thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Southampton driver charged after man threatened with knife

A VAN driver has been charged after a man was threatened with a knife .
The incident happened on Millbrook @ @ @ @ @ around 10.30am Sunday .
A man was driving along the road when he was threatened @ @ @ @ @ driver of a Citreon Nemo Van .
Jonathan Barton , 37 , of Olive Road @ @ @ @ @ with possession of a knife in a public place .
He is due to appear @ @ @ @ @ on February 23 .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Were you in @ @ @ @ @ of the incident ?
Did you witness anything ?
Perhaps you have some dash-cam footage @ @ @ @ @ is asked to call us on 101 quoting 44200404637 .

The incident happened on Millbrook Road West, Southampton at around 10.30am Sunday.
A man was driving along the road when he was threatened with a knife by the driver of a Citreon Nemo Van.
Jonathan Barton, 37, of Olive Road, Southampton has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on February 23.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Were you in the area around the time of the incident? Did you witness anything? Perhaps you have some dash-cam footage?
"Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting 44200404637.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-20--Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving .
The incident happened at around 2.15pm yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ , officers allege that there was a strong smell of cannabis .
A 29-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of drug driving .
He has been released from custody but remains under investigation @ @ @ @

The incident happened at around 2.15pm yesterday.
Police officers saw a vehicle park on Wood Close, Southampton.
Upon speaking with the driver, officers allege that there was a strong smell of cannabis.
A 29-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
He has been released from custody but remains under investigation with enquiries ongoing.


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

A 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 the defendant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 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 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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--2020-10-21--Highest daily coronavirus cases recorded in Southampton since start of pandemic

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being reminded to `` play their part '' as the highest number of daily coronavirus cases were recorded in 24 hours since the start of the pandemic .
Yesterday , 54 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the city in just 24 hours according to data from Public Health England .
This is the highest number of daily cases recorded in Southampton since the start of the pandemic The first coronavirus case was recorded in the city on March 4 , making the jump the biggest increase in the last seven months .
Until October , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city was 25 on April 23 .
The number have increase since October due to increased testing .
The increase comes as the Government aims to `` ramp up '' coronavirus testing across the UK .
Now , city bosses are urging residents to `` play their part '' in helping to tackle the virus in the city .
• Pupils told to self isolate at primary school MP for Romsey and Southampton North Caroline Nokes said that the statistics show a `` very clear message '' adding that people need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Daily Echo : `` There is a very clear message from these statistics , that we all need to play a part in suppressing the virus .
`` That is about hand washing , wearing a mask and keeping space between ourselves and others .
It is incumbent upon us all to make sure the NHS is not overwhelmed and to therefore avoid social contacts where possible .
`` None of this is easy , but it is important that we all take the steps that we can . ''
Royston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that residents `` ca n't afford to be complacent '' when it comes to the virus .
He is asking people to consider those that they might infect .
He said : `` We must all play our part in defeating this dreadful virus .
`` We can ’ t afford to be complacent .
We knew that winter would make it more challenging but if we all follow the guidance ( hands , face , space ) we can push back on the increase in infections and prevent more deaths .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection themselves , they really must consider those they might in turn infect .
”

Yesterday, 54 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the city in just 24 hours according to data from Public Health England.
This is the highest number of daily cases recorded in Southampton since the start of the pandemic
The first coronavirus case was recorded in the city on March 4, making the jump the biggest increase in the last seven months.
Until October, the highest number of daily cases recorded in the city was 25 on April 23.
The number have increase since October due to increased testing.
The increase comes as the Government aims to "ramp up" coronavirus testing across the UK.
Now, city bosses are urging residents to "play their part" in helping to tackle the virus in the city.
MP for Romsey and Southampton North Caroline Nokes said that the statistics show a "very clear message" adding that people need to "play their part".
She told the Daily Echo: "There is a very clear message from these statistics, that we all need to play a part in suppressing the virus.
"That is about hand washing, wearing a mask and keeping space between ourselves and others. It is incumbent upon us all to make sure the NHS is not overwhelmed and to therefore avoid social contacts where possible.
"None of this is easy, but it is important that we all take the steps that we can."
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen added that residents "can't afford to be complacent" when it comes to the virus.
He is asking people to consider those that they might infect.
He said: "We must all play our part in defeating this dreadful virus.
"We can’t afford to be complacent. We knew that winter would make it more challenging but if we all follow the guidance (hands, face, space) we can push back on the increase in infections and prevent more deaths.
"If people are not concerned with the infection themselves, they really must consider those they might in turn infect.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Another coronavirus case at Upper Shirley High School

A SOUTHAMPTON school has confirmed another student has tested positive for coronavirus .
In an email to parents , staff @ @ @ @ @ said they were notified overnight that a year 11 student had tested positive .
They @ @ @ @ @ started from period 2 this morning to give staff time to establish who needs to @ @ @ @ @ second confirmed test at the school in as many days as another letter was sent @ @ @ @ @ relation to another case .
Over 850 students attend the secondary school and staff said @ @ @ @ @ would be in touch today to advise who is able to come to school .

In an email to parents, staff at Upper Shirley High School said they were notified overnight that a year 11 student had tested positive.
They said that year 11's started from period 2 this morning to give staff time to establish who needs to isolate.
This is the second confirmed test at the school in as many days as another letter was sent out to parents yesterday in relation to another case.
Over 850 students attend the secondary school and staff said in the letter that they would be in touch today to advise who is able to come to school.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Hampshire Police on scene of crash on A3 near Petersfield

POLICE are dealing with a serious crash after a driver went the wrong way up a busy Hampshire road .
@ @ @ @ @ amazing '' no one was injured in the accident which happened at about 7am this @ @ @ @ @ two cars and happened on the A3 just north of Petersfield and closed one lane @ @ @ @ @ said it happened when one motorist drove the wrong way on the road and was @ @ @ @ @ statement on twitter officer said : `` The driver of the black car was in @ @ @ @ @ having made a mistake going south on the north bound .
`` Amazingly no persons @ @ @ @ @ closed whilst we await ``

Officers say it was "amazing" no one was injured in the accident which happened at about 7am this morning.
The accident involved two cars and happened on the A3 just north of Petersfield and closed one lane.
Hampshire Road Traffic Police said it happened when one motorist drove the wrong way on the road and was turning round.
In a statement on twitter officer said: "The driver of the black car was in the process of turning round having made a mistake going south on the north bound.
"Amazingly no persons injured, but lane 2 closed whilst we await "


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Yellow weather warning as Storm Barbara hits Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has been issued a yellow weather warning for torrential rain today as Storm Barbara hits the south .
A @ @ @ @ @ issued for the whole of the county until 2pm tomorrow .
The Met Office has @ @ @ @ @ lead to disruption across as well as strong winds .
Between 30 to 50mm of @ @ @ @ @ , which could lead to flooding .
A Met Office spokesperson said : “ Heavy @ @ @ @ @ the early hours of the morning and persist through the peak morning travel period , @ @ @ @ @ mm of rain will fall widely , with as much as 30 to 50 mm @ @ @ @ @ “ With much of this falling in a short period , around 3 to 6 @ @ @ @ @ is likely in places , leading to disruption to travel .
The rain may be @ @ @ @ @ 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 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.
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--2020-10-21--£990k invested into Southampton  including filters to block traffic

WORK for a £990k project to create a greener environment in the city is to start in Southampton next month .
Southampton City Council have unveiled plans for work to start in St Deny 's in November .
The fund allocated for the project is £990k from the Transforming Cities Fund .
The work will create an Active Travel Zone for the St Deny 's area of the city , which will see changes made to streets and roads including filters to prevent through traffic from driving in certain areas .
St Denys resident , Clare Diaper said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some temporary changes to road layouts here in St Denys .
`` I 'm really looking forward to less traffic and more music and connection with neighbours that comes with a quieter street.
” The Council has explained a range of measures that will be put in place to make up the Active Travel Zone .
The first will be trial modal filters , on North Road , between Stanley Road and Priory Road and on Kent Road on either side of the bridge .
These will be set up in November , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filter at the junction of Priory Road North and St Denys Road .
A modal filter is a feature designed to prevent through traffic while maintaining full access to properties by walking or cycling , and for local traffic via alternative routes .
Further permanent measures will aim to make the busy junction of St Denys Road and Priory Road safer for walkers and cyclists as well as St Denys Road itself and improve the area outside St Denys Primary School to make it safer at pick up and drop off times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enhanced with landscaped vegetation when they are installed as permanent features .
The permanent measures in St Denys will each have a formal consultation and residents local to them will be informed by letter .
Councillor Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City and Place , said : “ I welcome the changes to the roads in St Denys that will help the residents achieve their vision of a healthier and safer neighbourhood for themselves , their neighbours and families .
`` Active Travel Zones have transformed other neighbourhoods around the country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I look forward to the same positive results in St Denys.
” However the plans have been met with concern from one Hampshire MP who claims the Council are trying to `` force drivers out of their cars '' .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said : `` These roads are not in my constituency so I won ’ t comment on the specifics but my constituents have suffered similarly with the near obsessive drive of the Labour Council to force drivers out of their cars and out of our city .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city safer for cyclists and walkers but that can ’ t be at the detriment to those of us who need and rely on motor cars .
”

Southampton City Council have unveiled plans for work to start in St Deny's in November.
The fund allocated for the project is £990k from the Transforming Cities Fund.
The work will create an Active Travel Zone for the St Deny's area of the city, which will see changes made to streets and roads including filters to prevent through traffic from driving in certain areas.
St Denys resident, Clare Diaper said: “It is so exciting to be trialling some temporary changes to road layouts here in St Denys.
"I'm really looking forward to less traffic and more music and connection with neighbours that comes with a quieter street.”
The Council has explained a range of measures that will be put in place to make up the Active Travel Zone.
The first will be trial modal filters, on North Road, between Stanley Road and Priory Road and on Kent Road on either side of the bridge.
These will be set up in November, followed in January by a trial modal filter at the junction of Priory Road North and St Denys Road.
A modal filter is a feature designed to prevent through traffic while maintaining full access to properties by walking or cycling, and for local traffic via alternative routes.
Further permanent measures will aim to make the busy junction of St Denys Road and Priory Road safer for walkers and cyclists as well as St Denys Road itself and improve the area outside St Denys Primary School to make it safer at pick up and drop off times.
Each of the new features will be enhanced with landscaped vegetation when they are installed as permanent features.
The permanent measures in St Denys will each have a formal consultation and residents local to them will be informed by letter.
Councillor Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, said: “I welcome the changes to the roads in St Denys that will help the residents achieve their vision of a healthier and safer neighbourhood for themselves, their neighbours and families.
"Active Travel Zones have transformed other neighbourhoods around the country, such as Waltham Forest in London, and I look forward to the same positive results in St Denys.”
However the plans have been met with concern from one Hampshire MP who claims the Council are trying to "force drivers out of their cars".
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: "These roads are not in my constituency so I won’t comment on the specifics but my constituents have suffered similarly with the near obsessive drive of the Labour Council to force drivers out of their cars and out of our city.
"We’re all for making the city safer for cyclists and walkers but that can’t be at the detriment to those of us who need and rely on motor cars.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Firefighters race to King's Somborne after man became trapped

FIREFIGHTERS raced to cut a man free after he became trapped underneath an agricultural roller .
Teams from Sutton Scotney @ @ @ @ @ mobilised at 10.15am on Monday .
A 43-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and was cut @ @ @ @ @ small tools .
The incident happened in Whitehall Road , Little Somborne .
A Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ : `` The incident was handed to police and the farmer to investigate , and @ @ @ @ @ at 11.22am . ''
`` A 43-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries , '' a Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ He remains in hospital in a critical condition .
`` Enquiries are ongoing into the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are in liaison with the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) @ @ @ @ @ contacted South Central Ambulance Service for further information , and awaits a response .

Teams from Sutton Scotney, Winchester and Redbridge were mobilised at 10.15am on Monday.
A 43-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and was cut free using angle grinders and small tools.
The incident happened in Whitehall Road, Little Somborne.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "The incident was handed to police and the farmer to investigate, and the stop message came in at 11.22am."
"A 43-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries," a Hampshire Constabulary spokesman added. "He remains in hospital in a critical condition.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances of this incident.
"We are in liaison with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)."
The Chronicle has contacted South Central Ambulance Service for further information, and awaits a response.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--New Forest School confirms positive test for coronavirus

ANOTHER school has confirmed a positive case of Coronavirus and is currently monitoring the situation .
Bartley C.E Junior School @ @ @ @ @ has said a member of the 'school community ' has tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ be only a 'small ' number of children who have been in contact with the @ @ @ @ @ sent out to parents to inform them that these children must now self isolate for @ @ @ @ @ letter to parents , headteacher , Karen Stonehouse , said : `` We know that @ @ @ @ @ but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health @ @ @ @ @ reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness @ @ @ @ @ open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well .
@

Bartley C.E Junior School on Winsor Road, Bartley has said a member of the 'school community' has tested positive for the virus.
There is said to be only a 'small' number of children who have been in contact with the individual.
Letters have been sent out to parents to inform them that these children must now self isolate for 14 days.
In a letter to parents, headteacher, Karen Stonehouse, said: "We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.
"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Two people arrested in Claremont Crescent, Southampton

TWO people have arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs in Southampton .
Writing @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Another busy shift for the Southampton High Harm Team .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ female from Southampton arrested from a vehicle on Claremont Crescent for being concerned in the @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Police are urging anyone concerned about the supply of drugs to contact officers @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Man charged after incident at Millbrook Road West, Southampton

A MAN has been been charged after a van driver allegedly threatened a fellow motorist with a knife .
Jonathan @ @ @ @ @ Olive Road , Southampton , has been charged with possession of a knife in a @ @ @ @ @ an incident at Millbrook Road West , Southampton , last Sunday at around 10.30am .
@ @ @ @ @ a man being threatened with a knife by the driver of a Citroen Nemo van @ @ @ @ @ .
Barton is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on February 23 next @ @ @ @ @ : `` Were you in the area around the time of the incident ?
Did @ @ @ @ @ you have dash cam footage ? ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on @ @ @ @ @ .
Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

Jonathan Barton, 37, of Olive Road, Southampton, has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
It follows an incident at Millbrook Road West, Southampton, last Sunday at around 10.30am.
Police officers received a report a man being threatened with a knife by the driver of a Citroen Nemo van whilst driving along the route.
Barton is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on February 23 next year.
Police have issued a witness appeal.
A spokesperson said: "Were you in the area around the time of the incident? Did you witness anything? Perhaps you have dash cam footage?"
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 quoting reference number 44200404637. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Members of Hampshire Police Serious Organised Crime Unit 'sent fake porn images of royal family'

Members of a “ toxic ” police unit sent “ explicit and highly offensive ” fake pornographic images of the royal family to a work ’ s WhatsApp group , a disciplinary hearing has heard .
Six officers from Hampshire Police ’ s Serious Organised Crime Unit ( Socu ) office in Basingstoke are accused of breaching professional standards by using “ abhorrent ” language and sending explicit messages and are facing a three-week tribunal in Winchester .
Jason Beer QC , presenting the case against the officers , said that following an anonymous complaint , covert recording devices were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between March 9 and April 2 , 2018 .
Mr Beer said that on May 22 , 2018 , Pc James Oldfield posted a Photoshopped image of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , which had taken place three days earlier .
The image showed a black man exposing his genitals and the caption referred to the unit ’ s only black officer , Detective Constable Sol Koranteng – who is not accused as part of the case – stating “ that ’ s where Sol was on Saturday ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send the image of a “ black man with his penis out ” , but Oldfield said in interview that he was “ not a racist person ” .
He added : “ Sol ’ s a black man on our team and I ’ m trying to make a joke out of that , saying that was Sol.
” Mr Beer said that later the same day , Oldfield posted a video showing a black man having sex with a drunk white woman at a bus stop , with a caption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Sol is today.
” He said Oldfield accepted that it was “ outrageous ” , that he should not have posted the video , but had not intended to be racist .
Mr Beer said that on the same day , Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson sent an image to the Socu WhatsApp group showing the Duke of Sussex having sex with the Duchess of Cambridge .
He said the image was “ explicit and highly offensive ” and added that Ferguson admitted that it was “ completely inappropriate ” and said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funny about it , it falls well below the professional standards expected of me.
” Mr Beer said that Oldfield was also accused of turning up to work late for an 8am shift on April 1 , 2018 , while still intoxicated from being out drinking into the early hours .
Mr Beer said that Detective Inspector Tim Ireson ( now retired ) spoke to Oldfield after he asked not to be sent to help a colleague with a rape investigation in Southampton .
Oldfield is recorded saying : “ I just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone , I just don ’ t want anyone to realise that I ’ m still pissed , ( laughter ) , well not pissed , did I say that out loud ?
” Mr Beer said that Ireson said to a colleague : “ I ’ m sure by lunchtime he ’ ll be fighting fit and raring to go and be a useful member of society , until then f*****.
” Mr Beer said that Oldfield denied still being intoxicated when arriving at work , and Ireson did not consider him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the influence of drink .
Mr Beer added : “ This episode raises serious and difficult questions of a more general nature for Mr Ireson about the nature of his leadership and supervision of the unit.
” Oldfield , Ferguson , Ireson , along with Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage , Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox and former Pc Craig Bannerman , are accused of breaching professional standards and all deny gross misconduct .

Six officers from Hampshire Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit (Socu) office in Basingstoke are accused of breaching professional standards by using “abhorrent” language and sending explicit messages and are facing a three-week tribunal in Winchester.
Jason Beer QC, presenting the case against the officers, said that following an anonymous complaint, covert recording devices were placed in the unit’s offices between March 9 and April 2, 2018.
Mr Beer said that on May 22, 2018, Pc James Oldfield posted a Photoshopped image of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which had taken place three days earlier.
The image showed a black man exposing his genitals and the caption referred to the unit’s only black officer, Detective Constable Sol Koranteng – who is not accused as part of the case – stating “that’s where Sol was on Saturday”.
Mr Beer suggested it was racist to send the image of a “black man with his penis out”, but Oldfield said in interview that he was “not a racist person”.
He added: “Sol’s a black man on our team and I’m trying to make a joke out of that, saying that was Sol.”
Mr Beer said that later the same day, Oldfield posted a video showing a black man having sex with a drunk white woman at a bus stop, with a caption stating: “And that’s where Sol is today.”
He said Oldfield accepted that it was “outrageous”, that he should not have posted the video, but had not intended to be racist.
Mr Beer said that on the same day, Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson sent an image to the Socu WhatsApp group showing the Duke of Sussex having sex with the Duchess of Cambridge.
He said the image was “explicit and highly offensive” and added that Ferguson admitted that it was “completely inappropriate” and said: “With hindsight there is absolutely nothing funny about it, it falls well below the professional standards expected of me.”
Mr Beer said that Oldfield was also accused of turning up to work late for an 8am shift on April 1, 2018, while still intoxicated from being out drinking into the early hours.
Mr Beer said that Detective Inspector Tim Ireson (now retired) spoke to Oldfield after he asked not to be sent to help a colleague with a rape investigation in Southampton.
Oldfield is recorded saying: “I just don’t really want to speak to anyone, I just don’t want anyone to realise that I’m still pissed, (laughter), well not pissed, did I say that out loud?”
Mr Beer said that Ireson said to a colleague: “I’m sure by lunchtime he’ll be fighting fit and raring to go and be a useful member of society, until then f*****.”
Mr Beer said that Oldfield denied still being intoxicated when arriving at work, and Ireson did not consider him unfit for work or that he was under the influence of drink.
Mr Beer added: “This episode raises serious and difficult questions of a more general nature for Mr Ireson about the nature of his leadership and supervision of the unit.”
Oldfield, Ferguson, Ireson, along with Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox and former Pc Craig Bannerman, are accused of breaching professional standards and all deny gross misconduct.
The hearing continues.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Student at Upper Shirley High tests positive for coronavirus

A STUDENT at a Southampton secondary school has tested positive for coronavirus .
Upper Shirley High have confirmed that a @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for coronavirus .
In a letter to parents the school confirmed the case @ @ @ @ @ read : `` We have been made aware of a student of our school community @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 .
`` We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing @ @ @ @ @ are working closely with Public Health England .
`` This letter is to inform you @ @ @ @ @ provide advice on how to support your child .
`` Please be reassured that for @ @ @ @ @ be a mild illness . ''
The school remains open at this time .

Upper Shirley High have confirmed that a student at the school has tested positive for coronavirus.
In a letter to parents the school confirmed the case this morning.
The letter read: "We have been made aware of a student of our school community who has tested positive for COVID-19.
"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 will be a mild illness."
The school remains open at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--McDonald's add new item to its breakfast menu across the UK

McDonald 's have added a new item to its breakfast menu .
The fast-food chain have operated a reduced menu since gradually reopening nationwide in the summer , and earlier this month announced several new additions to the line-up .
Now , another product is set to go on sale across the country - the Breakfast Roll .
What is the Breakfast Roll - and when will it go on sale ?
The new addition wil go on sale on Wednesday , October 21 , following a successful trial in Ireland .
What does the Breakfast Roll include ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald ’ s famous sausage patty , cheese and a freshly cracked free-range egg .
The item comes in a soft white roll with your choice of ketchup or brown sauce .
How much will it cost - and when can customers get it ?
The Breakfast Roll is most commonly priced at £2.79 and Breakfast is served daily in restaurants from 5am until 11am .
What have McDonald 's said about the new item ?
The chain said : `` McDonald ’ s is continually looking at safe ways to bring back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer the breakfast wrap while maintaining social distancing . ''
What else have McDonald 's added to the menu this Autumn ?
McDonald ’ s have expanded its Quarter Pounder with Cheese range with not one , not two but three variants of the classic fan favourite .
Fans of fiery food can switch up a classic with the new Spicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger .
The chain say the burger 'packs in a mouth-watering 100 per cent beef quarter pounder patty , with two slices of pepper jack cheese , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun ' .
Or those feeling fancy could try the new Quarter Pounder Deluxe .
The beef patty will be topped with shredded lettuce , a slice of tomato , slice of cheese , pickles , fresh onions , cool mayo , ketchup , mustard , and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun .
The two new variants will be available alongside the classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the 'iconic ' Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese .
The two new Quarter Pounders went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are available until Saturday , November 17 .
What else is being added to the menu for a short time ?
The new Quarter Pounders aren ’ t the only items being added to the menu – fans are also able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT , which went on sale on Wednesday , October 7 .
Plus the 'much-loved ' Nacho Cheese Wedges returned as a portion of five or a Sharebox .
The Salted Caramel Latte completed the line-up of limited-edition classics available until Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place at McDonald 's branches ?
In line with Government guidance , social distancing and safety measures at McDonald 's restaurants remain in place .
This includes hand sanitiser at every entrance for delivery couriers , dine-in and takeaway customers , table-service and contact tracing for customers who dine-in , and carefully managing the number of customers and crew inside each restaurant .
How much will the limited menu items cost ?
The prices are as follows :

The fast-food chain have operated a reduced menu since gradually reopening nationwide in the summer, and earlier this month announced several new additions to the line-up.
Now, another product is set to go on sale across the country - the Breakfast Roll.
What is the Breakfast Roll - and when will it go on sale?
The new addition wil go on sale on Wednesday, October 21, following a successful trial in Ireland.
What does the Breakfast Roll include?
The roll contains delicious back bacon, a McDonald’s famous sausage patty, cheese and a freshly cracked free-range egg.
The item comes in a soft white roll with your choice of ketchup or brown sauce.
How much will it cost - and when can customers get it?
The Breakfast Roll is most commonly priced at £2.79 and Breakfast is served daily in restaurants from 5am until 11am.
What have McDonald's said about the new item?
The chain said: "McDonald’s is continually looking at safe ways to bring back fan favourite items and are currently unable to offer the breakfast wrap while maintaining social distancing."
What else have McDonald's added to the menu this Autumn?
McDonald’s have expanded its Quarter Pounder with Cheese range with not one, not two but three variants of the classic fan favourite.
Fans of fiery food can switch up a classic with the new Spicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger.
The chain say the burger 'packs in a mouth-watering 100 per cent beef quarter pounder patty, with two slices of pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapenos, mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun'.
Or those feeling fancy could try the new Quarter Pounder Deluxe.
The beef patty will be topped with shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, slice of cheese, pickles, fresh onions, cool mayo, ketchup, mustard, and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun.
The two new variants will be available alongside the classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the 'iconic' Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
The two new Quarter Pounders went on sale on Wednesday, October 7 and are available until Saturday, November 17.
What else is being added to the menu for a short time?
The new Quarter Pounders aren’t the only items being added to the menu – fans are also able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT, which went on sale on Wednesday, October 7.
Plus the 'much-loved' Nacho Cheese Wedges returned as a portion of five or a Sharebox.
The Salted Caramel Latte completed the line-up of limited-edition classics available until Saturday, November 17.
What safety measures are in place at McDonald's branches?
In line with Government guidance, social distancing and safety measures at McDonald's restaurants remain in place.
This includes hand sanitiser at every entrance for delivery couriers, dine-in and takeaway customers, table-service and contact tracing for customers who dine-in, and carefully managing the number of customers and crew inside each restaurant.
How much will the limited menu items cost?
The prices are as follows:


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Fire crews called to overturned car outside Hoburne in New Milton

TWO people were released from an overturned car outside a holiday park in New Milton .
Emergency services were called @ @ @ @ @ Hoburne Naish Holiday Park - at 3.15pm yesterday .
The accident involved a single vehicle @ @ @ @ @ and New Milton attended .
The two people were placed in the care of the @ @ @ @ @ not believed to have been any serious injuries .


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Black History Month: Couple fled from Canada and prejudice against interracial marriage

IT IS appropriate during Black History Month to consider the life of a black man who found refuge and , hopefully , tolerance in Bevois Mount , Southampton .
Thomas Anthony Pinckney was born in 1809 in South Carolina .
He is thought to have been the son of a freed slave rather than having been born into slavery .
One legacy of slavery that he was never to escape was his name because it was the practice for slaves to take the names of their owners .
The Pinckneys were a family of elite and politically powerful planters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the history of the USA .
Of course , they owned hundreds of slaves .
We know very little about Thomas ’ early life except that he grew up in the black community of Charleston and acquired a good education , probably courtesy of the Episcopalian Church of America .
It was into that church that he was ordained in 1852 in Philadelphia by the Bishop of Pennsylvania .
Shortly afterwards he set sail for Liberia .
The West African country was founded by free people of colour from the USA and these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inevitably the colonists were attacked by the indigenous inhabitants despite their common ancestry and that , combined with the harsh climate , disease and poor housing conditions led to a very high mortality rate .
Thomas persevered with his missionary work for four years but his health suffered terribly and he returned to the United States in 1856 .
Two years later he arrived in England .
Local newspaper reports give testament to his travels around the country , giving talks on behalf of the Colonial Church and School Society .
The climax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual meeting in London where William Wilberforce , the Earl of Shaftesbury , described Pinckney as “ the representative of the much-wronged coloured race ” .
Through the society he obtained a posting to a small town in Ontario , Canada .
Escaped slaves fled to Canada from the USA during the nineteenth century as slavery had been abolished in all British colonial possessions by 1834 and Canada offered the fugitives a chance to begin a new life .
Chatham , in Ontario on the shores Lake Erie was one of the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clandestine route to help escaped slaves and so many of them found refuge there that it became known as the ‘ Black Mecca ’ .
Thomas was concerned that the lack of education of the ex-slaves would be a stumbling block for them and would lead to social inequality despite their apparent freedom .
He used his mandate from the society to set up a school for them .
The transfer of Elizabeth King , a white British missionary , to the school in Chatham , was to prove a turning point for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were married by the Rev Francis Sandys .
Chatham , with a population of about 5,000 of which about a third were black , was a diverse society but not necessarily a tolerant one .
The marriage exposed some of the most deeply rooted prejudice of the white community .
A local newspaper trumpeted : “ By PARSON SANDYS !
!
( mark him down ! )
was married - A NEGRO !
!
( hang your heads , ye sons of Albion ! )
to a WHITE WOMAN !
!
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth soon found their situation to be untenable .
1870 found them back in England and it seems they stayed for a short while in Millbrook before making a more permanent home at Brent Cottage , Avenue Road .
What happened to them in the intervening ten years is not known but Elizabeth ’ s family were quite well to do and would presumably have looked after them .
In the 1871 census Thomas described himself as an Episcopalian minister “ without cure of souls ” .
They both spent the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within two years of each other – Thomas in 1887 aged 70 and Elizabeth in 1879 aged 72 years .
They are buried together in Southampton Old Cemetery .

Thomas Anthony Pinckney was born in 1809 in South Carolina. He is thought to have been the son of a freed slave rather than having been born into slavery. One legacy of slavery that he was never to escape was his name because it was the practice for slaves to take the names of their owners.
The Pinckneys were a family of elite and politically powerful planters in Charleston who played a prominent role in the history of the USA.
Of course, they owned hundreds of slaves.
We know very little about Thomas’ early life except that he grew up in the black community of Charleston and acquired a good education, probably courtesy of the Episcopalian Church of America. It was into that church that he was ordained in 1852 in Philadelphia by the Bishop of Pennsylvania.
Shortly afterwards he set sail for Liberia.
The West African country was founded by free people of colour from the USA and these were later joined by former slaves.
Inevitably the colonists were attacked by the indigenous inhabitants despite their common ancestry and that, combined with the harsh climate, disease and poor housing conditions led to a very high mortality rate.
Thomas persevered with his missionary work for four years but his health suffered terribly and he returned to the United States in 1856.
Two years later he arrived in England.
Local newspaper reports give testament to his travels around the country, giving talks on behalf of the Colonial Church and School Society.
The climax to that was the society’s annual meeting in London where William Wilberforce, the Earl of Shaftesbury, described Pinckney as “the representative of the much-wronged coloured race”.
Through the society he obtained a posting to a small town in Ontario, Canada. Escaped slaves fled to Canada from the USA during the nineteenth century as slavery had been abolished in all British colonial possessions by 1834 and Canada offered the fugitives a chance to begin a new life. Chatham, in Ontario on the shores Lake Erie was one of the final stops on the Underground Railroad, a clandestine route to help escaped slaves and so many of them found refuge there that it became known as the ‘Black Mecca’.
Thomas was concerned that the lack of education of the ex-slaves would be a stumbling block for them and would lead to social inequality despite their apparent freedom. He used his mandate from the society to set up a school for them.
The transfer of Elizabeth King, a white British missionary, to the school in Chatham, was to prove a turning point for them both. They fell in love and were married by the Rev Francis Sandys.
Chatham, with a population of about 5,000 of which about a third were black, was a diverse society but not necessarily a tolerant one.
The marriage exposed some of the most deeply rooted prejudice of the white community.
A local newspaper trumpeted: “By PARSON SANDYS!! (mark him down!) was married - A NEGRO!! (hang your heads, ye sons of Albion!) to a WHITE WOMAN!! An Englishwoman!”
Unsurprisingly, Thomas and Elizabeth soon found their situation to be untenable.
1870 found them back in England and it seems they stayed for a short while in Millbrook before making a more permanent home at Brent Cottage, Avenue Road.
What happened to them in the intervening ten years is not known but Elizabeth’s family were quite well to do and would presumably have looked after them.
In the 1871 census Thomas described himself as an Episcopalian minister “without cure of souls”.
They both spent the rest of their lives in Avenue Road and died within two years of each other – Thomas in 1887 aged 70 and Elizabeth in 1879 aged 72 years.
They are buried together in Southampton Old Cemetery.
Ally Hayes is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--ITV moves CITV channel on Sky - and reveals changes for regional news services

ITV have announced they will move children 's channel CITV for viewers on Sky - and also a number of changes to some regional news services .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What is happening to the CITV channel for viewers on Sky ?
From Thursday , October 22 , the CITV channel is getting a new home on Sky .
Luckily for younger viewers it is n't moving too far , ITV say it 's moving up to channel 612 ( instead of 621 ) .
What has happened to ITV 's regional news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also made to some of ITV 's regional channels .
A spokesperson from ITV said : `` From Tuesday , October 20 , the vast majority of ITV regions and sub-regions will be available on satellite in glorious high definition ( HD ) for the first time .
`` It means ITV will now have the strongest HD offering of any UK broadcaster , a public service first we are very proud of .
`` From October 20 , we 're launching five additional HD service regions on Sky 103 and Freesat 103 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freesat viewer , most will not need to do anything .
`` You will automatically be able to see the correct ITV News for the area you live by making sure you watch channel 103 .
If you do not see the correct region the advice is to re-tune your box or receiver . ''
The broadcast giant added : `` The vast majority of satellite viewers are HD-ready , but there may be a few with older standard definition ( SD ) only boxes who may find they still receive a news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If you do fall into that category you may want to think about upgrading to HD and your TV provider – Sky or Freesat - should be able to help .
And upgrading will allow you to enjoy high definition channels , not just from ITV , but other providers too .
`` You may need to replace your old box , but you will not need to pay an ongoing subscription to continue watching ITV and the other free-to-air public service broadcasters . ''
Which ITV regions are affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It means , for the first time , our two separate ITV News Anglia programmes - for the East and the West of the region - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality . ''
In an update to viewers , ITV said : `` From Tuesday , October 20 , Freesat it is switching ITV HD to channel 103 .
`` A reminder of the correct channels you should watch to see ITV News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for viewers who watch us north of the border .
The programmes we make for that part of the region will stay on Sky and Freesat channel 103 .
`` However , if you are south of the Border and only have access to SD , you may start to receive the Border Scotland , rather than the English service .
You wo n't miss any of your favourite programmes , but there may be occasions where you access some additional programming that we provide for viewers north of the Border , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Over the last few years , the television industry has been moving to high definition ( HD ) broadcasting and we are pleased to say that from Tuesday , October 20 , HD it will become the standard for ITV News Calendar on satellite .
`` It means our two separate ITV News Calendar programmes - for the North and South of the region - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality . ''
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means our two separate ITV News Central news programmes - for the East and West Midlands - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality . ''
ITV has announced that ITV Cymru Wales will no longer be available on the ITV+1 service on satellite .
The change in service means that from Tuesday , October 20 , satellite viewers will need to watch live on the main ITV Wales satellite channel 103 or catch up by recording programmes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to allow for more ITV nations and regions services in HD across the United Kingdom .
It only affects plus one services on Sky and Freesat .
An ITV Cymru Wales spokesman said : “ We were proud to launch our full HD service some five years ago bringing better quality pictures to viewers across Wales .
“ Now that improvement is being rolled out to other ITV viewers across the UK nations and regions.
” What about Freeview and Virgin Media viewers ?
ITV have urged viewers on Freeview and Virgin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information on the changes for them .
The company added : `` For details on how this affects Freeview and Virgin Media Cable viewers , or if you need help or advice please complete and submit this form and our team will respond as soon as they can . ''

We've put together everything you need to know.
What is happening to the CITV channel for viewers on Sky?
From Thursday, October 22, the CITV channel is getting a new home on Sky.
Luckily for younger viewers it isn't moving too far, ITV say it's moving up to channel 612 (instead of 621).
What has happened to ITV's regional news services?
A number of changes were also made to some of ITV's regional channels.
A spokesperson from ITV said: "From Tuesday, October 20, the vast majority of ITV regions and sub-regions will be available on satellite in glorious high definition (HD) for the first time.
"It means ITV will now have the strongest HD offering of any UK broadcaster, a public service first we are very proud of.
"From October 20, we're launching five additional HD service regions on Sky 103 and Freesat 103.
"As an HD Sky or Freesat viewer, most will not need to do anything.
"You will automatically be able to see the correct ITV News for the area you live by making sure you watch channel 103. If you do not see the correct region the advice is to re-tune your box or receiver."
The broadcast giant added: "The vast majority of satellite viewers are HD-ready, but there may be a few with older standard definition (SD) only boxes who may find they still receive a news service from another part of our region.
"If you do fall into that category you may want to think about upgrading to HD and your TV provider – Sky or Freesat - should be able to help. And upgrading will allow you to enjoy high definition channels, not just from ITV, but other providers too.
"You may need to replace your old box, but you will not need to pay an ongoing subscription to continue watching ITV and the other free-to-air public service broadcasters."
Which ITV regions are affected by the changes?
ITV Anglia
An ITV Anglia spokesperson said: "It means, for the first time, our two separate ITV News Anglia programmes - for the East and the West of the region - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality."
ITV Border
In an update to viewers, ITV said: "From Tuesday, October 20, Freesat it is switching ITV HD to channel 103.
"A reminder of the correct channels you should watch to see ITV News Border:
BORDER ENGLAND
Sky - 103
Freesat - 103
BORDER SCOTLAND
Sky - 103
Freesat - 103
"There are no changes for viewers who watch us north of the border. The programmes we make for that part of the region will stay on Sky and Freesat channel 103.
"However, if you are south of the Border and only have access to SD, you may start to receive the Border Scotland, rather than the English service. You won't miss any of your favourite programmes, but there may be occasions where you access some additional programming that we provide for viewers north of the Border," ITV added.
ITV Calendar
An ITV Calendar spokesperson said: "Over the last few years, the television industry has been moving to high definition (HD) broadcasting and we are pleased to say that from Tuesday, October 20, HD it will become the standard for ITV News Calendar on satellite.
"It means our two separate ITV News Calendar programmes - for the North and South of the region - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality."
ITV Central
An ITV Central spokesperson said: "It means our two separate ITV News Central news programmes - for the East and West Midlands - will be broadcast to the correct part of the region on ITV HD on Sky and Freesat in the best possible quality."
ITV Cymru Wales
ITV has announced that ITV Cymru Wales will no longer be available on the ITV+1 service on satellite.
The change in service means that from Tuesday, October 20, satellite viewers will need to watch live on the main ITV Wales satellite channel 103 or catch up by recording programmes or using online platforms.
The change is to allow for more ITV nations and regions services in HD across the United Kingdom.
It only affects plus one services on Sky and Freesat.
An ITV Cymru Wales spokesman said: “We were proud to launch our full HD service some five years ago bringing better quality pictures to viewers across Wales.
“Now that improvement is being rolled out to other ITV viewers across the UK nations and regions.”
What about Freeview and Virgin Media viewers?
ITV have urged viewers on Freeview and Virgin Media to get in touch for more information on the changes for them.
The company added: "For details on how this affects Freeview and Virgin Media Cable viewers, or if you need help or advice please complete and submit this form and our team will respond as soon as they can."


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--No precautions could have prevented North Sea super puma crash

No precautions could have prevented a North Sea helicopter crash which claimed four lives , including a man from Hampshire , after a “ perfect storm ” of circumstances combined , an inquiry has found .
A Fatal Accident Inquiry ( FAI ) found that all the safety barriers in place did not manage to prevent or remedy the pilot ’ s “ one failure ” to maintain the correct speed as it approached Sumburgh Airport in Shetland .
Two crew members and 12 passengers on the Super Puma L2 survived when it ditched on its approach to the airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Sarah Darnley , 45 , from Elgin , Moray ; Gary McCrossan , 59 , from Inverness ; Duncan Munro , 46 , from Bishop Auckland , County Durham , and George Allison , 57 , from Winchester , died .
Survivor Samuel Bull took his own life in London in 2017 , which Sheriff Principal Pyle said was “ directly caused ” by the crash .
An AAIB report published in 2016 found that the pilots failed to properly monitor the flight instruments and failed to notice their speed was decreasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the helicopter plunging into the sea .
In his determination following the FAI , Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle said the crash happened because the commander failed to maintain the target approach speed of 80 knots .
He wrote : “ If he had done so , the helicopter would not have reached the critically low energy state from which recovery was impossible .
“ That is where ultimate responsibility rests , but as several witnesses explained there are other safety barriers in place each of which of its own would prevent such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does occur , quickly and effectively remedying it.
” He said there was “ plainly no wilful neglect ” on the part of Captain Martin Miglans , describing him as a “ pilot of huge experience with a first class record of flying over many years ” .
However he said : “ Rather , there was , as one witness described it , a perfect storm of circumstances which resulted in all the safety barriers in place not preventing – or remedying – his one failure , to maintain the correct speed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there were no precautions which could reasonably have been taken that might realistically have resulted in the deaths , or the accident resulting in the deaths , being avoided .
He also praised the “ exemplary conduct ” of co-pilot Alan Bell , both in the seconds immediately before the crash and in his efforts to save the survivors , “ but for which others would almost certainly have died.
” Mr Pyle said much has improved over the last 20 years , and that while helicopter trips in the North Sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general flights by fixed wing aeroplanes they are a “ safe means of transport.
” Improvements include the development of a new helicopter terrain awareness warning system , while it is now compulsory for operators in the UK to provide compressed air breathing systems for commercial offshore helicopters .
During evidence from survivors during the FAI , held virtually in August and September , some described their submersible training and contrasted it with training for the Norwegian sector , which some said was more realistic .
However , Mr Pyle said that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the safety of those being trained and that it would be “ impractical , perhaps impossible ” , to provide realistic training which would ensure that passengers had sufficient experience to make a significant difference .
The Sheriff Principal also commented on the length of time it took for the FAI to start , seven years after the accident , but said the delay was beyond the Crown ’ s control .

A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) found that all the safety barriers in place did not manage to prevent or remedy the pilot’s “one failure” to maintain the correct speed as it approached Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.
Two crew members and 12 passengers on the Super Puma L2 survived when it ditched on its approach to the airport at 6.17pm on August 23 2013.
But Sarah Darnley, 45, from Elgin, Moray; Gary McCrossan, 59, from Inverness; Duncan Munro, 46, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, and George Allison, 57, from Winchester, died.
Survivor Samuel Bull took his own life in London in 2017, which Sheriff Principal Pyle said was “directly caused” by the crash.
An AAIB report published in 2016 found that the pilots failed to properly monitor the flight instruments and failed to notice their speed was decreasing until it was too late to avoid the helicopter plunging into the sea.
In his determination following the FAI, Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle said the crash happened because the commander failed to maintain the target approach speed of 80 knots.
He wrote: “If he had done so, the helicopter would not have reached the critically low energy state from which recovery was impossible.
“That is where ultimate responsibility rests, but as several witnesses explained there are other safety barriers in place each of which of its own would prevent such a failure either occurring or, if it does occur, quickly and effectively remedying it.”
He said there was “plainly no wilful neglect” on the part of Captain Martin Miglans, describing him as a “pilot of huge experience with a first class record of flying over many years”.
However he said: “Rather, there was, as one witness described it, a perfect storm of circumstances which resulted in all the safety barriers in place not preventing – or remedying – his one failure, to maintain the correct speed.”
In his determination, he said that there were no precautions which could reasonably have been taken that might realistically have resulted in the deaths, or the accident resulting in the deaths, being avoided.
He also praised the “exemplary conduct” of co-pilot Alan Bell, both in the seconds immediately before the crash and in his efforts to save the survivors, “but for which others would almost certainly have died.”
Mr Pyle said much has improved over the last 20 years, and that while helicopter trips in the North Sea are by their nature more perilous than general flights by fixed wing aeroplanes they are a “safe means of transport.”
Improvements include the development of a new helicopter terrain awareness warning system, while it is now compulsory for operators in the UK to provide compressed air breathing systems for commercial offshore helicopters.
During evidence from survivors during the FAI, held virtually in August and September, some described their submersible training and contrasted it with training for the Norwegian sector, which some said was more realistic.
However, Mr Pyle said that a balance has to be struck between realism and the safety of those being trained and that it would be “impractical, perhaps impossible”, to provide realistic training which would ensure that passengers had sufficient experience to make a significant difference.
The Sheriff Principal also commented on the length of time it took for the FAI to start, seven years after the accident, but said the delay was beyond the Crown’s control.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Portswood residents forced to move after firework posted through letterbox

Residents at a Southampton address said they are planning to move after a lit firework was put through their letterbox .
The firework exploded inside the property on Tennyson Road , Portswood , causing damage to the floor , walls and ceiling .
The residents .
who did not wish to be identified , were home at the time of the explosion but not injured .
They said following the explosion they received a letter which allegedly said ; `` next time it will be a bigger bang . ''
Police are said to have taken the letter for fingerprinting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` worrying '' and said they were so distressed by it they have made plans to move away from the area .
`` We 're all moving home because of it '' said one .
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44200401366 .
Police have not yet responded to requests for The Daily Echo for confirmation of reports of the threatening letter or information regarding any similar incidents in the area .

The firework exploded inside the property on Tennyson Road, Portswood, causing damage to the floor, walls and ceiling.
The residents. who did not wish to be identified, were home at the time of the explosion but not injured.
They said following the explosion they received a letter which allegedly said; "next time it will be a bigger bang."
Police are said to have taken the letter for fingerprinting.
The residents described the incident as "worrying" and said they were so distressed by it they have made plans to move away from the area.
"We're all moving home because of it" said one.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary 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."
Police have not yet responded to requests for The Daily Echo for confirmation of reports of the threatening letter or information regarding any similar incidents in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--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--2020-10-21--Do your recognise anyone in our rugby team pictures from 1989?

THE 1989 Five Nations Championship saw ten matches played over five weekends between January and March .
France won it @ @ @ @ @ defeat ( against England ) , while no British team was able to win the @ @ @ @ @ the final round of matches knowing that a win would give them at least a @ @ @ @ @ but were overturned in Cardiff as Wales scored their only victory of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ in a team which also featured Will Carling .
The stadia used were Twickenham , @ @ @ @ @ Stadium , Stadio Olimpico , Murrayfield Stadium and the Millennium Stadium Meanwhile local rugby was @ @ @ @ @ Can you see any faces you know from our line ups from 1989 ?

France won it with three wins and one defeat (against England), while no British team was able to win the Triple Crown. England entered the final round of matches knowing that a win would give them at least a share of the championship, but were overturned in Cardiff as Wales scored their only victory of the season.
Rob Andrew starred for England in a team which also featured Will Carling.
The stadia used were Twickenham, Stade de France, Aviva Stadium, Stadio Olimpico, Murrayfield Stadium and the Millennium Stadium
Meanwhile local rugby was going strong in Hampshire.
Can you see any faces you know from our line ups from 1989?


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Christmas toy sale dates revealed at Tesco, Argos, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Smyths

Christmas 2020 might feel like a long way off , but in fact there are less than 70 days to go until December 25 .
With that in mind , the thoughts of many parents will soon turn to Christmas presents , and with more families budgeting for the big day , there are plenty of opportunities to grab a bargain and treat loved ones without breaking the bank .
As the festive season draws closer , members of the Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK Group have put together a handy guide for the rumoured and predicted Christmas Toy Sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stress that these dates are subject to change , here 's a few dates that the group have put together to pop in the diary to help you prepare for Christmas .
The toy sale at Asda kicked off in-store on Saturday , September 12 , and a number of bargains can still be found on Asda 's website .
Shoppers at Argos can expect to get discounts on a variety of toys from Wednesday , October 21 , whereas a number of deals can already be found on the Argos website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of deals , Aldi are holding a toy event in stores across the country for a short time from Thursday , October 22 .
The bargain-hunting group said Morrisons ' toy sale began on Wednesday , October 7 - and is set to run until November 25 .
Half-price toys at Sainsbury 's stores across the country started on Wednesday , October 14 .
Savvy shoppers should expect to get cheaper toys through Smyths ' Black Friday deals .
This year , Smyths are due to launch their deals on Tuesday , November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale on selected toys both in-store and online on Monday , October 19 .
The Up To Half Price Sale will run until November 1 .
The toy chain has slashed prices on a range of items in branches across the country and online .
Like The Entertainer , the Early Learning Centre ( ELC ) have cut prices on about 500 toys , which remains in place in-store and online until December 24 .

With that in mind, the thoughts of many parents will soon turn to Christmas presents, and with more families budgeting for the big day, there are plenty of opportunities to grab a bargain and treat loved ones without breaking the bank.
As the festive season draws closer, members of the Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK Group have put together a handy guide for the rumoured and predicted Christmas Toy Sales for 2020.
While it's important to stress that these dates are subject to change, here's a few dates that the group have put together to pop in the diary to help you prepare for Christmas.
Asda
The toy sale at Asda kicked off in-store on Saturday, September 12, and a number of bargains can still be found on Asda's website.
Argos
Shoppers at Argos can expect to get discounts on a variety of toys from Wednesday, October 21, whereas a number of deals can already be found on the Argos website.
Aldi
As part of their Specialbuys set of deals, Aldi are holding a toy event in stores across the country for a short time from Thursday, October 22.
Morrisons
The bargain-hunting group said Morrisons' toy sale began on Wednesday, October 7 - and is set to run until November 25.
Sainsbury’s
Half-price toys at Sainsbury's stores across the country started on Wednesday, October 14.
Smyths Toy Superstores
Savvy shoppers should expect to get cheaper toys through Smyths' Black Friday deals.
This year, Smyths are due to launch their deals on Tuesday, November 10.
Tesco
The supermarket chain started their sale on selected toys both in-store and online on Monday, October 19. The Up To Half Price Sale will run until November 1.
The Entertainer
The toy chain has slashed prices on a range of items in branches across the country and online.
Early Learning Centre
Like The Entertainer, the Early Learning Centre (ELC) have cut prices on about 500 toys, which remains in place in-store and online until December 24.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--South Coast Groups awarded share of £1 million prize fund

THREE South Coast groups have been awarded a share of a £1 million fund .
They have been awarded the money as part of Persimmon Homes Building Futures competition which is aimed at supporting under-18s .
Second Chance Children 's Charity , in Titchfield , Starlight Trampoline & Gymnastics CIC , in Romsey , and Naomi House & Jacksplace , in Sutton Scotney , were among 96 organisations to reach the final stage of the competition .
All three organisations who represented the South Coast in the campaign were awarded £5,000 for making it to the final of the competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacksplace said : `` Taking part in Building Futures has been a fantastic experience for us and it was so exciting to reach the finals , with such a broad range of groups being represented and we are delighted to have been awarded £5,000 .
`` We aim to invest the money in installing a sensory garden linking two hospices . ''
Using the money , Second Chance Children 's Charity wants to build a new residential facility at its Rural Centre in Hampshire , while Starlight Trampoline & Gymnastics CIC also wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , managing director at Persimmon Homes South Coast , said : “ The Building Futures scheme has been a great success and it is wonderful to celebrate the fantastic work of so many organisations supporting young people in our communities .
“ We have been overwhelmed by both the response to the competition , and the hard work and dedication of those involved within all the groups.
” The winners were announced during a virtual event , presented by Dame Katherine Grainger DBE , chair of UK Sport and Great Britain ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homes Group CEO Dean Finch .
The final was watched by around 1,500 people where three finalists were each awarded the top prize of £100,000 , three the second prize of £50,000 and three the third prize of £20,000 .

They have been awarded the money as part of Persimmon Homes Building Futures competition which is aimed at supporting under-18s.
Second Chance Children's Charity, in Titchfield, Starlight Trampoline & Gymnastics CIC, in Romsey, and Naomi House & Jacksplace, in Sutton Scotney, were among 96 organisations to reach the final stage of the competition.
All three organisations who represented the South Coast in the campaign were awarded £5,000 for making it to the final of the competition.
A spokesperson for Naomi House & Jacksplace said: "Taking part in Building Futures has been a fantastic experience for us and it was so exciting to reach the finals, with such a broad range of groups being represented and we are delighted to have been awarded £5,000.
"We aim to invest the money in installing a sensory garden linking two hospices."
Using the money, Second Chance Children's Charity wants to build a new residential facility at its Rural Centre in Hampshire, while Starlight Trampoline & Gymnastics CIC also wants to build new premises.
Matt Paine, managing director at Persimmon Homes South Coast, said: “The Building Futures scheme has been a great success and it is wonderful to celebrate the fantastic work of so many organisations supporting young people in our communities.
“We have been overwhelmed by both the response to the competition, and the hard work and dedication of those involved within all the groups.”
The winners were announced during a virtual event, presented by Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, chair of UK Sport and Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, alongside Persimmon Homes Group CEO Dean Finch.
The final was watched by around 1,500 people where three finalists were each awarded the top prize of £100,000, three the second prize of £50,000 and three the third prize of £20,000.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--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 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 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--2020-10-21--Strictly and Love Island stars bring show to Southampton

STRICTLY Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard and his brother , Love Island and Greatest Dancer favourite Curtis , are bringing a brand-new , action-packed variety show to the UK in 2021 and bring it to Mayflower Theatre , Southampton on Sunday October 24 .
AJ and Curtis ’ Big Night Out is a live , on-stage variety entertainment spectacular .
After working together in a multitude of dance-based productions , AJ and Curtis have decided to take their infectiously funny rapport and bring it to the stage , incorporating their entertainment skills in a new variety show that is full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will include explosive choreography and dance routines , roof-raising live musical performances with some special guest singers , and live interactive games with exciting prizes to be won .
One lucky audience member will win an extra special prize .
This will be a big night out suitable for the whole family ; good old-fashioned fun with a lively and energetic revamp .
AJ Pritchard said : “ I can ’ t believe we will be touring together - this is something we have wanted to do for so long .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we really wanted to put a smile on everyone ’ s faces and create something really fun and entertaining for everyone .
There will be lots of dancing , lots of games and lots of fun - and I also can ’ t wait to meet our fans who have always been so supportive.
” Curtis Pritchard added : “ I am beyond excited to go on tour with my brother - AJ and I have always been close , and we ’ ve wanted to go on tour for as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some unbelievable stories to tell , so that , coupled with lots of dancing , laughter , music and prizes - I think this will a night out to remember !
” Tickets are on sale now from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811 .

AJ and Curtis’ Big Night Out is a live, on-stage variety entertainment spectacular. After working together in a multitude of dance-based productions, AJ and Curtis have decided to take their infectiously funny rapport and bring it to the stage, incorporating their entertainment skills in a new variety show that is full of fun for everyone.
The show will include explosive choreography and dance routines, roof-raising live musical performances with some special guest singers, and live interactive games with exciting prizes to be won. One lucky audience member will win an extra special prize.
This will be a big night out suitable for the whole family; good old-fashioned fun with a lively and energetic revamp.
AJ Pritchard said: “I can’t believe we will be touring together - this is something we have wanted to do for so long. After the difficulties so many have faced this year, we really wanted to put a smile on everyone’s faces and create something really fun and entertaining for everyone. There will be lots of dancing, lots of games and lots of fun - and I also can’t wait to meet our fans who have always been so supportive.”
Curtis Pritchard added: “I am beyond excited to go on tour with my brother - AJ and I have always been close, and we’ve wanted to go on tour for as long as we can remember. We have some unbelievable stories to tell, so that, coupled with lots of dancing, laughter, music and prizes - I think this will a night out to remember!”
Tickets are on sale now from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Wessex Heartbeat coffers boosted to the tune of £7,000

CYCLISTS across Hampshire have raised more than £7,000 for regional charity Wessex Heartbeat .
The fifth annual Wessex Heartbeat Cycle Sportive saw 130 dedicated participants of all abilities take to the roads to raise vital funds for the leading cardiac charity – smashing the previous year ’ s target .
Despite the current pandemic restrictions , the event , which was the charity ’ s first since lockdown , was a true community effort with 20 volunteers signing up to marshal the route .
The staff from Embley Park School were also on hand , with Headteacher Cliff Canning starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battle through heavy wind and rain on a course which took them through Romsey over to Winchester , Stockbridge and Broughton where the 70 and 40-mile routes split .
The longer route went to Salisbury and the shorter 40-mile route travelled back to Romsey via East Tytherley .
“ Every year the Cycle Sportive gets bigger and better , and the help from the community felt particularly poignant this year , ” said John Munro , CEO of Wessex Heartbeat .
“ Be it on on the road or on a stationary bike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep your heart health in check , which makes the Cycle Sportive such a fitting way to raise money for Wessex Heartbeat .
“ Raising money for the charity has been understandably difficult , but it is still just as important as ever to strive to improve the cardiac health of those in the region .
We are thrilled to have raised £7,000 so far and would like to express our gratitude to all of those involved.
” Hendy loaned a new Land Rover Defender , which acted as a support vehicle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
Water was provided by Hildon .

The fifth annual Wessex Heartbeat Cycle Sportive saw 130 dedicated participants of all abilities take to the roads to raise vital funds for the leading cardiac charity – smashing the previous year’s target.
Despite the current pandemic restrictions, the event, which was the charity’s first since lockdown, was a true community effort with 20 volunteers signing up to marshal the route.
The staff from Embley Park School were also on hand, with Headteacher Cliff Canning starting the race.
The event saw cyclists battle through heavy wind and rain on a course which took them through Romsey over to Winchester, Stockbridge and Broughton where the 70 and 40-mile routes split.
The longer route went to Salisbury and the shorter 40-mile route travelled back to Romsey via East Tytherley.
“Every year the Cycle Sportive gets bigger and better, and the help from the community felt particularly poignant this year,” said John Munro, CEO of Wessex Heartbeat.
“Be it on on the road or on a stationary bike, cycling is a fantastic way to keep your heart health in check, which makes the Cycle Sportive such a fitting way to raise money for Wessex Heartbeat.
“Raising money for the charity has been understandably difficult, but it is still just as important as ever to strive to improve the cardiac health of those in the region. We are thrilled to have raised £7,000 so far and would like to express our gratitude to all of those involved.”
Hendy loaned a new Land Rover Defender, which acted as a support vehicle, while Southampton bike store Giant provided mechanical help. Water was provided by Hildon.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Wetherspoons update rules for pub-goers across the UK

Wetherspoons have updated the rules for pub-goers across the country .
We 've put together what you need to know .
Can customers still pay by cash or card ?
Yes .
A staff member will take your order – food and drink will be brought to your table .
If a customer can not use the Wetherspoon app , contactless payments are encouraged .
The limit has been increased to £45 for card contactless ( Apple/Google Pay limit is £100 ) .
When are the last times food and drink can be ordered in Wetherspoons pubs in England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wetherspoon pubs in England : • 10pm – pub closes and all customers must leave by this time The following times apply in Wetherspoon pubs in Wales : • 10.20pm – pub closes and all customers must leave by this time Customers in Scotland may consume food and non-alcoholic drinks – inside and outside .
Alcohol may be consumed outside only .
Last food orders are at 5pm .
A number of Wetherspoons pubs have closed across Central Scotland , however several others across the country remain open .
Here is the full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open across Scotland : What are the rules on face coverings at Wetherspoons pubs and hotels ?
Customers will need to wear a face-covering while moving around the pub , for example visiting the toilet .
Customers can remove their face-covering when seated at a table .
Elsewhere , all staff are now required to wear face-coverings .
Non-medical face-coverings , protective eyewear and visors are available to staff .
Gloves are not compulsory , but are available , on request .
Wetherspooons say PPE will be required for staff working in kitchens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where there might be confined spaces .
This will be determined by each pub ’ s risk assessments .
What about exemptions on the face covering rule ?
Staff and customers do n't need to wear a face-covering if they have a medical condition exempting them .
Children under the age of 11 need not wear a face-covering .
There are also scenarios when customers might be asked , and are permitted , to remove a face-covering , including for age-identification purposes and when buying age-restricted products , such as alcohol .
Can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Government guidelines mean that our pubs are now operating table service only .
`` Customers should order directly from their table , using the Wetherspoon app .
The app can be downloaded in advance of your visit .
Visit this page for more information .
`` Where unable to order using the app ( if a customer has no smart phone ) , staff will take orders and bring food and drink to the table .
Customers can not order at the bar . ''
What are the rules on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size of any group around a table is six , whether inside or outside .
Through the use of extensive signage , customers will be reminded about social-distancing guidelines .
Customers must remain seated , whether inside or outside .
Furniture must not be moved , as it has been positioned for social distancing .
Having a seat in the garden does not automatically guarantee you a seat inside the pub .
Wetherspoons added : `` If customers do arrive in a large group or attempt to congregate in the pub after arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the pub , if capacity allows , or leave the premises .
`` We reserve the right to turn away groups larger than six wishing to split across multiple tables . ''
In Scotland , the above applies , and the group of six is restricted to two households .
In Wales , the above also applies , and the group of six is restricted to one extended household .
The pub chain added : `` To help to meet social-distancing requirements and to avoid large groups , no football or sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , until social-distancing requirements are relaxed by the government . ''

We've put together what you need to know.
Can customers still pay by cash or card?
Yes. A staff member will take your order – food and drink will be brought to your table.
If a customer cannot use the Wetherspoon app, contactless payments are encouraged. The limit has been increased to £45 for card contactless (Apple/Google Pay limit is £100).
When are the last times food and drink can be ordered in Wetherspoons pubs in England and Wales?
The following times apply in Wetherspoon pubs in England:
9pm – last food order
9.30pm – last drinks order
10pm – pub closes and all customers must leave by this time
The following times apply in Wetherspoon pubs in Wales:
9.30pm – last food order
9.50pm – last drinks order
10.20pm – pub closes and all customers must leave by this time
Which Wetherspoons pubs across Scotland remain open?
Customers in Scotland may consume food and non-alcoholic drinks – inside and outside. Alcohol may be consumed outside only. Last food orders are at 5pm.
A number of Wetherspoons pubs have closed across Central Scotland, however several others across the country remain open.
Here is the full list of those pubs which will remain open across Scotland:
Hunters Hall, Galashiels
Jolly’s Hotel, Broughty Ferry
The Alexander Bain, Wick
The Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen
The Bourtree, Hawick
The Capital Asset, Perth
The Corn Exchange, Arbroath
The Corryvreckan, Oban
The Counting House, Dundee
The Cross Keys, Peterhead
The Cross Keys, Peebles
The Fair O’Blair, Blairgowrie
The Golden Acorn, Glenrothes (pub remains open; hotel closure only)
The Gordon Highlander, Inverurie
The Great Glen, Fort William
The Guildhall & Linen Exchange, Dunfermline
The Henry Bell, Helensburgh
The Justice Mill, Aberdeen
The King’s Highway, Inverness
The Muckle Cross, Elgin
The Robert Nairn, Kirkcaldy
The Robert the Bruce, Dumfries
The Saltoun Inn, Fraserburgh (pub remains open; hotel closure only)
The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport
What are the rules on face coverings at Wetherspoons pubs and hotels?
Customers will need to wear a face-covering while moving around the pub, for example visiting the toilet. Customers can remove their face-covering when seated at a table.
Elsewhere, all staff are now required to wear face-coverings. Non-medical face-coverings, protective eyewear and visors are available to staff. Gloves are not compulsory, but are available, on request.
Wetherspooons say PPE will be required for staff working in kitchens or other areas, on occasion, where there might be confined spaces. This will be determined by each pub’s risk assessments.
What about exemptions on the face covering rule?
Staff and customers don't need to wear a face-covering if they have a medical condition exempting them.
Children under the age of 11 need not wear a face-covering.
There are also scenarios when customers might be asked, and are permitted, to remove a face-covering, including for age-identification purposes and when buying age-restricted products, such as alcohol.
Can customers order at the bar?
Wetherspoons said: "Government guidelines mean that our pubs are now operating table service only.
"Customers should order directly from their table, using the Wetherspoon app. The app can be downloaded in advance of your visit. Visit this page for more information.
"Where unable to order using the app (if a customer has no smart phone), staff will take orders and bring food and drink to the table. Customers cannot order at the bar."
What are the rules on groups of customers?
The maximum permitted size of any group around a table is six, whether inside or outside. Through the use of extensive signage, customers will be reminded about social-distancing guidelines.
Customers must remain seated, whether inside or outside. Furniture must not be moved, as it has been positioned for social distancing.
Having a seat in the garden does not automatically guarantee you a seat inside the pub.
Wetherspoons added: "If customers do arrive in a large group or attempt to congregate in the pub after arrival, they will be asked to disperse around the pub, if capacity allows, or leave the premises.
"We reserve the right to turn away groups larger than six wishing to split across multiple tables."
In Scotland, the above applies, and the group of six is restricted to two households.
In Wales, the above also applies, and the group of six is restricted to one extended household.
Will Wetherspoons pubs show football or sporting events?
The pub chain added: "To help to meet social-distancing requirements and to avoid large groups, no football or sporting events will be shown on our TVs, until social-distancing requirements are relaxed by the government."
For more information, visit: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/contact/faqs/covid19/uk-coronavirus-covid-19-infection.