thedailyecho--2020-02-04--PHOTOS: It was when Black Sabbath released the first heavy metal album - do you remember these event

PHOTOS: It was when Black Sabbath released the first heavy metal album - do you remember these events in 1970?

JOIN us on another trip back through time as we remember February 1970 with the aid of pictures taken at @ @ @ @ @ the area were busy .
Not only did many of them attend the Teachers Association @ @ @ @ @ put through their paces on a physical education course at Calshot activity centre .
While @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s what was unfolding nationally .
Black Sabbath released their self titled debut @ @ @ @ @ regarded as being the first major album in the heavy metal genre The Prince of @ @ @ @ @ .
Rolls Royce requested £50 million from the government to help develop the RB 211-50 @ @ @ @

Teachers in the area were busy. Not only did many of them attend the Teachers Association dinner sadad but they were put through their paces on a physical education course at Calshot activity centre.
While this was happening locally, here’s what was unfolding nationally.
February 13
Black Sabbath released their self titled debut album. It’s regarded as being the first major album in the heavy metal genre
February 19
The Prince of Wales joined the Royal Navy.
February 23
Rolls Royce requested £50 million from the government to help develop the RB 211-50 Airbus jet engine.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Vets warning to dog owners as vomiting condition spreads throughout the UK

VETS are warning dog owners to remain calm but vigilant , as an unusually high number of cases of gastroenteritis , specifically with profuse vomiting , is being seen in dogs across the UK .
Cases of the condition - which causes acute , profuse vomiting , lethargy and diarrhoea - has recently affected dogs in various areas of the UK , from Oxford to Liverpool .
National veterinary group Vets4Pets has noticed a spike in cases across its practices within recent weeks , and is now offering advice to owners on what signs to look out for and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think their dog has contracted the virus .
Dr Samantha Butler-Davies , vet and veterinary clinical services manager at Vets4Pets , said : `` Our vets across the UK have reported a general increase in cases of this condition , so we need to make dog owners aware of what signs they should be looking out for .
`` Affected dogs are vomiting a lot more frequently than is typically seen with canine gastroenteritis .
`` The frequency and persistence of the vomiting is quite unusual , and so it makes cases stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs have been vomiting profusely for up to five days , with five or more bouts within a 12-hour period .
`` Some are also suffering from diarrhoea and are lethargic and off their food .
`` Should an owner suspect that their dog may be suffering from this condition , they should immediately contact their local veterinary practice for advice .
`` This is obviously a very unpleasant condition for dogs , and so the quicker owners act , the faster their dog can get treatment .
`` There is some anecdotal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease to other dogs , which is why it is important that owners keep an eye out for any signs of the condition and then contact their veterinary practice if their dog begins to display any .
`` The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network ( SAVSNET ) at the University of Liverpool is currently investigating the potential outbreak , so it is also important that any vets that see a case pass the information on to this organisation to help them monitor the situation and then give the best advice on any future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very worrying for dog owners throughout the UK , but it is important that they remain calm , but vigilant , and contact their local vets if they have any concerns . ''
For more information and advice on dog welfare , please visit www.vets4pets.com

Cases of the condition - which causes acute, profuse vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea - has recently affected dogs in various areas of the UK, from Oxford to Liverpool.
National veterinary group Vets4Pets has noticed a spike in cases across its practices within recent weeks, and is now offering advice to owners on what signs to look out for and the best next steps to take if they think their dog has contracted the virus.
Dr Samantha Butler-Davies, vet and veterinary clinical services manager at Vets4Pets, said: "Our vets across the UK have reported a general increase in cases of this condition, so we need to make dog owners aware of what signs they should be looking out for.
"Affected dogs are vomiting a lot more frequently than is typically seen with canine gastroenteritis.
"The frequency and persistence of the vomiting is quite unusual, and so it makes cases stand out.
"In some cases, dogs have been vomiting profusely for up to five days, with five or more bouts within a 12-hour period.
"Some are also suffering from diarrhoea and are lethargic and off their food.
"Should an owner suspect that their dog may be suffering from this condition, they should immediately contact their local veterinary practice for advice.
"This is obviously a very unpleasant condition for dogs, and so the quicker owners act, the faster their dog can get treatment.
"There is some anecdotal evidence that affected dogs can transmit the disease to other dogs, which is why it is important that owners keep an eye out for any signs of the condition and then contact their veterinary practice if their dog begins to display any.
"The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) at the University of Liverpool is currently investigating the potential outbreak, so it is also important that any vets that see a case pass the information on to this organisation to help them monitor the situation and then give the best advice on any future control measures.
"This is obviously very worrying for dog owners throughout the UK, but it is important that they remain calm, but vigilant, and contact their local vets if they have any concerns."
For more information and advice on dog welfare, please visit www.vets4pets.com


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--B&Q’s apprentices graduate – and they're aged 20 to 61

MORE than 100 people aged 20 to 61 have become the first graduates of an apprenticeship for retail team leaders run by Hampshire-based DIY giant B & Q .
A ceremony was held for the 123 who had completed the 18-month , store-based level three course .
More than 600 other staff are due to complete apprenticeships with the Chandlers Ford-based retailer by the end of this year .
Ollie Ollerton , former Special Forces operative with the SAS and SBS , known for the Channel 4 series SAS Who Dares Wins , was guest speaker .
B & Q @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Crisp and people director Andy Moat co-hosted the event at the Manufacturing and Technology Centre in Coventry .
B & Q says its apprenticeship is one of the most age-diverse in the country .
The apprenticeship aims to give staff the skills , knowledge and confidence to be successful in their roles and to equip them with essential life skills .
Paul Crisp , retail director at B & Q , said : “ We ’ re delighted to see our first wave of B & Q apprentices graduate and applaud them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedication throughout the duration of the course .
“ Our colleagues are the beating heart of B & Q , and we ‘ re committed to their growth and development as part of our commitment to make B & Q a great place to work .
That ’ s why we ’ ve expanded the range of apprenticeships we offer , and by May 2020 , we ’ re aiming to have 1,100 colleague apprentices in the business .
It ’ s a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector they ’ re passionate about.
” Aimee Edwards , winner of the B & Q apprenticeship ambassador award , said : “ It ’ s a proud event for all the apprentices graduating , and I ’ m thrilled to have been a part of the first wave at B & Q .
Winning the B & Q apprenticeship ambassador award is a bonus .
“ Throughout the course , I ’ ve learned invaluable skills and thoroughly enjoyed being able to put everything I ’ ve learned into practice , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my new role as I develop my career following my recent promotion to a management position.
” B & Q , which was founded in Southampton in 1969 , says there are links between learning , engaged staff and productivity .
It says stores where staff are committed to learning are some of the best-performing .
This week is National Apprenticeship Week , which seeks to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on employers , individuals and the economy .

A ceremony was held for the 123 who had completed the 18-month, store-based level three course.
More than 600 other staff are due to complete apprenticeships with the Chandlers Ford-based retailer by the end of this year.
Ollie Ollerton, former Special Forces operative with the SAS and SBS, known for the Channel 4 series SAS Who Dares Wins, was guest speaker.
B&Q chief executive Graham Bell, retail director Paul Crisp and people director Andy Moat co-hosted the event at the Manufacturing and Technology Centre in Coventry.
B&Q says its apprenticeship is one of the most age-diverse in the country. The apprenticeship aims to give staff the skills, knowledge and confidence to be successful in their roles and to equip them with essential life skills.
Paul Crisp, retail director at B&Q, said: “We’re delighted to see our first wave of B&Q apprentices graduate and applaud them for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the duration of the course.
“Our colleagues are the beating heart of B&Q, and we‘re committed to their growth and development as part of our commitment to make B&Q a great place to work. That’s why we’ve expanded the range of apprenticeships we offer, and by May 2020, we’re aiming to have 1,100 colleague apprentices in the business. It’s a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life to enjoy a career with us in a sector they’re passionate about.”
Aimee Edwards, winner of the B&Q apprenticeship ambassador award, said: “It’s a proud event for all the apprentices graduating, and I’m thrilled to have been a part of the first wave at B&Q. Winning the B&Q apprenticeship ambassador award is a bonus.
“Throughout the course, I’ve learned invaluable skills and thoroughly enjoyed being able to put everything I’ve learned into practice, both during my time as an apprentice and in my new role as I develop my career following my recent promotion to a management position.”
B&Q, which was founded in Southampton in 1969, says there are links between learning, engaged staff and productivity. It says stores where staff are committed to learning are some of the best-performing.
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, which seeks to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on employers, individuals and the economy.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Coronavirus scare in Southampton as student falls ill

SEVERAL students from the University of Southampton are isolating themselves after one fell ill on return from coronavirus-hit China .
A spokesman for the university said the student who felt ill `` did exactly the right thing '' and contacted the NHS .
Paramedics were then sent to the university halls of residence on Monday to take the student to hospital .
It is unclear which region of China the student was returning from .
They have now been discharged from hospital .
The spokesman said : `` Yesterday , one of our residents at Mayflower Halls returned from China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their flat without visiting campus .
`` Having then felt unwell , they did exactly the right thing , self-isolated and referred themselves to the NHS .
`` As a precautionary measure , an ambulance was called to take them to SouthamptonGeneral Hospital for tests .
`` The individual has since been discharged by the NHS , but in accordance with Public Health England 's official guidance will remain in self-isolation .
`` We have spoken to the student 's flatmates and , also following the guidance from PHE , they have agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from local health services .
`` In addition , we have deep cleaned communal areas within the flat as well as associated lifts , to help reinforce the best practice that is already being followed . ''
It comes as all 30,000 UK nationals in China were urged to leave the country .
In a dramatic escalation of its official advice to just avoid China , the Foreign Office is now actively urging people to leave .
The US is refusing entry at its border to all foreign travellers who have been to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A spokesman for the university said the student who felt ill "did exactly the right thing" and contacted the NHS.
Paramedics were then sent to the university halls of residence on Monday to take the student to hospital.
It is unclear which region of China the student was returning from. They have now been discharged from hospital.
The spokesman said: "Yesterday, one of our residents at Mayflower Halls returned from China and transferred directly from the airport to their flat without visiting campus.
"Having then felt unwell, they did exactly the right thing, self-isolated and referred themselves to the NHS.
"As a precautionary measure, an ambulance was called to take them to SouthamptonGeneral Hospital for tests.
"The individual has since been discharged by the NHS, but in accordance with Public Health England's official guidance will remain in self-isolation.
"We have spoken to the student's flatmates and, also following the guidance from PHE, they have agreed to self-isolate until we receive further clarification from local health services.
"In addition, we have deep cleaned communal areas within the flat as well as associated lifts, to help reinforce the best practice that is already being followed."
It comes as all 30,000 UK nationals in China were urged to leave the country.
In a dramatic escalation of its official advice to just avoid China, the Foreign Office is now actively urging people to leave.
The US is refusing entry at its border to all foreign travellers who have been to China in the past two weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Brendan Rowan-Davies, 29, found guilty of murdering mum-of-three Kelly-Anne Case

A MAN has been found guilty of the murder of a mother of three who he tied up and tortured before slitting her throat after she `` laughed '' off his advances .
Brendan Rowan-Davies , 29 , killed Kelly-Anne Case at her home in Gosport , Hampshire , before setting fire to the property in the early hours of July 30 2019 .
The defendant shook his head as the jury returned its verdicts at Winchester Crown Court , convicting him of murder and arson , and gasps and cries of `` Yes '' could be heard from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rowan-Davies had spent the night with a friend , Will Vallender , at Ms Case 's home and the trio had drunk vodka and taken cocaine .
Rowan-Davies told the court he had told Ms Case he fancied her but `` she just laughed '' .
He told the court Ms Case and Mr Vallender went upstairs to a bedroom to have sex and he filmed them using his mobile phone through a gap in the door .
William Mousley QC , prosecuting , told the court that the two men left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , when he tortured and killed Ms Case , bound her hands with cable ties and set light to the house .
Her body was found by firefighters .
Mr Mousley said Rowan-Davies had `` mutilated '' the victim , and added of her wounds : `` These have the appearance of someone wanting to control or coerce or terrify Kelly-Anne so perhaps she would do what she was being told . ''
The prosecutor added that later that morning Rowan-Davies was seen to burn items of clothing and dispose of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken from Ms Case 's home .
Mr Mousley said DNA matches to the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on one of the cable ties as well as a sample taken from Ms Case 's body .
Rowan-Davies , who has a previous conviction for burglary after he was found by a mother in her home in Gosport , will be sentenced later .

Brendan Rowan-Davies, 29, killed Kelly-Anne Case at her home in Gosport, Hampshire, before setting fire to the property in the early hours of July 30 2019.
The defendant shook his head as the jury returned its verdicts at Winchester Crown Court, convicting him of murder and arson, and gasps and cries of "Yes" could be heard from the public gallery.
The court heard that Rowan-Davies had spent the night with a friend, Will Vallender, at Ms Case's home and the trio had drunk vodka and taken cocaine.
Rowan-Davies told the court he had told Ms Case he fancied her but "she just laughed".
He told the court Ms Case and Mr Vallender went upstairs to a bedroom to have sex and he filmed them using his mobile phone through a gap in the door.
William Mousley QC, prosecuting, told the court that the two men left the house but Rowan-Davies returned alone an hour later, when he tortured and killed Ms Case, bound her hands with cable ties and set light to the house.
Her body was found by firefighters.
Mr Mousley said Rowan-Davies had "mutilated" the victim, and added of her wounds: "These have the appearance of someone wanting to control or coerce or terrify Kelly-Anne so perhaps she would do what she was being told."
The prosecutor added that later that morning Rowan-Davies was seen to burn items of clothing and dispose of other items including women's underwear he had taken from Ms Case's home.
Mr Mousley said DNA matches to the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on one of the cable ties as well as a sample taken from Ms Case's body.
Rowan-Davies, who has a previous conviction for burglary after he was found by a mother in her home in Gosport, will be sentenced later.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Battling county lines drug dealers in town

POLICE are warning residents about the dangers posed by country lines and child exploitation in Eastleigh .
They hope to tackle criminal activity putting young people and communities at risk .
County lines networks have become notorious for exploiting vulnerable youngsters .
Forcing them to become couriers who transport drugs from London into towns and cities , with orders taken by phone .
In October , 52 people were arrested in just one week as part of efforts to combat the trafficking network .
Weapons , drugs , mobile phones and cash were all seized by Hampshire Police between October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £6,854 in cash , 46 mobile phones and 14 weapons - including a machete and two samurai swords - were seized as part of the operation But now , officers are running free sessions for education partners , practitioners and partner agencies about the threat , risk and harms associated with county lines and criminal exploitation in Hampshire .
The sessions highlight the importance of sharing information with the police to stop the networks operating .
A free workshop will take place at Eastleigh Rugby Football Club on Monday , February 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and follows on from previous events in Southampton , the New Forest and Winchester .
For more information and to book a place email schoolyouthengagement @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk .

They hope to tackle criminal activity putting young people and communities at risk.
County lines networks have become notorious for exploiting vulnerable youngsters.
Forcing them to become couriers who transport drugs from London into towns and cities, with orders taken by phone.
In October, 52 people were arrested in just one week as part of efforts to combat the trafficking network.
Weapons, drugs, mobile phones and cash were all seized by Hampshire Police between October 7 and 11.
A total of £6,854 in cash, 46 mobile phones and 14 weapons - including a machete and two samurai swords - were seized as part of the operation
But now, officers are running free sessions for education partners, practitioners and partner agencies about the threat, risk and harms associated with county lines and criminal exploitation in Hampshire.
The sessions highlight the importance of sharing information with the police to stop the networks operating.
A free workshop will take place at Eastleigh Rugby Football Club on Monday, February 10.
It will run from 10am to 12.30pm and follows on from previous events in Southampton, the New Forest and Winchester.
For more information and to book a place email schoolyouthengagement@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Friend 'tried to cover up man's death after drug overdose'

A SOUTHAMPTON man died after taking drugs , which his friend then tried to cover up , an inquest heard .
Agris Amjuts , aged 21 , was staying at his friend ’ s house in Denzil Avenue on August 31 , when he was discovered .
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court was told that Mr Amjuts came to the UK in April or May 2019 .
He would stay at the house when he was not working , and on the day before he died his friends decided to have a barbecue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His friend Maskims Adahovskis said that he went into the room that he shared with Mr Amjuts on two occasions during the night and he was asleep .
In a statement Mr Adahovskis said that he woke up at around 6am and noticed that Mr Amjuts was unresponsive , adding : “ Agris was cold to the touch and wasn ’ t moving at all.
” The ambulance service were called who pronounced Mr Amjuts dead at the scene and it was decided that the police should be called .
PC Dan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , there was nothing of significant concern that came out of that . ''
He continued : “ Maskims was particularly withdrawn , it was difficult to ask him questions and get him to respond immediately.
” Officers believed that there were suspicious circumstances and arrested Mr Adahovskis .
“ He had taken [ drugs ] from the side of Mr Amjuts , left the building , walked five or six premises down by the road .
Just with luck the council had emptied the bin within that hour , ” PC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wasn ’ t thinking clearly .
He was very worried that Mr Amjuts family would find out about the drug use and it would be an embarrassment and shame to them.
” Mr Adahovskis said that what he had chucked away was a `` packet of white powder '' and toxicology reports on Mr Amjuts found morphine in his blood , which was deemed to be from heroine .
No charges were brought against Mr Adahovskis as it was felt he had helped officers with their investigation .

Agris Amjuts, aged 21, was staying at his friend’s house in Denzil Avenue on August 31, when he was discovered.
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner’s Court was told that Mr Amjuts came to the UK in April or May 2019.
He would stay at the house when he was not working, and on the day before he died his friends decided to have a barbecue, but Mr Amjuts went to bed early.
His friend Maskims Adahovskis said that he went into the room that he shared with Mr Amjuts on two occasions during the night and he was asleep.
In a statement Mr Adahovskis said that he woke up at around 6am and noticed that Mr Amjuts was unresponsive, adding: “Agris was cold to the touch and wasn’t moving at all.”
The ambulance service were called who pronounced Mr Amjuts dead at the scene and it was decided that the police should be called.
PC Dan Channer said: “We searched the room, there was nothing of significant concern that came out of that."
He continued: “Maskims was particularly withdrawn, it was difficult to ask him questions and get him to respond immediately.”
Officers believed that there were suspicious circumstances and arrested Mr Adahovskis.
“He had taken [drugs] from the side of Mr Amjuts, left the building, walked five or six premises down by the road. Just with luck the council had emptied the bin within that hour,” PC Channer added.
“He just panicked, wasn’t thinking clearly. He was very worried that Mr Amjuts family would find out about the drug use and it would be an embarrassment and shame to them.”
Mr Adahovskis said that what he had chucked away was a "packet of white powder" and toxicology reports on Mr Amjuts found morphine in his blood, which was deemed to be from heroine.
Acting area coroner Samantha Marsh concluded that Mr Amjuts died of a drug-related death.
No charges were brought against Mr Adahovskis as it was felt he had helped officers with their investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--Dogstival is set to return this year - and it will be bigger and better

DOG lovers will get the chance to go glamping with their four-legged friends at the second annual Dogstival event .
Following the huge success of last year 's event , Dogstival is returning to Pylewell Park near Lymington on May 16 and 17 this year .
And the event is set to be bigger and better than last year with many new features .
The new Dogstival Glamping , in association with Embers Camping , is where guests can enjoy sea views , a pop-up pizza restaurant , cosy canine cuddles by the campfire and proper shower facilities , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival look .
There ’ s also the option for festival goers to pitch their own tents , with special passes and a separate entrance allowing camping guests to pop out to explore the New Forest , in addition to everything Dogstival has to offer .
Another feature is the K9 Health & Wellbeing Tent where TV ’ s Vet on the Hill Scott Miller will share his bountiful knowledge on all manner of pet care subjects such as looking after a puppy , senior dog care , first aid and tips for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from physios and food and nutrition experts .
Other features of Dogstival will include the Dog Pub , which will serve dog-appropriate refreshments and snacks and a host of fun new Instagram Features that will be introduced throughout Pylewell estate .
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the K9 Chill Out Zone , the popular main arena – which will feature displays and shows from traditional working , therapy and assistance dogs from leading UK teams – and a second arena hosted by BBC ’ s Barking Hour presenter Anna Webb , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be the Doghouse Behavioural Stage , the K9 Aqua Sports Pool , a chance to have a go at agility , around 200 quality stalls , artisan food and drink and a vintage fairground with Ferris Wheel .
Dogstival will take place from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday May 16 and 17 at Pylewell Park , Lymington , Hampshire , SO41 5SJ .
Tickets are priced at £13.90 for Adults , £8 Children aged 5-16 years and under fives go free .
They are on sale now at Dogstival.co.uk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per night .

Following the huge success of last year's event, Dogstival is returning to Pylewell Park near Lymington on May 16 and 17 this year.
And the event is set to be bigger and better than last year with many new features.
The new Dogstival Glamping, in association with Embers Camping, is where guests can enjoy sea views, a pop-up pizza restaurant, cosy canine cuddles by the campfire and proper shower facilities, to maintain a ‘Best in Show’ festival look.
There’s also the option for festival goers to pitch their own tents, with special passes and a separate entrance allowing camping guests to pop out to explore the New Forest, in addition to everything Dogstival has to offer.
Another feature is the K9 Health & Wellbeing Tent where TV’s Vet on the Hill Scott Miller will share his bountiful knowledge on all manner of pet care subjects such as looking after a puppy, senior dog care, first aid and tips for certain breeds, as well as talks from physios and food and nutrition experts.
Other features of Dogstival will include the Dog Pub, which will serve dog-appropriate refreshments and snacks and a host of fun new Instagram Features that will be introduced throughout Pylewell estate.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the K9 Chill Out Zone, the popular main arena – which will feature displays and shows from traditional working, therapy and assistance dogs from leading UK teams – and a second arena hosted by BBC’s Barking Hour presenter Anna Webb, which will showcase rare breeds.
There will also be the Doghouse Behavioural Stage, the K9 Aqua Sports Pool, a chance to have a go at agility, around 200 quality stalls, artisan food and drink and a vintage fairground with Ferris Wheel.
Dogstival will take place from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday May 16 and 17 at Pylewell Park, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5SJ. Tickets are priced at £13.90 for Adults, £8 Children aged 5-16 years and under fives go free. They are on sale now at Dogstival.co.uk. Camping starts from £20 per person per night.


thedailyecho--2020-02-04--No new petrol and diesel cars to be sold after 2035

A ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be brought forward to 2035 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching key UN COP26 talks , to take place in November in the UK , with a speech setting out Britain 's stall as a leader on tackling climate change .
He will urge other countries to follow the UK 's lead in setting targets to cut their emissions to net zero - with major cuts to greenhouse gases and any remaining pollution offset by measures such as planting trees .
As part of the UK 's moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net zero by 2050 , the Government will consult on bringing forward a planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035 - and earlier if feasible .
The ban , which Government advisers the Committee on Climate Change have called for by as early as 2030 , will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time .
There are around 15,500 public charging points in the UK , according to Zapmap .
This is five times more than in 2011 .
In comparison , there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gap is narrowing .
At an event attended by Sir David Attenborough , Mr Johnson will call for international efforts to reach net zero as early as possible through investment in cleaner technology and protection of natural habitat - which will also help reverse losses in wildlife .
The event on Tuesday will also kick off a year of climate action across the UK , the Government said .
Edmund King , AA president , said the new target on car sales was incredibly challenging .
He added : `` We must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply of a full cross-section of zero emissions vehicles in less than fifteen years .
`` We will also need a package of grants coupled with a comprehensive charging infrastructure at homes and in towns , cities , motorways and rural locations .
`` At the very least the Government should take up the AA demand to cut VAT on new EVs to boost sales and make vehicles more affordable to those on lower incomes . ''
He also raised concerns that hybrids would be excluded from sale under the plans .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching key UN COP26 talks, to take place in November in the UK, with a speech setting out Britain's stall as a leader on tackling climate change.
He will urge other countries to follow the UK's lead in setting targets to cut their emissions to net zero - with major cuts to greenhouse gases and any remaining pollution offset by measures such as planting trees.
As part of the UK's moves to meet its legal goal to reach net zero by 2050, the Government will consult on bringing forward a planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035 - and earlier if feasible.
The ban, which Government advisers the Committee on Climate Change have called for by as early as 2030, will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time.
There are around 15,500 public charging points in the UK, according to Zapmap. This is five times more than in 2011.
Check out your nearest charging points.
In comparison, there are around 8,400 fuel stations, which shows the gap is narrowing.
At an event attended by Sir David Attenborough, Mr Johnson will call for international efforts to reach net zero as early as possible through investment in cleaner technology and protection of natural habitat - which will also help reverse losses in wildlife.
The event on Tuesday will also kick off a year of climate action across the UK, the Government said.
Edmund King, AA president, said the new target on car sales was incredibly challenging.
He added: "We must question whether we will have a sufficient supply of a full cross-section of zero emissions vehicles in less than fifteen years.
"We will also need a package of grants coupled with a comprehensive charging infrastructure at homes and in towns, cities, motorways and rural locations.
"At the very least the Government should take up the AA demand to cut VAT on new EVs to boost sales and make vehicles more affordable to those on lower incomes."
He also raised concerns that hybrids would be excluded from sale under the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Coronavirus deaths rise by 159 to 1,284

Coronavirus deaths rise by 159 to 1,284

A TOTAL of 159 more people have died in England after contracting coronavirus , taking the total to 1,284 , @ @ @ @ @ patients who died were aged from 32 to 98 , and all but four had @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Officers investigating incident where man claiming to have coronavirus coughed on police charge man

OFFICERS investigating an incident where a man claiming to have coronavirus coughed and spat at police have charged a man @ @ @ @ @ , of Dursley Crescent , Portsmouth , has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker @ @ @ @ @ in a public place .
It comes following an incident at 10.10pm on Saturday where @ @ @ @ @ to have coronavirus , coughed at and spat on police officers .
Sleet appeared at @ @ @ @ @ and was bailed with conditions to appear next in court on May 12 .
The @ @ @ @ @ by Hampshire Police .

Scott Sleet, 42, of Dursley Crescent, Portsmouth, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and being drunk and disorderly in a public place.
It comes following an incident at 10.10pm on Saturday where a man, who claimed to have coronavirus, coughed at and spat on police officers.
Sleet appeared at Portsmouth magistrates Court this morning and was bailed with conditions to appear next in court on May 12.
The officer involved is being supported by Hampshire Police.


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Future of Carluccio's in doubt after company falls into administration

Carluccio 's has confirmed it has fallen into administration , casting a shadow over the future of the dining chain @ @ @ @ @ 2,000 employees .


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Southampton City Council halts services amid Covid-19 crisis

A NUMBER of council-run services in Southampton have been put on hold amid the Covid-19 crisis .
Southampton City Council will suspend kerbside glass and garden waste collection services from tomorrow .
The bulky waste collection service has also been temporarily halted while general waste and recycling collections for all households and flats will remain unchanged .
But the council said services will be reviewed regularly as circumstances change .
The maintenance of public grounds , including grass cutting , trimming and pruning services will also be reduced in order to focus on health and safety priority work such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routes clear , according to the authority .
Residents have also been asked to disinfect the handles of wheelie bins after they have put them out for collection .
In a statement the council said : `` Wash your hands after you bring your bin back in and disinfect the handles again .
Studies have shown that the coronavirus can remain on plastic for up to three days .
Following the guidance will help to reduce onward transmission and also protect our waste collection operatives .
Residents who have a plastic sack collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash their hands before putting bag/s out . ''
Meanwhile , the clinical waste collection service and commercial waste and recycling collections remain unchanged .
Tree surveys , tree surgery , street cleansing and pest control will also continue , but on a limited essential maintenance service basis .
The council said that residents who are subscribed to the 2020 Garden Waste collection service will receive a renewal discount for the 2021 service that will reflect the duration of the disruption to this years ’ service .
Cllr Jacqui Rayment , cabinet member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council , said : “ This has been a difficult decision to make as we need to keep the city running but have to prioritise the health and safety of residents and staff above everything else .
“ We are also making these changes now , so that we can prioritise work and continue to provide key services in a safe and timely manner .
These changes will allow us to deal with any staff absences due to sickness and self-isolation issues .
“ Our priority is to try to maintain essential services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to do what we can to support the health and wellbeing of residents and all of our staff who are working hard to keep delivering these core services .
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
” Staff members from suspended services will be redeployed to help support other key service areas including those fighting the coronavirus , according to the council .

Southampton City Council will suspend kerbside glass and garden waste collection services from tomorrow.
The bulky waste collection service has also been temporarily halted while general waste and recycling collections for all households and flats will remain unchanged.
But the council said services will be reviewed regularly as circumstances change.
The maintenance of public grounds, including grass cutting, trimming and pruning services will also be reduced in order to focus on health and safety priority work such as highway verges and keeping pathways and access routes clear, according to the authority.
Residents have also been asked to disinfect the handles of wheelie bins after they have put them out for collection.
In a statement the council said: "Wash your hands after you bring your bin back in and disinfect the handles again. Studies have shown that the coronavirus can remain on plastic for up to three days. Following the guidance will help to reduce onward transmission and also protect our waste collection operatives. Residents who have a plastic sack collection service are being asked to ensure they wash their hands before putting bag/s out."
Meanwhile, the clinical waste collection service and commercial waste and recycling collections remain unchanged.
Tree surveys, tree surgery, street cleansing and pest control will also continue, but on a limited essential maintenance service basis.
The council said that residents who are subscribed to the 2020 Garden Waste collection service will receive a renewal discount for the 2021 service that will reflect the duration of the disruption to this years’ service.
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for place and transport at the city council, said: “This has been a difficult decision to make as we need to keep the city running but have to prioritise the health and safety of residents and staff above everything else.
“We are also making these changes now, so that we can prioritise work and continue to provide key services in a safe and timely manner. These changes will allow us to deal with any staff absences due to sickness and self-isolation issues.
“Our priority is to try to maintain essential services throughout the difficult weeks and months ahead and to do what we can to support the health and wellbeing of residents and all of our staff who are working hard to keep delivering these core services. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.”
Staff members from suspended services will be redeployed to help support other key service areas including those fighting the coronavirus, according to the council.


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Officers arrest second man amid £10m drug investigation

OFFICERS have arrested a second man over a £10m drug investigation .
National Crime Agency ( NCA ) officers arrested a man on the Isle of Wight as part of an investigation into a seizure of almost 100 kilos of cocaine at Newhaven port last November .
In an operation supported by Hampshire Police , a 43-year-old man was detained on suspicion of conspiring to import class a drugs in Ashley Road , Ryde , yesterday .
He was questioned by NCA investigators before being bailed pending further enquiries .
The investigation follows a seizure made at Newhaven in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force officers recovered 97 packages each containing approximately a kilo of cocaine from the back of a van carrying frozen fish .
The drugs had an estimated potential value of around £10 million .
The driver , 50-year-old James Satterley from Cookham in Maidenhead , was later charged with importing class A drugs .
He now awaits trial .
NCA branch operations manager Martin Matthews said : “ Our investigation into this importation continues .
“ Working with partners like Border Force and policing we are determined to do all we can to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the large-scale importation of class A drugs .
”

National Crime Agency (NCA) officers arrested a man on the Isle of Wight as part of an investigation into a seizure of almost 100 kilos of cocaine at Newhaven port last November.
In an operation supported by Hampshire Police, a 43-year-old man was detained on suspicion of conspiring to import class a drugs in Ashley Road, Ryde, yesterday.
He was questioned by NCA investigators before being bailed pending further enquiries.
The investigation follows a seizure made at Newhaven in the early hours of November 23.
Border Force officers recovered 97 packages each containing approximately a kilo of cocaine from the back of a van carrying frozen fish. The drugs had an estimated potential value of around £10 million.
The driver, 50-year-old James Satterley from Cookham in Maidenhead, was later charged with importing class A drugs. He now awaits trial.
NCA branch operations manager Martin Matthews said: “Our investigation into this importation continues.
“Working with partners like Border Force and policing we are determined to do all we can to disrupt the organised crime groups involved in the large-scale importation of class A drugs.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Police warn about latest coronavirus texting scam in Southampton

POLICE have warned Southampton residents of a new coronavirus scam , where fraudsters posing as police officers or government workers attempt to make residents pay fake fines .
Officers say they have received reports of scammers texting residents , claiming to be working for the police or the government , ordering them to pay fines because they were seen `` leaving their address '' .
This comes after the government announced that everyone must stay within their homes , unless they are out to collect essential food and medicine , travelling to and from work if absolutely necessary , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers have been able to enforce these guidelines by handing out fines to people , but now they have specifically stressed that these text messages are not real and that fines will never be sent out by text message .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We have been receiving reports of a new Coronavirus related scam .
People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from police or from the government with messages similar to : 'You have been seen leaving your address on 3 or more occasions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £30 .
Please pay this by clicking on this link . '
`` These are not real and are actually text messages being sent by unscrupulous criminals , intent on taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding new police powers .
We would like to reassure you that we do not send out fines by text message , and nor do any other law enforcement agencies .
Please share this information with friends and family so that no one is deceived into fraudulently paying a fake fine . ''

Officers say they have received reports of scammers texting residents, claiming to be working for the police or the government, ordering them to pay fines because they were seen "leaving their address".
This comes after the government announced that everyone must stay within their homes, unless they are out to collect essential food and medicine, travelling to and from work if absolutely necessary, or exercising close to home once a day.
Officers have been able to enforce these guidelines by handing out fines to people, but now they have specifically stressed that these text messages are not real and that fines will never be sent out by text message.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We have been receiving reports of a new Coronavirus related scam. People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from police or from the government with messages similar to: 'You have been seen leaving your address on 3 or more occasions. As a result you are being fined £30. Please pay this by clicking on this link.'
"These are not real and are actually text messages being sent by unscrupulous criminals, intent on taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding new police powers. We would like to reassure you that we do not send out fines by text message, and nor do any other law enforcement agencies. Please share this information with friends and family so that no one is deceived into fraudulently paying a fake fine."


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Live updates and news across Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Police repeat call for beachgoers to follow coronavirus lockdown

PEOPLE have been accused of putting lives at risk by ignoring the government ’ s “ stay at home ” message and flocking to the New Forest .
Families determined to make the most of the spring sunshine have been heading for the national park and the seafront car parks that line the southern edge of the district .
Residents say the car parks cleared by the police fill up again a short time later .
Other motorists have been parking on fragile land in the national park - and police are warning that their vehicles will be seized if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has told people to stay at home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus , which has killed more than 460 people across the UK .
But many people are ignoring the regulations and jumping into their cars .
Police have taken to social media to voice their frustration at seeing so many families out and about .
Lymington Cops posted : “ Officers patrolling the seafront from Milford on Sea to Barton on Sea are reporting back on the sheer volume of people sat on benches enjoying the sunshine .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing this .
“ The government has authorised one form of exercise a day .
This does not include sitting down the beach , or in the Forest , enjoying the weather.
” A Barton resident who responded to the post said : “ A policeman has just cleared the car park of ten vehicles but it won ’ t last long and then they will be back .
Why won ’ t people listen ?
” Another social media user added : “ We live opposite a car park at Milford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but there are still cars coming in.
” People are also said to be parking on environmentally-sensitive land in the national park following the closure of Forestry England car parks .
HantsPolRural tweeted : “ We ’ ve had reports of cars being driven directly on to the national park .
If found these drivers could be issued with a £50 fixed penalty notice and , if repeated , their car could be seized.
” Officers on patrol over the weekend noticed that more people are beginning to follow the guidelines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook post , New Forest Heart Cops , who were checking usually-busy areas , said : “ Thanks to every one who stayed at home today .
The car parks in the New Forest were emptier than I have ever seen them and most of those we asked to go home completely understood and did .
“ It ’ s really important that we stay at home tomorrow , the day after and the day after that .
“ And if you were one of the drivers of the cars in the photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ) perhaps you will join the rest of us and do the right thing .
”

Families determined to make the most of the spring sunshine have been heading for the national park and the seafront car parks that line the southern edge of the district.
Residents say the car parks cleared by the police fill up again a short time later.
Other motorists have been parking on fragile land in the national park - and police are warning that their vehicles will be seized if they continue to do so.
The government has told people to stay at home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has killed more than 460 people across the UK. But many people are ignoring the regulations and jumping into their cars.
Police have taken to social media to voice their frustration at seeing so many families out and about.
Lymington Cops posted: “Officers patrolling the seafront from Milford on Sea to Barton on Sea are reporting back on the sheer volume of people sat on benches enjoying the sunshine.
“You are putting people at risk by doing this.
“The government has authorised one form of exercise a day. This does not include sitting down the beach, or in the Forest, enjoying the weather.”
A Barton resident who responded to the post said: “ A policeman has just cleared the car park of ten vehicles but it won’t last long and then they will be back. Why won’t people listen?”
Another social media user added: “We live opposite a car park at Milford and have been watching them send people away - but there are still cars coming in.”
People are also said to be parking on environmentally-sensitive land in the national park following the closure of Forestry England car parks.
HantsPolRural tweeted: “We’ve had reports of cars being driven directly on to the national park. If found these drivers could be issued with a £50 fixed penalty notice and, if repeated, their car could be seized.”
Officers on patrol over the weekend noticed that more people are beginning to follow the guidelines, but still not everyone.
In a Facebook post, New Forest Heart Cops, who were checking usually-busy areas, said: “Thanks to every one who stayed at home today. The car parks in the New Forest were emptier than I have ever seen them and most of those we asked to go home completely understood and did.
“It’s really important that we stay at home tomorrow, the day after and the day after that.
“And if you were one of the drivers of the cars in the photographs (and you will know who you are) perhaps you will join the rest of us and do the right thing.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Family to raise money for ventilators following husband's death

THE BEREAVED family of a Southampton docks worker who lost his battle with gallstone pancreatitis are raising money to help by ventilators for hospitals in Dorset and Hampshire .
Andrew Lockyer , who worked as a terminal operator at Southampton Docks , passed away on Saturday March 7 aged 48 .
Having been put into an induced coma in the hope it would help him at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital ’ s ICU unit , Andrew was later moved to Southampton General Hospital for a crucial operation , which he did not survive .
Andrew ’ s daughter Sophie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really did have a heart of gold ; he would do anything for anyone .
“ What was so peculiar was that no one expected it .
It ’ s a hard one to take because it came out of nowhere “ I saw him the day he went into hospital and he seemed fine .
In the hours after I saw him , he deteriorated rapidly and that was it.
” A loving father , husband , brother , uncle , son and grandad , Andrew , from Ringwood , leaves wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Andrew was put on ventilators and kidney dialysis during his time in hospital , which have since become more in need due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus .
“ When my dad was in hospital , a few cases were already in the hospital at the time , ” added Sophie .
“ One of the nurses mentioned to us that we have eight ventilators and already had 10 patients needing them .
“ No hospital should be that stretched for resources so that is why we want to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The family has set up a crowdfunding page to raise money for ventilators to be purchased by Bournemouth and Southampton hospitals to be used on coronavirus patients .
So far they have raised nearly £2,500 , half the money need to purchase one machine .
Sophie , who set up the GoFundme page , said : “ It is doing quite well as the moment and that is before my dad ’ s workmates have done a whip round which they promised , so hopefully we can get another £1,000 or £2,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital will have more equipment and more options to try and save as many lives as they can .
“ The teams where fantastic to my dad and treated him with the upmost respect and I can ’ t thank them enough for what they have all done for us .
“ Our hearts are absolutely shattered but I hope we can make a difference through doing this.
” To donate to the GoFundMe page , visit https : //www.gofundme.com/f/1xfoj1cr80 .

Andrew Lockyer, who worked as a terminal operator at Southampton Docks, passed away on Saturday March 7 aged 48.
Having been put into an induced coma in the hope it would help him at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital’s ICU unit, Andrew was later moved to Southampton General Hospital for a crucial operation, which he did not survive.
Andrew’s daughter Sophie, 27, said: “He really did have a heart of gold; he would do anything for anyone.
“What was so peculiar was that no one expected it. It’s a hard one to take because it came out of nowhere
“I saw him the day he went into hospital and he seemed fine. In the hours after I saw him, he deteriorated rapidly and that was it.”
A loving father, husband, brother, uncle, son and grandad, Andrew, from Ringwood, leaves wife Julia, son Stephen and daughter Sophie.
Andrew was put on ventilators and kidney dialysis during his time in hospital, which have since become more in need due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
“When my dad was in hospital, a few cases were already in the hospital at the time,” added Sophie.
“One of the nurses mentioned to us that we have eight ventilators and already had 10 patients needing them.
“No hospital should be that stretched for resources so that is why we want to help them get as many as we can.”
The family has set up a crowdfunding page to raise money for ventilators to be purchased by Bournemouth and Southampton hospitals to be used on coronavirus patients.
So far they have raised nearly £2,500, half the money need to purchase one machine.
Sophie, who set up the GoFundme page, said: “It is doing quite well as the moment and that is before my dad’s workmates have done a whip round which they promised, so hopefully we can get another £1,000 or £2,000 from that.
“At least the hospital will have more equipment and more options to try and save as many lives as they can.
“The teams where fantastic to my dad and treated him with the upmost respect and I can’t thank them enough for what they have all done for us.
“Our hearts are absolutely shattered but I hope we can make a difference through doing this.”
To donate to the GoFundMe page, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/1xfoj1cr80.


thedailyecho--2020-03-30--Family speak out after grandfather with coronavirus dies in Southampton hospital

A HEARTBROKEN family has urged people to `` stick to the rules '' after the death of a loving grandfather from coronavirus .
Chris Barrett died in Southampton Hospital on Thursday after being admitted four days earlier with heart palpitations .
His two daughters were at his side , dressed from top to toe in protective clothing , and one is now in isolation with his grief-stricken wife .
The pair are unable to be with other members of the family .
Now they have spoken out amid hundreds of reports of people ignoring advice to stay at home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the whole family , they said : `` If you do n't think coronavirus will affect you , please , please think again .
It can hit anyone and it will change your life in a way that you can not begin to imagine .
Stick to the rules and do n't take any chances .
`` This is heart-breaking for everyone .
People need to realise that coronavirus devastates lives without even infecting them with its poison .
`` It 's hard to imagine how we as a family are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waiting for any symptoms and not knowing what might happen next .
`` He , and us as a family , would n't want anyone else to go through the nightmare that we are living right now . ''
Chris , 75 , was a well-known and popular producer at Meridian News for 30 years and was deputy editor at the Daily Echo in Southampton , where he worked from 1971-1990 .
He lived in Dibden Purlieu with his wife , Gwen .
He leaves two daughters , Emma and Linda , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jack , Caitlin and Ella .
He was diagnosed with Covid-19 two days before he died and his family have high praise for the help he received in hospital .
The statement continued : `` His daughters , with help from the staff on C5 ward at Southampton General Hospital , were able to spend some precious time with him before he died .
The nursing staff dressed them from head to toe in protective clothing and made sure they followed the correct procedures going in and out of his room to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The staff were amazing , so caring and kind and totally selfless in their work .
We can not thank them enough . ''
`` The family is struggling to come to terms with Chris ' death but the grief is so much worse because we ca n't be together .
One daughter is self-isolating with Chris ' wife because she is vulnerable and can not be alone .
She has not been able to hug her mum and has not had a hug from her own husband or children .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her desperate time of need to comfort and reassure her .
`` We are taking comfort from all the messages and phone calls from family and friends .
Chris worked for many years at Meridian News and was such a modest man .
It is only now we are realising just how highly-respected and loved he was by his colleagues .
Chris was a great man and was loved by everyone that knew him . ''
His daughter , Linda , spoke out about her father 's positive attitude to life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ avid walker .
He walked in the New Forest every day with his dog Jill and in October last year , just before his cancer diagnosis , he completed the South West Coast path - 630 miles that he walked in stages over two years .
`` When he produced the Meridian bulletin he always tried to include good news stories , he wanted to bring happiness to people at home and not doom and gloom .
I know he would not want to be a bad news story himself , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about our situation might help to prevent another family from going through what we are now .
`` This is not about scaremongering , but about trying to get people to understand that Coronavirus is very real and not just something that happens to other people . ''

Chris Barrett died in Southampton Hospital on Thursday after being admitted four days earlier with heart palpitations.
His two daughters were at his side, dressed from top to toe in protective clothing, and one is now in isolation with his grief-stricken wife.
The pair are unable to be with other members of the family.
Now they have spoken out amid hundreds of reports of people ignoring advice to stay at home to keep everyone safe.
In a statement from the whole family, they said: "If you don't think coronavirus will affect you, please, please think again. It can hit anyone and it will change your life in a way that you cannot begin to imagine. Stick to the rules and don't take any chances.
"This is heart-breaking for everyone. People need to realise that coronavirus devastates lives without even infecting them with its poison.
"It's hard to imagine how we as a family are going to get through this, constantly watching and waiting for any symptoms and not knowing what might happen next.
"He, and us as a family, wouldn't want anyone else to go through the nightmare that we are living right now."
Chris, 75, was a well-known and popular producer at Meridian News for 30 years and was deputy editor at the Daily Echo in Southampton, where he worked from 1971-1990.
He lived in Dibden Purlieu with his wife, Gwen. He leaves two daughters, Emma and Linda, and five grandchildren, Amy, Charlotte, Jack, Caitlin and Ella.
He was diagnosed with Covid-19 two days before he died and his family have high praise for the help he received in hospital.
The statement continued: "His daughters, with help from the staff on C5 ward at Southampton General Hospital, were able to spend some precious time with him before he died. The nursing staff dressed them from head to toe in protective clothing and made sure they followed the correct procedures going in and out of his room to keep them as safe as possible.
"The staff were amazing, so caring and kind and totally selfless in their work. We cannot thank them enough."
"The family is struggling to come to terms with Chris' death but the grief is so much worse because we can't be together. One daughter is self-isolating with Chris' wife because she is vulnerable and cannot be alone. She has not been able to hug her mum and has not had a hug from her own husband or children. Her husband can't be there for her in her desperate time of need to comfort and reassure her.
"We are taking comfort from all the messages and phone calls from family and friends. Chris worked for many years at Meridian News and was such a modest man. It is only now we are realising just how highly-respected and loved he was by his colleagues. Chris was a great man and was loved by everyone that knew him."
His daughter, Linda, spoke out about her father's positive attitude to life.
She said: "He was an avid walker. He walked in the New Forest every day with his dog Jill and in October last year, just before his cancer diagnosis, he completed the South West Coast path - 630 miles that he walked in stages over two years.
"When he produced the Meridian bulletin he always tried to include good news stories, he wanted to bring happiness to people at home and not doom and gloom. I know he would not want to be a bad news story himself, but he would be pleased to think us speaking about our situation might help to prevent another family from going through what we are now.
"This is not about scaremongering, but about trying to get people to understand that Coronavirus is very real and not just something that happens to other people."


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Shop shutting over coronavirus fears

Shop shutting over coronavirus fears

THE owners of a Southampton shop have decided to close over coronavirus fears , but are going out in a blaze of glory - donating their hand sanitiser stocks to paramedics .
Nisa Local Maybush in Romsey Road will close at 8pm tomorrow until the coronavirus crisis is over .
In a heartfelt statement to customers , Jag , Kash and staff confirmed they will close their doors for the good of staff and customers after donating 10 litres of hand sanitiser to paramedics and another 10 litres to customers , while asking for donations to Hampshire Air Ambulance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a heavy but responsible heart that we will be closing until the coronavirus threat is eliminated .
`` The health of our staff and customers is our primary concern and we hope we lead the way for other stores to take this difficult but responsible decision .
Since taking on the store in 2006 , we have never closed the door , so please trust me when we say that this has been a really difficult decision .
`` We have been monitoring the escalation in cases and deaths across Italy and Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not take such action , we are almost certain to reach the same fate .
`` We want to thank all our customers who have offered to help over the past few days , however we must kindly decline - we could not have it on our conscience if you or one of your loved ones were to get ill or worse .
`` Please pop in between now and 8pm on Wednesday 1st April if you need your essentials .
We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be receiving hand santizer and will be donating 10 litres to the amazing paramedics .
The other 10 litres will be available to our customers - bring a container and we will pour you 100ml .
We will be taking donations for this with all money going to Hampshire Air Ambulance .
`` We are sorry if we have let you down .
We really tried our best .
Forever grateful and wishing you and yours good health in this time . ''

Nisa Local Maybush in Romsey Road will close at 8pm tomorrow until the coronavirus crisis is over.
In a heartfelt statement to customers, Jag, Kash and staff confirmed they will close their doors for the good of staff and customers after donating 10 litres of hand sanitiser to paramedics and another 10 litres to customers, while asking for donations to Hampshire Air Ambulance.
They said: "It is with a heavy but responsible heart that we will be closing until the coronavirus threat is eliminated.
"The health of our staff and customers is our primary concern and we hope we lead the way for other stores to take this difficult but responsible decision. Since taking on the store in 2006, we have never closed the door, so please trust me when we say that this has been a really difficult decision.
"We have been monitoring the escalation in cases and deaths across Italy and Spain and feel that if we and others do not take such action, we are almost certain to reach the same fate.
"We want to thank all our customers who have offered to help over the past few days, however we must kindly decline - we could not have it on our conscience if you or one of your loved ones were to get ill or worse.
"Please pop in between now and 8pm on Wednesday 1st April if you need your essentials. We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the shelves are full for you.
"We will be receiving hand santizer and will be donating 10 litres to the amazing paramedics. The other 10 litres will be available to our customers - bring a container and we will pour you 100ml. We will be taking donations for this with all money going to Hampshire Air Ambulance.
"We are sorry if we have let you down. We really tried our best. Forever grateful and wishing you and yours good health in this time."


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Regents Park back on market less than year after £400K revamp

A SOUTHAMPTON pub which underwent a £400,000 revamp is back on the market less than a year after reopening .
The doors of the Regents Park in Shirley are now firmly shut due to coronavirus , according to owner , Star Pubs & Bars .
However , the vast mock-Tudor building can be leased for £46,750 annually with the pub chain looking for a “ friendly , community orientated operator ” .
It had previously been leased by the Healy Group .
• Landlord quits Southampton pub after being pelted with glasses in attack According to Star which is owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in superb condition throughout .
On its website it is described as a family and dog-friendly pub , serving good food with a wide range of wines , spirits and premium beers .
It hosted live entertainment fortnightly , and has a sports area with pool and darts board , along with five screens which show Sky Sports & BT Sports .
A spokesperson from Star Pubs & Bars said : “ The Regent ’ s Park closed last Friday due to Covid-19 .
“ The previous landlords ran a managed estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their estate who they would have deployed according to their own operational requirements .
“ We ’ re very keen to reopen the pub once Government guidelines allow for this to happen and will put temporary management in place until we have found a long-term operator to take the pub forward .
As previously reported by the Daily Echo a formerly neglected pub which has had a £1million investment could not reopen last weekend due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The Lapstone in Horton Heath closed its doors in 2017 and according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going to be knocked down to make way for 20 new houses .
The businessman says the building has been a pub for 200-years .
However , it had been neglected and not been refurbished since the 1960s .
With an investment of over £1m , the watering hole will be managed by an unnamed local husband and wife team .
The new venture will create around 20 new jobs but because of the global health crisis , its opening day has been pushed back provisionally to the first week of April @

The doors of the Regents Park in Shirley are now firmly shut due to coronavirus, according to owner, Star Pubs & Bars.
However, the vast mock-Tudor building can be leased for £46,750 annually with the pub chain looking for a “friendly, community orientated operator”.
It had previously been leased by the Healy Group.
According to Star which is owned by the Heineken brewery the Regents Park is in superb condition throughout.
On its website it is described as a family and dog-friendly pub, serving good food with a wide range of wines, spirits and premium beers.
It hosted live entertainment fortnightly, and has a sports area with pool and darts board, along with five screens which show Sky Sports & BT Sports.
A spokesperson from Star Pubs & Bars said: “The Regent’s Park closed last Friday due to Covid-19.
“The previous landlords ran a managed estate employing a number of different landlords across their estate who they would have deployed according to their own operational requirements.
“We’re very keen to reopen the pub once Government guidelines allow for this to happen and will put temporary management in place until we have found a long-term operator to take the pub forward.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo a formerly neglected pub which has had a £1million investment could not reopen last weekend due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Lapstone in Horton Heath closed its doors in 2017 and according to new owner, Russ Kitching, it was going to be knocked down to make way for 20 new houses.
The businessman says the building has been a pub for 200-years.
However, it had been neglected and not been refurbished since the 1960s.
With an investment of over £1m, the watering hole will be managed by an unnamed local husband and wife team.
The new venture will create around 20 new jobs but because of the global health crisis, its opening day has been pushed back provisionally to the first week of April.


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Cases of coronavirus in Hampshire jump by 66 to 498 in just 24 hours

HAMPSHIRE 'S number of recorded coronavirus cases has jumped by 66 to 498 .
Public Health England has released figures this morning showing that the number of cases in Hampshire have risen from 432 to 498 in just 24 hours .
The cases in Southampton have jumped from 43 yesterday to 68 confirmed in the city this morning .
Across the UK , there has been a total of 2,619 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours bringing the total up to 22,141 and the death toll currently stands at 1,408 .
There have been no more confirmed coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that a further three deaths were recorded at facilities run by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which is responsible for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
This brings the Trust 's total death toll to nine .
Official figures do not specify which hospitals the deaths were recorded by .
In neighbouring city Portsmouth , total confirmed cases are now at 72 - up from 70 yesterday morning .
On Saturday afternoon , QA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 had died .
The nine men and four women were aged between 51 and 91-years-old and all had underlying health conditions , Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust said .
This takes the total at QA Hospital to 31 .

Public Health England has released figures this morning showing that the number of cases in Hampshire have risen from 432 to 498 in just 24 hours.
The cases in Southampton have jumped from 43 yesterday to 68 confirmed in the city this morning.
Across the UK, there has been a total of 2,619 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours bringing the total up to 22,141 and the death toll currently stands at 1,408.
There have been no more confirmed coronavirus deaths in Hampshire.
Yesterday, figures show that a further three deaths were recorded at facilities run by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is responsible for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
This brings the Trust's total death toll to nine.
Official figures do not specify which hospitals the deaths were recorded by.
In neighbouring city Portsmouth, total confirmed cases are now at 72 - up from 70 yesterday morning.
On Saturday afternoon, QA Hospital announced that a further 13 people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 had died.
The nine men and four women were aged between 51 and 91-years-old and all had underlying health conditions, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust said.
This takes the total at QA Hospital to 31.


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Coronavirus: Live updates and news from across Hampshire


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Redbridge Community School on list of buildings that could be turned into fields hospitals

A SOUTHAMPTON school could be converted into a temporary hospital to help the NHS cope with a rapid rise in the number of coronavirus cases .
The Covid-19 epidemic , which has already claimed more than 460 lives across the UK , is expected to peak in the next two to three weeks .
Now the head teacher of Redbridge Community School , Jason Ashley , has revealed that the campus could be turned into a field hospital .
The 1,000-pupil school is said to be on a list of buildings across the country which could be converted to ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are already struggling to cope with the rising number of coronavirus patients .
Mr Ashley has written to parents and carers to warn them about the school 's potential new role .
The letter says : `` I want to state that Redbridge Community School is on a requisitioned list to be turned into a field hospital for poorly patients .
I will write with further information as were have it . ''
It is not known when any conversion work will take place or how many hospital beds will be provided .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervision service '' for the children of key workers .
Pupils are sitting at computers , completing work set by tutors , but will have to stay away if the school is taken over by the NHS .
An NHS spokesperson said : “ The NHS across Hampshire is well prepared for increased demand .
`` As part of these preparations , we know there may be a need for additional capacity to be made available .
We are currently exploring a range of options around this to ensure the local NHS is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The ExCel conference centre in East London is already being converted into a 4,000-bed field hospital to be staffed by NHS medics with the help of the military .
The centre is being turned into a massive critical care unit which will be far larger than any existing facility .
Staff will help those who are struggling to breathe , many of whom will be anaesthetised , intubated and put on a ventilator because their lungs have failed .
The NHS is also set to use buildings in other cities across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The Covid-19 epidemic, which has already claimed more than 460 lives across the UK, is expected to peak in the next two to three weeks.
Now the head teacher of Redbridge Community School, Jason Ashley, has revealed that the campus could be turned into a field hospital.
The 1,000-pupil school is said to be on a list of buildings across the country which could be converted to ease the pressure on existing hospitals, which are already struggling to cope with the rising number of coronavirus patients.
Mr Ashley has written to parents and carers to warn them about the school's potential new role.
The letter says: "I want to state that Redbridge Community School is on a requisitioned list to be turned into a field hospital for poorly patients. I will write with further information as were have it."
It is not known when any conversion work will take place or how many hospital beds will be provided.
The school is currently offering a "supervision service" for the children of key workers. Pupils are sitting at computers, completing work set by tutors, but will have to stay away if the school is taken over by the NHS.
An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS across Hampshire is well prepared for increased demand.
"As part of these preparations, we know there may be a need for additional capacity to be made available. We are currently exploring a range of options around this to ensure the local NHS is able to deliver the care people need.”
The ExCel conference centre in East London is already being converted into a 4,000-bed field hospital to be staffed by NHS medics with the help of the military.
The centre is being turned into a massive critical care unit which will be far larger than any existing facility. Staff will help those who are struggling to breathe, many of whom will be anaesthetised, intubated and put on a ventilator because their lungs have failed.
The NHS is also set to use buildings in other cities across the UK, including Cardiff and Birmingham.


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--VIDEO: 'Odd moving lights' spotted in New Forest, Hampshire

SEVERAL suspicious bright lights moving at fast speeds have been spotted across Hampshire .
Twenty lights were seen moving at speeds considered “ too fast ” to be commercial or military planes on Sunday night , according to aircraft manufacturer Matthew Taylor .
A spokesperson at National Air Traffic Services ( NATS ) , which provides Air Traffic Control at Southampton Airport , said : `` We have had several calls about UFO sightings but we can not confirm or deny them as they would n't appear on our radar .
`` The skies are definitely emptier than normal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ large white triangular craft '' in New Forest , which allegedly moved backwards quickly and then returned to its original position .
The object then quickly disappeared , according to witnesses , and days after , 46-year-old Matthew from Calmore said he saw lights moving above his home .
He said : “ My mother and I saw up to 20 odd lights moving across the sky too fast and too high for commercial or even military aircraft .
The distance travelled in the time took just isn ’ t possible .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I couldn ’ t ignore .
It was a once-in-a-lifetime sight .
Wayne Carne , 51 , also said he spotted the light while out on a walk in the New Forest .
He said : `` This thing flew over and hovered for 45 minutes , then shot straight up out of sight . ''
Several UFO experts from UK UFO Sightings group said the lights could be Starlink satellites released by SpaceX to provide a global broadband service .

Twenty lights were seen moving at speeds considered “too fast” to be commercial or military planes on Sunday night, according to aircraft manufacturer Matthew Taylor.
A spokesperson at National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which provides Air Traffic Control at Southampton Airport, said: "We have had several calls about UFO sightings but we cannot confirm or deny them as they wouldn't appear on our radar.
"The skies are definitely emptier than normal."
Residents reported seeing "a stationary large white triangular craft" in New Forest, which allegedly moved backwards quickly and then returned to its original position.
The object then quickly disappeared, according to witnesses, and days after, 46-year-old Matthew from Calmore said he saw lights moving above his home.
He said: “My mother and I saw up to 20 odd lights moving across the sky too fast and too high for commercial or even military aircraft. The distance travelled in the time took just isn’t possible.
“It caught me off-guard and was something that I couldn’t ignore. It was a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
Bright light spotted in New Forest. Picture: Wayne Carne
Wayne Carne, 51, also said he spotted the light while out on a walk in the New Forest.
He said: "This thing flew over and hovered for 45 minutes, then shot straight up out of sight."
Several UFO experts from UK UFO Sightings group said the lights could be Starlink satellites released by SpaceX to provide a global broadband service.


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Eastleigh makes top ten list by estate agent Yopa

EASTLEIGH has been named in the top ten places to raise a family in the UK .
This comes from a study by estate agent Yopa , which mapped out more than 200 towns and cities across the UK .
The Hampshire town sits in fifth position with 89.3 per cent and 88.9 per cent of its primary and secondary schools respectively rated 'good ' or 'outstanding ' .
Average salary per week is £538 in Eastleigh , while the average house price is £334,009 .
Mike Scott , Yopa 's chief property analyst , said : `` Our home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase , so it ’ s vital we consider a variety of factors before deciding where to base the family .
`` Everyone will have a different set of move motivators when it comes to choosing an area in which to look for a new home ; the health-conscious may look for low levels of pollution and access to plenty of green spaces , whilst others prioritise top schools , or low crime rates . ''
The survey took in a number of economic and quality of life metrics , including proximity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Ofsted , average local salaries , pollution levels , crime rates , drug and alcohol use , road safety , obesity levels and job opportunities .

This comes from a study by estate agent Yopa, which mapped out more than 200 towns and cities across the UK.
The Hampshire town sits in fifth position with 89.3 per cent and 88.9 per cent of its primary and secondary schools respectively rated 'good' or 'outstanding'.
Average salary per week is £538 in Eastleigh, while the average house price is £334,009.
Mike Scott, Yopa's chief property analyst, said: "Our home is typically our most important and expensive purchase, so it’s vital we consider a variety of factors before deciding where to base the family.
"Everyone will have a different set of move motivators when it comes to choosing an area in which to look for a new home; the health-conscious may look for low levels of pollution and access to plenty of green spaces, whilst others prioritise top schools, or low crime rates."
The survey took in a number of economic and quality of life metrics, including proximity to schools rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted, average local salaries, pollution levels, crime rates, drug and alcohol use, road safety, obesity levels and job opportunities.


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--A Boots pharmacy in Lymington to close in the summer

A BOOTS store in the New Forest is set to close down permanently in the summer .
The operation in @ @ @ @ @ , will cease trading in or around August , however , the company will maintain @ @ @ @ @ with stores nearby in High Street , as well as pharmacies in Waitrose in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 's practice in Wisteria Court .
Staff at the store that is closing will be @ @ @ @ @ company .
A Boots UK spokeswoman said : “ At Boots UK , we continually @ @ @ @ @ make sure they are where our customers need us most .
`` We can confirm @ @ @ @ @ close our store on St Thomas Street , Lymington and this is expected to happen @ @ @ @ @ have another store on the high street which is around a 2 minute walk away @ @ @ @ @ have been made aware of the plans and will be offered jobs at the nearby @ @ @ @

The operation in St Thomas Street, Lymington, will cease trading in or around August, however, the company will maintain a presence in the town with stores nearby in High Street, as well as pharmacies in Waitrose in Southampton Road and by the doctor's practice in Wisteria Court.
Staff at the store that is closing will be offered other roles within the company.
A Boots UK spokeswoman said: “At Boots UK, we continually review our store locations to make sure they are where our customers need us most.
"We can confirm that we have plans to close our store on St Thomas Street, Lymington and this is expected to happen around August.
"We have another store on the high street which is around a 2 minute walk away.
"The store team have been made aware of the plans and will be offered jobs at the nearby Boots stores.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Winchester Prison inmate Peter Bennett from Christchurch dies in custody

AN 80-YEAR-OLD man jailed for child sex offences and possessing extreme pornography has died in custody just four months into his prison sentence .
He was an inmate at Winchester Prison and died in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on March 15 .
An inquest has been opened into his death and a post-mortem report to the coroner said the cause of death was sepsis , right leg and left leg flank cellulitis and prostate carcinoma with multiple metastases .
The inquest was adjourned to August 3 .
Bennett was jailed for five years and 10 months in November last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alastair Malcolm , who described him an “ adept groomer ” .
The court heard the pensioner , who had a history of sex offences against children going back more than 50 years , encouraged what he thought was a 12-year-old girl to have sex with her pet dog and a horse .
The person he thought was the 12-year-old girl was actually a woman from paedophile hunter group STOP .
Over a two-month period he had a series of conversations with the `` girl '' , giving her his address and encouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information to another paedophile hunter group , which confronted him on his doorstep in March last year .
The encounter was live-streamed on Facebook and gained more than 100,000 views .
When he appeared in court in November , Bennett pleaded guilty to attempting to incite or cause a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexualised activity , attempting to communicate with a child in sexualised terms , and possessing extreme pornography .
The court was told his first offence was in 1963 when he was jailed for indecent assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years later he assaulted a girl under 16 , then in 1972 he grabbed an 18-year-old girl , drove her to a secluded spot and forced her to perform sexual acts .
Bennett also had convictions for indecent exposure in 1969 and in the 1980s .
In 2006 he appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court after he was found to have made and distributed more than 340 indecent images of children – 68 of which were at the most serious level .
Speaking after his death , Dean Rowland of STOP told the Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the decoys who was an adult posing as a 12-year-old girl .
`` Within the first three messages the person said she was 12 but he began to speak in a sexual nature .
He wanted a dog to perform sex acts with a 12-year-old . ''

Peter David John Bennett, of Edward Road, Somerford, Christchurch died on March 15.
He was an inmate at Winchester Prison and died in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on March 15.
An inquest has been opened into his death and a post-mortem report to the coroner said the cause of death was sepsis, right leg and left leg flank cellulitis and prostate carcinoma with multiple metastases.
The inquest was adjourned to August 3.
Bennett was jailed for five years and 10 months in November last year at Bournemouth Crown Court by Judge Alastair Malcolm, who described him an “adept groomer”.
The court heard the pensioner, who had a history of sex offences against children going back more than 50 years, encouraged what he thought was a 12-year-old girl to have sex with her pet dog and a horse.
The person he thought was the 12-year-old girl was actually a woman from paedophile hunter group STOP.
Over a two-month period he had a series of conversations with the "girl", giving her his address and encouraging sexualised behaviour.
The Stop group passed information to another paedophile hunter group, which confronted him on his doorstep in March last year.
The encounter was live-streamed on Facebook and gained more than 100,000 views.
When he appeared in court in November, Bennett pleaded guilty to attempting to incite or cause a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexualised activity, attempting to communicate with a child in sexualised terms, and possessing extreme pornography.
The court was told his first offence was in 1963 when he was jailed for indecent assault on a girl under 14.
Eight years later he assaulted a girl under 16, then in 1972 he grabbed an 18-year-old girl, drove her to a secluded spot and forced her to perform sexual acts.
Bennett also had convictions for indecent exposure in 1969 and in the 1980s. In 2006 he appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court after he was found to have made and distributed more than 340 indecent images of children – 68 of which were at the most serious level.
Speaking after his death, Dean Rowland of STOP told the Daily Echo: "Peter Bennett contacted one of the decoys who was an adult posing as a 12-year-old girl.
"Within the first three messages the person said she was 12 but he began to speak in a sexual nature. He wanted a dog to perform sex acts with a 12-year-old."


thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Southampton teenage stole push bike in Eastleigh

A SOUTHAMPTON teenager , who stole a push bike , threatened to stab a man in Eastleigh .
A 17-year-old @ @ @ @ @ bike to the value of £360 in Eastleigh on September 3 .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ a group of people and threatened to stab his victim .
The boy was also @ @ @ @ @ amount of cannabis in his possession .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he @ @ @ @ @ of robbery and one account of possession of cannabis .
The teenager , from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ for legal reasons , was detained at a Youth Detention Center for four months .
@ @ @ @ @ order banning him from contacting his victim for one year .
He was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ surcharge .

A 17-year-old robbed his victim of a bike to the value of £360 in Eastleigh on September 3.
The court heard how the teen was in a group of people and threatened to stab his victim.
The boy was also found to have an unknown amount of cannabis in his possession.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one account of robbery and one account of possession of cannabis.
The teenager, from Southampton who cannot be named for legal reasons, was detained at a Youth Detention Center for four months.
He was handed a restraining order banning him from contacting his victim for one year.
He was also ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Industry’s plea not to block vital news

Industry’s plea not to block vital news

THE UK ’ s newspaper publishers are today joining forces to call on advertisers to support quality journalism during the Covid-19 crisis .
While all news brands have seen a surge in demand from readers for quality , accurate reporting , advertising industry ‘ blocklists ’ are preventing adverts from appearing alongside online stories about coronavirus .
If the pandemic lasts for another three months the total loss to news brands is expected to be £50million , according to the publishers , which include Newsquest , publisher of the Daily Echo .
In a letter published today , a united @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from trusted UK news brands to ensure they can continue to fund quality British journalism at a time of national crisis .
The # BackdontBlock appeal is supported by the news industry ’ s trade bodies Newsworks , the News Media Association and the Society of Editors as well as the Association for Online Publishers , Internet Advertising Bureau and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising .
Tracy De Groose , executive chair of Newsworks , who wrote the letter on behalf of the industry , said : “ While we have seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for trusted , accurate reporting , advertising ‘ blocklists ’ are preventing adverts from appearing alongside online stories with the word ‘ coronavirus ’ in them .
“ Our unified industry appeal to advertisers is incredibly simple : back , and don ’ t block British journalism .
Please remove ‘ coronavirus ’ from your blocklists .
Readers are relying on us right now , and we are relying on advertising to help ensure the public receive information and advice from the very best sources.
” News Media Association deputy chief executive Lynne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played by news media in getting trusted and accurate information out to the public has been widely acknowledged during the coronavirus outbreak .
Advertisers should be supporting this vital public service provided by the media.
” Blocklists are lists of keywords that advertisers put in place to stop their adverts appearing against inappropriate content .
However , the industry says their inclusion of the word “ coronavirus ” has had the unintended consequence of penalising newspapers for producing vital , informative journalism covering the most important issue to affect the country for a @ @

While all news brands have seen a surge in demand from readers for quality, accurate reporting, advertising industry ‘blocklists’ are preventing adverts from appearing alongside online stories about coronavirus.
If the pandemic lasts for another three months the total loss to news brands is expected to be £50million, according to the publishers, which include Newsquest, publisher of the Daily Echo.
In a letter published today, a united news industry asks advertisers to remove blocklists from trusted UK news brands to ensure they can continue to fund quality British journalism at a time of national crisis.
The #BackdontBlock appeal is supported by the news industry’s trade bodies Newsworks, the News Media Association and the Society of Editors as well as the Association for Online Publishers, Internet Advertising Bureau and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.
Tracy De Groose, executive chair of Newsworks, who wrote the letter on behalf of the industry, said: “While we have seen a huge surge in demand from readers for trusted, accurate reporting, advertising ‘blocklists’ are preventing adverts from appearing alongside online stories with the word ‘coronavirus’ in them.
“Our unified industry appeal to advertisers is incredibly simple: back, and don’t block British journalism. Please remove ‘coronavirus’ from your blocklists. Readers are relying on us right now, and we are relying on advertising to help ensure the public receive information and advice from the very best sources.”
News Media Association deputy chief executive Lynne Anderson said: “The critical role played by news media in getting trusted and accurate information out to the public has been widely acknowledged during the coronavirus outbreak. Advertisers should be supporting this vital public service provided by the media.”
Blocklists are lists of keywords that advertisers put in place to stop their adverts appearing against inappropriate content. However, the industry says their inclusion of the word “coronavirus” has had the unintended consequence of penalising newspapers for producing vital, informative journalism covering the most important issue to affect the country for a generation.
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thedailyecho--2020-03-31--11 die at Southampton General Hospital - and more cases are expected

A TOTAL of 11 coronavirus patients have died at Southampton General Hospital , the Echo can reveal .
The pandemic has hit the city and there are 102 Covid-19 positive patients at the hospital , with that number expected to increase in the near future .
To tackle the outbreak University Hospital Southampton has increased its ventilated intensive care unit capacity from 50 to 150 and there are plans to increase this number to 200 .
A hospital spokesman said : `` Our planning at University Hospital Southampton is advanced .
`` We have done everything possible to be ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks ahead .
`` We would like to thank our teams for their outstanding professionalism and commitment to delivering the best possible care under these difficult circumstances .
`` We are doing everything we can so we would urge everyone to do their bit to support our staff through good hand hygiene and social distancing . ''
The news comes after NHS England said that a 19-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 .
It was not revealed where the 19-year-old was from or where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 367 new deaths in England 's hospitals announced on Tuesday .
All patients were aged between 19 and 98 years old , and all but 28 ( aged between 19 and 91 ) had underlying health conditions , NHS England said in a statement .
A total of 1,789 patients have now died overall in UK hospitals as of 5pm on Monday , the Department of Health said , up by 381 from 1,408 the day before .
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total number of deaths is 27 % higher than the equivalent figure the day before .

The pandemic has hit the city and there are 102 Covid-19 positive patients at the hospital, with that number expected to increase in the near future.
To tackle the outbreak University Hospital Southampton has increased its ventilated intensive care unit capacity from 50 to 150 and there are plans to increase this number to 200.
A hospital spokesman said: "Our planning at University Hospital Southampton is advanced.
"We have done everything possible to be ready and have a clear plan for the weeks ahead.
"We would like to thank our teams for their outstanding professionalism and commitment to delivering the best possible care under these difficult circumstances.
"We are doing everything we can so we would urge everyone to do their bit to support our staff through good hand hygiene and social distancing."
The news comes after NHS England said that a 19-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.
It was not revealed where the 19-year-old was from or where they died.
The teenager was among 367 new deaths in England's hospitals announced on Tuesday.
All patients were aged between 19 and 98 years old, and all but 28 (aged between 19 and 91) had underlying health conditions, NHS England said in a statement.
A total of 1,789 patients have now died overall in UK hospitals as of 5pm on Monday, the Department of Health said, up by 381 from 1,408 the day before.
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since the outbreak began.
It means the total number of deaths is 27% higher than the equivalent figure the day before.