thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Hampshire ferry firm Wightlink finalist for Maritime UK Awards

A HAMPSHIRE ferry operator has reached the final of the 2020 Maritime UK Awards for its contribution to the growth of green energy .
Wightlink , which brought England ’ s first hybrid energy ferry into service in 2018 , has been recognised for its achievements in sustainable energy by the umbrella body for the country ’ s maritime sector .
The company is a finalist in the clean maritime operator category of the awards , which will be presented on November 12 .
Its new flagship , Victoria of Wight , which operates between Portsmouth and Fishbourne , uses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engines , resulting in it using 17 % less fuel than similar vessels .
Wightlink 's chief executive , Keith Greenfield , said : “ The arrival of Victoria of Wight heralded Wightlink ’ s green agenda .
“ In our aim to become the country ’ s leading sustainable operator , our initiatives include installing Electric Vehicle charging points to help reduce emissions , promoting recycling throughout the business , supporting local companies by buying from them whenever possible and inspiring our customers about environmental issues , through educational partnerships.
” Maritime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 2020 Maritime UK Awards will be an important opportunity for the maritime sector to come together to celebrate its achievements , as well as its significant contribution to the UK ’ s Covid-19 response .
`` I am delighted that this year ’ s event includes the DfT ’ s Clean Maritime Awards , highlighting how our world-leading sector is helping achieve our net-zero and emissions reduction targets.
” The maritime sector is one of the UK ’ s biggest industries , adding £46.1bn to the economy every year , and supporting @ @ @ @ @ @

Wightlink, which brought England’s first hybrid energy ferry into service in 2018, has been recognised for its achievements in sustainable energy by the umbrella body for the country’s maritime sector.
The company is a finalist in the clean maritime operator category of the awards, which will be presented on November 12.
Its new flagship, Victoria of Wight, which operates between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, uses a combination of powerful batteries and conventional engines, resulting in it using 17% less fuel than similar vessels.
Wightlink's chief executive, Keith Greenfield, said: “The arrival of Victoria of Wight heralded Wightlink’s green agenda.
“In our aim to become the country’s leading sustainable operator, our initiatives include installing Electric Vehicle charging points to help reduce emissions, promoting recycling throughout the business, supporting local companies by buying from them whenever possible and inspiring our customers about environmental issues, through educational partnerships.”
Maritime Minister, Robert Courts added: “The 2020 Maritime UK Awards will be an important opportunity for the maritime sector to come together to celebrate its achievements, as well as its significant contribution to the UK’s Covid-19 response.
"I am delighted that this year’s event includes the DfT’s Clean Maritime Awards, highlighting how our world-leading sector is helping achieve our net-zero and emissions reduction targets.”
The maritime sector is one of the UK’s biggest industries, adding £46.1bn to the economy every year, and supporting more than a million jobs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - Why can't someone spruce up Mayflower Park?

IS MAYFLOWER Park really an area of outstanding beauty .
Ca n't someone get a grip and spend some of @ @ @ @ @ up this forgotten park ?
Surely Associate British Ports could help out financially ?
Kutis @ @ @ @ @ us dog walkers dip out ?
A new approach , decent cafe , swings etc @ @ @ @ @ oldies .
If this council do n't wake up soon we can forget culture city @ @ @ @ @ now and get litter spreaders fined .

Can't someone get a grip and spend some of our council tax on sprucing up this forgotten park?
Surely Associate British Ports could help out financially?
Kutis have good ideas but would us dog walkers dip out?
A new approach, decent cafe, swings etc or an adventure playground for oldies.
If this council don't wake up soon we can forget culture city.
Get the paving done now and get litter spreaders fined.
Maggie Rickards
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - Eastleigh is rapidly becoming a ghost town

In Eastleigh , Peacocks , Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home are all closing .
Lots of the charity shops @ @ @ @ @ is rapidly becoming a ghost town and the council 's answer is to close Market @ @ @ @ @ .
Has anyone from the council actually walked those streets ?
They have some of @ @ @ @ @ ever seen in a town centre .
They are going to review it next April @ @ @ @ @ is they will not have any shops left .

Lots of the charity shops have also closed.
Store Twenty-One is still vacant.
Eastleigh is rapidly becoming a ghost town and the council's answer is to close Market and High Street to traffic.
Has anyone from the council actually walked those streets?
They have some of the widest pavements I have ever seen in a town centre.
They are going to review it next April 2021, the only thing is they will not have any shops left.
P Bedford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Eastleigh centre reopens for business meetings

Meeting spaces have become available again after a centre reopened .
Lakeside Centre in Eastleigh is now able to host @ @ @ @ @ for bookings following strict government guidelines .
The staff have developed a ‘ Covid Package @ @ @ @ @ place until 31st March 2021 .
The Centre consists of two buildings , the main @ @ @ @ @ , each with a distinctive , curved design .
The Lakeside Centre can currently be @ @ @ @ @ ( Otter Room ) only .
The room seats up to 17 delegates socially distanced @ @ @ @ @ up to 10 to sit individually .
Face covering must be worn at all times @ @ @ @ @ is said to cost £220 .

Lakeside Centre in Eastleigh is now able to host business meetings and is available for bookings following strict government guidelines.
The staff have developed a ‘Covid Package’ that will remain in place until 31st March 2021.
The Centre consists of two buildings, the main centre and a service building, each with a distinctive, curved design.
The Lakeside Centre can currently be hired as the whole room (Otter Room) only.
The room seats up to 17 delegates socially distanced with tables only available for up to 10 to sit individually.
Face covering must be worn at all times and a 'Covid package' is said to cost £220.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--National charity with base in Netley appoints new CEO

A CHARITY that offers respite holidays for disabled people and carers has appointed its new CEO .
Revitalise Respite Holidays is a national charity that also has a base in Netley .
It is the UK 's largest specialist provider of respite breaks and has now announced that Jan Tregelles , who has been working as Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis , has now accepted the role permanently .
Since joining nine months ago , Jan has negotiated an agreement with the NHS allowing patients from local hospitals to recover at the charity ’ s centres , freeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September , spearheaded the launch of the Revitalise # CareForCarers campaign .
Jan said : `` I am thrilled to accept the role and to continue the charity ’ s vital work .
In my short time here , I have seen the enormous impact Revitalise has .
`` For over 57 years it has been a lifeline to thousands of families , and they need us now , more than ever .
`` I shall relish the opportunity to steer Revitalise through these challenging times and beyond , so we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support families when they need us most . ''

Revitalise Respite Holidays is a national charity that also has a base in Netley.
It is the UK's largest specialist provider of respite breaks and has now announced that Jan Tregelles, who has been working as Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis, has now accepted the role permanently.
Since joining nine months ago, Jan has negotiated an agreement with the NHS allowing patients from local hospitals to recover at the charity’s centres, freeing up hospital beds for COVID-19 patients and in September, spearheaded the launch of the Revitalise #CareForCarers campaign.
Jan said: "I am thrilled to accept the role and to continue the charity’s vital work. In my short time here, I have seen the enormous impact Revitalise has.
"For over 57 years it has been a lifeline to thousands of families, and they need us now, more than ever.
"I shall relish the opportunity to steer Revitalise through these challenging times and beyond, so we can emerge stronger, more resilient and able to support families when they need us most."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Firms 'being turned down for credit after accepting payment holiday'

SOME businesses which took advantage of a three-month payment holiday during the coronavirus crisis have received a black mark on their credit history , a finance company says .
Dawsongroup Finance – which helps firms finance assets such as such as vehicles and equipment – says businesses should not be penalised for “ sensible cash flow management ” .
The Ringwood-based lender said some finance companies have rejected new applications from existing clients because the customer had accepted a payment holiday .
This is happening despite the fact that payment breaks were widely offered across the asset finance industry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director at Dawsongroup Finance , said : “ We were surprised to hear from a number of businesses that a three-month payment holiday has been seen by some finance companies as adverse credit information – even by lenders who offered the payment break in the first place .
“ For businesses now trying to take the positive steps they need to in order to re-establish and build their businesses , this can be a massive obstacle.
” He said there were cases when lenders were right to refuse finance , because a business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was significant risk to the lender .
But he said lenders should approach the subject of credit with an open mind .
The business – which is part of Milton Keynes-based Dawsongroup PLC – said lenders who use coronavirus payment breaks as a reason to reject applications run the risk of halting recovery as business seek to reinvest .
Mr Wills said : “ More businesses understand the benefit of investing in their fleet as the economy gradually climbs back to normal levels .
“ They ’ re approaching us to source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as some lenders are refusing finance full-stop , even for those who haven ’ t taken payment breaks.
” Dawsongroup Finance recently hired a new credit manager , Andy Morris , who is the sixth person to join the team this year .
He is responsible for assessing all new business proposals .
Mr Morris , who has spent more than 20 years in credit management roles , said : “ Now is a very strange and unusual period for credit managers .
We are being faced with a number of unique situations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be handled with care and empathy .
“ Our stance is simple – if you ’ ve taken a payment break during coronavirus , we think it was a sensible management choice and it will not deter us from trying to offer you a competitive finance deal for the assets you are acquiring to invest in your recovery .
”

Dawsongroup Finance – which helps firms finance assets such as such as vehicles and equipment – says businesses should not be penalised for “sensible cash flow management”.
The Ringwood-based lender said some finance companies have rejected new applications from existing clients because the customer had accepted a payment holiday. This is happening despite the fact that payment breaks were widely offered across the asset finance industry, Dawsongroup said.
Kevin Wills, commercial director at Dawsongroup Finance, said: “We were surprised to hear from a number of businesses that a three-month payment holiday has been seen by some finance companies as adverse credit information – even by lenders who offered the payment break in the first place.
“For businesses now trying to take the positive steps they need to in order to re-establish and build their businesses, this can be a massive obstacle.”
He said there were cases when lenders were right to refuse finance, because a business had missed payments in the past or there was significant risk to the lender. But he said lenders should approach the subject of credit with an open mind.
The business – which is part of Milton Keynes-based Dawsongroup PLC – said lenders who use coronavirus payment breaks as a reason to reject applications run the risk of halting recovery as business seek to reinvest.
Mr Wills said: “More businesses understand the benefit of investing in their fleet as the economy gradually climbs back to normal levels.
“They’re approaching us to source and finance any assets they need, as some lenders are refusing finance full-stop, even for those who haven’t taken payment breaks.”
Dawsongroup Finance recently hired a new credit manager, Andy Morris, who is the sixth person to join the team this year. He is responsible for assessing all new business proposals.
Mr Morris, who has spent more than 20 years in credit management roles, said: “Now is a very strange and unusual period for credit managers. We are being faced with a number of unique situations and circumstances per application, that all need to be handled with care and empathy.
“Our stance is simple – if you’ve taken a payment break during coronavirus, we think it was a sensible management choice and it will not deter us from trying to offer you a competitive finance deal for the assets you are acquiring to invest in your recovery.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Remember these? Daily Echo archive pictures from 1980

We 've been having a dig through the Daily Echo archives and came across these snaps from 1980 .
Are @ @ @ @ @ ?
Let us know in the comments below .

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thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - Imagine the savings if you cycled too work

IF YOU live within a reasonable distance of your workplace why not consider cycling there ?
You do not need @ @ @ @ @ Would Monday , Wednesday and Friday be a good routine ?
If you live many @ @ @ @ @ riding your bike to a convenient train station etc .
Maybe keep a diary of @ @ @ @ @ .
If you cycled 10 miles a week for 20 years , imagine the savings @ @ @ @ @ you have had one of those days at work that have n't gone to plan @ @ @ @ @ get home you will have maintained your level of fitness .
I live in Woolston @ @ @ @ @ worked in Eastleigh .
For 23 of those years I cycled there two or three @ @ @ @

You do not need to cycle every day.
Would Monday, Wednesday and Friday be a good routine?
If you live many miles from your workplace consider riding your bike to a convenient train station etc.
Maybe keep a diary of the miles cycled each year.
If you cycled 10 miles a week for 20 years, imagine the savings you could make.
If you have had one of those days at work that haven't gone to plan, at least when you get home you will have maintained your level of fitness.
I live in Woolston and for 26 years I worked in Eastleigh.
For 23 of those years I cycled there two or three days a week.
It was a good routine.
Peter Atkins
Woolston


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - We should celebrate Black Cat Day

CAT LOVERS have a lot to celebrate this Black Cat Day ( 27 October ) with Cats Protection ’ s news that black and black-and-white cats are no longer overlooked as they once were .
Since we created the awareness day in 2010 to highlight that black cats took longer to rehome than other cats , they now spend 11 days less on average in care than before , prior to moving to their new loving homes .
Around 65,000 black or black-and-white cats have been homed through our adoption centres in the decade since the campaign started , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through our centres during that time .
We would like to thank readers for their support and for helping us make a real difference .
Not only do these cats now spend less time in our care , but each year thousands celebrate the day and engage with our # BlackCatDay hashtag on social media .
Throughout the campaign , Cats Protection has explored reasons why black cats might be less popular , working to change perceptions and buck the rehoming trend .
These included black cats being seen as unlucky or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invite readers to celebrate and showcase their black cat knowledge by hosting a quiz for friends and family while also raising vital funds for their local branch or centre .
More details about the quiz and Black Cat Day can be found at www.cats.org.uk/black-cats

Since we created the awareness day in 2010 to highlight that black cats took longer to rehome than other cats, they now spend 11 days less on average in care than before, prior to moving to their new loving homes.
Around 65,000 black or black-and-white cats have been homed through our adoption centres in the decade since the campaign started, a remarkable 44% of all cats homed through our centres during that time.
We would like to thank readers for their support and for helping us make a real difference.
Not only do these cats now spend less time in our care, but each year thousands celebrate the day and engage with our #BlackCatDay hashtag on social media.
Throughout the campaign, Cats Protection has explored reasons why black cats might be less popular, working to change perceptions and buck the rehoming trend.
These included black cats being seen as unlucky or not photogenic in selfies.
We would love to invite readers to celebrate and showcase their black cat knowledge by hosting a quiz for friends and family while also raising vital funds for their local branch or centre.
More details about the quiz and Black Cat Day can be found at www.cats.org.uk/black-cats
James Yeates
CEO Cats Protection


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - When is a railway station a train station?

Why have railway stations suddenly started to be called `` train stations '' ?
Is this seriously sanctioned by some @ @ @ @ @ just another pandering to `` yoof speak '' ?


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - Alzheimer's Society thanks after Memory Walks

Every Autumn , Alzheimer ’ s Society Memory Walk events across the UK see thousands of people come together to raise money to help defeat dementia .
Sadly , this year , coronavirus meant we had to cancel the large-scale events we all know and love .
Instead , we asked people to step out and support us by doing their own personal walks , from July to October , in line with government guidelines .
We ’ ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of 2,498 supporters across the South East who signed up and helped raise over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in Memory Walk this year and made a difference to people affected by dementia .
The pandemic has hit people with dementia the hardest , with many of the 850,000 people living with the condition experiencing crippling loneliness and confusion by losing their much-needed routines .
Thousands of carers are facing care home visitor bans or are struggling to get a break .
Our services have been used over 2 million times since lockdown began , showing people need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re facing a significant loss of fundraising income because of coronavirus .
As Memory Walk season ends , please consider donating to our Coronavirus Appeal or join one of our next fundraising events , like Elf Day on Friday 4 December or any date that suits you .
Sign up for a free fundraising pack at alzheimers.org.uk/ElfDay .

Sadly, this year, coronavirus meant we had to cancel the large-scale events we all know and love.
Instead, we asked people to step out and support us by doing their own personal walks, from July to October, in line with government guidelines.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of 2,498 supporters across the South East who signed up and helped raise over £1.2 million for Alzheimer’s Society.
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in Memory Walk this year and made a difference to people affected by dementia.
The pandemic has hit people with dementia the hardest, with many of the 850,000 people living with the condition experiencing crippling loneliness and confusion by losing their much-needed routines. Thousands of carers are facing care home visitor bans or are struggling to get a break.
Our services have been used over 2 million times since lockdown began, showing people need us more than ever. But we’re facing a significant loss of fundraising income because of coronavirus.
As Memory Walk season ends, please consider donating to our Coronavirus Appeal or join one of our next fundraising events, like Elf Day on Friday 4 December or any date that suits you. Sign up for a free fundraising pack at alzheimers.org.uk/ElfDay.
Linda O'Sullivan
Alzheimer's Society


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - We are going above and beyond for our residents

WITH everything going on I just wanted to mention the little rest home I work in , Hollybank rest home @ @ @ @ @ Botley , that we have been so lucky to be Covid free and that we @ @ @ @ @ for our residents to keep them safe .
Our managers are doing a great job @ @ @ @ @ that we are doing all we can to keep residents entertained and celebrating their birthdays @ @ @ @ @ lady reach 101 .
So in a time where there is so much uncertainty and @ @ @ @ @ every now and then its good to hear something positive when there is so much @ @

Our managers are doing a great job in supporting us all and that we are doing all we can to keep residents entertained and celebrating their birthdays.
Just recently had one lady reach 101.
So in a time where there is so much uncertainty and confusion we keep going and every now and then its good to hear something positive when there is so much negativity.
Jackie Tyler
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thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Hampshire Constabulary unit at centre of misconduct hearing

A “ TOXIC and abhorrent culture ” at a Hampshire Constabulary unit resulted in its officers making dozens of sexist , racist and homophobic remarks , a police misconduct hearing has claimed .
Six members of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit ( SOCU ) North office at the Northern Police Investigation Centre , based in Basingstoke , are said to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour .
Retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson , Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage , Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox , former PC Craig Bannerman , trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 9 and April 2 in 2018 .
The officers are alleged to have made comments of a discriminatory nature , including homophobic , racist and sexist remarks , or comments of an inappropriate or offensive nature , during covert recordings .
It is also alleged that discriminatory , inappropriate or offensive emails were sent by some of the officers from Hampshire Constabulary accounts , and messages of a similar nature were sent from and/or received on work issued mobile phones .
It is also alleged that similar messages were sent and received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed WhatsApp group .
During the hearing , which began today , Jason Beer QC , acting on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary , said : “ This was a specialist police unit that operated in relative isolation to the rest of the force.
” Mr Beer said that that “ isolation and lack of leadership and supervision from Mr Ireson and DS Wilcox ” led to a “ toxic and abhorrent culture ” .
He added : “ It was a plain nasty unit .
The officers joked about migrants having a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was a unit that was disrespectful.
” The inquiry heard conversations that were had between the accused and others that worked within the unit while the bugging device was installed .
On a number of occasions , they are alleged to have degraded woman , saying they were “ sugar tits ” and that “ they should show officers their tits ” .
They are also alleged to have made an array of racist comments .
In one conversation black ink had been put on PC Oldfield ’ s computer which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a transcript read out to the hearing PC Oldfield said : “ I have been blacked up , some f*****r “ f*****d me ” .
He also said : “ I ’ ve got black s* ” t on me.
” On another occasion when speaking to a black police officer one of the accused “ put on a fake Caribbean accent ” , the victim is then accused of “ being flown to England from Africa in a crate having been stolen from Africa , having been taken to London Zoo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments calling people “ queers ” during several conversations and using the phrase “ horrible tranny f******s ” .
It is alleged that the breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour outlined are so serious that , if proven , dismissal would be justified and , as such , it is alleged that the behaviour amounts to gross misconduct .
PC Oldfield is also alleged to have attended work on April 1 2018 while unfit for duty due to excessive alcohol consumption the previous evening/that morning , which if proven is a breach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discreditable conduct Standards of Professional Behaviour .
For those officers in a supervisory role , Mr Ireson and DS Willcox , it is alleged that they held a leadership position and as such carried a responsibility to ensure that the team , as well as them personally , adhered to the Standards of Professional Behaviour .
In addition to the above , their failure to do so is alleged to be a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to duties and responsibilities and orders and instructions .
DS Willcox is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overtime on 23 March 2018 which is alleged to be a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to honesty and integrity and discreditable conduct .

Six members of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) North office at the Northern Police Investigation Centre, based in Basingstoke, are said to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
Retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox, former PC Craig Bannerman, trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield are facing several claims regarding their behaviour between March 9 and April 2 in 2018.
The officers are alleged to have made comments of a discriminatory nature, including homophobic, racist and sexist remarks, or comments of an inappropriate or offensive nature, during covert recordings.
It is also alleged that discriminatory, inappropriate or offensive emails were sent by some of the officers from Hampshire Constabulary accounts, and messages of a similar nature were sent from and/or received on work issued mobile phones. It is also alleged that similar messages were sent and received by some of the officers on a closed WhatsApp group.
During the hearing, which began today, Jason Beer QC, acting on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary, said: “This was a specialist police unit that operated in relative isolation to the rest of the force.”
Mr Beer said that that “isolation and lack of leadership and supervision from Mr Ireson and DS Wilcox” led to a “toxic and abhorrent culture”.
He added: “It was a plain nasty unit. The officers joked about migrants having a long swim and drown in the sea.
“It was a unit that was disrespectful.”
The inquiry heard conversations that were had between the accused and others that worked within the unit while the bugging device was installed.
On a number of occasions, they are alleged to have degraded woman, saying they were “sugar tits” and that “they should show officers their tits”.
They are also alleged to have made an array of racist comments. In one conversation black ink had been put on PC Oldfield’s computer which had transferred to hands and face.
In a transcript read out to the hearing PC Oldfield said: “I have been blacked up, some f*****r “f*****d me”. He also said: “I’ve got black s*”t on me.”
On another occasion when speaking to a black police officer one of the accused “put on a fake Caribbean accent”, the victim is then accused of “being flown to England from Africa in a crate having been stolen from Africa, having been taken to London Zoo”.
They also made several homophobic comments calling people “queers” during several conversations and using the phrase “horrible tranny f******s”.
It is alleged that the breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour outlined are so serious that, if proven, dismissal would be justified and, as such, it is alleged that the behaviour amounts to gross misconduct.
PC Oldfield is also alleged to have attended work on April 1 2018 while unfit for duty due to excessive alcohol consumption the previous evening/that morning, which if proven is a breach of the fitness for duty and /or discreditable conduct Standards of Professional Behaviour.
For those officers in a supervisory role, Mr Ireson and DS Willcox, it is alleged that they held a leadership position and as such carried a responsibility to ensure that the team, as well as them personally, adhered to the Standards of Professional Behaviour. In addition to the above, their failure to do so is alleged to be a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to duties and responsibilities and orders and instructions.
DS Willcox is also alleged to have falsely recorded hours and overtime on 23 March 2018 which is alleged to be a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to honesty and integrity and discreditable conduct.
The hearing continues.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Bitterne Park School students test positive for coronavirus

TWO students at a Southampton school have tested positive for coronavirus .
Bitterne Park School 's headteacher Steward Roderick has today announced via letter that a Year 10 and Year 11 student have tested positive for coronavirus .
A number of students from both Years have been identified as those needed to self-isolate fr 14 days .
A `` small '' number of staff have also been affected .
The school is `` continuing to monitor '' the situation and will remain open .
Mr Roderick said in his letter : `` Today , we have been made aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student in Year 10 and another in Year 11 .
`` Having spent the day liaising with the DFE and Public Health England we have identified a number of students in Year 10 and Year 11 that need to self-isolate .
`` We know that you may find this concerning , but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
`` Please be reassured that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) will be a mild illness .
`` A small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have received a letter informing them that they must stay at home for 14 days to self-isolate .
`` This has also affected a small number of staff .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well . ''

Bitterne Park School's headteacher Steward Roderick has today announced via letter that a Year 10 and Year 11 student have tested positive for coronavirus.
A number of students from both Years have been identified as those needed to self-isolate fr 14 days.
A "small" number of staff have also been affected.
Staff member at Southampton school tests positive for Covid-19
The school is "continuing to monitor" the situation and will remain open.
Mr Roderick said in his letter: "Today, we have been made aware of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 for a student in Year 10 and another in Year 11.
"Having spent the day liaising with the DFE and Public Health England we have identified a number of students in Year 10 and Year 11 that need to self-isolate.
"We know that you may find this concerning, but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child.
"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"A small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that they must stay at home for 14 days to self-isolate.
"This has also affected a small number of staff.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Coronavirus: 69 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Southampton over weekend

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 69 over the weekend , official figures show .
Public @ @ @ @ @ 1,518 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday ( @ @ @ @ @ , up from 1,449 the same time on Friday .
The health body is now @ @ @ @ @ those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed @ @ @ @ @ and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
@ @ @ @ @ Southampton now stands at 601 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England @ @ @ @ @ the UK , the number of recorded cases increased by 51,955 over the period to @ @ @ @ @ were among the 58,204 recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by @ @ @ @ @ Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that @ @ @

Public Health England figures show that 1,518 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday (October 19) in Southampton, up from 1,449 the same time on Friday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 601 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 1,118.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 51,955 over the period to 741,212.
Southampton's cases were among the 58,204 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 2,851 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Coronavirus: 855 positive cases recorded in Hampshire in one week

MORE than 850 Hampshire residents have tested positive for coronavirus in seven days .
A further 855 people have tested positive for the virus in the seven days running up to October 15 .
The figures from Public Health England are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community .
It comes as the Government ramps up testing for the virus across the UK .
In Southampton , 149 people tested positive for the virus in the seven days before October 15 , compared to the 140 people who tested positive in the seven days running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 83 people tested positive for coronavirus in Eastleigh , compared to the 64 positive tests the week prior .
The New Forest saw 111 positive tests in the most recent week , up from 75 positive cases recorded in the seven days before October 8 .
In Test Valley , cases have dropped from 107 positive cases the week before to 76 cases in the seven days up October 15 .
In Winchester , 86 people have tested positive for the virus in the most recent week , compared to 84 positive tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been 61 new positive cases recorded and in Gosport there have been 25 .
Portsmouth has seen a huge increase in cases with 264 cases recorded in the seven days up October 15 , compared to 167 cases recorded the week prior .

A further 855 people have tested positive for the virus in the seven days running up to October 15.
The figures from Public Health England are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community.
It comes as the Government ramps up testing for the virus across the UK.
In Southampton, 149 people tested positive for the virus in the seven days before October 15, compared to the 140 people who tested positive in the seven days running up to October 8.
A further 83 people tested positive for coronavirus in Eastleigh, compared to the 64 positive tests the week prior.
The New Forest saw 111 positive tests in the most recent week, up from 75 positive cases recorded in the seven days before October 8.
In Test Valley, cases have dropped from 107 positive cases the week before to 76 cases in the seven days up October 15.
In Winchester, 86 people have tested positive for the virus in the most recent week, compared to 84 positive tests the week before.
In Fareham there have been 61 new positive cases recorded and in Gosport there have been 25.
Portsmouth has seen a huge increase in cases with 264 cases recorded in the seven days up October 15, compared to 167 cases recorded the week prior.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Do you know where this picture was taken?

Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
This photograph will no doubt look familiar to many from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ particularly busy stretch of road after all .
The image , which was filed in @ @ @ @ @ , shows the roads looking incredibly void of traffic .
So where was it taken @ @ @ @ @ below the image .
It 's in Swaythling where High Road Meets with Stoneham Lane @ @ @ @ @ Well done if you guessed correctly .

This photograph will no doubt look familiar to many from Southampton, it's on a particularly busy stretch of road after all.
The image, which was filed in our library without a date, shows the roads looking incredibly void of traffic.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below the image.
It's in Swaythling where High Road Meets with Stoneham Lane and becomes Stoneham Way.
Well done if you guessed correctly.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Junctions on the A326 to be upgraded

Junctions on the A326 to be upgraded

HIGHWAY chiefs are about to embark on an £8m scheme to improve two major roads on the edge of the New Forest .
Hampshire County Council is planning to upgrade seven junctions on the southern section of the A326 Totton to Holbury road and one on the B3053 Holbury to Calshot route .
Preliminary work on the `` much-needed '' scheme is due to start on Wednesday .
It follows the approval of plans to replace the old Fawley power station with 1,500 homes and a raft of commercial and community facilities .
Cllr Rob Humby , the county council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the environment , said : “ The A326 needs significant improvement at the northern end to improve access for public transport .
`` We will be submitting a bid for national funding for this major infrastructure work .
“ In the meantime , our team will be implementing some modest but much-needed improvements to increase capacity at eight junctions . ''
• A326 to be upgraded for Fawley power station scheme A county council spokesperson said the improvements would increase capacity at junctions that currently experienced congestion and delays .
They would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to accommodate future growth .
Investigative work , including trial holes and ecological surveys , is due to start on Wednesday and last four weeks .
The main work is set to begin on December 1 and take 18 months , with temporary traffic lights operating between 9.30am and 4pm , to minimise disruption .
The junction upgrades will be delivered in two phases to reduce the impact of the scheme .
Phase 1 : Long Lane/A326 ( Holbury Roundabout ) , widening of approaches and exit lanes ; Hardley Roundabout , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Applemore Roundabout ( Sizer Way ) , widening of approaches and exit lanes ; Dibden Roundabout , widening of approaches and exit lanes and new pedestrian crossing .
Phase 2 : Blackfield Road/Church Lane/B3053 , signalised junction proposed , including new crossing facilities ; A326/Holbury Drove , new southbound right-turn ghost island including new pedestrian crossing facilities ; A326/Southbourne Avenue , new southbound right-turn ghost island ; Dibden Purlieu Roundabout , widening of approaches and exit lanes .
Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has provided £5.7m towards the scheme .
Fawley Waterside , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power station site , has donated £2.4m .
As reported in the Daily Echo , two applications to transform the site were approved in July at separate meetings of New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority .
Many of the objectors had claimed that the proposed development would increase congestion on the A326 .

Hampshire County Council is planning to upgrade seven junctions on the southern section of the A326 Totton to Holbury road and one on the B3053 Holbury to Calshot route.
Preliminary work on the "much-needed" scheme is due to start on Wednesday.
It follows the approval of plans to replace the old Fawley power station with 1,500 homes and a raft of commercial and community facilities.
Cllr Rob Humby, the county council's executive member for economy, transport and the environment, said: “The A326 needs significant improvement at the northern end to improve access for public transport.
"We will be submitting a bid for national funding for this major infrastructure work.
“In the meantime, our team will be implementing some modest but much-needed improvements to increase capacity at eight junctions."
A county council spokesperson said the improvements would increase capacity at junctions that currently experienced congestion and delays. They would also create a network that was better able to accommodate future growth.
Investigative work, including trial holes and ecological surveys, is due to start on Wednesday and last four weeks.
The main work is set to begin on December 1 and take 18 months, with temporary traffic lights operating between 9.30am and 4pm, to minimise disruption.
The junction upgrades will be delivered in two phases to reduce the impact of the scheme.
Phase 1: Long Lane/A326 (Holbury Roundabout), widening of approaches and exit lanes; Hardley Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes; Applemore Roundabout (Sizer Way), widening of approaches and exit lanes; Dibden Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes and new pedestrian crossing.
Phase 2: Blackfield Road/Church Lane/B3053, signalised junction proposed, including new crossing facilities; A326/Holbury Drove, new southbound right-turn ghost island including new pedestrian crossing facilities; A326/Southbourne Avenue, new southbound right-turn ghost island; Dibden Purlieu Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes.
Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has provided £5.7m towards the scheme.
Fawley Waterside, the consortium behind plans to transform the old power station site, has donated £2.4m.
As reported in the Daily Echo, two applications to transform the site were approved in July at separate meetings of New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority.
Many of the objectors had claimed that the proposed development would increase congestion on the A326.


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Woman racially abused and threatened in Chandler's Ford

A WOMAN has been racially abused and had a throat cutting gesture made at her .
The incident happened last Wednesday at 9am on Sycamore Avenue , Chandler 's Ford .
A woman was removing a car seat from her vehicle when an unknown man pulled up alongside her .
Police say the man started to verbally abuse the woman , abandoning his vehicle to follow her across the road .
He is then said to have racially abused her and made a throat cutting hand gesture before returning to his vehicle .
Police are now appealing for witnesses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is described as a white male in his 20s , approximately 5ft 6 ” and had blonde hair with a quiff .
He was also said to be wearing blue jeans , covered with paint , and a white hoody .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Were you in the area at the time ?
Did you witness the incident ?
Do you have any dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident ?
`` Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call us on 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

The incident happened last Wednesday at 9am on Sycamore Avenue, Chandler's Ford.
A woman was removing a car seat from her vehicle when an unknown man pulled up alongside her.
Police say the man started to verbally abuse the woman, abandoning his vehicle to follow her across the road.
He is then said to have racially abused her and made a throat cutting hand gesture before returning to his vehicle.
Police are now appealing for witnesses in relation to the altercation.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, approximately 5ft 6” and had blonde hair with a quiff.
He was also said to be wearing blue jeans, covered with paint, and a white hoody.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Do you have any dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident?
"Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44200398912. Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

FLYBE planes might start taking off from British airports again early next year after administrators said they had agreed a rescue deal for the collapsed airline .
Thyme Opco has bought Flybe ’ s remaining assets and plans to restart the airline , although on a smaller scale than before .
The new owners are linked to Cyrus Capital , which was part of a Virgin Atlantic-led rescue attempt for the airline last year .
The two companies teamed up with Stobart Group to try to keep the company afloat in a deal in February 2019 .
It has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which should see the purple planes taking to the air again .
“ We are extremely excited about the opportunity to relaunch Flybe .
`` The airline is not only a well-known UK brand , it was also the largest regional air carrier in the EU , so while we plan to start off smaller than before , we expect to create valuable airline industry jobs , restore essential regional connectivity in the UK and contribute to the recovery of a vital part of the country ’ s economy ” said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years , Flybe was pushed into administration earlier this year as the Covid-19 pandemic destroyed large parts of the travel market .
Even before the pandemic started , in January the airline had narrowly avoided administration .
The collapse of Europe ’ s largest regional airline put thousands of jobs on the line in March .
“ Unfortunately , with the situation that has developed with ( coronavirus ) , an already weak company , I ’ m afraid , just hasn ’ t been able to survive , ” transport secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is unclear how many jobs will be rescued under Thyme Opco ’ s new plans Simon Edel , an administrator at EY , said : “ Today ’ s announcement , and the upcoming completion of this sale , will be great news to communities around the country that were previously served by Flybe .
“ The restart of this iconic brand , which was once Europe ’ s largest regional airline , will provide a potentially significant boost to aviation jobs , regional connectivity , and local economies .
”

Thyme Opco has bought Flybe’s remaining assets and plans to restart the airline, although on a smaller scale than before.
The new owners are linked to Cyrus Capital, which was part of a Virgin Atlantic-led rescue attempt for the airline last year.
The two companies teamed up with Stobart Group to try to keep the company afloat in a deal in February 2019.
It has now reached a deal alone with the administrators, which should see the purple planes taking to the air again.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to relaunch Flybe.
"The airline is not only a well-known UK brand, it was also the largest regional air carrier in the EU, so while we plan to start off smaller than before, we expect to create valuable airline industry jobs, restore essential regional connectivity in the UK and contribute to the recovery of a vital part of the country’s economy” said a spokesperson for Thyme Opco.
Having struggled for years, Flybe was pushed into administration earlier this year as the Covid-19 pandemic destroyed large parts of the travel market. Even before the pandemic started, in January the airline had narrowly avoided administration.
The collapse of Europe’s largest regional airline put thousands of jobs on the line in March.
“Unfortunately, with the situation that has developed with (coronavirus), an already weak company, I’m afraid, just hasn’t been able to survive,” transport secretary Grant Shapps said at the time.
It is unclear how many jobs will be rescued under Thyme Opco’s new plans Simon Edel, an administrator at EY, said: “Today’s announcement, and the upcoming completion of this sale, will be great news to communities around the country that were previously served by Flybe.
“The restart of this iconic brand, which was once Europe’s largest regional airline, will provide a potentially significant boost to aviation jobs, regional connectivity, and local economies.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--Different Strokes receives donation from Percy's Pals

A NATIONAL charity which supports stroke survivors has received nearly £50,000 from a Hampshire fundraising group .
Different Strokes will benefit from the £48,380 from Percy ’ s Pals , a group established in 2013 after the death of Hedge End Dr Richard Percival , who died after having a stroke aged 47 .
Like many charities , Different Strokes has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with a 40 per cent reduction in income in 2020 .
Tim Smith from Percy ’ s Pals said : `` Helping the team at Different Strokes with this donation is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed funding to an illness that often gets over shadowed by other charities such as heart disease and cancer .
`` Richard died at a relatively young age and was a dedicated GP doctor who cared about the health and wellbeing of others .
`` As tragic as his death was in 2013 it has inspired friends of his to raise considerable sums in his memory and to contribute towards the work Richard did in life .
`` This donation follows on from the scanner appeal which now benefits thousands of stroke and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
`` Through Different Strokes those patients are able to access the vital support systems they will need to help aid their recovery once discharged from hospital .
`` It is a source of great comfort to Richard ’ s family and friends that donations such as these are able to be made in his name . ''
In the last six months Different Strokes has adapted its services to ensure that stroke are still able to get the best available support .
Austin Willett , CEO , said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Percy ’ s Pals for this very generous donation .
`` This year has been very difficult for us , and although we have managed to mitigate some of the income we have lost through the government furlough scheme , a small business grant , and reducing some general costs , we still faced a significant hole in our budget .
`` Much of that hole has now been filled with this donation , which will enable us to extend our new online support activities into 2021 , will ensure that our befriending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survivors will continue for another 12 months and go towards the general running costs of the charity . ''

Different Strokes will benefit from the £48,380 from Percy’s Pals, a group established in 2013 after the death of Hedge End Dr Richard Percival, who died after having a stroke aged 47.
Like many charities, Different Strokes has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with a 40 per cent reduction in income in 2020.
Tim Smith from Percy’s Pals said: "Helping the team at Different Strokes with this donation is an ideal opportunity for us to direct much needed funding to an illness that often gets over shadowed by other charities such as heart disease and cancer.
"Richard died at a relatively young age and was a dedicated GP doctor who cared about the health and wellbeing of others.
"As tragic as his death was in 2013 it has inspired friends of his to raise considerable sums in his memory and to contribute towards the work Richard did in life.
"This donation follows on from the scanner appeal which now benefits thousands of stroke and brain injured survivors in the south of England.
"Through Different Strokes those patients are able to access the vital support systems they will need to help aid their recovery once discharged from hospital.
"It is a source of great comfort to Richard’s family and friends that donations such as these are able to be made in his name."
In the last six months Different Strokes has adapted its services to ensure that stroke are still able to get the best available support.
Austin Willett, CEO, said: "We are so grateful to everyone involved with Percy’s Pals for this very generous donation.
"This year has been very difficult for us, and although we have managed to mitigate some of the income we have lost through the government furlough scheme, a small business grant, and reducing some general costs, we still faced a significant hole in our budget.
"Much of that hole has now been filled with this donation, which will enable us to extend our new online support activities into 2021, will ensure that our befriending service for teens and young adult stroke survivors will continue for another 12 months and go towards the general running costs of the charity."


thedailyecho--2020-10-19--LETTER - Imagine the savings if you cycled to work


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Family left with no income due to missing coronavirus test results

ANGRY residents have demanded answers after delays to coronavirus test results forced them to remain home with no income for nearly two weeks .
Some are having to waiting 12 days for the test results to come back .
Scott Stoneage has told the Daily Echo how he has waited more than 12 days to receive the results of a coronavirus test , which may leave him without two weeks of wages .
The father-of-two explained how his 13-year-old daughter , Tegan , had began to feel unwell on October 6 .
The following day she was taken to Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children were unable to attend school due to self-isolation rules , and the 43-year-old was also unable to continue working as a manufacturer .
The tests on average take 48 hours to return however by day three Scott , who lives in Fareham , decided to call the 119 service number to see what was going on .
“ They told me I might have to wait five days , ” he said .
“ I said that was fine , I know how many people are being tested at the moment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hadn ’ t heard anything back .
I called them again and they confirmed that the test had been recorded .
• Anger as Hampshire 's Covid testing site moved to city airport ahead of schedule “ By day nine I was starting to get nervous .
I called again and I was told it was being investigated.
” By yesterday , Scott had still not received the results of his daughter ’ s test .
He explained how he is unsure if he will be paid for the two weeks he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide if the issue is a childcare or coronavirus problem .
“ Potentially we are in a situation where I won ’ t get paid for two weeks .
“ My wife is very ill and I am the sole income of this house .
“ It will leave me £800 out of pocket and that ’ s one month ’ s rent .
It ’ s devastating.
” Another Hampshire woman , who has asked not to be identified , explained how she missed her grandfather ’ s funeral due to missing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tested at Southampton Airport testing Centre on Monday , October 12 , and has still not had her results back .
“ She said : “ We have phoned to chase five times to no avail .
“ We are in a position where our daughter needs to be examined by a GP as she is ill with a terrible cough that she ’ s had for two months and a very rattly chest .
• Hampshire police break up four parties in one night - one with 25 people “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her until we get a recent negative result .
“ So we now may have to take her to hospital to get treatment as the results are taking so long .
“ I missed my grandad ’ s funeral as a result of the long wait.
” The Daily Echo contacted the Department of Health and Social Care to ask why the tests were so late , but they did not give a reason for the delay .
A spokesperson said : “ NHS Test and Trace is processing tests at an unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last week – with the majority of the public who undertake an in-person test are receiving their results the following day , and reporting no issues at all .
• Personal photos , letters and emails discarded in skip outside care home “ Nearly 700,000 people who may otherwise have unknowingly been at risk of spreading coronavirus have been contacted and we continue to ramp up our testing capacity to meet our target of 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
”

Some are having to waiting 12 days for the test results to come back.
Scott Stoneage has told the Daily Echo how he has waited more than 12 days to receive the results of a coronavirus test, which may leave him without two weeks of
wages.
The father-of-two explained how his 13-year-old daughter, Tegan, had began to feel unwell on October 6.
The following day she was taken to Southampton Airport testing centre.
Charlie, 11, Scott, and Tegan, 13
Both of his children were unable to attend school due to self-isolation rules, and the 43-year-old was also unable to continue working as a manufacturer.
The tests on average take 48 hours to return however by day three Scott, who lives in Fareham, decided to call the 119 service number to see what was going on.
“They told me I might have to wait five days,” he said.
“I said that was fine, I know how many people are being tested at the moment.
“Day five came and I still hadn’t heard anything back. I called them again and they confirmed that the test had been recorded.
“By day nine I was starting to get nervous. I called again and I was told it was being investigated.”
By yesterday, Scott had still not received the results of his daughter’s test.
He explained how he is unsure if he will be paid for the two weeks he had off, as his employer cannot decide if the issue is a childcare or coronavirus problem.
“Potentially we are in a situation where I won’t get paid for two weeks.
“My wife is very ill and I am the sole income of this house.
“It will leave me £800 out of pocket and that’s one month’s rent. It’s devastating.”
Another Hampshire woman, who has asked not to be identified, explained how she missed her grandfather’s funeral due to missing results.
She took her daughter to be tested at Southampton Airport testing Centre on Monday, October 12, and has still not had her results back.
“She said: “We have phoned to chase five times to no avail.
“We are in a position where our daughter needs to be examined by a GP as she is ill with a terrible cough that she’s had for two months and a very rattly chest.
“The GP quite rightly can’t examine her until we get a recent negative result.
“So we now may have to take her to hospital to get treatment as the results are taking so long.
“I missed my grandad’s funeral as a result of the long wait.”
The Daily Echo contacted the Department of Health and Social Care to ask why the tests were so late, but they did not give a reason for the delay.
A spokesperson said: “NHS Test and Trace is processing tests at an unprecedented rate - 270,000 a day on average over the last week – with the majority of the public who undertake an in-person test are receiving their results the following day, and reporting no issues at all.
Personal photos, letters and emails discarded in skip outside care home
“Nearly 700,000 people who may otherwise have unknowingly been at risk of spreading coronavirus have been contacted and we continue to ramp up our testing capacity to meet our target of 500,000 tests a day by the end of October.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--University of Southampton student, 18, took own life

A FIRST YEAR university student who was `` top of the class '' took her own life after becoming overwhelmed by the stress of her course .
Keana Dippenaar , who was found in her Uni of Southampton halls on December 8 last year , also had worries about making friends and sustaining relationships , Winchester Coroners ' Court heard .
The 18-year-old psychology student 's brother Drake said during today 's inquest that his sister was `` very , very smart '' but `` hard on herself '' and was worried that she would n't be able to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was heard that Keana 's body was discovered in her room at Richard Newitt Court by friends who became worried after she did n't show up for a Christmas dinner held in the same building on Glen Eyre Road .
After knocking on the door several times just before midnight – receiving no reply , they forced their way into the room worried about their friend .
Emergency services were called , but the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene .
Police officers told the inquest that five notes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that despite her sister 's feelings of `` not being good enough '' throughout her academic life , she would always `` ace her exams '' .
`` I always said to her that it was not about what people expected of her but just what she could do , '' he told the inquest .
`` She was very hard on herself but even so she always pushed through it and aces all her exams .
He added : `` One of the teachers at her uni said she was doing exceptionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the class . ''
Paying tribute , her mum Carlene described Keana as the most gorgeous , bubbly , friendly and caring daughter .
According to her mum , Keana loved Korean pop music , films and culture , and had even taught herself the language .
The teen , originally from Essex , loved reading and always wanted to write a book .
Following her death , friends rallied together to set up a fundraising page and help the Dippenaar family with funeral costs .
One friend commented on the page : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile . ''
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Keana Dippenaar, who was found in her University of Southampton halls on December 8 last year, also had worries about making friends and sustaining relationships, Winchester Coroners' Court heard.
The 18-year-old psychology student's brother Drake said during today's inquest that his sister was "very, very smart" but "hard on herself" and was worried that she wouldn't be able to achieve what she thought everyone expected of her.
It was heard that Keana's body was discovered in her room at Richard Newitt Court by friends who became worried after she didn't show up for a Christmas dinner held in the same building on Glen Eyre Road.
Keana Dippenaar and mum, Carlene Dip
After knocking on the door several times just before midnight – receiving no reply, they forced their way into the room worried about their friend.
However, Keana was found hanging.
Emergency services were called, but the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police officers told the inquest that five notes were found.
Coroner Jason Pegg recorded a conclusion as death by suicide.
Keana's brother Drake added that despite her sister's feelings of "not being good enough" throughout her academic life, she would always "ace her exams".
"I always said to her that it was not about what people expected of her but just what she could do," he told the inquest.
"She was very hard on herself but even so she always pushed through it and aces all her exams.
Keana, left, with her family
He added: "One of the teachers at her uni said she was doing exceptionally well; that she was top of the class."
Paying tribute, her mum Carlene described Keana as the most gorgeous, bubbly, friendly and caring daughter.
According to her mum, Keana loved Korean pop music, films and culture, and had even taught herself the language.
The teen, originally from Essex, loved reading and always wanted to write a book.
Following her death, friends rallied together to set up a fundraising page and help the Dippenaar family with funeral costs.
One friend commented on the page: "Will always remember your beautiful big smile."


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Confirmed positive coronavirus case at Harefield Primary School

CHILDREN have been told to self-isolate after a Southampton student has tested positive for coronavirus .
Harefield Primary School have @ @ @ @ @ to parent 's of children after one of their students tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday @ @ @ @ @ in close contact with the affected child have been told to self-isolate .
The school @ @ @ @ @ .
In a letter to parents , the school said : `` We have been @ @ @ @ @ a confirmed positive case of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) at Harefield Primary School .
`` @ @ @ @ @ guidance and have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected @ @ @ @ @ with the national guidance your child must stay at home and self-isolate until 14 days @ @ @ @ @ your child is well at the end of the 14 days period of self-isolation , @ @ @ @ @ usual activities . ''

Harefield Primary School have issued a number of letters to parent's of children after one of their students tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday.
Students who have been in close contact with the affected child have been told to self-isolate.
The school remains open at this time.
In a letter to parents, the school said: "We have been made aware that we have a confirmed positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at Harefield Primary School.
"We have followed the national guidance and have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected child.
"In line with the national guidance your child must stay at home and self-isolate until 14 days after contact.
"If your child is well at the end of the 14 days period of self-isolation, then they can return to usual activities."


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Woman takes Brockenhurst Village Trust to court

A WOMAN has taken a charity in the village where she lives to court after claiming that yobs using a neighbouring play area have taught her young child swear words .
Solicitor Marie Sampson has embarked on legal action alleging that she and her family have been plagued by noise and anti-social behaviour late into the night .
The recreation area - which includes sports pitches and is used by the local Cubs and Brownies groups - was opened more than two years ago behind the 45-year-old 's £600,000 home in the New Forest following a community fundraising drive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ plagued by noise and foul language > > > But since then , mother of two Mrs Sampson has logged more than 100 incidents that she says breach its opening hours with anti-social behaviour occurring beyond the 8pm designated closing time .
As well as bad language - which prompted her five year old child to ask what the F word meant - Mrs Sampson has claimed there is evidence of drug taking and underage drinking .
She says anti-social behaviour has disturbed her family 's sleep and that work conference calls she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been disturbed by swearing .
After branding the £63,000 facility a 'significant nuisance ' , Mrs Sampson and her husband Martin have now - more than two years since they first complained - taken the Brockenhurst Village Trust which runs the 'Multi Use Games Area ( muga ) to court .
The solicitor appeared last week at Southampton Magistrates Court seeking a Noise Abatement Order against the charity , which is fighting her legal action .
Her case has a community rift in the historic village - which was once named Britain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened in February 2018 the trust described it as ' a recreational facility that will integrate the community , irrespective of age or status , through shared enjoyment of sports and social interaction.
’ However , it has now resulted in a bitter legal dispute with both Ms Sampson - who runs her own legal constancy - and the BVT employing their own sound experts to argue over whether the noise breached health guidelines .
The BVT says they have been unable to make any out of court compromise with Mrs Sampson on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court .
The trust said it had previously sought to build a fence requested by the Sampsons to stop balls from entering their garden - but Mrs Sampson had herself objected to the planning application .
They also offered to erect acoustic fencing on the boundary of the family 's semi-detached property , provided they pay half the cost , but these plans were similarly rejected .
Though she is seeking a noise abatement order under the Environmental Protection Act , Mrs Sampson says she does not want the facility closed down - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Instead she wants special fencing erected around the pitch which meets the recommendations of acoustic professionals , and for the facility to be locked at night .
Prior to the two day hearing , Mrs Sampson said : `` The trust has dismissed every complaint from a number of neighbours and will not accept that there are any issues to be addressed .
`` They stated that they investigated complaints as to drug and alcohol use and found no evidence .
`` However , other villagers have told us of alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the police were informed about an incident of drug use following evidence being obtained .
`` Given that these are a small number of incidents over two years , I would expect the trust to focus on the noise issues generally , rather than making claims that they have made investigations and found no evidence when evidence exists that those incidents occurred .
`` In all my years as a solicitor I have not come across a position so unreasonable given the overwhelming evidence stacked against the trust.
” The trust insist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to neighbours , and have taken measures to respond to complaints ; hiring two part-time caretakers and installing CCTV to monitor the site .
The proposed fencing will cost £35,000 , the BVT said , more than half the original cost of constructing the facility .
The Brockenhurst Village Trust said : `` The trust has worked continually to minimise nuisance , by adding padding to deaden noise and raising fences to minimise balls straying into neighbouring gardens .
`` We have met with the neighbour on several occasions , and made further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These have been rejected . ''
Last week acoustics consultants hired by both sides were called to describe the noises the Sampsons were hearing , and conclude whether or not they amounted to a 'statutory nuisance ' .
The court also heard audio clips recorded in the back garden of the house .
Judge Anthony Callaway is to publish a ruling on the case by the end of this month .
Letters of support from neighbours in favour of the play area were submitted by the defence for the judge to take into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were said to have been written by local residents , including one saying the facility was a 'wonderful asset . '
Another letter said it 'shows off the community at its best ' .
As well as these letters of support , Mrs Sampson submitted letters and emails complaining about noise nuisances from the play area .
Judge Callaway mentioned a letter from a neighbour named Rosalyn who said she 'had to play the radio to drown out the noise of the muga . '
The recreation area sits next to the village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by , among others , the village primary school and local sports teams .

Solicitor Marie Sampson has embarked on legal action alleging that she and her family have been plagued by noise and anti-social behaviour late into the night.
The recreation area - which includes sports pitches and is used by the local Cubs and Brownies groups - was opened more than two years ago behind the 45-year-old's £600,000 home in the New Forest following a community fundraising drive.
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But since then, mother of two Mrs Sampson has logged more than 100 incidents that she says breach its opening hours with anti-social behaviour occurring beyond the 8pm designated closing time.
As well as bad language - which prompted her five year old child to ask what the F word meant - Mrs Sampson has claimed there is evidence of drug taking and underage drinking.
PICTURED: The recreation area, with Mrs Sampson's house circled
She says anti-social behaviour has disturbed her family's sleep and that work conference calls she has hosted in her garden office have been disturbed by swearing.
After branding the £63,000 facility a 'significant nuisance', Mrs Sampson and her husband Martin have now - more than two years since they first complained - taken the Brockenhurst Village Trust which runs the 'Multi Use Games Area (muga) to court.
The solicitor appeared last week at Southampton Magistrates Court seeking a Noise Abatement Order against the charity, which is fighting her legal action.
Her case has a community rift in the historic village - which was once named Britain's best place to live.
When it opened in February 2018 the trust described it as 'a recreational facility that will integrate the community, irrespective of age or status, through shared enjoyment of sports and social interaction.’ However, it has now resulted in a bitter legal dispute with both Ms Sampson - who runs her own legal constancy - and the BVT employing their own sound experts to argue over whether the noise breached health guidelines.
The BVT says they have been unable to make any out of court compromise with Mrs Sampson on how to settle the matter out of court.
The trust said it had previously sought to build a fence requested by the Sampsons to stop balls from entering their garden - but Mrs Sampson had herself objected to the planning application.
They also offered to erect acoustic fencing on the boundary of the family's semi-detached property, provided they pay half the cost, but these plans were similarly rejected.
Though she is seeking a noise abatement order under the Environmental Protection Act, Mrs Sampson says she does not want the facility closed down - acknowledging that even her own children use it.
Instead she wants special fencing erected around the pitch which meets the recommendations of acoustic professionals, and for the facility to be locked at night.
Prior to the two day hearing, Mrs Sampson said: "The trust has dismissed every complaint from a number of neighbours and will not accept that there are any issues to be addressed.
"They stated that they investigated complaints as to drug and alcohol use and found no evidence.
"However, other villagers have told us of alcohol being consumed when they have walked past and the police were informed about an incident of drug use following evidence being obtained.
"Given that these are a small number of incidents over two years, I would expect the trust to focus on the noise issues generally, rather than making claims that they have made investigations and found no evidence when evidence exists that those incidents occurred.
"In all my years as a solicitor I have not come across a position so unreasonable given the overwhelming evidence stacked against the trust.”
The trust insist that they have been 'very sympathetic' to neighbours, and have taken measures to respond to complaints; hiring two part-time caretakers and installing CCTV to monitor the site.
The proposed fencing will cost £35,000, the BVT said, more than half the original cost of constructing the facility.
The Brockenhurst Village Trust said: "The trust has worked continually to minimise nuisance, by adding padding to deaden noise and raising fences to minimise balls straying into neighbouring gardens.
"We have met with the neighbour on several occasions, and made further efforts to minimise any issues.
"These have been rejected."
Last week acoustics consultants hired by both sides were called to describe the noises the Sampsons were hearing, and conclude whether or not they amounted to a 'statutory nuisance'.
The court also heard audio clips recorded in the back garden of the house.
Judge Anthony Callaway is to publish a ruling on the case by the end of this month.
Letters of support from neighbours in favour of the play area were submitted by the defence for the judge to take into consideration.
As many as 39 letters were said to have been written by local residents, including one saying the facility was a 'wonderful asset.'
Another letter said it 'shows off the community at its best'.
As well as these letters of support, Mrs Sampson submitted letters and emails complaining about noise nuisances from the play area.
Judge Callaway mentioned a letter from a neighbour named Rosalyn who said she 'had to play the radio to drown out the noise of the muga.'
The recreation area sits next to the village hall and Scout hut and is used by, among others, the village primary school and local sports teams.


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Lit firework put through letterbox of house in Portswood, Southampton

A LIT firework was put through the letterbox of a house in Southampton .
The incident happened at about 9pm @ @ @ @ @ the firework exploded , causing burn marks on the floor , walls and ceiling .
@ @ @ @ @ when the firework went off but were not injured .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ anything usual around that time in Tennyson Road and adjoining Portswood Avenue ?
`` Please @ @ @ @ @ have any information or dash cam footage .
`` If you can help , please @ @ @ @ @ 44200401366 .
Alternatively , call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

The incident happened at about 9pm in Tennyson Road, and the firework exploded, causing burn marks on the floor, walls and ceiling.
The residents were at home when the firework went off but were not injured.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Did you see anything usual around that time in Tennyson Road and adjoining Portswood Avenue?
"Please get in touch if you have any information or dash cam footage.
"If you can help, please call 101, quoting reference 44200401366. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Hampshire issued yellow weather warning as Storm Barbra hits south coast

HAMPSHIRE has been issued a yellow weather warning for torrential rain tomorrow as Storm Barbara is due to hit the south .
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole of the county from 3am until 2pm tomorrow .
The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could lead to disruption across as well as strong winds .
Between 30 to 50mm of rain is expected to fall , which could lead to flooding .
⚠ Yellow RAIN Warning⚠ 0300-1400 Tomorrow across parts of England Travelling in the morning ?
Heavy rain could cause disruption with surface water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay # WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/15EmiYVkL0 — Met Office ( @ metoffice ) October 20 , 2020 • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible .
A Met Office spokesperson said : “ Heavy rain will move north during the early hours of the morning and persist through the peak morning travel period , before clearing north-eastwards .
10-15 mm of rain will fall widely , with as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations .
“ With much of this falling in a short period , around 3 to 6 hours , some surface-water flooding is likely in places , leading to disruption to travel .
The rain may be accompanied by gales across parts of southeast England , perhaps most likely towards the Kent and Sussex coasts .
”

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole of the county from 3am until 2pm tomorrow.
The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could lead to disruption across as well as strong winds.
Between 30 to 50mm of rain is expected to fall, which could lead to flooding.
What to expect:
⚠ Yellow RAIN Warning⚠
0300-1400 Tomorrow across parts of England
Travelling in the morning?
Heavy rain could cause disruption with surface water and spray on roads and flooding possible
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/15EmiYVkL0 — Met Office (@metoffice) October 20, 2020
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Heavy rain will move north during the early hours of the morning and persist through the peak morning travel period, before clearing north-eastwards. 10-15 mm of rain will fall widely, with as much as 30 to 50 mm in a few locations.
“With much of this falling in a short period, around 3 to 6 hours, some surface-water flooding is likely in places, leading to disruption to travel. The rain may be accompanied by gales across parts of southeast England, perhaps most likely towards the Kent and Sussex coasts.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Search launched for Guy Ramsden, who went missing on the Isle of Wight

A SEARCH has been launched for a man who went missing on a coach trip .
Guy Ramdsen , from Manchester , has travelled to the Isle of Wight on a coach trip .
The 67-year-old was last seen at 2.30pm on Monday , October 19 , on the Parade in Cowes , outside Trinity Landing .
He did not return to the coach and he has not been seen or heard from since .
He is described as being white , about six feet tall , of a stocky build , and has messy grey hair and a grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Bayshore Hotel in Sandown and was last seen wearing a dark bobble hat covering most of his hair , black rimmed glasses , colourful Bermuda shorts , trainers , a black bomber jacket , and gloves .
He was also carrying a rucksack and a black box containing a camera .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said : `` Have you seen this man on the Island , or in any of the locations given above ?
`` If you have seen him , please call us on 101 , quoting 44200406710 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an emergency . ''

Guy Ramdsen, from Manchester, has travelled to the Isle of Wight on a coach trip.
The 67-year-old was last seen at 2.30pm on Monday, October 19, on the Parade in Cowes, outside Trinity Landing.
He did not return to the coach and he has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as being white, about six feet tall, of a stocky build, and has messy grey hair and a grey stubbly beard.
Guy had been staying at the Bayshore Hotel in Sandown and was last seen wearing a dark bobble hat covering most of his hair, black rimmed glasses, colourful Bermuda shorts, trainers, a black bomber jacket, and gloves.
He was also carrying a rucksack and a black box containing a camera.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "Have you seen this man on the Island, or in any of the locations given above?
"If you have seen him, please call us on 101, quoting 44200406710.
"Dial 999 in the event of an emergency."


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Rise in reports of theft from motor vehicles in Fareham

THERE has been a rise in thefts from motor vehicles recently police claim .
Reports relating to this type of @ @ @ @ @ cent of the overall calls to Police in Fareham last weekend .
This is said @ @ @ @ @ than normal and something that has n't been seen for some time in the area @ @ @ @ @ common theme in the reports were that 2 people were seen .
A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ Some vehicles were not locked but this in no way excuses the offence .
`` @ @ @ @ @ CCTV footage we would be keen to view it . ''
The locations of the @ @ @ @ @ Mariners Way , Holland Park , The Glades , Crofton Way , Brook Lane , @ @ @ @ @ Daisy Lane and Tulip Gardens .

Reports relating to this type of crime made up 8 per cent of the overall calls to Police in Fareham last weekend.
This is said to be a larger percentage than normal and something that hasn't been seen for some time in the area.
Police say that a common theme in the reports were that 2 people were seen.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Some vehicles were not locked but this in no way excuses the offence.
"If you have any personal CCTV footage we would be keen to view it."
The locations of the reports were Rockingham Way, Mariners Way, Holland Park, The Glades, Crofton Way, Brook Lane, Seamead, Meadow Avenue, Daisy Lane and Tulip Gardens.


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer's murder trial latest

THE married Dorset Police officer accused of murdering his lover in a pub car park told officers investigating the incident “ the only person to blame is me ” and that he was “ appalled she ’ s not here anymore ” , a court heard .
Timothy Brehmer is accused of murdering nurse Claire Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park in West Parley on May 9 , a charge he denies .
Mrs Parry died of a brain injury due to compression to the neck after a dispute between the pair .
Brehmer admits manslaughter .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which took place on May 11 was read to Salisbury Crown Court on October 19 , as the trial entered its second week .
Brehmer told DC Andrew Burley : “ I am appalled by the fact I ’ m the one sitting here and she ’ s not here at all anymore and the only person to blame is me .
I did not strangle her , I did not put my fingers around her throat , my arm was underneath her .
“ I just wanted her out my car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sure.
” Brehmer claims he accidentally killed Mrs Parry while trying to push her out the driver ’ s door of the car so he could kill himself .
He said she had texted his wife about the affair they ’ d been having “ on and off ” for more than a decade .
He said his forearm was underneath her neck from his thumb to the crook of his elbow and he was on top of her trying to push her out .
The defendant described the incident as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s diaphragm on the seat of the car and her upper body and head face-down out the car .
He continued : “ Maybe her position out the car and the way her head was and my arm underneath , and there was force because I was trying to get her out , I didn ’ t strangle her with my hands , there ’ s no way , there ’ s absolutely no way .
“ My arm is there and I ’ m on top of her and I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car .
I never realised she was in pain .
She was struggling , we were both struggling .
“ I appreciate where the cars were parked , that ’ s not ideal .
There must be some CCTV that showed what happened because that will show it all .
“ I need to know , are you happy with what I ’ ve said about the sequence of events ?
I don ’ t want it to be misconstrued that I killed her then sat there having a fag or whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police interview , Brehmer described himself as a “ ******* deviant ” for having an affair .
He said he loved his wife but Mrs Parry “ offered the excitement , all the good stuff and not the bad stuff of relationships ” .
“ I didn ’ t murder , I didn ’ t .
That wasn ’ t in a heartbeat anywhere near where I was , I just wanted to get away , ” he added .
DS Richard Winn , who coordinated the investigation , was called as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a training course as part of his job which looked at positional asphyxia .
He said there was a fingerprint of Mrs Parry ’ s pointing down on the sill of the driver ’ s door .

Timothy Brehmer is accused of murdering nurse Claire Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park in West Parley on May 9, a charge he denies.
Mrs Parry died of a brain injury due to compression to the neck after a dispute between the pair. Brehmer admits manslaughter.
And the defendant’s second police interview which took place on May 11 was read to Salisbury Crown Court on October 19, as the trial entered its second week.
Brehmer told DC Andrew Burley: “I am appalled by the fact I’m the one sitting here and she’s not here at all anymore and the only person to blame is me. I did not strangle her, I did not put my fingers around her throat, my arm was underneath her.
“I just wanted her out my car and I will admit there was a struggle for sure.”
Brehmer claims he accidentally killed Mrs Parry while trying to push her out the driver’s door of the car so he could kill himself. He said she had texted his wife about the affair they’d been having “on and off” for more than a decade.
He said his forearm was underneath her neck from his thumb to the crook of his elbow and he was on top of her trying to push her out. The defendant described the incident as “positional asphyxia”, with Mrs Parry’s diaphragm on the seat of the car and her upper body and head face-down out the car.
He continued: “Maybe her position out the car and the way her head was and my arm underneath, and there was force because I was trying to get her out, I didn’t strangle her with my hands, there’s no way, there’s absolutely no way.
“My arm is there and I’m on top of her and I’m trying everything to get her out the car. I never realised she was in pain. She was struggling, we were both struggling.
“I appreciate where the cars were parked, that’s not ideal. There must be some CCTV that showed what happened because that will show it all.
“I need to know, are you happy with what I’ve said about the sequence of events? I don’t want it to be misconstrued that I killed her then sat there having a fag or whatever then got help.”
In his first police interview, Brehmer described himself as a “******* deviant” for having an affair. He said he loved his wife but Mrs Parry “offered the excitement, all the good stuff and not the bad stuff of relationships”.
“I didn’t murder, I didn’t. That wasn’t in a heartbeat anywhere near where I was, I just wanted to get away,” he added.
DS Richard Winn, who coordinated the investigation, was called as a witness. He confirmed Brehmer had attended a training course as part of his job which looked at positional asphyxia.
He said there was a fingerprint of Mrs Parry’s pointing down on the sill of the driver’s door.
Brehmer denies murder, the trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--City bosses raise concerns over 'affordable housing' as new Bargate Quarter plans are unveiled

CITY bosses have raised concerns about “ affordable housing ” as a new vision has been unveiled for the Bargate Quarter .
A new scheme for the Bargate Quarter project in Southampton was revealed recently by developers Tellon Capital .
Previously the plans included new homes , as well as retail space and a new hotel , but the plans have been changed following a response to the impact of Covid-19 and how it has changed the way people live , work , shop , and socialise .
Now the scheme has been modified and includes 500 residential units - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing .
There will also be 2,515 square metres of retail , down from the 7,343 originally proposed .
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead has said that the city is in “ desperate ” need for more housing , but has raised concerns about whether the units that will be made available will be “ affordable ” .
He said : “ We are in desperate need of good quality housing in the city and even pre pandemic the market for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It makes sense for these new plans to have more housing .
“ However , we don ’ t have a lot of detail yet around the type of units that will be available or whether any of these will be affordable which will be very important .
“ I also see a lot of green space provided and I ’ d be anxious that this was kept as proper public space for all to enjoy.
” MP for Southampton Itchen , Royston Smith , added that he `` hopes the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to increase the number of profitable homes '' .
He told the Daily Echo : `` The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on development and the Bargate proposals are no exception .
`` However , I 'm not sure I agree with the developer 's prediction of how people ’ s lives are going to change when the pandemic ends .
`` While I acknowledge the need for more housing I hope the pandemic is not being used as an opportunity to increase the number of profitable homes at the expense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site.
” As previously reported , the developers claim that the plans take Southampton ’ s Green City Charter into account , with storage for bicycles available , and will increase access to the city walls .
Residents can view the proposals and have their say at www.bargatequarter.co.uk .

A new scheme for the Bargate Quarter project in Southampton was revealed recently by developers Tellon Capital.
Previously the plans included new homes, as well as retail space and a new hotel, but the plans have been changed following a response to the impact of Covid-19 and how it has changed the way people live, work, shop, and socialise.
Now the scheme has been modified and includes 500 residential units - more than the 287 originally planned - and the hotel unit has been scrapped in favour of more housing.
There will also be 2,515 square metres of retail, down from the 7,343 originally proposed.
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead has said that the city is in “desperate” need for more housing, but has raised concerns about whether the units that will be made available will be “affordable”.
He said: “We are in desperate need of good quality housing in the city and even pre pandemic the market for large expensive retail units was declining.
“It makes sense for these new plans to have more housing.
“However, we don’t have a lot of detail yet around the type of units that will be available or whether any of these will be affordable which will be very important.
“I also see a lot of green space provided and I’d be anxious that this was kept as proper public space for all to enjoy.”
MP for Southampton Itchen, Royston Smith, added that he "hopes the pandemic is not being used as an opportunity to increase the number of profitable homes".
He told the Daily Echo: "The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on development and the Bargate proposals are no exception.
"However, I'm not sure I agree with the developer's prediction of how people’s lives are going to change when the pandemic ends.
"While I acknowledge the need for more housing I hope the pandemic is not being used as an opportunity to increase the number of profitable homes at the expense of a comprehensive development on this valuable site.”
As previously reported, the developers claim that the plans take Southampton’s Green City Charter into account, with storage for bicycles available, and will increase access to the city walls.
Residents can view the proposals and have their say at www.bargatequarter.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Heartbroken family raise funds in memory of 'well-loved' young man who died suddenly

A HEARTBROKEN family are raising funds in memory of a well loved partner , son and uncle who suddenly died in July .
Alex Anslow suddenly died in July due to heart complications , leaving his family in a state of shock and morning .
Now , his mum is aiming to raise funds for a charity in his memory by selling handmade-goods in Hedge End .
Alex was 27-years-old and was born in Princess Anne Hospital in 1993 .
In 2000 , Alex 's dad , Andrew , died suddenly of heart failure when Alex was only six-years-old .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ End and left Wildern with good GCSE results .
He went on to Eastleigh College to study catering .
His first job as a teenager was at J Henry ’ s Fish and Chip Shop .
Before he died Alex was working for Tesco at their distribution centre .
His step dad , Roger , told the Daily Echo how Alex loved his family , his friends , cars , and a wide selection of music .
He was a proud uncle to his two nieces and two nephews and was a well-loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Alex and his girlfriend were able to purchase their first house just as lockdown was announced and set about turning it into the home of their dreams .
But on July 23 , Alex suddenly died during the early hours of the morning surrounded by those he loved .
Alex had died from heart failure .
He had had no symptoms , was fit and well and had just finished a shift at work .
Speaking about Alex , his bosses at Tesco said : `` He was our definition of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polite , willing to listen and then give his opinion in a calm , constructive manner .
`` It should be a matter of great pride to have raised a son with these personal qualities and his natural , self-effacing charm . ''
On November 25 , Alex 's mum and a few of her friends will be hosting a stall selling handmade Christmas gifts and cards at Hedge End market between 10am and 2.30pm .
They are raising money for Cardiomyopathyu .

Alex Anslow suddenly died in July due to heart complications, leaving his family in a state of shock and morning.
Now, his mum is aiming to raise funds for a charity in his memory by selling handmade-goods in Hedge End.
Alex was 27-years-old and was born in Princess Anne Hospital in 1993.
In 2000, Alex's dad, Andrew, died suddenly of heart failure when Alex was only six-years-old.
Alex attended Wildern Secondary school in Hedge End and left Wildern with good GCSE results.
He went on to Eastleigh College to study catering. His first job as a teenager was at J Henry’s Fish and Chip Shop.
Before he died Alex was working for Tesco at their distribution centre.
His step dad, Roger, told the Daily Echo how Alex loved his family, his friends, cars, and a wide selection of music.
He was a proud uncle to his two nieces and two nephews and was a well-loved member of the family.
In March, Alex and his girlfriend were able to purchase their first house just as lockdown was announced and set about turning it into the home of their dreams.
But on July 23, Alex suddenly died during the early hours of the morning surrounded by those he loved.
Alex had died from heart failure. He had had no symptoms, was fit and well and had just finished a shift at work.
Speaking about Alex, his bosses at Tesco said: "He was our definition of a gentleman, honest, genuine, always polite, willing to listen and then give his opinion in a calm, constructive manner.
"It should be a matter of great pride to have raised a son with these personal qualities and his natural, self-effacing charm."
On November 25, Alex's mum and a few of her friends will be hosting a stall selling handmade Christmas gifts and cards at Hedge End market between 10am and 2.30pm.
They are raising money for Cardiomyopathyu.
To donate, visit www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/23-07-2020-alexander-george-anslow.