disadvantaged '' regions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual meeting with Robert Jenrick MP , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government and Crispin Truman , CPRE Chief Executive .
The meeting with CPRE was at Robert Jenrick 's request to discuss the Planning for the Future White Paper .
CPRE Hampshire is now asking to meet local MPs to discuss these points further .
CPRE Hampshire will be sending its responses to the Changes to the current planning system and Planning for the future consultations direct to the Government and will feed into CPRE ’ s national @ @

CPRE Hampshire has written to all Hampshire MPs about the Government’s proposed planning reforms.
The charity claims that the national house building targets can be achieved "without such radical reforms" and that the focus of Government action should be to ensure that the one million homes with existing planning permission are "built out immediately".
Dee Haas, Chair of CPRE Hampshire said: "There are many aspects of the Planning for the Future White Paper that we would support.
"The ambition to bridge the generational divide; the emphasis on strict design codes; the commitment to streamlining the Local Plan process and the determination to involve many more local people and their communities into the Planning process are all welcomed.
"However, we also have substantial concerns about the proposals and many of them stem from the possibly unintended consequences of the algorithms used in the various calculations.
"These algorithms produce a number of distortions which fundamentally undermine the stated intentions of the Government’s proposals."
CPRE Hampshire claims that the proposed new standard method would shift housing numbers from the cities to the rural districts. The state that in the county, there would be increases in Winchester by 58%, East Hampshire by 50 per cent, Test Valley by 40 per cent; and decreases in Southampton by 17per cent, Portsmouth by 14 per cent.
They also believe that the proposals would make housing in Hampshire less affordable and would "deprive" the most "disadvantaged" regions on investment.
CPRE Hampshire recently attended a virtual meeting with Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Crispin Truman, CPRE Chief Executive.
The meeting with CPRE was at Robert Jenrick's request to discuss the Planning for the Future White Paper.
CPRE Hampshire is now asking to meet local MPs to discuss these points further.
CPRE Hampshire will be sending its responses to the Changes to the current planning system and Planning for the future consultations direct to the Government and will feed into CPRE’s national responses.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Matt Le Tissier under fire for tweet about Anne Frank on Twitter

FORMER Saints striker Matt Le Tissier has come under fire for a post on Twitter about Anne Frank .
Taking to social media , he re-tweeted a picture which read : `` The people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law .
The people who killed her were following it . ''
His re-tweet is now trending on Twitter , and has received hundreds of replies .
Many of those to comment on Mr Le Tissier 's tweet have criticised him as they claim he is comparing the Holocaust to wearing a mask .
Guardian newspaper reporter Rob Davies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 're being ignorant rather than deliberately offensive but please do n't invoke the Holocaust to support your crackpot views about masks .
Thanks in advance . ''
Another to comment was Olympian Chris McDermott .
He said : `` Murder of 6 million Jews ≠ wearing a mask in public to protect societies most vulnerable . ''
Twitter user Mark Gray added : `` Seriously Matt , this is a new low .
Comparing being asked to follow safety rules for the benefit of all is not ( and I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same as living in an occupied country in fear for your life because of the religion you happen to be born into . ''
In response to the replies , Mr Le Tissier said : `` This appears to have got a lot of bots and trolls tweeting me about about masks !
Yet I ’ ve just checked again and still I find no reference to masks anywhere in the original tweet !
# strangeworld '' There were also calls for Southampton FC to ditch Mr Le Tissier as a Club Ambassador @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The club have been contacted for their response .

Taking to social media, he re-tweeted a picture which read: "The people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law. The people who killed her were following it."
His re-tweet is now trending on Twitter, and has received hundreds of replies.
Many of those to comment on Mr Le Tissier's tweet have criticised him as they claim he is comparing the Holocaust to wearing a mask.
Guardian newspaper reporter Rob Davies wrote: "Hi Matt, perhaps you're being ignorant rather than deliberately offensive but please don't invoke the Holocaust to support your crackpot views about masks. Thanks in advance."
Matt replied with laughing emojis.
Another to comment was Olympian Chris McDermott. He said: "Murder of 6 million Jews ≠ wearing a mask in public to protect societies most vulnerable."
Twitter user Mark Gray added: "Seriously Matt, this is a new low. Comparing being asked to follow safety rules for the benefit of all is not (and I can’t make this clear enough) the same as living in an occupied country in fear for your life because of the religion you happen to be born into."
In response to the replies, Mr Le Tissier said: "This appears to have got a lot of bots and trolls tweeting me about about masks! Yet I’ve just checked again and still I find no reference to masks anywhere in the original tweet! #strangeworld"
This appears to have got a lot of bots and trolls tweeting me about about masks! Yet I’ve just checked again and still I find no reference to masks anywhere in the original tweet! 🤷♂ #strangeworld https://t.co/ABDtBbax32 — Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) September 4, 2020
There were also calls for Southampton FC to ditch Mr Le Tissier as a Club Ambassador due to "his views".
The club have been contacted for their response.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--FULL DETAILS: M27 weekend closure near Fareham begins tonight

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays from tonight as part of the M27 is shut for a weekend of roadworks .
It is the latest in a long list of works taking place along the major stretch of road .
A new footbridge is being installed across the M27 near Fareham .
As a result , drivers wanting to travel along the route between Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham will instead be diverted .
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated bridge into position .
When is this happening ?
The installation of the North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being closed from 9pm tonight , September 4 until 6am on Monday , September 7 .
• M27 to be closed for a full weekend for new Fareham bridge installation What is the diversion ?
As the images show below , drivers for both eastbound and westbound traffic are being sent on to the A27 .
The leader of Fareham Borough Council , Cllr Sean Woodward , said : `` The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it 's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion and consider whether they actually need to travel that weekend.
” A Highways England spokesman said : `` As we continue to upgrade the M27 between Junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard , we will be installing the new footbridge , which will be situated between Junctions 10 and 11 of the M27 .
`` The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 ( including access off and on to the M27 at Junction 10 ) during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions .
Diversion routes will be clearly signposted . ''
When was the last major closure of the M27 ?
Good question - quite recently actually , when another bridge was replaced near Southampton .
So , drivers will be hoping these latest works will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen during three weekend closures caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge .
The most recent shutdown took place in February this year .
This resulted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in Southampton , Romsey and North Baddesley .

It is the latest in a long list of works taking place along the major stretch of road.
What is happening?
A new footbridge is being installed across the M27 near Fareham.
As a result, drivers wanting to travel along the route between Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham will instead be diverted.
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated bridge into position.
When is this happening?
This weekend.
The installation of the North Fareham footbridge will result in the route being closed from 9pm tonight, September 4 until 6am on Monday, September 7.
What is the diversion?
As the images show below, drivers for both eastbound and westbound traffic are being sent on to the A27.
The Westbound diversion
The Eastbound diversion
What's been said?
The leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Sean Woodward, said: "The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement work.
"I urge people to plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion and consider whether they actually need to travel that weekend.”
A Highways England spokesman said: "As we continue to upgrade the M27 between Junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard, we will be installing the new footbridge, which will be situated between Junctions 10 and 11 of the M27.
"The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 (including access off and on to the M27 at Junction 10) during this time.
"The closure dates may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted."
When was the last major closure of the M27?
Good question - quite recently actually, when another bridge was replaced near Southampton.
So, drivers will be hoping these latest works will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen during three weekend closures caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge.
The most recent shutdown took place in February this year.
This resulted in misery for motorists as long tailbacks built up in Southampton, Romsey and North Baddesley.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Southampton Airport ‘can’t carry on with quarantines’

MORE THAN two thousand jobs are at risk at Southampton Airport due to coronavirus travel restrictions , it has been claimed .
Since the health crisis struck “ consumer confidence has gone ” , said a spokesman for the airport , who added that Southampton Airport “ can ’ t carry on with blanket quarantines ” .
The travel bans are having a devastating impact on the industry and there could be further job cuts , warn experts .
But now airport bosses are calling for discussions with central Government .
They want to implement testing at airports to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airport warned that more than two thousand jobs are at risk .
He added : “ We were one of the first sectors to feel the impact .
We are going to be one of the last to come out of this .
It ’ s having a devastating impact on the industry .
“ It ’ s a public health crisis and now it ’ s an economic crisis .
The Daily Echo has been told the airport still plans to go ahead with the expansion of its runway .
Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs Glasgow , Aberdeen and Southampton , said the sector was experiencing more job cuts amid the pandemic than seen in the coal industry in the 1980s .
It comes as Virgin Atlantic took a step closer to implementing its rescue package , with a High Court judge signing off on the company ’ s £1.2 billion bailout on Wednesday .
Meanwhile , Heathrow has begun consulting with unions over pay cuts in a process which could lead to job losses .
Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye previously called on the Government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travellers , as he announced the airport had a pre-tax loss of £1.1 billion in the first six months of the year .
The airport has since unveiled a new testing programme it says could enable passengers arriving from certain countries to exit the mandatory 14-day quarantine period early .

Since the health crisis struck “consumer confidence has gone”, said a spokesman for the airport, who added that Southampton Airport “can’t carry on with blanket quarantines”.
The travel bans are having a devastating impact on the industry and there could be further job cuts, warn experts.
But now airport bosses are calling for discussions with central Government.
They want to implement testing at airports to open up the industry.
A spokesperson for the airport warned that more than two thousand jobs are at risk.
He added: “We were one of the first sectors to feel the impact. We are going to be one of the last to come out of this. It’s having a devastating impact on the industry.
“It’s a public health crisis and now it’s an economic crisis.
“We need a proper discussion on testing.”
The Daily Echo has been told the airport still plans to go ahead with the expansion of its runway.
Derek Provan, CEO of ASG Airports which runs Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton, said the sector was experiencing more job cuts amid the pandemic than seen in the coal industry in the 1980s.
It comes as Virgin Atlantic took a step closer to implementing its rescue package, with a High Court judge signing off on the company’s £1.2 billion bailout on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Heathrow has begun consulting with unions over pay cuts in a process which could lead to job losses.
Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye previously called on the Government to stop imposing “quarantine roulette” on travellers, as he announced the airport had a pre-tax loss of £1.1 billion in the first six months of the year.
The airport has since unveiled a new testing programme it says could enable passengers arriving from certain countries to exit the mandatory 14-day quarantine period early.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Hampshire Hospitals £30k accounting error corrected

A COMPUTING error raised questions over £30,000 spent by the chief executive of Winchester hospital on travel and subsistence .
@ @ @ @ @ ( HHFT ) , like all hospital trusts , must publish any spending over £25,000 @ @ @ @ @ millions of pounds each year this often occurs hundreds of times a month .
But @ @ @ @ @ chief executive Alex Whitfield had spent £30,000 on travel and subsistence with financial advisory company @ @ @ @ @ often indicates hotel stays , meals , train fares , but the high figure arose @ @ @ @ @ HHFT to clarify what the money was spent on but was told that this was @ @ @ @ @ trust spokesperson said : “ The coding on the report is incorrect ( because the @ @ @ @ @ code which had previously been used for a review of travel expenses ) .
“ @ @ @ @ @ a number of workshops related to our outpatient activities .
Sorry for the confusion.
” @ @ @ @ @ rectified on the trust ’ s website .

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT), like all hospital trusts, must publish any spending over £25,000 and with the organisation handling millions of pounds each year this often occurs hundreds of times a month.
But in June HHFT declared that chief executive Alex Whitfield had spent £30,000 on travel and subsistence with financial advisory company Deloitte LLP.
The category often indicates hotel stays, meals, train fares, but the high figure arose questions.
The Chronicle contacted HHFT to clarify what the money was spent on but was told that this was a computing error.
A trust spokesperson said: “The coding on the report is incorrect (because the original invoice defaulted to a code which had previously been used for a review of travel expenses).
“This invoice was actually for a number of workshops related to our outpatient activities. Sorry for the confusion.”
The mistake has now been rectified on the trust’s website.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Brexit lorry parks could be built in Southampton without consent

SOUTHAMPTON and Hampshire have been included in a list of areas where the government can build a Brexit lorry park without needing consent from local officials .
The move comes after Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick gave himself new powers to construct the pens should they be needed to avoid issues at England 's ports .
Both Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council are named on a list of 29 local authorities in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament on Thursday , September 3 .
The United Kingdom 's withdrawal from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months away and the lorry parks could play an important part in plans to limit delays at the borders from January 1 , 2021 .
An explanatory note accompanying the instrument says : “ This Order grants temporary planning permission for development consisting of the use of land for the stationing and processing of vehicles ( particularly goods vehicles ) entering or leaving Great Britain .
`` The development must end by 31 December 2025 , and all reinstatement works must have been completed by 31 December 2026 . ''
The instrument includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be built , with the sweeping powers not applying to land within a national park , any battlefield , garden or park of special historic interest , a World Heritage Site , a scheduled monument and sites of special scientific interest ( SSSI ) .

The move comes after Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick gave himself new powers to construct the pens should they be needed to avoid issues at England's ports.
Both Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council are named on a list of 29 local authorities in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament on Thursday, September 3.
The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union is now less than four months away and the lorry parks could play an important part in plans to limit delays at the borders from January 1, 2021.
An explanatory note accompanying the instrument says: “This Order grants temporary planning permission for development consisting of the use of land for the stationing and processing of vehicles (particularly goods vehicles) entering or leaving Great Britain.
"The development must end by 31 December 2025, and all reinstatement works must have been completed by 31 December 2026."
The instrument includes some restrictions on where the pens could be built, with the sweeping powers not applying to land within a national park, any battlefield, garden or park of special historic interest, a World Heritage Site, a scheduled monument and sites of special scientific interest (SSSI).


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Steven Seagrave jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN who threatened to cut open , rape , and kill a female police officer has been jailed .
Steven Seagrave smashed his head against a police van after being arrested .
The 33-year-old , who has 19 convictions to 59 offences , has a criminal history which includes shoplifting , robberies , sexual offences , assaults , batteries , racially aggravated assaults and destroying property .
He was stopped following a hit and run incident in Southampton on July 20 , a court heard .
Seagrave , of Livingstone Road spat “ copiously ” at the two officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the face , eye and forehead .
Over an hour and a half , the landscaper threatened to cut the female officer open , and kill her and her family .
• 'Your time here is over ' : Southampton charity worker makes chilling threat to neighbour with bullet • 'If you go down you stay down ' : Man broke friend ’ s jaw in stamping attack He warned that if he couldn ’ t do it “ he would pay someone else to do it ” .
While in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ hoped she would die and her mother would die of AIDS ” .
He claimed he had taken five ecstasy tablets “ he pretended he was not able to breathe ” .
Seagrave appeared before Southampton Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two charges three charges of assault , using threatening , abusive or insulting words thereby causing harassment , alarm or distress , possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class A drug .
Prosecution barrister Simon Foster told how at 11.30pm on July 20 police were called to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car and a van .
When they arrived Seagrave and another man ran away from the scene .
A witness shouted at Seagrave – who appeared “ very erratic ” – to stop .
When he was searched he was found with a lock knife and small amount of cocaine .
In a victim statement read out in court , the male officer branded Seagrave ’ s actions as “ disgusting ” .
In mitigation , it was said Seagrave wrote a letter to both officers to apologise .
However , “ he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Steven Seagrave smashed his head against a police van after being arrested.
The 33-year-old, who has 19 convictions to 59 offences, has a criminal history which includes shoplifting, robberies, sexual offences, assaults, batteries, racially aggravated assaults and destroying property.
He was stopped following a hit and run incident in Southampton on July 20, a court heard.
Seagrave, of Livingstone Road spat “copiously” at the two officers dealing with him hitting the man in the face, eye and forehead.
Over an hour and a half, the landscaper threatened to cut the female officer open, and kill her and her family.
He warned that if he couldn’t do it “he would pay someone else to do it”.
While in the back of the police van he said he “hoped she would die and her mother would die of AIDS”.
He claimed he had taken five ecstasy tablets “he pretended he was not able to breathe”.
Seagrave appeared before Southampton Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two charges three charges of assault, using threatening, abusive or insulting words thereby causing harassment, alarm or distress, possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class A drug.
Prosecution barrister Simon Foster told how at 11.30pm on July 20 police were called to a traffic accident in Southampton involving a car and a van.
When they arrived Seagrave and another man ran away from the scene.
A witness shouted at Seagrave – who appeared “very erratic” – to stop.
When he was searched he was found with a lock knife and small amount of cocaine.
In a victim statement read out in court, the male officer branded Seagrave’s actions as “disgusting”.
In mitigation, it was said Seagrave wrote a letter to both officers to apologise.
However, “he would like to apologise in person”.
Judge Peter Henry jailed Seagrave for 12 months.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Hampshire police search for Louisa Medland from Portsmouth

POLICE are appealing for help in the search for a missing woman .
Louisa Medland , 37 , was last @ @ @ @ @ in Portsmouth at around 9.40am this morning .
Hampshire Constabulary says her family are concerned @ @ @ @ @ is described as being white , 5ft 6ins tall with a medium build , and @ @ @ @ @ last seen wearing grey hoody , blue jeans , a blue headband and carrying a @ @ @ @ @ you see her , or think you may have seen her since 9.40am please call @ @ @ @ @

Louisa Medland, 37, was last seen at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth at around 9.40am this morning.
Hampshire Constabulary says her family are concerned for her welfare.
Louisa is described as being white, 5ft 6ins tall with a medium build, and dark hair.
Louisa Medland
She was last seen wearing grey hoody, blue jeans, a blue headband and carrying a dark brown handbag.
If you see her, or think you may have seen her since 9.40am please call 101, quoting 44200340626.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--National fish and chips day best restaurants in Southampton

It 's National Fish and Chips Day today - and here are the best chippies around Southampton !
'Fryday ' September 4 , marks national fish and chips day and as one of the nation 's favourite dishes it is no surprise that people take their orders seriously .
Fish and chips have been feeding the masses since 1860s and became a stable meal of the working class as it kept up morale during both world wars and was one of the few foods not subject to rationing .
The day was launched in 2015 to celebrate the nation 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recognition it deserves .
It usually takes place on the first Friday in June but was postponed due to the Coronavirus lockdown .
Organisers of the day said : `` We want National Fish and Chip Day this year to be even more special as we say a very big thank you to this amazing industry who are at the centre of every community and who have , when able to do so safely , kept us fed , and when that wasn ’ t possible kept us all safe by remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
According to Tripadvisor , here are the top 10 chippy restaurants in Southampton :

'Fryday' September 4, marks national fish and chips day and as one of the nation's favourite dishes it is no surprise that people take their orders seriously.
Fish and chips have been feeding the masses since 1860s and became a stable meal of the working class as it kept up morale during both world wars and was one of the few foods not subject to rationing.
The day was launched in 2015 to celebrate the nation's favourite dish and to give the meal the recognition it deserves. It usually takes place on the first Friday in June but was postponed due to the Coronavirus lockdown.
Organisers of the day said: "We want National Fish and Chip Day this year to be even more special as we say a very big thank you to this amazing industry who are at the centre of every community and who have, when able to do so safely, kept us fed, and when that wasn’t possible kept us all safe by remaining closed at great sacrifice to their business."
According to Tripadvisor, here are the top 10 chippy restaurants in Southampton:
1. Mike's Fish & Chips Restaurant
2. Grand Cafe
3. Samuels' Rest Pub
4. Ovation, Mayflower Restaurant
5. The Jetty Southampton
6. Duke of Wellington
7. The Red Lion Pub
8. Top Catch Fish & Chips
9. Balmoral Beefeater
10. J. Henry's Fish & Chips
READ: Southampton's best Sunday dinner revealed


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--The Crown Inn closes after customer tests positive Covid-19

A PUB has been forced to close after a local who visited over the weekend tested positive for Covid-19 .
It was announced by The Crown Inn at King 's Somborne , Stockbridge , that the local person had visited the pub on Sunday ( August 30 ) .
The pub decided to close on Monday for `` an extra deep clean '' and is set to reopen when they are `` confident it is Covid-19 secure '' .
A spokesperson for The Crown Inn said : `` We were contacted privately by the people who tested positive and got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They visited the pub on the evening of Sunday 30th August .
At no point have we been contacted by the Test and Trace service or any other authority .
`` We immediately closed as a precaution .
The building is being deep cleaned by an external company today .
We will open again once this has been completed .
Since we opened on 4th July we have carefully followed all the guidelines .
`` We have written risk assessments , ppe available for all staff and customers , extra cleaning and hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area , Test and Trace forms to be completed by one member of each group , all tables socially distanced both inside and in the garden .
`` As a small country pub it has been difficult to survive financially .
We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers who have supported us and hope that all our preventative measures mean they will visit again once we reopen . ''
Staff at the Crown Inn closed on Thursday evening for extra deep cleaning and also said they had informed anyone who was in @ @ @ @ @

It was announced by The Crown Inn at King's Somborne, Stockbridge, that the local person had visited the pub on Sunday (August 30).
The pub decided to close on Monday for "an extra deep clean" and is set to reopen when they are "confident it is Covid-19 secure".
A spokesperson for The Crown Inn said: "We were contacted privately by the people who tested positive and got their results yesterday, 3rd September. They visited the pub on the evening of Sunday 30th August. At no point have we been contacted by the Test and Trace service or any other authority.
"We immediately closed as a precaution. The building is being deep cleaned by an external company today. We will open again once this has been completed. Since we opened on 4th July we have carefully followed all the guidelines.
"We have written risk assessments, ppe available for all staff and customers, extra cleaning and hand washing protocols, screens around the service area, Test and Trace forms to be completed by one member of each group, all tables socially distanced both inside and in the garden.
"As a small country pub it has been difficult to survive financially. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers who have supported us and hope that all our preventative measures mean they will visit again once we reopen."
Staff at the Crown Inn closed on Thursday evening for extra deep cleaning and also said they had informed anyone who was in close contact with others.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Amazon creating permanent roles in Southampton plus 200 Christmas jobs

AMAZON says it is creating more than 70 permanent jobs in Southampton this year – as well as 200 seasonal jobs for the Christmas rush .
The digital giant has revealed it is on course to have created 10,000 permanent jobs UK-wide in 2020 , taking its workforce to 40,000 .
In Southampton , it will have increased permanent headcount from 40 to more than 50 at one of its two delivery stations – and from more than 20 to more than 80 at the other .
It will be recruiting for around 200 seasonal positions to support its festive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for engineers , graduates , HR and IT professionals , health and safety and finance specialists , as well as the teams who will pick , pack and ship orders , Amazon says .
It says the growth will help small and medium sized businesses to scale their businesses as they sell via Amazon , as well meeting growing demand for Amazon ’ s own services .
Business secretary Alok Sharma said : “ While this has been a challenging time for many businesses , it is hugely encouraging to see Amazon creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is not only great news for those looking for a new job , but also a clear vote of confidence in the UK economy as we build back better from the pandemic .
The government remains deeply committed to supporting retailers of all sizes and we continue to work closely with the industry as we embark on the road to economic recovery.
” Stefano Perego , Amazon ’ s vice-president of European customer fulfilment , said : “ We ’ re proud to be creating 10,000 new permanent roles across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort centres and delivery stations offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits starting on day one .
Our people have played a critical role in serving customers in these unprecedented times and the new roles will help us continue to meet customer demand and support small and medium sized businesses selling on Amazon .
“ The new state-of-the-art robotics fulfilment centres in the North East and the Midlands , as well as the thousands of additional roles at sites across the country , underline our commitment to the people and communities in which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talented individuals in a diverse range of good jobs from operations managers and tech professionals through to people to handle customer orders .
“ We prepare year-round for the festive season and we ’ re also excited to have over 20,000 seasonal positions available this year to help delight our customers .
We look forward to welcoming back seasonal workers who return year-after-year to work at Amazon and welcome new faces to the seasonal team .
”

The digital giant has revealed it is on course to have created 10,000 permanent jobs UK-wide in 2020, taking its workforce to 40,000.
In Southampton, it will have increased permanent headcount from 40 to more than 50 at one of its two delivery stations – and from more than 20 to more than 80 at the other.
It will be recruiting for around 200 seasonal positions to support its festive operations.
New jobs are being created for engineers, graduates, HR and IT professionals, health and safety and finance specialists, as well as the teams who will pick, pack and ship orders, Amazon says. It says the growth will help small and medium sized businesses to scale their businesses as they sell via Amazon, as well meeting growing demand for Amazon’s own services.
Business secretary Alok Sharma said: “While this has been a challenging time for many businesses, it is hugely encouraging to see Amazon creating 10,000 jobs in the UK this year.
“This is not only great news for those looking for a new job, but also a clear vote of confidence in the UK economy as we build back better from the pandemic. The government remains deeply committed to supporting retailers of all sizes and we continue to work closely with the industry as we embark on the road to economic recovery.”
Stefano Perego, Amazon’s vice-president of European customer fulfilment, said: “We’re proud to be creating 10,000 new permanent roles across our UK network of fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. Our people have played a critical role in serving customers in these unprecedented times and the new roles will help us continue to meet customer demand and support small and medium sized businesses selling on Amazon.
“The new state-of-the-art robotics fulfilment centres in the North East and the Midlands, as well as the thousands of additional roles at sites across the country, underline our commitment to the people and communities in which we operate. We are employing thousands of talented individuals in a diverse range of good jobs from operations managers and tech professionals through to people to handle customer orders.
“We prepare year-round for the festive season and we’re also excited to have over 20,000 seasonal positions available this year to help delight our customers. We look forward to welcoming back seasonal workers who return year-after-year to work at Amazon and welcome new faces to the seasonal team.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--More than 20,000 Southampton school staff and pupils to get coronavirus saliva test

MORE than 20,000 Southampton school pupils and staff are set to be be given a no-swab coronavirus test as part of a pioneering new scheme .
Widespread testing for coronavirus using a simple , home-based saliva test is to be trialled within educational settings in the city .
A partnership between the University of Southampton , Southampton City Council and NHS is entering the second phase of a programme to evaluate large scale testing .
It is hoped the new kind of testing will avoid wholesale or long-term closures due to outbreaks .
Samples will be collected from participants on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 48 hours later .
Over 20,000 students , pupils and staff from University of Southampton and the four schools will be invited to participate in the programme .
Professor Keith Godfrey of the University of Southampton said : “ We aim to give pupils , parents and staff confidence in the management of infection risk in schools.
” The details of those who test positive will be shared with the NHS Test and Trace programme so contact tracing can start immediately .
Harry Kutty , Headteacher at Cantell Secondary School and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represents the schools involved in this phase of the trial , commented : “ We ’ re really excited to be part of this innovative trial .
Getting schools open and running safely and smoothly is our number one priority and anything that could potentially help give parents , teachers and staff confidence and avoid wholesale closures has to be a good thing .
Hopefully what we learn as early adopters can help to develop this programme to be available to more schools and other settings in future.
” Councillor Christopher Hammond , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Regular testing is a vital tool to help us manage the risk of Covid-19 infection in our communities .
Thanks to the thousands of Southampton residents who took part in the first phase of this trial , we now have a much greater understanding of the potential for this promising new saliva test .
The second phase will help us to better understand how the test can be rolled out across different types of school and university settings as they reopen this Autumn .
If we are successful , we hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings in the near future.
” Professor Godfrey added : “ Those taking part will help pave the way for wider regular testing across educational , community .
”

Widespread testing for coronavirus using a simple, home-based saliva test is to be trialled within educational settings in the city.
A partnership between the University of Southampton, Southampton City Council and NHS is entering the second phase of a programme to evaluate large scale testing.
It is hoped the new kind of testing will avoid wholesale or long-term closures due to outbreaks.
Samples will be collected from participants on a regular basis with results returned no more than 48 hours later.
Over 20,000 students, pupils and staff from University of Southampton and the four schools will be invited to participate in the programme.
Professor Keith Godfrey of the University of Southampton said: “We aim to give pupils, parents and staff confidence in the management of infection risk in schools.”
The details of those who test positive will be shared with the NHS Test and Trace programme so contact tracing can start immediately.
Harry Kutty, Headteacher at Cantell Secondary School and Chair of the Aspire Community Trust who represents the schools involved in this phase of the trial, commented: “We’re really excited to be part of this innovative trial. Getting schools open and running safely and smoothly is our number one priority and anything that could potentially help give parents, teachers and staff confidence and avoid wholesale closures has to be a good thing. Hopefully what we learn as early adopters can help to develop this programme to be available to more schools and other settings in future.”
Councillor Christopher Hammond, Leader of Southampton City Council, said: “Regular testing is a vital tool to help us manage the risk of Covid-19 infection in our communities. Thanks to the thousands of Southampton residents who took part in the first phase of this trial, we now have a much greater understanding of the potential for this promising new saliva test. The second phase will help us to better understand how the test can be rolled out across different types of school and university settings as they reopen this Autumn. If we are successful, we hope to offer the testing programme to more settings in the near future.”
Professor Godfrey added: “Those taking part will help pave the way for wider regular testing across educational, community.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--LETTER: Well done Compass Inn for decision on children

I would like to congratulate the owner of The Compass Inn for saying small children will not be allowed there @ @ @ @ @ lost a lot of trade , with lockdown , but still feels for safety reasons @ @ @ @ @ People go out for a meal , to relax , not be worried about children @ @ @ @ @ .
It is very off putting .
Do these children run about at home when @ @ @ @ @ is a lack of decency , good manners and obedience today .
It is hard @ @ @ @ @ in discipline , but they seem to be in the minority .
I wish her @ @ @ @ @ rules .
It is Health and Safety after all .
Children and hot food and @ @ @ @ @ no .

People go out for a meal, to relax, not be worried about children running about and making noise. It is very off putting. Do these children run about at home when it is mealtimes? There is a lack of decency, good manners and obedience today.
It is hard on parents who do believe in discipline, but they seem to be in the minority. I wish her well and she keeps her rules. It is Health and Safety after all.
Children and hot food and drinks is a big no no.
Margery Cranfield
Hythe


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Man caught speeding nearly 50mph over the limit in Droxford

A MAN has been caught driving nearly 50mph over the speed limit .
Alex Andrew Brown smashed the limit when @ @ @ @ @ a 40mph zone .
Brown , 23 , of Hatherley Road , Fulflood , Winchester @ @ @ @ @ in a Y-reg VW on March 6 on the A32 Midlington Road at Droxford in @ @ @ @ @ was in Basingstoke Magistrates Court to be fined £345 with a £35 victim surcharge , @ @ @ @ @ not banned from driving but had six penalty points added to his licence .

Alex Andrew Brown smashed the limit when he drove at 89mph in a 40mph zone.
Brown, 23, of Hatherley Road, Fulflood, Winchester, admitted the offence committed in a Y-reg VW on March 6 on the A32 Midlington Road at Droxford in the Meon Valley.
He was in Basingstoke Magistrates Court to be fined £345 with a £35 victim surcharge, £85 costs.
Brown was not banned from driving but had six penalty points added to his licence.


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Tributes paid to Southampton teen following Kathleen Road Crash

TRIBUTES have poured in for a Southampton teenager who will be `` missed like mad '' .
A 19-year-old teen died after the moped he was on crashed with a taxi .
He suffered serious injuries during an incident at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road on August 30 .
• Moped rider fights for life after taxi crash in Southampton Flowers have now been laid at the site of the crash , with friends and family paying their respects .
One note reads : `` Words ca n't explain how much you will be missed .
Never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rest in peace my bro .
Hope you have the best time up there . ''
Another mourner added : `` All the memories we shared as kids is all that 'll be .
Miss you , love you so much . ''
While one note simply reads : `` I will miss you with all my heart .
I will never forget you . ''
The teen who has not yet been identified was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash , according to police .
As previously reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 3am .
The moped rider was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries on Monday .
The driver of the taxi , a 32-year-old man from Southampton , was unharmed .
Officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision .
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash .
He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision ?
`` We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision .
`` Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350 . ''

A 19-year-old teen died after the moped he was on crashed with a taxi.
He suffered serious injuries during an incident at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road on August 30.
Flowers have now been laid at the site of the crash, with friends and family paying their respects.
One note reads: "Words can't explain how much you will be missed. Never thought I would ever hear this. Rest in peace my bro. Hope you have the best time up there."
Another mourner added: "All the memories we shared as kids is all that'll be. Miss you, love you so much."
While one note simply reads: "I will miss you with all my heart. I will never forget you."
The teen who has not yet been identified was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to police.
As previously reported, officers rushed to the scene just before 3am.
The moped rider was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries on Monday.
The driver of the taxi, a 32-year-old man from Southampton, was unharmed.
Officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision.
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash. He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision?
"We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision.
"Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350."


thedailyecho--2020-09-04--Coronavirus: No new positive tests in Southampton in 24 hours

NO MORE cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Southampton over the last 24 hours , official figures show .
Public Health England figures show that 1,022 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday ( September 3 ) in Southampton , in line with the same time on Wednesday .
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school staff and pupils to get Covid-19 test > > > The rate of infection in Southampton stands at 405 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England average of 522 .
Across the UK , the number of recorded cases increased by 1,735 over the period , to 340,411 .
Southampton 's cases were among the 38,127 recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by 97 over the period .
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that have died @

Public Health England figures show that 1,022 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday (September 3) in Southampton, in line with the same time on Wednesday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
The rate of infection in Southampton stands at 405 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 522.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 1,735 over the period, to 340,411.
Southampton's cases were among the 38,127 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 97 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.