thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Newspapers play vital role as trusted, reliable sources of information in times of crisis

Newspapers don ’ t just keep people up-to-date with stories affecting the lives of their readers , they also hold the powerful to account and play a vital role as trusted , reliable sources of information particularly in times of crisis .
These efforts deserve to be recognised and there isn ’ t a better way to do so than through the News Media Association ’ s ( NMA ) annual Journalism Matters Campaign .
This initiative shines a spotlight on the importance of journalism to society and asks people to share their views on why journalism matters to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NMA is running a public vote where people can nominate their favourite national and local newspaper campaigns from the ‘ Making a Difference ’ showcase .
This includes the likes of the Daily Mail ’ s campaign to support families affected by dementia , and the Express and Star ’ s fundraising drive to save a local hospice .
I ’ d encourage people to vote to help celebrate these powerful campaigns that help drive positive change .
The government recognises how much journalism matters to our country and democracy .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commissioned as part of our ongoing commitment to support the sustainability of the local and regional press .
It shows why local news matters : voter turnout in local elections is higher in those areas with a greater local newspaper circulation , which shows the huge value of reliable sources of local information .
With increased misinformation on social media , trusted journalism has been a fundamental source of clarity throughout the pandemic .
More than 85 per cent of adults turned to traditional media as a source of information about coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ times as trusted for news and information about coronavirus than social media .
Moreover , throughout lockdown , local and regional papers played a key role helping coordinate volunteering and neighbourhood efforts to make sure the vulnerable got the help they needed .
It ’ s why the government has weighed in to support newspapers through the pandemic .
At the start of lockdown we designated journalists and newspaper employees as key workers so they could keep the show on the road and continue their public service .
We worked with the industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearing next to Covid-related content .
We fast-tracked the removal of VAT from digital newspapers to boost sales and provided local authorities with guidance to help newspaper deliveries continue .
We also launched a major advertising campaign to get public health information across to the public which also provided a much-needed source of revenue for the press industry .
The All-in , All together campaign saw £35 million for advertising distributed across approximately 600 titles , with more than 60 per cent of the funding , some £21million , going to local and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ navigate our way through and recover from this crisis , newspapers will continue to fulfill their crucial role taking the pulse of the nation , reporting from the frontline and acting as the glue that binds our communities together .
To make sure this continues I co-chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists in the summer .
This brings together representatives from government , journalism and policing to develop a plan to ensure the safety of journalists and to protect them from harm and threats of violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free speech and it must continue to be so .
As the Minister with responsibility for the media it remains my absolute priority to do all I can to support local news outlets .
They are the cornerstone of a rich and varied media landscape respected for its tenacity around the world .
We are privileged to have so many high quality outlets and I urge people to recognise and support all that ’ s best about this valuable industry by making sure they back - and buy - their local papers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media and Data

These efforts deserve to be recognised and there isn’t a better way to do so than through the News Media Association’s (NMA) annual Journalism Matters Campaign.
This initiative shines a spotlight on the importance of journalism to society and asks people to share their views on why journalism matters to them.
As part of the campaign, the NMA is running a public vote where people can nominate their favourite national and local newspaper campaigns from the ‘Making a Difference’ showcase. This includes the likes of the Daily Mail’s campaign to support families affected by dementia, and the Express and Star’s fundraising drive to save a local hospice.
I’d encourage people to vote to help celebrate these powerful campaigns that help drive positive change.
The government recognises how much journalism matters to our country and democracy. This week we’ve published new research commissioned as part of our ongoing commitment to support the sustainability of the local and regional press.
It shows why local news matters: voter turnout in local elections is higher in those areas with a greater local newspaper circulation, which shows the huge value of reliable sources of local information.
With increased misinformation on social media, trusted journalism has been a fundamental source of clarity throughout the pandemic. More than 85 per cent of adults turned to traditional media as a source of information about coronavirus. And news organisations are more than four times as trusted for news and information about coronavirus than social media.
Moreover, throughout lockdown, local and regional papers played a key role helping coordinate volunteering and neighbourhood efforts to make sure the vulnerable got the help they needed.
It’s why the government has weighed in to support newspapers through the pandemic.
At the start of lockdown we designated journalists and newspaper employees as key workers so they could keep the show on the road and continue their public service.
We worked with the industry to stop ad-blocking software from preventing advertisements appearing next to Covid-related content.
We fast-tracked the removal of VAT from digital newspapers to boost sales and provided local authorities with guidance to help newspaper deliveries continue.
We also launched a major advertising campaign to get public health information across to the public which also provided a much-needed source of revenue for the press industry.
The All-in, All together campaign saw £35 million for advertising distributed across approximately 600 titles, with more than 60 per cent of the funding, some £21million, going to local and regional titles.
As we look to navigate our way through and recover from this crisis, newspapers will continue to fulfill their crucial role taking the pulse of the nation, reporting from the frontline and acting as the glue that binds our communities together.
To make sure this continues I co-chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists in the summer. This brings together representatives from government, journalism and policing to develop a plan to ensure the safety of journalists and to protect them from harm and threats of violence. The UK is a bastion of free speech and it must continue to be so.
As the Minister with responsibility for the media it remains my absolute priority to do all I can to support local news outlets. They are the cornerstone of a rich and varied media landscape respected for its tenacity around the world.
We are privileged to have so many high quality outlets and I urge people to recognise and support all that’s best about this valuable industry by making sure they back - and buy - their local papers.
John Whittingdale, Minister of State for Media and Data


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--ITV’s The Voice Kids UK star releases single

A YOUNG singing star from Hampshire is set the release her own songs following her musical success on hit TV talent show .
Teenager Isla Croll , from Locks Heath , will be releasing her debut single , ‘ All about you ’ later this month .
The 15-year-old jazz singer made it to the semi-finals of ITV ’ s The Voice Kids UK as part of pop star Paloma Faith ’ s group .
The Brookfield Community School student set up her old playroom as a home studio , with dad Robert , to write and produce her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a microphone , some headphones and we brought down mattresses for sound proofing !
“ It was really good , really fun , it kept me busy during lockdown and I was doing something that I really love.
” Isla ’ s song ‘ All about you ’ is a reflection on her childhood .
She added : “ It ’ s not about a specific event but more about the different things that have happened whilst I was growing up with my friends , watching friendship groups and how people treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing up and learning life lessons .
“ I hope people relate to it and it is a message about moving on and telling people they are worth it.
” “ People will be expecting it to be a jazz single but I want to venture into other genres.
” Talking about the TV show , Isla said : “ It was such a good experience , everyone was so lovely .
It has set me up so well.
” Isla ’ s mum Queen Croll said : “ It was fun .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear her voice from different influences .
`` Playing with different sounds as been exciting to watch .
She just loves it.
” The song is set to be released on October 23 on all music streaming platforms .

Teenager Isla Croll, from Locks Heath, will be releasing her debut single, ‘All about you’ later this month.
The 15-year-old jazz singer made it to the semi-finals of ITV’s The Voice Kids UK as part of pop star Paloma Faith’s group.
The Brookfield Community School student set up her old playroom as a home studio, with dad Robert, to write and produce her own music.
Isla said: “We had a microphone, some headphones and we brought down mattresses for sound proofing!
“It was really good, really fun, it kept me busy during lockdown and I was doing something that I really love.”
Isla’s song ‘All about you’ is a reflection on her childhood.
She added: “It’s not about a specific event but more about the different things that have happened whilst I was growing up with my friends, watching friendship groups and how people treat each other. It is about me growing up and learning life lessons.
“I hope people relate to it and it is a message about moving on and telling people they are worth it.”
“People will be expecting it to be a jazz single but I want to venture into other genres.”
Talking about the TV show, Isla said: “It was such a good experience, everyone was so lovely. It has set me up so well.”
Isla’s mum Queen Croll said: “It was fun. I am proud. It is nice to hear her voice from different influences.
"Playing with different sounds as been exciting to watch. She just loves it.”
The song is set to be released on October 23 on all music streaming platforms.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--LETTER - Cyclists do not use new lanes in Southampton

THE NEW cycle lanes would be very useful - if cyclists used them .
Some cyclists still ride on the @ @ @ @ @ lanes are right next to the road .
Cyclists also need to have some common @ @ @ @ @ are actually visible to motorists .
Far too many wear black clothing from head to @ @ @ @ @ with no lights , making them extremely difficult to see when riding between strong sunlight @ @ @ @ @ no lights , no visibility vest , do not indicate clearly or in good time @ @ @ @ @ they are at risk of being involved in an accident .
An arm dangling at @ @ @ @ @ stuck out does not count as a signal .
With winter approaching it is essential @ @ @ @ @ safety by making themselves as visible as possible .

Some cyclists still ride on the road even if the cycle lanes are right next to the road.
Cyclists also need to have some common sense and make sure they are actually visible to motorists.
Far too many wear black clothing from head to foot and ride black cycles with no lights, making them extremely difficult to see when riding between strong sunlight and shadow.
Many have no lights, no visibility vest, do not indicate clearly or in good time - and then wonder why they are at risk of being involved in an accident.
An arm dangling at your side with one finger stuck out does not count as a signal.
With winter approaching it is essential for cyclists to ensure their safety by making themselves as visible as possible.
Anne Harvey
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--LETTER - We seem to be paying for things that were once free

Not being a pensioner who needs to bother his doctor very often , I had the unfortunate reason to endeavour to find what was wrong with my hearing aid , was I suffering from blocked ear ?
A call to my surgery , they will probably guess who they are , I was held by the receptionist who demanded what was wrong .
I want to see my doctor I say .
What are your symptoms ?
I don ’ t know if the person I am addressing is medically qualified so I trod carefully .
If I need ear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t seem interested .
In desperation , if that ’ s the word , I find that the surgery in Alexandra house is now operating in South Hants hospital under the name of Inhealth .
I used to get treatment with a lovely bunch of staff for free under the wings of NHS , now I have to pay £60 in advance .
It was either that or wait for my surgery to fit me in at the end of November .
I appreciate that it is not life threatening , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that were once free .
I would point out that some illnesses are the result of old age so once again it ’ s the pensioner who pays .
I hope I do not have the need to call at the Victor Street surgery for a while .

A call to my surgery, they will probably guess who they are, I was held by the receptionist who demanded what was wrong.
I want to see my doctor I say.
What are your symptoms?
I don’t know if the person I am addressing is medically qualified so I trod carefully.
If I need ear wax suction by the nurse they don’t seem interested.
In desperation, if that’s the word, I find that the surgery in Alexandra house is now operating in South Hants hospital under the name of Inhealth.
I used to get treatment with a lovely bunch of staff for free under the wings of NHS, now I have to pay £60 in advance.
It was either that or wait for my surgery to fit me in at the end of November.
I appreciate that it is not life threatening, but now we seem to pay for many things that were once free.
I would point out that some illnesses are the result of old age so once again it’s the pensioner who pays.
I hope I do not have the need to call at the Victor Street surgery for a while.
Alan Blandford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Software firm Tiger saw growing despite Covid

A COMPANY whose software helps organisations make sense of three trillion pieces of communications data a year has defied the pandemic to see earnings grow 15 per cent in 2020 .
Tiger – formerly called Tiger Communications – has invested in product development , recruitment , high-profile partnerships , customer relationships and a new brand identity .
The developments have all taken place since Jon Pickering became chief executive in February .
Clients of the Ringwood-based business include Airbus , Companies House , shipping business Maersk and manufacturer Saint Gobain .
Tiger ’ s software collates data generated by phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in healthcare , the public sector , insurance , manufacturing , aerospace and logistics .
The information allows clients to optimise workplace performance .
The £4.2million turnover business is on course to hit growth targets despite the pandemic , with a 15 per cent increase in EBITDA ( earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , and amortization ) and a 25 per cent rise in its subscription-based businesses .
The firm , with a 600-strong portfolio of clients , has invested £2m to re-engineer its software product Tiger Prism and is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has more than 20 years ’ experience in technology and co-founded the IT firm Block Solutions .
He said : “ It ’ s been a real baptism of fire joining a new firm right before lockdown .
It has been immensely challenging , but I ’ ve been incredibly impressed with the team ’ s focus and how much customers value our technology .
“ There is a real passion for data and how we can present it in a meaningful way – to help solve big issues for clients and improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediate need to evolve Tiger ’ s brand identity to accurately reflect our capabilities , solutions and role in the market .
This development complements our plans to significantly increase our revenues and EBITDA .
It also clearly communicates our value to clients and partners.
” The company has made key appointments in software development , sales and marketing as part of a growth strategy for 2021 and has plans to recruit in other areas by the end of this year .

Tiger – formerly called Tiger Communications – has invested in product development, recruitment, high-profile partnerships, customer relationships and a new brand identity.
The developments have all taken place since Jon Pickering became chief executive in February.
Clients of the Ringwood-based business include Airbus, Companies House, shipping business Maersk and manufacturer Saint Gobain.
Tiger’s software collates data generated by phone calls, unified communications and collaboration systems in healthcare, the public sector, insurance, manufacturing, aerospace and logistics. The information allows clients to optimise workplace performance.
The £4.2million turnover business is on course to hit growth targets despite the pandemic, with a 15 per cent increase in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and a 25 per cent rise in its subscription-based businesses.
The firm, with a 600-strong portfolio of clients, has invested £2m to re-engineer its software product Tiger Prism and is set to integrate Microsoft Teams.
Mr Pickering has more than 20 years’ experience in technology and co-founded the IT firm Block Solutions.
He said: “It’s been a real baptism of fire joining a new firm right before lockdown. It has been immensely challenging, but I’ve been incredibly impressed with the team’s focus and how much customers value our technology.
“There is a real passion for data and how we can present it in a meaningful way – to help solve big issues for clients and improve their performance.
“We recognised an immediate need to evolve Tiger’s brand identity to accurately reflect our capabilities, solutions and role in the market. This development complements our plans to significantly increase our revenues and EBITDA. It also clearly communicates our value to clients and partners.”
The company has made key appointments in software development, sales and marketing as part of a growth strategy for 2021 and has plans to recruit in other areas by the end of this year.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Citizens Advice Eastleigh resuming face-to-face sessions

CITIZENS Advice are due to resume with face-to-face advice services across Eastleigh from next week .
Mirroring their approach at the main office , plans have been made to begin offering a limited face-to-face service to the boroughs most vulnerable people .
This will help clients that are unable to use phones or email to reach the service .
• Citizens Advice in Eastleigh helping during the pandemic The face-to-face services will be limited to these people who would otherwise have to carry on without assistance .
Chief Officer Annabella Crawford said : `` Our amazing volunteer team have worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community vital help and advice via phone and email .
`` We are taking great care to ensure that our service is operating as safely as possible , with masks , face shields , screens , sanitising gel and test and trace arrangements all in place , and we have altered our assessment process to ensure that face-to-face time is kept to a minimum . ''
The service will be operating on a drop-in basis at Hamble ’ s Mercury Centre beginning on October 7 , and at the Hedge End Salvation Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Many of the people that approach us for help have serious long-term health conditions or are disabled so are especially vulnerable to Covid-19 infection .
`` As a small team , we can not afford to have anyone unable to work because they have been exposed to infection .
“ So we are asking those that can use phones or email to continue using these methods to reach us .
`` This will then ensure that those accessing the face-to-face help are those that can ’ t get help without it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9am-5pm .

Mirroring their approach at the main office, plans have been made to begin offering a limited face-to-face service to the boroughs most vulnerable people.
This will help clients that are unable to use phones or email to reach the service.
The face-to-face services will be limited to these people who would otherwise have to carry on without assistance.
Chief Officer Annabella Crawford said: "Our amazing volunteer team have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, offering our community vital help and advice via phone and email.
"We are taking great care to ensure that our service is operating as safely as possible, with masks, face shields, screens, sanitising gel and test and trace arrangements all in place, and we have altered our assessment process to ensure that face-to-face time is kept to a minimum."
The service will be operating on a drop-in basis at Hamble’s Mercury Centre beginning on October 7, and at the Hedge End Salvation Army Centre October 8.
Annabella added: "Many of the people that approach us for help have serious long-term health conditions or are disabled so are especially vulnerable to Covid-19 infection.
"As a small team, we cannot afford to have anyone unable to work because they have been exposed to infection.
“So we are asking those that can use phones or email to continue using these methods to reach us.
"This will then ensure that those accessing the face-to-face help are those that can’t get help without it.”
The adviceline is staffed Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--LETTER - Hopefully President Trump will take coronavirus more seriously

IT IS alarming that US President Donald Trump , First Lady Melania Trump and many of his staff have tested @ @ @ @ @ now in quarantine .
It shows how virulent coronavirus is .
In the past Mr @ @ @ @ @ playing down the impact of the pandemic in the USA .
Hopefully the president will @ @ @ @ @ seriously in the future and try to stem the spread of Covid 19 in his @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Double-decker bus bursts into flames on M27

A DOUBLE-DECKER bus has burst into flames on the M27 .
A fire has ripped through a bus between J12 @ @ @ @ @ Fareham .
The blaze is causing delays of over an hour on the M27 .
@ @ @ @ @ on the M27 Motorists are being warned of around four and a half miles of @ @ @ @ @ A27 .
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations have been on the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ is still heavy congestion in the area .

A fire has ripped through a bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham.
The blaze yesterday afternoon caused delays of over an hour on the M27.
Fire tears through a bus on the M27
Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto the A27.
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations have been on the scene.
Emergency services have warned there is still heavy congestion in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Southampton

SENIOR Labour figures have backed civic chiefs in Southampton in their effort to build more homes for city residents .
Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow housing secretary Thangham Debbonaire have thrown their support behind city councillors ’ s plans to build 1,000 affordable homes in Southampton by 2025 .
They described the plans as `` impressive and fantastic '' .
It comes as this afternoon the new Labour leader and the MP for Britstol West met party colleagues at the the former Oakland ’ s Community School site in Fairisle Road in Lordshill .
As reported , the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site as part of its multi-million pound plan to build 1,000 homes in the city over the next five years .
But they also acknowledged the need for more houses in the city .
It comes as there are more than 8,000 people on a housing waiting list in Southampton .
Sir Keir Starmer said : “ That ’ s why Southampton council would say to the government support us , invest in local housing and give us the power to do even more than this .
There needs to be an absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to do that is to put your power and your resources with your local council because schemes like this show just what can be done.
” He also stressed the importance of providing good infrastructure along with new housing developments .
He added : “ It all needs to be integrated and that can be done if it is locally led.
” The Labour leader stressed that the government will have to honour its promise and continue to financially support the city council during the pandemic but also come up with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the work done by the city council is “ impressive ” .
But she said the government needs to do more especially to support first time buyers .
City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council will continue to build affordable homes if they are given the money and the resources to do so .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes at the city council , added : “ There needs to be recognition that houses need government subsidies .
We need so much more to ensure we can deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment we are not intending to build on any green land .
At the moment all the land allocated is council-owned and it ’ s brownfield .
”

Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow housing secretary Thangham Debbonaire have thrown their support behind city councillors’s plans to build 1,000 affordable homes in Southampton by 2025.
They described the plans as "impressive and fantastic".
It comes as this afternoon the new Labour leader and the MP for Britstol West met party colleagues at the the former Oakland’s Community School site in Fairisle Road in Lordshill.
As reported, the council is building 103 affordable homes at the site as part of its multi-million pound plan to build 1,000 homes in the city over the next five years.
At the special visit, Labour leaders praised Southampton City Council’s scheme.
But they also acknowledged the need for more houses in the city.
It comes as there are more than 8,000 people on a housing waiting list in Southampton.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “That’s why Southampton council would say to the government support us, invest in local housing and give us the power to do even more than this. There needs to be an absolute focus on affordable houses and the best way to do that is to put your power and your resources with your local council because schemes like this show just what can be done.”
He also stressed the importance of providing good infrastructure along with new housing developments.
He added: “It all needs to be integrated and that can be done if it is locally led.”
The Labour leader stressed that the government will have to honour its promise and continue to financially support the city council during the pandemic but also come up with a strategy to support businesses.
Ms Debbonaire said the work done by the city council is “impressive”.
But she said the government needs to do more especially to support first time buyers.
City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council will continue to build affordable homes if they are given the money and the resources to do so.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes at the city council, added: “There needs to be recognition that houses need government subsidies. We need so much more to ensure we can deliver the homes that people need. At the moment we are not intending to build on any green land. At the moment all the land allocated is council-owned and it’s brownfield.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Noadswood school tests positive for coronavirus

A POSITIVE case of coronavirus has been confirmed at a Hampshire school .
A `` member of the school community @ @ @ @ @ covid-19 at Noadswood School , Dibden Purlieu .
• Parents of pupils at Southampton school @ @ @ @ @ test The school is reportedly monitoring the situation and liaising with the Department of Education @ @ @ @ @ • First coronavirus death at city hospital in three weeks The school in North Road @ @ @ @ @ should continue to attend as normal if they remain well '' .
On Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ Mountbatten School in Romsey tested positive for covid-19

A "member of the school community" has tested positive for covid-19 at Noadswood School, Dibden Purlieu.
Parents of pupils at Southampton school issued warning after positive covid test
The school is reportedly monitoring the situation and liaising with the Department of Education and Public Health England.
First coronavirus death at city hospital in three weeks
The school in North Road remains open and pupils "should continue to attend as normal if they remain well".
On Wednesday, a Y11 pupil at the Mountbatten School in Romsey tested positive for covid-19


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Crash blocks major Southampton roundabout

A DAF truck and Mercedes C220 have crashed on Charlotte Place Roundabout .
The middle lane near the East Park @ @ @ @ @ blocked .
Motorists are being urged to approach with caution .
Police are on the @ @ @ @ @ ongoing .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 3.10pm to reports @ @ @ @ @ Charlotte Place roundabout , Southampton .
`` A DAF truck and a Mercedes C220 were @ @ @ @ @ have been reported .
This is an ongoing incident and police are still on the @ @ @

A DAF truck and Mercedes C220 have crashed on Charlotte Place Roundabout.
The middle lane near the East Park Terrace turn off is currently blocked.
Motorists are being urged to approach with caution.
Police are on the scene and the situation is ongoing.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.10pm to reports of a collision on the Charlotte Place roundabout, Southampton.
"A DAF truck and a Mercedes C220 were in collision. No injuries have been reported. This is an ongoing incident and police are still on the scene."


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Ipley Crossroads to be turned into staggered junction

CIVIC chiefs have approved a £457,000 plan to cut the crash risk at a notorious accident blackspot in the New Forest .
Ipley Crossroads , part of a cross-country route from Hythe to Lyndhurst , will be turned into a staggered junction to stop people driving straight across .
It follows a spate of collisions in which cyclists have either been killed or seriously injured .
A new section of the C97 Lyndhurst to Ipley route will be built to create a T-junction 50 metres south of the current crossroads , with the redundant section of road returning to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving east or west on the C97 .
• Ipley Crossroads could be given new look A Hampshire County Council spokesman said : `` Instead of traffic being able to drive straight across the junction , vehicles will be forced to slow down in order to join Beaulieu Road .
`` The county council has worked hard with landowners and statutory agencies to get to a point where these proposals can be taken forward .
“ Resurfacing works on Beaulieu Road will also be required to remove the coloured high friction surfacing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the surface of the carriageway suits the new road layout . ''
The scheme was welcomed by New Forest councillor David Harrison .
He said : `` Given the terrible toll of incidents at this junction , including fatalities and serious injuries , it is excellent news that the Ipley crossroads is going to be converted into a much safer junction .
`` All credit to the officers at Hampshire County Council for consulting and designing a scheme and for going through all the necessary steps to deliver it .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a National Park , with all the special designations and considerations necessary . ''
The decision to approve the scheme follows a land swap deal reached with the New Forest Verderers .
Campaigners claim the excellent visibility at the junction , which is surrounded by open countryside , often results in drivers failing to look carefully as they approach the crossroads .
• Dave Bensley rushed to hospital after latest accident at Ipley Crossroads Some motorists are said to be ignoring newly-installed `` Stop '' signs near the junction .
As reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 53 , of Southampton , was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012 .
Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix , 36 , of Eastleigh , was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira .
Three years ago the junction was named as one of the worst in the country for accidents involving cyclists .
The latest accident occurred in January .
Dave Bensley was cycling through the Forest with fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club ( STC ) when he suffered serious neck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After one of the crashes a white `` ghost bike '' was left at the scene in a bid to encourage drivers to take more care .
Referring to the deaths of Mr Brummell and Mr Dix , STC members said it was a `` miracle '' that Mr Bensley 's accident did not result in a third fatality .
In a subsequent statement to the Verderers ' Court the county council said : `` The junction has been the site of multiple collisions particularly between cars and cyclists , resulting in fatalities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be hard to spot cyclists due to the open layout of the junction , which allows decisions about traversing to be made early . ''

Ipley Crossroads, part of a cross-country route from Hythe to Lyndhurst, will be turned into a staggered junction to stop people driving straight across.
It follows a spate of collisions in which cyclists have either been killed or seriously injured.
A new section of the C97 Lyndhurst to Ipley route will be built to create a T-junction 50 metres south of the current crossroads, with the redundant section of road returning to open forest.
The alteration will affect people driving east or west on the C97.
A Hampshire County Council spokesman said: "Instead of traffic being able to drive straight across the junction, vehicles will be forced to slow down in order to join Beaulieu Road.
"The county council has worked hard with landowners and statutory agencies to get to a point where these proposals can be taken forward.
“Resurfacing works on Beaulieu Road will also be required to remove the coloured high friction surfacing and out-of-date lining and road markings to ensure the surface of the carriageway suits the new road layout."
The scheme was welcomed by New Forest councillor David Harrison.
He said: "Given the terrible toll of incidents at this junction, including fatalities and serious injuries, it is excellent news that the Ipley crossroads is going to be converted into a much safer junction.
"All credit to the officers at Hampshire County Council for consulting and designing a scheme and for going through all the necessary steps to deliver it.
"It's very difficult to do something like this in a National Park, with all the special designations and considerations necessary."
The decision to approve the scheme follows a land swap deal reached with the New Forest Verderers.
Campaigners claim the excellent visibility at the junction, which is surrounded by open countryside, often results in drivers failing to look carefully as they approach the crossroads.
Some motorists are said to be ignoring newly-installed "Stop" signs near the junction.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Mark Brummell, 53, of Southampton, was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012. Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix, 36, of Eastleigh, was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira.
Three years ago the junction was named as one of the worst in the country for accidents involving cyclists.
The latest accident occurred in January. Dave Bensley was cycling through the Forest with fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club (STC) when he suffered serious neck and leg injuries in a collision.
After one of the crashes a white "ghost bike" was left at the scene in a bid to encourage drivers to take more care.
Referring to the deaths of Mr Brummell and Mr Dix, STC members said it was a "miracle" that Mr Bensley's accident did not result in a third fatality.
In a subsequent statement to the Verderers' Court the county council said: "The junction has been the site of multiple collisions particularly between cars and cyclists, resulting in fatalities and life-changing injuries.
"It can be hard to spot cyclists due to the open layout of the junction, which allows decisions about traversing to be made early."


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--St James’ Primary School confirms coronavirus cases

POSITIVE cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a Hampshire primary school .
Several members of the St James ’ @ @ @ @ @ have reportedly tested positive for covid-19 .
• Parents of pupils at Southampton school issued @ @ @ @ @ The school is said to be following Public Health England and will meanwhile remain open @ @ @ @ @ to notify the school if their child or anyone in their family receives a positive @ @ @

Several members of the St James’ Primary School in West End have reportedly tested positive for covid-19.
The school is said to be following Public Health England and will meanwhile remain open.
Parents are being urged to notify the school if their child or anyone in their family receives a positive coronavirus test.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Travellers set up in Priory Park, Park Gate

Travellers have arrived in a park in Fareham .
Around ten caravans have been parked at Priory Park , Park @ @ @ @ @ .
Council leader Sean Woodward said that it is believed to be the same group @ @ @ @ @ Road last week .
Cllr Woodward said : `` They left Hunts Pond Road on @ @ @ @ @ borough and now they would appear to have reappeared at Priory Park .
`` Officers @ @ @ @ @ team have been out , they will be issued with notices today telling them to @ @ @ @ @ they do n't we will also be getting a court date to get repossession .
@ @ @ @ @ appalling mess in Hunts Pond Road which is causing a lot of money to clear @ @ @ @ @ make an appealing mess at Priory Park .
`` I 've asked the police to @ @ @ @ @ them on immediately . ''

Around ten caravans have been parked at Priory Park, Park Gate near the community centre.
Council leader Sean Woodward said that it is believed to be the same group who were at Hunts Pond Road last week.
Cllr Woodward said: "They left Hunts Pond Road on Saturday, disappeared from the borough and now they would appear to have reappeared at Priory Park.
"Officers have visited, the enforcement team have been out, they will be issued with notices today telling them to leave our land and when they don't we will also be getting a court date to get repossession.
"They made the most appalling mess in Hunts Pond Road which is causing a lot of money to clear up and undoubtedly they will make an appealing mess at Priory Park.
"I've asked the police to use their powers to move them on immediately."


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--National Trust, which runs key Hampshire sites, to axe 1,300 jobs

ALMOST 1,300 jobs are to go at the National Trust , as it seeks to save £100million of annual costs as a result of the coronavirus crisis .
The organisation runs Winchester City Mill , Mottisfont Abbey at Romsey , Hinton Ampner near Alresford and the New Forest Northern Commons .
The trust , which warned in July that it might have to make 1,200 people redundant to deal with the fallout from the pandemic , has said it is making 514 compulsory redundancies following consultation .
A further 782 people have taken voluntary redundancy , as part of cuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million a year .
The trust is also saving around £41m in annual costs from areas such as reducing travel and office costs and cutting marketing and print spend in favour of digital communications .
The coronavirus crisis hit almost every aspect of income for the conservation and heritage charity , which has 5.6m members , shutting all of its houses , gardens , car parks , shops and cafes , and stopping holidays and events .
Today ’ s figures are in addition to 162 people who were previously told they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were halted or deferred – and who bring the total job losses linked to the pandemic to 1,458 .
The National Trust said that it had halved the number of compulsory redundancies it had planned to make following consultation .
And changes to the plans have seen jobs in everyday maintenance and curatorial roles retained , along with roles focused on helping children learn , the charity said .
The trust said it had already saved millions of pounds through freezing recruitment , drawing on reserves , borrowing , stopping or deferring projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs .
Director general Hilary McGrady thanked staff , volunteers and members who shared their views on the proposals , saying the consultation had enabled the Trust to adapt its plans while still making the savings it required .
She said : “ This is a very painful time for so many organisations , businesses and communities .
The trust is only as strong as it is because of its people – our staff , volunteers and supporters .
“ No leader wants to be forced into announcing any redundancies , but coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we want to give the charity a sustainable future .
“ We have exhausted every other avenue to find savings , but sadly we now have to come to terms with the fact that we will lose some colleagues .
“ We will do all we can to support those who are leaving , and others affected by these significant changes .
“ In making these changes now , I am confident we will be well-placed to face the challenges ahead , protecting the places that visitors love and nature needs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the future.
” The 514 compulsory redundancies include 62 hourly-paid staff , while the 782 voluntary redundancies include 146 hourly-paid staff .
Ms McGrady said the National Trust would continue to open as many places as possible while the UK battled Covid-19 and government restrictions remained in place .

The organisation runs Winchester City Mill, Mottisfont Abbey at Romsey, Hinton Ampner near Alresford and the New Forest Northern Commons.
The trust, which warned in July that it might have to make 1,200 people redundant to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, has said it is making 514 compulsory redundancies following consultation.
A further 782 people have taken voluntary redundancy, as part of cuts to jobs that will save around £59 million a year.
The trust is also saving around £41m in annual costs from areas such as reducing travel and office costs and cutting marketing and print spend in favour of digital communications.
The coronavirus crisis hit almost every aspect of income for the conservation and heritage charity, which has 5.6m members, shutting all of its houses, gardens, car parks, shops and cafes, and stopping holidays and events.
Today’s figures are in addition to 162 people who were previously told they were being made redundant as £124m of projects were halted or deferred – and who bring the total job losses linked to the pandemic to 1,458.
The National Trust said that it had halved the number of compulsory redundancies it had planned to make following consultation.
And changes to the plans have seen jobs in everyday maintenance and curatorial roles retained, along with roles focused on helping children learn, the charity said.
The trust said it had already saved millions of pounds through freezing recruitment, drawing on reserves, borrowing, stopping or deferring projects and reducing marketing, travel and office costs.
Director general Hilary McGrady thanked staff, volunteers and members who shared their views on the proposals, saying the consultation had enabled the Trust to adapt its plans while still making the savings it required.
She said: “This is a very painful time for so many organisations, businesses and communities. The trust is only as strong as it is because of its people – our staff, volunteers and supporters.
“No leader wants to be forced into announcing any redundancies, but coronavirus means we simply have no other choice if we want to give the charity a sustainable future.
“We have exhausted every other avenue to find savings, but sadly we now have to come to terms with the fact that we will lose some colleagues.
“We will do all we can to support those who are leaving, and others affected by these significant changes.
“In making these changes now, I am confident we will be well-placed to face the challenges ahead, protecting the places that visitors love and nature needs, and ensuring our conservation work continues long into the future.”
The 514 compulsory redundancies include 62 hourly-paid staff, while the 782 voluntary redundancies include 146 hourly-paid staff.
Ms McGrady said the National Trust would continue to open as many places as possible while the UK battled Covid-19 and government restrictions remained in place.


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--78-year-old woman assaulted in Portsmouth burglary

A 78-year-old woman has been assaulted in a burglary at her home .
The incident took place at around 1.25am @ @ @ @ @ October 8 ) on Queens Road , Portsmouth .
Police say the back door to @ @ @ @ @ and the victim woke up to two men upstairs who covered her mouth .
The @ @ @ @ @ search ' of the property before leaving without taking anything .
The 78-year-old was left @ @ @ @ @ her nose .
She described the men as white and being aged in their late @ @ @ @ @ to be wearing grey and the other a black hooded top .
Police are now @ @ @ @ @ relating to the burglary .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` We have not @ @ @ @ @ in the area .
`` Anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist @ @ @ @ @ call 101 quoting 44200389719 .
`` Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously @ @ @ @ @ ''

The incident took place at around 1.25am this morning (Thursday, October 8) on Queens Road, Portsmouth.
Police say the back door to the home was forced open and the victim woke up to two men upstairs who covered her mouth.
The men carried out an 'untidy search' of the property before leaving without taking anything.
The 78-year-old was left with a small cut to her nose.
She described the men as white and being aged in their late teens.
One was said to be wearing grey and the other a black hooded top.
Police are now appealing for anyone with footage relating to the burglary.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We have not received any other similar reports in the area.
"Anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting 44200389719.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--HSS Hire plans 134 branch closures and 300 job losses

TOOL rental company HSS Hire plans to axe about 300 jobs as it closes dozens of branches up and down the country despite profit being back to pre-Covid levels .
The business – which has three branches in the Southern DailyEcho area – said it would invest more in technology , cutting out the need for many of its sites , meaning it could shut 134 branches .
Around 300 people are likely to lose their jobs with the company , with consultations set to start .
HSS Hire employs more than 2,000 people across the UK .
It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stanstead Road Trade Park in Eastleigh ; and Fareham Business Park .
Chief executive Steve Ashmore said ; “ Covid-19 has demonstrated that we are now ready to accelerate our strategy by further investing in our technological platforms .
“ These investments will allow us to reduce our physical footprint which , whilst regrettably resulting in the loss of around 300 roles , allows us to become a more agile , technology-driven business which is essential in our markets , as well as reducing costs and enhancing shareholder value.
” The business makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to business customers in the UK and Ireland , though a small proportion of its rentals are also used by private customers .
As many building sites closed across the country during the depths of lockdown , HSS took a major hit to its finances .
The company lost £12.5million in the first half of the year , a loss more than £5m bigger than last year , on revenue of £125.8 million , down 22 per cent .
But revenue has bounced back from lows of 63 per cent of last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to around 90 per cent today , HSS said .
“ Our recent investment in technology has proved critical , allowing us to support our customers during lockdown , our digital channels and click-and-collect service providing low-contact alternatives to branches , ” Mr Ashmore said .
“ As a result , we have now seen revenue return to above 90 per cent of 2019 levels , with profitability back to pre-Covid-19 levels .
”

The business – which has three branches in the Southern DailyEcho area – said it would invest more in technology, cutting out the need for many of its sites, meaning it could shut 134 branches.
Around 300 people are likely to lose their jobs with the company, with consultations set to start.
HSS Hire employs more than 2,000 people across the UK.
It has sites at Millbrook Road, Southampton; Stanstead Road Trade Park in Eastleigh; and Fareham Business Park.
Chief executive Steve Ashmore said; “Covid-19 has demonstrated that we are now ready to accelerate our strategy by further investing in our technological platforms.
“These investments will allow us to reduce our physical footprint which, whilst regrettably resulting in the loss of around 300 roles, allows us to become a more agile, technology-driven business which is essential in our markets, as well as reducing costs and enhancing shareholder value.”
The business makes most of its money by renting tools to business customers in the UK and Ireland, though a small proportion of its rentals are also used by private customers.
As many building sites closed across the country during the depths of lockdown, HSS took a major hit to its finances.
The company lost £12.5million in the first half of the year, a loss more than £5m bigger than last year, on revenue of £125.8 million, down 22 per cent.
But revenue has bounced back from lows of 63 per cent of last year’s levels during the second quarter to around 90 per cent today, HSS said.
“Our recent investment in technology has proved critical, allowing us to support our customers during lockdown, our digital channels and click-and-collect service providing low-contact alternatives to branches,” Mr Ashmore said.
“As a result, we have now seen revenue return to above 90 per cent of 2019 levels, with profitability back to pre-Covid-19 levels.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-08--Mayflower Theatre will have its capacity reduced to 950 for this socially distanced version of smash

Mayflower Theatre will have its capacity reduced to 950 for this socially distanced version of smash hit musical Six

THE international smash hit musical SIX will come to Southampton for two weeks in January with socially distanced seating .
Audience capacity at Mayflower Theatre has been reduced from over 2200 to approximately 950 seats , depending on the booking number in each party , to comply with Covid-19 Secure guidelines allowing socially distanced spaces in between household parties in the auditorium .
Other safe measures will also be in place .
SIX has become a global phenomenon since its early days as a student production at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival .
Nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards and performed on the results show of Britain ’ s Got Talent .
As the pandemic struck , SIX was playing to sold out houses in London ’ s West End , on tour across the UK and Australia , and had its opening night in New York on Thursday March 12 cancelled when the New York Governor shut down Broadway three hours before the show was due to open .
SIX will also return to Mayflower Theatre for its scheduled week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wax , Wendy and Andy Barnes and George Stiles said : “ We are so pleased to be following our Christmas run at the Lowry in Manchester with a fortnight at Mayflower Theatre .
And we also look forward to bringing SIX back to Southampton in August , hopefully without social distancing.
” Tickets go on sale on Tuesday from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811 .

Audience capacity at Mayflower Theatre has been reduced from over 2200 to approximately 950 seats, depending on the booking number in each party, to comply with Covid-19 Secure guidelines allowing socially distanced spaces in between household parties in the auditorium. Other safe measures will also be in place.
SIX has become a global phenomenon since its early days as a student production at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, SIX won the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards and performed on the results show of Britain’s Got Talent.
As the pandemic struck, SIX was playing to sold out houses in London’s West End, on tour across the UK and Australia, and had its opening night in New York on Thursday March 12 cancelled when the New York Governor shut down Broadway three hours before the show was due to open.
SIX will also return to Mayflower Theatre for its scheduled week in August 2021.
SIX producers Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes and George Stiles said: “We are so pleased to be following our Christmas run at the Lowry in Manchester with a fortnight at Mayflower Theatre. And we also look forward to bringing SIX back to Southampton in August, hopefully without social distancing.”
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Police tape off area in Tangmere Drive in Southampton

POLICE have taped off a property in Southampton this morning .
Three police vehicles are in Tangmere Drive near to @ @ @ @ @ in Lordshill .
A footpath has been cordoned off and officers are on the scene @ @ @ @ @ , police have been in the area since last night and were notified there had @ @ @ @ @ '' .
One resident , who wished to remain unnamed , said she saw police @ @ @ @ @ when she woke up .
She reported there had been a stabbing .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ just outside your home , '' she added .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire @ @ @ @

Three police vehicles are in Tangmere Drive near to its junction with Croydon Close in Lordshill.
A footpath has been cordoned off and officers are on the scene.
According to local residents, police have been in the area since last night and were notified there had been a "serious assault".
One resident, who wished to remain unnamed, said she saw police at around 7am this morning when she woke up.
She reported there had been a stabbing.
"It's awful when it's just outside your home," she added.
The situation is ongoing.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Coopervision plans 200 redundancies in Hampshire

A MAJOR Hampshire employer is planning to make around 200 staff redundant .
Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision says the job losses are because of advances in manufacturing and are not related to the Covid-19 crisis .
But their MP said the redundancies would have a “ profound effect ” on all the company ’ s Hampshire staff .
The US-based business said it was “ phasing out ” some production processes at its Hamble and Chandlers Ford sites , which currently employ more than 1,700 people .
It hopes most of the 200 redundancies will be filled by volunteers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ For decades , CooperVision has been successful by adapting to the needs of eye care professionals and contact lens wearers , introducing new products while retiring legacy technologies and processes to maintain and set the pace for the industry .
“ In keeping with this approach , our Hamble and Chandlers Ford facilities in the United Kingdom will phase out some production processes in favour of newer , more advanced manufacturing methods over the next several years .
“ As a result of more advanced manufacturing processes and our transition to newer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to consultation with employees and their representatives , a proposed reduction of approximately 200 positions in the coming months .
It is anticipated that the majority will be colleagues who come forward for voluntary redundancy .
We will treat affected employees with the utmost respect in line with our values .
“ CooperVision ’ s presence in both communities remains very strong .
Combined , the sites will continue to employ more than 1,500 people after the changes , with more than 500 at other CooperVision sites in Hampshire .
These sites will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s manufacturing network , benefitting from deep contact lens expertise and significant investments in new production technologies.
” Eastleigh ’ s MP , Conservative Paul Holmes , said : “ While the company is attributing these redundancies to business changes and new technologies rather than problems associated with coronavirus , this announcement will still have a profound effect on all those who work for CooperVision .
“ I stand ready with my parliamentary colleagues to help those individuals impacted by this decision in any way that I can .
Together we will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need so please don ’ t hesitate to get in touch .
”

Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision says the job losses are because of advances in manufacturing and are not related to the Covid-19 crisis.
But their MP said the redundancies would have a “profound effect” on all the company’s Hampshire staff.
The US-based business said it was “phasing out” some production processes at its Hamble and Chandlers Ford sites, which currently employ more than 1,700 people.
It hopes most of the 200 redundancies will be filled by volunteers.
A statement from the company said: “For decades, CooperVision has been successful by adapting to the needs of eye care professionals and contact lens wearers, introducing new products while retiring legacy technologies and processes to maintain and set the pace for the industry.
“In keeping with this approach, our Hamble and Chandlers Ford facilities in the United Kingdom will phase out some production processes in favour of newer, more advanced manufacturing methods over the next several years.
“As a result of more advanced manufacturing processes and our transition to newer products, the company anticipates, subject to consultation with employees and their representatives, a proposed reduction of approximately 200 positions in the coming months. It is anticipated that the majority will be colleagues who come forward for voluntary redundancy. We will treat affected employees with the utmost respect in line with our values.
“CooperVision’s presence in both communities remains very strong. Combined, the sites will continue to employ more than 1,500 people after the changes, with more than 500 at other CooperVision sites in Hampshire. These sites will remain important locations in the company’s manufacturing network, benefitting from deep contact lens expertise and significant investments in new production technologies.”
Eastleigh’s MP, Conservative Paul Holmes, said: “While the company is attributing these redundancies to business changes and new technologies rather than problems associated with coronavirus, this announcement will still have a profound effect on all those who work for CooperVision.
“I stand ready with my parliamentary colleagues to help those individuals impacted by this decision in any way that I can. Together we will make sure you that can access the support you need so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Former AFC Bournemouth  youth player was facing  rape charge

A FOOTBALLER found dead by a cleaner was due to appear at court accused of rape .
Clive Makoni was found at an Airbnb where he had been staying in Kings Somborne outside Winchester on September 9 .
However , that same day the 26-year-old had been due to appear at Croydon Magistrates ’ Court facing a charge of rape and two other sexual assaults .
The former AFC Bournemouth youth team striker had been charged following an incident involving a woman at the London Bridge Hotel in London on August 18 last year .
It would have been his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The footballer was found hanging but the preliminary cause of his death has been described as unascertained based on a post mortem report .
However , further investigations are being carried out with a full inquest due to take place on May 17 next year .
Tributes previously flooded in for the “ talented sportsman ” of Burgess Road , Southampton .
A statement from Bournemouth University men ’ s football said : “ Clive was a true role model who will be missed by so many .
“ We are devastated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has passed away .
“ Clive was not only one of the best footballers that BU has ever seen , he was a great man with a heart of gold .
A statement from Dorchester Town Football Club who Clive previously played for , added : “ We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Magpie Clive Makoni .
“ Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Clive ’ s family and friends.
” Bournemouth 7s Festival posted on its Twitter page : “ We are deeply saddened to learn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hugely valued member of our festival team .
Meanwhile , players paid their respects during a minute silence for before a match between Fawley AFC and Tadley Calleva .

Clive Makoni was found at an Airbnb where he had been staying in Kings Somborne outside Winchester on September 9.
However, that same day the 26-year-old had been due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court facing a charge of rape and two other sexual assaults.
The former AFC Bournemouth youth team striker had been charged following an incident involving a woman at the London Bridge Hotel in London on August 18 last year.
It would have been his first court appearance for the case.
The footballer was found hanging but the preliminary cause of his death has been described as unascertained based on a post mortem report.
However, further investigations are being carried out with a full inquest due to take place on May 17 next year.
Tributes previously flooded in for the “talented sportsman” of Burgess Road, Southampton.
A statement from Bournemouth University men’s football said: “Clive was a true role model who will be missed by so many.
“We are devastated to report that former first-team captain Clive Makoni has passed away.
“Clive was not only one of the best footballers that BU has ever seen, he was a great man with a heart of gold.
A statement from Dorchester Town Football Club who Clive previously played for, added: “We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Magpie Clive Makoni.
“Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Clive’s family and friends.”
Bournemouth 7s Festival posted on its Twitter page: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clive Makoni, a hugely valued member of our festival team.
Meanwhile, players paid their respects during a minute silence for before a match between Fawley AFC and Tadley Calleva.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Eastleigh teenager found not guilty of preparing terrorist acts

A 15-year-old boy from Eastleigh has been found not guilty at Leicester Crown Court of preparing terrorist acts on UK @ @ @ @ @ heard that the boy was allegedly `` mesmerised by martyrdom '' and made videos influenced @ @ @ @ @

The teenager, who was 14 at the time of the alleged offence, sobbed with relief as a jury dismissed accusations that he had been “mesmerised by martyrdom”.
Prosecutors claimed the schoolboy had attempted to make rudimentary bombs during the coronavirus lockdown and that he had developed extreme views influenced by so-called Islamic State.
But a jury at Leicester Crown Court rejected the allegations on Friday after deliberating for nine hours and 10 minutes following a two-week trial.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East believed the teenager, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, was the youngest person to be charged with preparing terrorist acts on UK soil.
Jurors accepted the boy’s defence, in which he had said he believed the views of groups such as IS were “nasty stuff” and “evil”.
During his trial, the teenager said he had used phrases meaning “non-believers” in home-made videos because he had heard the words in the film Four Lions.
In his evidence, the boy also denied having any plans to kill himself or anybody else.
While he was in the witness box, his defence barrister, Mary Prior QC, had asked: “How do you feel about it now?”
The boy replied: “Upset … because it is nasty stuff. I don’t like watching it because it is evil. I don’t mean what I said.”
Referring to words said in a home-made videos about martyrdom, Ms Prior asked him: “Did you plan to kill yourself?”
“No,” he replied.
Ms Prior continued: “Did you plan to kill somebody else?”
He replied firmly: “No, I did not.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Delays likely due to works on burst water main in Hedge End

AN emergency road closure is in place on a town road due to a burst water main .
The closure @ @ @ @ @ Woodhouse Lane junction on Maypole Roundabout , Hedge End .
According to Southern Water , @ @ @ @ @ works , the closure is down to a burst water main .
The water company @ @ @ @ @ at 7.30pm last night , October 8 , and will be ongoing until 11.59pm tonight @ @ @ @ @ Water say the closure is likely to cause delays in the area .

The closure is located near to the Woodhouse Lane junction on Maypole Roundabout, Hedge End.
According to Southern Water, the company carying out the works, the closure is down to a burst water main.
The water company say that the closure started at 7.30pm last night, October 8, and will be ongoing until 11.59pm tonight, October 9.
Southern Water say the closure is likely to cause delays in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Remains of double-decker bus moved from M27 after fire

THE charred remains of what was a double-decker bus have been recovered from a motorway .
Now only a blackened @ @ @ @ @ bus was moved from the M27 by R D Avery last night .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham at around 5.30pm last night .
@ @ @ @ @ delays on the M27 .
Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles @ @ @ @ @ the A27 .
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene .

Now only a blackened hunk of metal, the bus was moved from the M27 by R D Avery last night.
It comes after fire ripped through the bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham at around 5.30pm last night.
The blaze caused hour long delays on the M27.
Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto the A27.
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Koh Thai restaurants in Hampshire to close

FOUR Hampshire restaurants are to close following a challenging six months brought with the coronavirus crisis .
Koh Thai restaurants @ @ @ @ @ Ringwood and Lymington will not be reopening after the Koh brand struggled this year due @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Bournemouth 's Koh Thai restaurant at Poole Hill is set to reopen @ @ @ @ @ Lilliput , Poole , and Southsea are already trading .
This means 70 jobs have @ @ @ @ @ brand has reduced prices to offer better value .
In a status on Facebook , @ @ @ @ @ `` We are now pleased to announce that as of 5th October 2020 we are @ @ @ @ @ , we are slightly reduced in size , but we are still the same Koh @ @ @ @ @ teams and new improved menu .
`` We have even reduced the prices to offer @ @ @ @ @ Southsea and Lilliput are both already open and ready to take your bookings , with @ @ @ @ @

Koh Thai restaurants in Romsey, Winchester, Ringwood and Lymington will not be reopening after the Koh brand struggled this year due to government regulations imposed earlier this year.
Bournemouth's Koh Thai restaurant at Poole Hill is set to reopen next week and branches at Lilliput, Poole, and Southsea are already trading.
This means 70 jobs have been saved, and the brand has reduced prices to offer better value.
In a status on Facebook, the restaurant team said: "We are now pleased to announce that as of 5th October 2020 we are officially back.
"Sadly, we are slightly reduced in size, but we are still the same Koh, with the same friendly teams and new improved menu.
"We have even reduced the prices to offer better value.
"Koh Southsea and Lilliput are both already open and ready to take your bookings, with Bournemouth following shortly."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Stalker son of 'M5 rapist' back in court

A STALKER who waged a six-year harassment campaign on a supermarket checkout girl has appeared in court for breaching a restraining order .
Julian Lambe , the son of the so-called M5 rapist John Lambe , became infatuated with the woman after a brief exchange with her at the till of a Morrison 's supermarket .
He took their brief conversation as a sign of flirtation and bombarded her with Facebook messages .
Lambe , 46 and from Ringwood , was handed an indefinite restraining order when he was sentenced for stalking in August 2018 .
But in November last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of her pictures on Facebook .
Lambe , whose father was jailed for life in 1981 for raping 12 women in areas around the M5 motorway , claimed he thought his restraining order had ended .
The self-employed carpenter claimed he had no idea how he accidentally tagged himself in her picture and had since deleted his Facebook account .
Emily Lanham , prosecuting , said : `` [ The victim ] received a notification from Facebook that a 'Jay Light ' had tried to tag himself in a picture on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture it was Julian Lambe .
`` He changed his name to stop people searching for him and for business purposes .
`` When asked by police he said he thought it ( the restraining order ) was in place for 12 months , but eventually accepted that was not the case .
`` It 's the prosecution 's case he knew the details of the order .
`` It should be noted he often changed his name online when he was contacting her .
She did say she was worried this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lambe had previously bombarded the woman with messages telling her she was gorgeous and that she had stolen his heart .
He also told her his own wife could not compare with her and left a Valentine 's card on her car windscreen .
Although she told him to stop contacting her he made 20 attempts to befriend her on Facebook and Instagram up until 2018 .
At the time he was issued with the restraining order which banned him from contacting her or following , tracking or monitoring any online activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said Lambe 's mother-in-law had asked him to drive her to the Morrison 's store to do her Christmas shopping in November 2019 .
Mr Akers said : `` He was under the impression the order had finished .
He decided to check Facebook to see if [ the woman ] still worked in Morrison 's to avoid her , he did n't want any trouble .
`` If she was still there he would n't have attended but he saw she no longer worked at the store so he decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how he managed to tag himself in one of her photos .
He does n't have any Facebook friends , he does n't really use the platform at all and has since shut down his Facebook account , taking the view it 's not worth the risk of him having one .
`` He has had to rebuild his life .
He wants nothing more to do with the complainant .
There was no conversation , no threats made .
`` He has been taking anti-depressants for a long period of time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the son of the offender who was dubbed the M5 rapist and was jailed for life in '81 when he was eight years old .
`` Partly as a result of that , the defendant changed his name to his wife 's parents family name to avoid association with his father and to distance himself from the negative publicity regarding his last appearance . ''
Lambe pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and a £90 victim surcharge .
Sentencing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` She has indicated she is scared that contact was the start of more .
`` I am satisfied that you were looking at her profile online .
`` I accept that you had , up to that point , complied with the terms of the order and you have made significant efforts to comply with all of the requirements imposed upon you . ''

Julian Lambe, the son of the so-called M5 rapist John Lambe, became infatuated with the woman after a brief exchange with her at the till of a Morrison's supermarket.
He took their brief conversation as a sign of flirtation and bombarded her with Facebook messages.
Lambe, 46 and from Ringwood, was handed an indefinite restraining order when he was sentenced for stalking in August 2018.
But in November last year he attempted to tag himself in one of her pictures on Facebook.
Lambe, whose father was jailed for life in 1981 for raping 12 women in areas around the M5 motorway, claimed he thought his restraining order had ended.
The self-employed carpenter claimed he had no idea how he accidentally tagged himself in her picture and had since deleted his Facebook account.
Emily Lanham, prosecuting, said: "[The victim] received a notification from Facebook that a 'Jay Light' had tried to tag himself in a picture on her profile. She recognised from the profile picture it was Julian Lambe.
"He changed his name to stop people searching for him and for business purposes.
"When asked by police he said he thought it (the restraining order) was in place for 12 months, but eventually accepted that was not the case.
"It's the prosecution's case he knew the details of the order.
"It should be noted he often changed his name online when he was contacting her. She did say she was worried this was the start of that repeating itself."
Lambe had previously bombarded the woman with messages telling her she was gorgeous and that she had stolen his heart.
He also told her his own wife could not compare with her and left a Valentine's card on her car windscreen.
Although she told him to stop contacting her he made 20 attempts to befriend her on Facebook and Instagram up until 2018.
At the time he was issued with the restraining order which banned him from contacting her or following, tracking or monitoring any online activity involving her.
Tim Akers, defending, said Lambe's mother-in-law had asked him to drive her to the Morrison's store to do her Christmas shopping in November 2019.
Mr Akers said: "He was under the impression the order had finished. He decided to check Facebook to see if [the woman] still worked in Morrison's to avoid her, he didn't want any trouble.
"If she was still there he wouldn't have attended but he saw she no longer worked at the store so he decided to attend.
"He has no idea how he managed to tag himself in one of her photos. He doesn't have any Facebook friends, he doesn't really use the platform at all and has since shut down his Facebook account, taking the view it's not worth the risk of him having one.
"He has had to rebuild his life. He wants nothing more to do with the complainant. There was no conversation, no threats made.
"He has been taking anti-depressants for a long period of time, he had a traumatic childhood - being the son of the offender who was dubbed the M5 rapist and was jailed for life in '81 when he was eight years old.
"Partly as a result of that, the defendant changed his name to his wife's parents family name to avoid association with his father and to distance himself from the negative publicity regarding his last appearance."
Lambe pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and a £90 victim surcharge.
Sentencing him for the breach Recorder Nicholas Haggan said: "She has indicated she is scared that contact was the start of more.
"I am satisfied that you were looking at her profile online.
"I accept that you had, up to that point, complied with the terms of the order and you have made significant efforts to comply with all of the requirements imposed upon you."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Smoke seen for miles after Bluestar bus fire on M27

CLOUDS of smoke could be seen for miles after a double-decker bus burst into flames .
Sam Heenan captured photos @ @ @ @ @ grey smoke near Fareham during a flight over Wittering yesterday evening .
It comes after @ @ @ @ @ bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham .
The blaze caused hour long @ @ @ @ @ Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto @ @ @ @ @ of double-decker bus moved from M27 after fire Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations @ @ @ @ @ Later yesterday evening , the charred remains of the bus were removed from the motorway @

Sam Heenan captured photos of plumes of black and grey smoke near Fareham during a flight over Wittering yesterday evening.
It comes after fire ripped through a Bluestar bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham.
The blaze caused hour long delays on the M27.
Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto the A27.
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene.
Later yesterday evening, the charred remains of the bus were removed from the motorway.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Southampton petrol pumps branded with 'health warnings' as part of Extinction Rebellion protest

ALMOST 50 petrol pumps in Southampton have been branded with `` public health warnings '' as part of a national protest lead by Extinction Rebellion .
The labels were designed by Doctors for Extinction Rebellion to resemble existing cigarette packet health warnings ; the government ’ s “ Stay Alert ” coronavirus banners ; and the wartime “ Your country needs you ” posters , with David Attenborough ’ s face replacing that of Lord Kitchener .
It comes as calls for health warning labels on petrol pumps from the medical profession .
Public health experts Professor Sir Andy Haines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wrote recently in a British Medical Journal article : “ There is an opportunity for national and local governments to implement labelling of fossil fuels in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow , and in particular for the UK Government , as the host of the COP , to show leadership , as part of a package of measures to accelerate progress on getting to ‘ Net Zero ’ emissions.
” Each label links to further information about the health effects of air pollution , which reportedly causes 112 excess deaths per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated that the action did not `` set out to lay the blame at the door of individual drivers , but to inform and create political pressure '' .
Dr Chris Newman , GP and founder of doctors for Extinction Rebellion said : “ The tragedy of all is this is that , as with coronavirus , the alarm bells have been rung for years .
`` Climate change is coming , it is preventable , and our leaders are negligent in their inaction .
Doctors and nurses from all over the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petrol pumps .
`` We believe that an ever-present warning of the harm we are doing ourselves will drive innovation and change .
”

The labels were designed by Doctors for Extinction Rebellion to resemble existing cigarette packet health warnings; the government’s “Stay Alert” coronavirus banners; and the wartime “Your country needs you” posters, with David Attenborough’s face replacing that of Lord Kitchener.
It comes as calls for health warning labels on petrol pumps from the medical profession.
Public health experts Professor Sir Andy Haines, Professor Kristie Ebi and Mike Gill, wrote recently in a British Medical Journal article: “There is an opportunity for national and local governments to implement labelling of fossil fuels in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow, and in particular for the UK Government, as the host of the COP, to show leadership, as part of a package of measures to accelerate progress on getting to ‘Net Zero’ emissions.”
Each label links to further information about the health effects of air pollution, which reportedly causes 112 excess deaths per day in the UK.
The group stated that the action did not "set out to lay the blame at the door of individual drivers, but to inform and create political pressure".
Dr Chris Newman, GP and founder of doctors for Extinction Rebellion said: “The tragedy of all is this is that, as with coronavirus, the alarm bells have been rung for years.
"Climate change is coming, it is preventable, and our leaders are negligent in their inaction. Doctors and nurses from all over the UK are calling for health warning labels on petrol pumps.
"We believe that an ever-present warning of the harm we are doing ourselves will drive innovation and change.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--James Sharrock jailed for possessing indecent images of children

A PROLIFIC paedophile downloaded thousands of indecent images of children ‘ out of boredom ’ after he lost his family and friends following a previous conviction , a court heard .
James Sharrock , 55 , was given a community order in 2011 for possession of indecent images of children when his wife found pictures on his computer .
He moved out of their home and lost his job .
Having moved to Winchester to look after his sister who had been diagnosed with cancer the offending arose from a “ lack of purpose ” .
Winchester Crown Court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Met Police and Hampshire Constabulary had been investigating Sharrock when officers attend his address in Spicers Court on July 24 , last year .
Kerry Maylin , prosecuting , said that 4,333 images were found on several of his devices , 2,069 of them were described as category A , said to be the worst type of indecent images .
The officer in the case PC Kristin McMahon said these “ were some of the worst images of child abuse I ’ ve seen ” , adding that they were “ sadistic ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suffering physical as well as sexual abuse ” .
Some of the images also showed children that were drugged , with the age of those in the videos and pictures ranging from two months to 12-years-old .
Sharrock , who is registered disabled , had installed BitTorrent on his computer which allowed not only him to download images of mass but also allow others to download indecent images from him .
Quentin Hunt , defending , said : “ In respect of the reasons for offending , Mr Sharrock puts it forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse .
“ The offending came from a lack of purpose , he didn ’ t have a focus in life , didn ’ t have stable accommodation - boredom and often pursuing sexual gratification as a result of that .
“ He is now in a stable flat which is council owned and leased to him .
He has a job working in a local pub as a chef and he has stability and purpose in his life.
” Mr Hunt said that Sharrock is also in remission from cancer and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharrock previously pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children , three counts of distributing indecent images of children , possessing nine prohibited images of children and 638 extreme pornographic images .
In sentencing , Her Honour Judge Jane Miller said : “ We gave you a chance in 2011 .
You were given a chance and given a community order .
“ We know about four years later from April 2015 onwards you were again downloading images of children .
“ There is no realistic chance of rehabilitation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitigation , nor do I take the view that immediate imprisonment would have a significant harmful impact on anyone else .
“ You had your chance before - you didn ’ t take it.
” Sharrock was jailed for two years and must be on the sex offender ’ s register for 10 years .

James Sharrock, 55, was given a community order in 2011 for possession of indecent images of children when his wife found pictures on his computer. He moved out of their home and lost his job.
Having moved to Winchester to look after his sister who had been diagnosed with cancer the offending arose from a “lack of purpose”.
Winchester Crown Court heard on Tuesday that Surrey Police, the Met Police and Hampshire Constabulary had been investigating Sharrock when officers attend his address in Spicers Court on July 24, last year.
Kerry Maylin, prosecuting, said that 4,333 images were found on several of his devices, 2,069 of them were described as category A, said to be the worst type of indecent images.
Sharrock, who is registered disabled, had installed BitTorrent on his computer which allowed not only him to download images of mass but also allow others to download indecent images from him.
Quentin Hunt, defending, said: “In respect of the reasons for offending, Mr Sharrock puts it forward as a way of explanation rather than excuse.
“The offending came from a lack of purpose, he didn’t have a focus in life, didn’t have stable accommodation - boredom and often pursuing sexual gratification as a result of that.
“He is now in a stable flat which is council owned and leased to him. He has a job working in a local pub as a chef and he has stability and purpose in his life.”
Mr Hunt said that Sharrock is also in remission from cancer and has a number of other medical problems.
Sharrock previously pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, three counts of distributing indecent images of children, possessing nine prohibited images of children and 638 extreme pornographic images.
In sentencing, Her Honour Judge Jane Miller said: “We gave you a chance in 2011. You were given a chance and given a community order.
“We know about four years later from April 2015 onwards you were again downloading images of children.
“There is no realistic chance of rehabilitation, nor do I see any strong personal mitigation, nor do I take the view that immediate imprisonment would have a significant harmful impact on anyone else.
“You had your chance before - you didn’t take it.”
Sharrock was jailed for two years and must be on the sex offender’s register for 10 years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Carlsberg to merge with Ringwood Brewery owner Marston's

A MERGER between Carlsberg and Marston ’ s , the owner of Ringwood Brewery , has been given the green light even though it could lead to pubs serving fewer beers from independent brands .
The Competition and Markets Authority cleared the way for the £780million deal after finding that concerns raised did not warrant blocking it .
The regulator said Marston ’ s owns many pubs across the UK which might choose to serve more Carlsberg products , and fewer independent brands .
“ The CMA found , however , that Marston ’ s pubs form only a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for brewers , and that independent brewers would continue to have sufficient access to pubs after the merger , allowing them to compete effectively , ” it said in a statement .
It drew a similar conclusion about the combined companies ’ wholesale operations , saying that brewers will have sufficient alternative wholesalers to choose from after the deal .
The companies ’ breweries are also different enough for there not to be any real concerns , the CMA said .
Carlsberg produces mainly lager , while Marston ’ s focuses on ale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Anchor at Redbridge , the Cricketer ’ s Arms in Woolston and the One O Four and the Pitcher and Piano in Southampton .
Shore Capital analyst Greg Johnson said the CMA ’ s decision would help Marston ’ s reduce its debt , which was an issue even before the pandemic .
“ Although , given the enlarged entity would command around 14 per cent of the UK beer market , we expected the merger to be cleared , it is a positive development , unlocking the £239m initial cash payment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
However , he warned that “ the trading backdrop remains challenging ” as Covid-19 continues to force restrictions on pubs and other leisure businesses .
Marston ’ s said : “ We are pleased to report that the Competition and Markets Authority have cleared the proposed joint venture , and the antitrust condition to completion has now been satisfied .
“ The transaction will now complete at the end of October 2020 .
”

The Competition and Markets Authority cleared the way for the £780million deal after finding that concerns raised did not warrant blocking it.
The regulator said Marston’s owns many pubs across the UK which might choose to serve more Carlsberg products, and fewer independent brands.
“The CMA found, however, that Marston’s pubs form only a small part of the potential UK customer base for brewers, and that independent brewers would continue to have sufficient access to pubs after the merger, allowing them to compete effectively,” it said in a statement.
It drew a similar conclusion about the combined companies’ wholesale operations, saying that brewers will have sufficient alternative wholesalers to choose from after the deal.
The companies’ breweries are also different enough for there not to be any real concerns, the CMA said. Carlsberg produces mainly lager, while Marston’s focuses on ale.
Marston’s pubs locally include the Anchor at Redbridge, the Cricketer’s Arms in Woolston and the One O Four and the Pitcher and Piano in Southampton.
Shore Capital analyst Greg Johnson said the CMA’s decision would help Marston’s reduce its debt, which was an issue even before the pandemic.
“Although, given the enlarged entity would command around 14 per cent of the UK beer market, we expected the merger to be cleared, it is a positive development, unlocking the £239m initial cash payment to Marston’s,” he said.
However, he warned that “the trading backdrop remains challenging” as Covid-19 continues to force restrictions on pubs and other leisure businesses.
Marston’s said: “We are pleased to report that the Competition and Markets Authority have cleared the proposed joint venture, and the antitrust condition to completion has now been satisfied.
“The transaction will now complete at the end of October 2020.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Coronavirus killing more people than flu and pneuomonia combined

Covid-19 could be more deadly than flu and pneumonia combined , new figures suggest .
In every year since monthly death records for England and Wales began in 1959 , there have been fewer deaths due to flu and pneumonia from January to August than there have been deaths due to Covid-19 so far this year .
More than three times as many deaths were attributed to Covid-19 compared to flu and pneumonia in the first eight months of the year , the ONS said .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said that there were 48,168 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compared with 13,619 deaths due to pneumonia and 394 deaths due to influenza .
Statisticians examined mortality rates for the three conditions .
Between January 1 and August 31 2020 , 52,327 deaths in England and Wales involved Covid-19 .
Out of these , 48,168 deaths had Covid-19 listed as the underlying cause of death .
To August 31 this year , flu and pneumonia were mentioned on more death certificates than Covid-19 .
But Covid-19 was the underlying cause of death in over three times as many deaths between January and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in care homes was almost double the proportion of deaths due to influenza and pneumonia , 30 % and 15.2 % respectively , the ONS added .
When officials compared the Covid-19 death rate this year to date to annual flu and pneumonia death rates , they found that deaths due to Covid so far this year have been higher than the total annual number of deaths from flu and pneumonia every year since 2000 , when there were 56,623 deaths related to flu and pneumonia across the whole year .
Sarah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ONS , said : “ More than three times as many deaths were recorded between January and August this year where Covid-19 was the underlying cause compared to influenza and pneumonia .
“ The mortality rate for Covid-19 is also significantly higher than influenza and pneumonia rates for both 2020 and the five-year average .
“ Since 1959 , which is when ONS monthly death records began , the number of deaths due to influenza and pneumonia in the first eight months of every year have been lower than the number of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020.
” Commenting on the figures , Dr Nick Scriven , immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine , said : “ As coronavirus cases increase in number across the NHS and predominantly in the northern half of the country , these latest figures from the ONS show us just how many people have sadly died due to this infection compared to those who died of other common respiratory infections although it must be noted that this data is through spring and summer when the latter are usually less prevalent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people dying from pneumonia and influenza is the same as last year and the impact of Covid remains relatively the same , it could imply a further 13,000 pneumonia/influenza deaths through to January but also , frighteningly perhaps , a further 50,000 deaths due to Covid in the next four months .
“ If there is one message to send out it must be that President Trump was 100 % incorrect in his statements this week around flu and Covid and we must not let his words influence anything here .
”

In every year since monthly death records for England and Wales began in 1959, there have been fewer deaths due to flu and pneumonia from January to August than there have been deaths due to Covid-19 so far this year.
More than three times as many deaths were attributed to Covid-19 compared to flu and pneumonia in the first eight months of the year, the ONS said.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that there were 48,168 deaths due to Covid-19 between January and August, compared with 13,619 deaths due to pneumonia and 394 deaths due to influenza.
Statisticians examined mortality rates for the three conditions.
Between January 1 and August 31 2020, 52,327 deaths in England and Wales involved Covid-19.
Out of these, 48,168 deaths had Covid-19 listed as the underlying cause of death.
To August 31 this year, flu and pneumonia were mentioned on more death certificates than Covid-19.
But Covid-19 was the underlying cause of death in over three times as many deaths between January and August 2020.
The proportion of Covid-19 deaths in care homes was almost double the proportion of deaths due to influenza and pneumonia, 30% and 15.2% respectively, the ONS added.
When officials compared the Covid-19 death rate this year to date to annual flu and pneumonia death rates, they found that deaths due to Covid so far this year have been higher than the total annual number of deaths from flu and pneumonia every year since 2000, when there were 56,623 deaths related to flu and pneumonia across the whole year.
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Sarah Caul, head of mortality analysis at ONS, said: “More than three times as many deaths were recorded between January and August this year where Covid-19 was the underlying cause compared to influenza and pneumonia.
“The mortality rate for Covid-19 is also significantly higher than influenza and pneumonia rates for both 2020 and the five-year average.
“Since 1959, which is when ONS monthly death records began, the number of deaths due to influenza and pneumonia in the first eight months of every year have been lower than the number of Covid-19 deaths seen, so far, in 2020.”
Commenting on the figures, Dr Nick Scriven, immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “As coronavirus cases increase in number across the NHS and predominantly in the northern half of the country, these latest figures from the ONS show us just how many people have sadly died due to this infection compared to those who died of other common respiratory infections although it must be noted that this data is through spring and summer when the latter are usually less prevalent in the community.
“If the number of people dying from pneumonia and influenza is the same as last year and the impact of Covid remains relatively the same, it could imply a further 13,000 pneumonia/influenza deaths through to January but also, frighteningly perhaps, a further 50,000 deaths due to Covid in the next four months.
“If there is one message to send out it must be that President Trump was 100% incorrect in his statements this week around flu and Covid and we must not let his words influence anything here.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Coronavirus: 175 people test positive in Hampshire in 24 hours

A FURTHER 175 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Hampshire in 24 hours .
New figures from Public Health England have revealed that 175 people have tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours across the county .
It comes as testing for the virus increases across the UK .
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 24 over the last 24 hours .
Figures show that 1,279 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday ( October 8 ) in Southampton , up from 1,255 the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton now stands at 507 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England average of 854 .
In Hampshire , the number of recorded coronavirus cases has increased by 151 .
The rate of infection in Hampshire now stands at 482 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England average of 854 .
Public Health England is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing programme .
Across the UK , the number of recorded cases increased by 17,540 over the period to 561,815 .

New figures from Public Health England have revealed that 175 people have tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours across the county.
It comes as testing for the virus increases across the UK.
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 24 over the last 24 hours.
Figures show that 1,279 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday (October 8) in Southampton, up from 1,255 the same time on Wednesday.
The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 507 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 854.
In Hampshire, the number of recorded coronavirus cases has increased by 151.
The rate of infection in Hampshire now stands at 482 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 854.
Public Health England is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 17,540 over the period to 561,815.