thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Southampton residents encouraged to 'get on your bike' for charity

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes to help raise money for charity .
Diabetes UK is looking for people from Southampton to take on the UK Wide Cycle Ride this September .
This September take your fitness up a gear and complete our coast to coast virtual challenge .
You can pick your distance from one of four routes ; Beginners may want to tackle the 120-mile Route One ; Experienced cyclists who are after a challenge may find the 950-mile Route Four , the equivalent of ; or Land ’ s End to John O @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jill Steaton , Head at Diabetes UK South East region , said : “ Cycling is a fantastic way to help you get fit and healthy , have fun and set yourself a challenge .
Whether you ’ re a novice in the saddle or a cycling fanatic , our team will be on hand to offer cycling tips and fundraising advice .
“ Every mile you complete and every pound you raise brings us closer to our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm .
Sign up now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives.
” During the past few months , demand for the charity ’ s services has reached unprecedented levels and our own funding has been significantly impacted .
There are an estimated 4.7 million people living with diabetes in the UK − a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood because the body can not use it properly .
If not managed carefully , both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to devastating complications , including sight loss , amputation , kidney failure and stroke .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of diabetes .
To register , visit diabetes.org.uk/ride There is no registration fee and no minimum sponsorship .

Diabetes UK is looking for people from Southampton to take on the UK Wide Cycle Ride this September.
This September take your fitness up a gear and complete our coast to coast virtual challenge.
You can pick your distance from one of four routes; Beginners may want to tackle the 120-mile Route One; Experienced cyclists who are after a challenge may find the 950-mile Route Four, the equivalent of; or Land’s End to John O’Groats, more their speed.
Jill Steaton, Head at Diabetes UK South East region, said: “Cycling is a fantastic way to help you get fit and healthy, have fun and set yourself a challenge. Whether you’re a novice in the saddle or a cycling fanatic, our team will be on hand to offer cycling tips and fundraising advice.
“Every mile you complete and every pound you raise brings us closer to our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. Sign up now and get pedalling - your support can change lives.”
During the past few months, demand for the charity’s services has reached unprecedented levels and our own funding has been significantly impacted.
There are an estimated 4.7 million people living with diabetes in the UK − a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood because the body cannot use it properly.
If not managed carefully, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to devastating complications, including sight loss, amputation, kidney failure and stroke. There is currently no known cure for any type of diabetes.
To register, visit diabetes.org.uk/ride There is no registration fee and no minimum sponsorship.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Hosepipe ban could hit areas of Hampshire, including Romsey

ROMSEY could be hit with a hosepipe ban , Southern Water has announced .
Bosses at the utility firm say they are preparing to apply to the Environment Agency for a drought permit by August 26 , which could impact 160,000 households .
This means Temporary Use Bans ( TUBs ) may be imposed from `` late September '' if the permit is given the green light .
It comes over fears of dropping water levels in the River Test .
The permit will allow Southern Water to continue using the river , which the company has described as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south Hampshire ” , if flows continue to drop .
Water resources policy manager at Southern Water , Nigel Hepworth , said : `` We are looking to apply to the Environment Agency by August 26 for a drought permit , because the River Test flow is falling .
`` If we are granted the drought permit , we can continue to extract water from the river in a controlled way and we will be asking our customers to use water as carefully as possible , so they are voluntarily trying to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we do not get the drought permit , which is very unlikely , the worst case scenario would be having to impose water use restrictions , which could affect 160,000 households in the south of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . ''
Mr Hepworth stressed Southern Water did apply for a drought permit last year , which was granted by the Environment Agency and could have been used on `` September 20 '' .
However , the water company did not use the permit in the end after bosses discovered `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few days .
He added the firm had been rolling out new technology in the last 18 months to tackle leaks across the county , which has meant they are saving `` 8 million litres '' of water a day .
This announcement comes as the mercury hit 35 degrees on Tuesday , which was recorded at the Mottisfont weather station .
The highest temperature recorded at the weather station was 37.5 degrees in August 2003 .
The Environment Agency has been contacted for a comment .

Bosses at the utility firm say they are preparing to apply to the Environment Agency for a drought permit by August 26, which could impact 160,000 households.
This means Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) may be imposed from "late September" if the permit is given the green light.
It comes over fears of dropping water levels in the River Test.
The permit will allow Southern Water to continue using the river, which the company has described as a “vital source of fresh water for south Hampshire”, if flows continue to drop.
Water resources policy manager at Southern Water, Nigel Hepworth, said: "We are looking to apply to the Environment Agency by August 26 for a drought permit, because the River Test flow is falling.
"If we are granted the drought permit, we can continue to extract water from the river in a controlled way and we will be asking our customers to use water as carefully as possible, so they are voluntarily trying to reduce their water use.
"However, if we do not get the drought permit, which is very unlikely, the worst case scenario would be having to impose water use restrictions, which could affect 160,000 households in the south of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight."
Mr Hepworth stressed Southern Water did apply for a drought permit last year, which was granted by the Environment Agency and could have been used on "September 20".
However, the water company did not use the permit in the end after bosses discovered "substantial rainfall" was forecasted for the next few days.
He added the firm had been rolling out new technology in the last 18 months to tackle leaks across the county, which has meant they are saving "8 million litres" of water a day.
This announcement comes as the mercury hit 35 degrees on Tuesday, which was recorded at the Mottisfont weather station.
The highest temperature recorded at the weather station was 37.5 degrees in August 2003.
The Environment Agency has been contacted for a comment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Appeals over A-level and GCSE grades will be free for schools in England

Schools in England will be able to appeal against A-level and GCSE grades free of charge , the Government has confirmed .
State-funded schools and colleges will also be able to claim back the cost of unsuccessful appeals as well as fees for autumn exams , said the Department for Education ( DfE ) .
It comes amid widespread criticism of the Government ’ s handling of the exams system , after thousands of pupils in England had their results downgraded by a statistical model .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said “ alongside the success of so many young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
He said : “ I have said repeatedly that my absolute priority is fairness for students , and I do not want anything holding them back from achieving the grades they deserve .
“ So all result appeals for state-funded schools and colleges will be free , helping to make sure every single student has the best possible chance of securing the grades they need in order to take their next step.
” Appeals against grades vary between exam boards , with charges of up to £150 for an independent review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal is upheld .
There were 3,205 appeals against grades granted for GCSEs , AS and A-levels for exams sat in summer 2019 , equivalent to 0.05 % of all entries , and 16 % – of 516 grades – were changed , according to figures from exam regulator Ofqual .
Protesters gathered outside Downing Street on Friday chanting for Mr Williamson to be sacked , a call echoed by some opposition MPs .
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he has confidence in Mr Williamson and described the system as “ robust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on a top veterinary school after being handed three D grades attacked schools minister Nick Gibb for “ ruining my life ” .
Nina Bunting Mitcham , from Peterborough , said she was predicted to achieve ABB and scored As and Bs in her mock exams , but her DDD results meant she failed to meet her offer from the Royal Veterinary College .
Mr Gibb promised a “ robust ” and “ swift ” appeal system which should see challenged grades addressed by September 7 at the latest , telling her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your life , it will be sorted I can assure you.
” Mr Gibb added pupils can also sit exams in the autumn and “ many universities are holding places open to start in January ” .
The DfE said it has introduced a “ triple lock system ” meaning those pupils “ unhappy with their calculated grades can appeal on the basis of a valid mock result ” or sit an exam in the autumn .
It added : “ Schools and colleges will also be able to appeal if they believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability of their current students – that may be because they have experienced a recent change in leadership or because they have one or a number of exceptional students.
” Meanwhile , the Royal Statistical Society has written to the Office of Statistics Regulation to ask for a review into whether “ the models and processes adopted by the qualification regulators did in fact achieve quality and trustworthiness ” .
More than 4,000 Oxford University graduates have called on the institution to admit students whose grades had been “ unexpectedly and unfairly downgraded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter called on all Oxford colleges to follow the example of Worcester College , which has already confirmed all places it offered to UK students , irrespective of their A-level results .
It comes after Conservative MPs voiced concerns about the process used by Ofqual to moderate A-level results , with Sir Robert Syms suggesting the Westminster Government may have to follow Scotland ’ s lead if the appeals procedure failed to deal with the issues .
The SNP-led administration at Holyrood opted to allow results estimated by teachers to be accepted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is considering a legal challenge against Ofqual over the “ unfair ” A-level results process , given the impact on pupils in his region .
But Mr Williamson has said there would be “ no U-turn ” on the grading system , claiming this would “ severely erode ” the value of qualifications and lead to grade inflation .
Robert Halfon , the Conservative chairman of the Commons Education Committee , has also expressed concern that Ofqual ’ s model penalised disadvantaged students .
He called on the regulator to publish details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its calculations .
“ I am worried about it because some figures suggest that disadvantaged students have been penalised again , ” he told BBC Radio 4 ’ s The World At One .
He added : “ If the model has penalised disadvantaged groups , this is very serious , and if it has disadvantaged colleges , that has to be looked at .
Ofqual will have to adjust the grades.
” Ofqual has said that a “ rare few centres ” put in “ implausibly high judgments ” , and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to correct any mistakes .
The Dfe added a taskforce chaired by Mr Gibb and including Ofqual and exam boards will meet daily to ensure the swift processing of appeals .

State-funded schools and colleges will also be able to claim back the cost of unsuccessful appeals as well as fees for autumn exams, said the Department for Education (DfE).
It comes amid widespread criticism of the Government’s handling of the exams system, after thousands of pupils in England had their results downgraded by a statistical model.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said “alongside the success of so many young people, there have been some difficult cases”.
He said: “I have said repeatedly that my absolute priority is fairness for students, and I do not want anything holding them back from achieving the grades they deserve.
“So all result appeals for state-funded schools and colleges will be free, helping to make sure every single student has the best possible chance of securing the grades they need in order to take their next step.”
Appeals against grades vary between exam boards, with charges of up to £150 for an independent review, and costs are refunded if the appeal is upheld.
There were 3,205 appeals against grades granted for GCSEs, AS and A-levels for exams sat in summer 2019, equivalent to 0.05% of all entries, and 16% – of 516 grades – were changed, according to figures from exam regulator Ofqual.
Protesters gathered outside Downing Street on Friday chanting for Mr Williamson to be sacked, a call echoed by some opposition MPs.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he has confidence in Mr Williamson and described the system as “robust”.
One A-level student who missed out on a top veterinary school after being handed three D grades attacked schools minister Nick Gibb for “ruining my life”.
Nina Bunting Mitcham, from Peterborough, said she was predicted to achieve ABB and scored As and Bs in her mock exams, but her DDD results meant she failed to meet her offer from the Royal Veterinary College.
Mr Gibb promised a “robust” and “swift” appeal system which should see challenged grades addressed by September 7 at the latest, telling her: “It won’t ruin your life, it will be sorted I can assure you.”
Mr Gibb added pupils can also sit exams in the autumn and “many universities are holding places open to start in January”.
The DfE said it has introduced a “triple lock system” meaning those pupils “unhappy with their calculated grades can appeal on the basis of a valid mock result” or sit an exam in the autumn.
It added: “Schools and colleges will also be able to appeal if they believe their historic data does not reflect the ability of their current students – that may be because they have experienced a recent change in leadership or because they have one or a number of exceptional students.”
Meanwhile, the Royal Statistical Society has written to the Office of Statistics Regulation to ask for a review into whether “the models and processes adopted by the qualification regulators did in fact achieve quality and trustworthiness”.
More than 4,000 Oxford University graduates have called on the institution to admit students whose grades had been “unexpectedly and unfairly downgraded by an algorithm”.
An open letter called on all Oxford colleges to follow the example of Worcester College, which has already confirmed all places it offered to UK students, irrespective of their A-level results.
It comes after Conservative MPs voiced concerns about the process used by Ofqual to moderate A-level results, with Sir Robert Syms suggesting the Westminster Government may have to follow Scotland’s lead if the appeals procedure failed to deal with the issues.
The SNP-led administration at Holyrood opted to allow results estimated by teachers to be accepted.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also said he is considering a legal challenge against Ofqual over the “unfair” A-level results process, given the impact on pupils in his region.
But Mr Williamson has said there would be “no U-turn” on the grading system, claiming this would “severely erode” the value of qualifications and lead to grade inflation.
Robert Halfon, the Conservative chairman of the Commons Education Committee, has also expressed concern that Ofqual’s model penalised disadvantaged students.
He called on the regulator to publish details of the algorithm it used to make its calculations.
“I am worried about it because some figures suggest that disadvantaged students have been penalised again,” he told BBC Radio 4’s The World At One.
He added: “If the model has penalised disadvantaged groups, this is very serious, and if it has disadvantaged colleges, that has to be looked at. Ofqual will have to adjust the grades.”
Ofqual has said that a “rare few centres” put in “implausibly high judgments”, and said that an appeals process is in place to correct any mistakes.
The Dfe added a taskforce chaired by Mr Gibb and including Ofqual and exam boards will meet daily to ensure the swift processing of appeals.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Southampton loses hundreds of retail jobs

SOUTHAMPTON lost hundreds of retail jobs in just three years , new figures reveal , signalling that businesses in the area were facing challenges before the coronavirus crisis even began .
Swathes of high street stores have announced job cuts and shop closures nationally due to the economic impact of the pandemic , which has seen the UK fall into the largest recession on record .
Trade association the British Retail Consortium warned some retailers are “ hanging by a thread ” due to plummeting sales in lockdown .
Office for National Statistics data reveals 10,790 people were employed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most recent period with available data .
That was 920 fewer than in 2015 , a drop of 8 % , suggesting that the industry had encountered struggles well before Covid-19 arrived .
Just over two-thirds of local authorities across Great Britain saw a decline in retail employment between 2015 and 2018 , the figures show .
Retail made up around 9 % of all employment in Southampton in 2018 , with 4,630 jobs based at retail premises in the area ’ s main high streets .
The ONS defines a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cluster of 15 or more shops .
Retailers have been battling the rise of online shopping , with the decline of physical shopping in high streets fuelled by the closure of stores during lockdown .
Helen Dickinson , chief executive of the British Retail Consortium , said although there was a growth in retail sales over June and July as businesses reopened following lockdown , many shops “ continue to struggle ” with a decline in footfall , with many people still reluctant to head to the shops .
“ While the rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right direction , the industry is still trying to catch up lost ground , with most shops having suffered months of closures , ” she said .
“ The fragile economic situation continues to bear down on consumer confidence , with some retailers hanging by only a thread in the face of rising costs and lower sales.
” Labour said workers and businesses in areas with local lockdowns need more support to safeguard hundreds of thousands of jobs , warning that high streets in these areas could become “ ghost towns ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Streets Fightback Fund to protect jobs and help struggling firms .
A Government spokesperson said : “ We understand the challenges faced by the hospitality industry and the high street .
That ’ s why we ’ ve taken unprecedented and targeted action with our Plan for Jobs to support people and businesses through the pandemic .
”

Swathes of high street stores have announced job cuts and shop closures nationally due to the economic impact of the pandemic, which has seen the UK fall into the largest recession on record.
Trade association the British Retail Consortium warned some retailers are “hanging by a thread” due to plummeting sales in lockdown.
Office for National Statistics data reveals 10,790 people were employed in retail jobs in Southampton in 2018 – the most recent period with available data.
That was 920 fewer than in 2015, a drop of 8%, suggesting that the industry had encountered struggles well before Covid-19 arrived.
Just over two-thirds of local authorities across Great Britain saw a decline in retail employment between 2015 and 2018, the figures show.
Retail made up around 9% of all employment in Southampton in 2018, with 4,630 jobs based at retail premises in the area’s main high streets. The ONS defines a high street as a named street with a cluster of 15 or more shops.
Retailers have been battling the rise of online shopping, with the decline of physical shopping in high streets fuelled by the closure of stores during lockdown.
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said although there was a growth in retail sales over June and July as businesses reopened following lockdown, many shops “continue to struggle” with a decline in footfall, with many people still reluctant to head to the shops.
“While the rise in sales is a step in the right direction, the industry is still trying to catch up lost ground, with most shops having suffered months of closures,” she said.
“The fragile economic situation continues to bear down on consumer confidence, with some retailers hanging by only a thread in the face of rising costs and lower sales.”
Labour said workers and businesses in areas with local lockdowns need more support to safeguard hundreds of thousands of jobs, warning that high streets in these areas could become “ghost towns”.
The party called for a Hospitality and High Streets Fightback Fund to protect jobs and help struggling firms.
A Government spokesperson said: “We understand the challenges faced by the hospitality industry and the high street. That’s why we’ve taken unprecedented and targeted action with our Plan for Jobs to support people and businesses through the pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Putting your much-loved Hampshire pets in the spotlight

IT ’ S not just moggies and pups this week .
A hedgehog , two Mongolian gerbils and a wild @ @ @ @ @ pets today .
One Daily Echo reader has a pet hedgehog called Mr Spike !
@ @ @ @ @ with her best friend Princess the Pug .
Monty and Gino love shredding toilet roll @ @ @ @ @ wheel .
Chip visits one Hampshire family every day come rain , wind , sun @ @ @ @ @ legged friends featured this week are gentle Labrador Tollie , Toy Poodle Coco Pops who @ @ @ @ @ high as other dogs after an accident as a newborn and playful Luci .
Dogs @ @ @ @ @ with her boundless energy and ball skills , chocolate labrador Bear with her love of @ @ @ @ @ and golden retriever George who had a very important role as a ring bearer at @ @ @ @ @ her owners .
Kitty Bella loves cuddles and tickles .
We ’ re showing off @ @ @ @ @ Echo and online every Saturday .
To take part , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets

A hedgehog, two Mongolian gerbils and a wild garden robin feature among our pets today.
One Daily Echo reader has a pet hedgehog called Mr Spike! The African Pygmy Hedgehog lives with her best friend Princess the Pug.
Monty and Gino love shredding toilet roll and getting energetic on their wheel.
Chip visits one Hampshire family every day come rain, wind, sun or snow.
The four legged friends featured this week are gentle Labrador Tollie, Toy Poodle Coco Pops who can’t jump as high as other dogs after an accident as a newborn and playful Luci.
Dogs also include border collie Lexi with her boundless energy and ball skills, chocolate labrador Bear with her love of biscuits and lack of tail and golden retriever George who had a very important role as a ring bearer at the 2019 Titchfield wedding of her owners.
Kitty Bella loves cuddles and tickles.
We’re showing off your pets in the Daily Echo and online every Saturday.
To take part, visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--EastEnders: BBC reveal when new episodes will air after three-month hiatus

The BBC have confirmed when their long-running soap drama EastEnders will return after nearly three months off-air .
Filming – which was paused because of coronavirus restrictions – resumed in Albert Square at the end of June .
Soap bosses have now confirmed when those new episodes – filmed with cast and crew at a social distance – will air .
Executive producer Jon Sen said : “ From the moment we turned the lights out in The Queen Vic our ambition was to come back with a bang and this autumn certainly does that .
“ As soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a pace .
“ Although working within social distancing guidelines has certainly given us some new challenges , I am incredibly proud of what everyone has achieved .
“ The show is looking fantastic and we can ’ t wait for ‘ series two ’ to begin , ” he said .
The soap will air four nights a week after making its return on BBC One at 8pm on Monday , September 7 .
How long will each episode be ?
Each episode will be 20 minutes long , around 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While off-air , classic episodes and a spin-off featuring Stacey Dooley have been plugging the gap .
EastEnders said that with “ things returning to normal for the residents of Walford , that can only mean one thing – drama is set to follow ” .
Fans will see “ friendship rocked when a huge secret is revealed , tragedy for one Albert Square family , trouble brew for the Carters … new love in lockdown ” and Stacey Fowler returning .

Filming – which was paused because of coronavirus restrictions – resumed in Albert Square at the end of June.
Soap bosses have now confirmed when those new episodes – filmed with cast and crew at a social distance – will air.
When will EastEnders return?
Executive producer Jon Sen said: “From the moment we turned the lights out in The Queen Vic our ambition was to come back with a bang and this autumn certainly does that.
“As soon as Albert Square reawakens, the drama returns at a pace.
“Although working within social distancing guidelines has certainly given us some new challenges, I am incredibly proud of what everyone has achieved.
“The show is looking fantastic and we can’t wait for ‘series two’ to begin,” he said.
The soap will air four nights a week after making its return on BBC One at 8pm on Monday, September 7.
How long will each episode be?
Each episode will be 20 minutes long, around 10 minutes shorter than the usual running time.
While off-air, classic episodes and a spin-off featuring Stacey Dooley have been plugging the gap.
EastEnders said that with “things returning to normal for the residents of Walford, that can only mean one thing – drama is set to follow”.
Fans will see “friendship rocked when a huge secret is revealed, tragedy for one Albert Square family, trouble brew for the Carters … new love in lockdown” and Stacey Fowler returning.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Eat Out to Help Out: These are the farm shops taking part in England

Farm shops across England are taking part in government 's Eat Out to Help Out discounted dining scheme .
Customers @ @ @ @ @ at participating restaurants , pubs and cafes from Mondays to Wednesdays until the end of @ @ @ @ @ offer does not include alcoholic drinks .
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution , which offers @ @ @ @ @ farming community , has compiled a list of farm shops offering the discount .
Here @ @ @ @ @ to The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution : • AG Meale & Sons Wayford Nurseries , @ @ @ @ @ Garden Farm Shop Letheringsett , Holt ; Old Hall Farm , Norwich Road , Woodton

Customers receive 50 per cent off at participating restaurants, pubs and cafes from Mondays to Wednesdays until the end of August.
However, the offer does not include alcoholic drinks.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, which offers support to members of the farming community, has compiled a list of farm shops offering the discount.
Here is the list, according to The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution:
Berkshire
Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen, Hungerford; Cobbs at Englefield, Wickcroft Farm, Pangbourne Road,Theale, Reading.
Buckinghamshire
Orchard View Farm, Aylesbury; Peterley Manor Farm Shop, Prestwood, Great Missenden; Pinewood Nurseries & Farm Shop, Slough.
Cambridgeshire
Harvest Barn Farm Shop, Whitehall Farm, Farcet; La Hogue Farm Shop, La Hogue Road, Chippenham.
Cheshire
Cheerbrook Farm Shop, Shavington, Willaston, Nantwich; Lambing Shed Farm Shop Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road, Knutsford; Nixon’s Farm Shop, Heald Green, Cheadle.
Cornwall
Hilltop Farm Shop, Slaughter Bridge, Camelford; Little Pig Farm Shop, Kilkhampton, Bude; Trevallick’s Farm Shop Pensilva, Liskeard; Trevathan Farm St Endellion, Port Isaac.
Devon
Darts Farm Darts Farm Village, Topsham, Clyst St George, Exeter; Eversfield Organic Farm Shop, Tavistock; Eversfield Organic Farm Shop, Totnes; Fordmore Farm Shop Newlands Park, Honiton Rd, Cullompton; Greendale Farm Shop, Nr Farringdon, Exeter; Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton; Thornes Farm Shop, Hawthorn Gardens, Stockleigh; Pomeroy, Crediton; Ullacombe Farm Shop, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot.
Dorset
Duck’s Farm Shop, Bramdon Lane, Portesham, Weymouth; Pamphill Dairy, Abbott Street, Pamphill, Wimborne; Rawston Farm Shop/Pub Tarrant Rawston, Blandford Forum; Symondsbury Store, Symondsbury Estate, Bridport; Washingpool Farm Shop Dottery Road, North Allington, Bridport
Essex
Hall Farm Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester; Park Fruit Farm Pork Lane, Great Holland, Frinton-on-Sea.
Gloucestershire
Jesse Smith Farm Shop 13A, 19 Love Lane, Cirencester.
Greater Manchester
Albion Farm Shop & Café, Oldham Road, Delph, Saddleworth.
Hampshire
Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester;
Hertfordshire
Bury Lane Farm Shop A10, Meldreth, Melbourn, Royston; Smallford Farm Shop Hatfield Road, St Albans.
Kent
Frankies Farm Shop, Clapper Lane, Tonbridge.
Lancashire
Barton Grange Farm Shop Barton Grange Garden Centre, Brock, Preston.
Lincolnshire
Uncle Henry’s, B1205, Grayingham, Gainsborough.
Norfolk
AG Meale & Sons Wayford Nurseries, Stalham; Back to the Garden Farm Shop Letheringsett, Holt; Old Hall Farm, Norwich Road, Woodton
Northumberland
Wells Farm Shop Peach Croft Farm, Whites Lane, Abingdon.
Oxfordshire
Brocksbushes Fruit Farm
Somerset
Newton Farm Shop Newton St Loe, Bath; Rumwell Farm Shop Wellington Road, Rumwell, Near Taunton.
Surrey
Bourne Valley Farm Shop, Bourne Valley Garden Centre, Woodham, Addlestone; Secretts of Milford Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford.
East Sussex
Eggs to Apples Farm Shop, London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham.
West Sussex
The Old Piggery Farm Shop, Chichester Road, Sidlesham; Rushfields Farm Shop, Henfield Road, Poynings.
Shropshire
Fordhall Community Farm Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton; Canalside Farm Shop & Café, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Stafford; Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café, Main Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter.
Staffordshire
Bradshaw Brothers Farm Shop & Café, Ironstone Road, Burntwood.
Warwickshire
Farmers Fayre, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth; The Hatton Farm Shop, Hatton Country World, Hatton.
West Midlands
Becketts Farm Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall.
Wiltshire
Hartley Farm Shop Winsley, Bradford On Avon; Roves Farm Shop Sevenhampton, Swindon.
East Riding of Yorkshire
Drewton’s Farm Shop The Drewton Estate, South Cave.
North Yorkshire
Redcliffe Farm Shop, Redcliffe Farm, Lebberston, Scarborough; Stepney Hill Farm Tea Rooms, Stepney Hill Farm, Scarborough; The Balloon Tree Farm Shop Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley; Beadlam Grange Farm Shop, Beadlam, York; Country Harvest Food Shop New Road, Ingleton; Keelham Farm Shop Gargrave Road, Skipton; Mackenzies Farm Shop & Smokehouse Blubberhouses, Otley; Minskip Farm Shop, Minskip Road, York; Thorpe Farm Shop Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle.
South Yorkshire
Rob Royd Farm Shop Genn Lane, Worsbrough.
West Yorkshire


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--What was that strange glow seen on Southampton's skyline?

A STRANGE glow lit up Southampton 's sky last night , leaving residents puzzled as to what the bright light was .
The ominous orange glow was seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest late last night .
A video , taken by a New Forest resident who wishes to remain anonymous , shows Pipistrelle bats against a `` pulsing orange sky '' .
The light was seen over the top of Fawley Refinery , and was a result of the refinery 'flaring ' .
Flaring is a way to safely burn of excess gas , which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refinery 's operating process .
In a statement , a spokesperson said : `` We want to give an update to our current operations .
`` Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours .
`` We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise .
`` We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and are taking a series of measures to minimise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes . ''

The ominous orange glow was seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest late last night.
A video, taken by a New Forest resident who wishes to remain anonymous, shows Pipistrelle bats against a "pulsing orange sky".
The light was seen over the top of Fawley Refinery, and was a result of the refinery 'flaring'.
Fawley Refinery burning the midnight oil by Kevin Perrett
Flaring is a way to safely burn of excess gas, which would normally be recycled and used in the refinery's operating process.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "We want to give an update to our current operations.
"Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours.
"We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise.
"We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and are taking a series of measures to minimise the flare.
"Flaring is a safe, controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes."


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Drinkaware reveals drinking levels in South East above UK average

DRINKING levels in the South East have reached above UK average during lockdown , research reveals .
Lockdown and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic could have a lasting impact on drinking levels – and therefore health consequences – for many people if action is not taken , warns charity Drinkaware .
The alcohol education charity revealed more than a quarter of adults in the South East are drinking more alcohol since lockdown started .
This is higher than the national average where 22 per cent of adults in the UK are drinking more since lockdown began .
A total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the South East are drinking on more days , while 12 per cent are drinking alone when they wouldn ’ t usually .
Chief Executive of Drinkaware Elaine Hindal said : `` Sticking to the low risk drinking guidelines of no more than 14 units a week – that ’ s about six glasses of wine or six pints of beer – is a good place to start to help you keep track.
” Drinkaware has an online self-assessment to help identify whether someone should be concerned about how much they drink .

Lockdown and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic could have a lasting impact on drinking levels – and therefore health consequences – for many people if action is not taken, warns charity Drinkaware.
The alcohol education charity revealed more than a quarter of adults in the South East are drinking more alcohol since lockdown started.
This is higher than the national average where 22 per cent of adults in the UK are drinking more since lockdown began.
A total of 13 per cent of people in the South East are drinking on more days, while 12 per cent are drinking alone when they wouldn’t usually.
Chief Executive of Drinkaware Elaine Hindal said: "Sticking to the low risk drinking guidelines of no more than 14 units a week – that’s about six glasses of wine or six pints of beer – is a good place to start to help you keep track.”
Drinkaware has an online self-assessment to help identify whether someone should be concerned about how much they drink.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Memories of growing up in Southampton

Memories of growing up in Southampton

We 've recently started a new nostalgia Facebook group - We grew up in Southampton .
It is a group @ @ @ @ @ of the area and somewhere for people to see how the city and surrounding towns @ @ @ @ @ .
We asked our members to finish a sentence for us when the group launched @ @ @ @ @ up in Southampton when you remember ... And these were the some of the results @ @ @ @ @ and the Top Rank • The funfair in the Commons • Playing on the hippos @ @ @ @ @ Power in the Park 2000 ?
• The Lizzie and the Mary in dock • @ @ @ @ @ on the Common to get to the fun fair in the distance • Smashing your @ @ @ @ @ maze at Mayflower Park • The old coach station at Bedford Place Join our Facebook @ @ @ @ @ Southampton

It is a group where you can share memories of the area and somewhere for people to see how the city and surrounding towns have changed over the years.
We asked our members to finish a sentence for us when the group launched: You know you grew up in Southampton when you remember...
And these were the some of the results.
Power in the Park
The Ice Rink and the Top Rank
Lyon's tea rooms by the Bargate
Travelling on the Floating Bridge
Texas DIY store on Mayflower Road
Edwardian Seaside Manor
Way Out West, Ocean Village
The funfair in the Commons
The Crystal Maze
The Zoo
Southampton Show
Balloon Festival
Playing on the hippos outside Sainsbury's
Do you remember Power in the Park 2000?
The Dell
The Lizzie and the Mary in dock
Running past the paddling pool on the Common to get to the fun fair in the distance
Smashing your knees open on the concrete maze at Mayflower Park
The old coach station at Bedford Place
Join our Facebook group We Grew up in Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--John Stoddart sentenced at Newport Crown Court

A PENSIONER caught with more than 7,000 indecent images of children has been spared jail .
John Stoddart made over 500 indecent images of children — 149 fell into the most severe category ( A ) for child abuse .
• Man with 'low IQ ' surfed web for ‘ very , very young porn' Files containing the words `` Pedoland , Preteen and Lolita '' were linked to 65-year-old 's IP address and online user profile .
Forensic analysis of his digital devices found 7,256 indecent images and 754 videos from as early as 2004 .
During a police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said he was not sexually attracted to children .
He said he sometimes clicked on online files ‘ to give them a go ’ , and that he ’ d once inadvertently seen a video of a baby being abused by clicking into a pop-up on his screen .
Within the downloaded material , officers found Stoddart was a fan of online games and visual stories featuring erotic encounters with adults , children and animals .
• Paedophile secretly used Xbox to search for 'teenage porn ' • Paedophile arranged to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He admitted having a fascination with incest because it was ‘ taboo ’ and said he had been collecting extreme pornography since living in Germany in the seventies .
Stoddart , of Madeira Road , Ventnor was sentenced to eight months in jail suspended for two years and hit with a £3,000 fine after a National Crime Agency ( NCA ) investigation .
At the Isle of Wight Magistrates ' Court on July 13 he admitted ten charges mainly relating to making and possessing indecent images of children .
As part of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been put on the sex offenders register for ten years , given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order limiting his use of the internet , ordered to attend a 35-day rehabilitation programme and told his electronic devices will be destroyed .
NCA officers arrested him in June 2018 after proving he had made child sex abuse files available on an online sharing platform .
NCA operations manager , Martin Matthews said : “ Over decades Stoddart had made and amassed a vast collection of imagery that was both obscene and involved the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for tighter control on social media following Southampton paedophile 's `` horrific intentions '' “ He took pleasure in experiencing a virtual world online that involved violence and sexual abuse .
Stopping this before it ever became a reality was paramount to our officers .
“ Protecting children remains a top priority for the NCA and we won ’ t stop in our pursuit of those individuals who pose a threat.
” Child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation runs the Stop It Now !
helpline which offers confidential advice to anyone concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s behaviour towards children .
If you are concerned a crime has been committed against a child contact your local police .
For child safety advice visit the Thinkuknow website .

John Stoddart made over 500 indecent images of children — 149 fell into the most severe category (A) for child abuse.
Files containing the words "Pedoland, Preteen and Lolita" were linked to 65-year-old's IP address and online user profile.
Forensic analysis of his digital devices found 7,256 indecent images and 754 videos from as early as 2004.
An additional 3,000 images related to bestiality.
During a police interview, he initially denied all allegations and said he was not sexually attracted to children.
He said he sometimes clicked on online files ‘to give them a go’, and that he’d once inadvertently seen a video of a baby being abused by clicking into a pop-up on his screen.
Within the downloaded material, officers found Stoddart was a fan of online games and visual stories featuring erotic encounters with adults, children and animals.
He admitted having a fascination with incest because it was ‘taboo’ and said he had been collecting extreme pornography since living in Germany in the seventies.
Stoddart, of Madeira Road, Ventnor was sentenced to eight months in jail suspended for two years and hit with a £3,000 fine after a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
At the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on July 13 he admitted ten charges mainly relating to making and possessing indecent images of children.
As part of his sentencing yesterday at Newport Crown Court He has been put on the sex offenders register for ten years, given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order limiting his use of the internet, ordered to attend a 35-day rehabilitation programme and told his electronic devices will be destroyed.
NCA officers arrested him in June 2018 after proving he had made child sex abuse files available on an online sharing platform.
NCA operations manager, Martin Matthews said: “Over decades Stoddart had made and amassed a vast collection of imagery that was both obscene and involved the sexual exploitation of children.
“He took pleasure in experiencing a virtual world online that involved violence and sexual abuse. Stopping this before it ever became a reality was paramount to our officers.
“Protecting children remains a top priority for the NCA and we won’t stop in our pursuit of those individuals who pose a threat.”
Child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation runs the Stop It Now! helpline which offers confidential advice to anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s behaviour towards children.
If you are concerned a crime has been committed against a child contact your local police. For child safety advice visit the Thinkuknow website.


thedailyecho--2020-08-15--Southampton man finds at least 20 hornets in block of flats

MORE than 20 hornets have been caught in one flat block on a Southampton street – and a residents says the key is not `` not throw anything at them '' .
A resident , who ask not to be identified , from Sholing said that he has caught around 17 hornets in his own flat – and even more in other residents ’ homes .
The 33-year-old claims that so far more than 20 hornets have been found in the flat , but no one knows where they are coming from .
He said : “ I have checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t find [ any nests ] .
There ’ s nothing I can see .
“ There are lots of trees around so they could be in the tree and we are just in their flight path.
” He explained how he has learned to capture the large bugs without angering them , and that his neighbours will come and ask him for help removing them .
“ They ’ re pretty docile , ” he said .
“ The key is to just not throw anything at them.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in there .
“ People are worried about if they Asian Hornets or not .
No one has been stung yet.
” He has contacted a number of people regarding the hornets to try and work out what species they are .
A Southampton pest expert has confirmed that the large bugs are not Asian Hornets , but are European hornets .
Peter M. Cherry , director of Pests Birds and Bugs Limited , said : “ These are European hornets , generally a docile creature and the largest of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousand species of wasp in the UK , most of which are microscopic .
“ Hornets live in relatively small colonies of about 200 individuals either high up in building for instance or in oak trees or similar .
They will generally ignore you if you leave them alone .
“ If they do become a danger to the public the nests can be treated . ''

A resident, who ask not to be identified, from Sholing said that he has caught around 17 hornets in his own flat – and even more in other residents’ homes.
The 33-year-old claims that so far more than 20 hornets have been found in the flat, but no one knows where they are coming from.
He said: “I have checked all of the loft spaces and can’t find [any nests]. There’s nothing I can see.
“There are lots of trees around so they could be in the tree and we are just in their flight path.”
He explained how he has learned to capture the large bugs without angering them, and that his neighbours will come and ask him for help removing them.
“They’re pretty docile,” he said. “The key is to just not throw anything at them.”
“I usually get a big glass and trap them in there.
“People are worried about if they Asian Hornets or not. No one has been stung yet.”
He has contacted a number of people regarding the hornets to try and work out what species they are.
A Southampton pest expert has confirmed that the large bugs are not Asian Hornets, but are European hornets.
Peter M. Cherry, director of Pests Birds and Bugs Limited, said: “These are European hornets, generally a docile creature and the largest of the UK wasp species.
“There are many thousand species of wasp in the UK, most of which are microscopic.
“Hornets live in relatively small colonies of about 200 individuals either high up in building for instance or in oak trees or similar. They will generally ignore you if you leave them alone.
“If they do become a danger to the public the nests can be treated."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Southampton For Your Eyes Only's licence to be discussed

A SOUTHAMPTON strip club has applied to renew its licence and change some conditions .
For Your Eyes Only on High Street , has submitted a request to Southampton City Council , to renew its current licence .
The company is also asking for some conditions to be changed .
The news comes as earlier this year the strip club was temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carried out a review .
As reported , the decision followed a police investigation into reports that a customer of the strip club allegedly paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February this year The Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee at the city council decided that For Your Eyes Only could reopen with immediate effect .
At the time , the council said it was noted the licence holder did not condone those actions and had taken `` significant steps to address the shortcomings '' .
The sub-committee considered the list of conditions agreed between the police , licensing office and the licence holder to be `` sufficient '' to address the concerns .
On August 17 , the Licensing ( General ) Sub-Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club 's licence and change some conditions .
These could include requirements that `` a member of the management team shall engage with any customer who has been in a private area for more than one hour .
The purpose of the engagement is to ensure that his welfare is being considered '' ; `` any transaction for £500 or over shall be made at the reception area by the patron and facilitated by a manager '' ; `` CCTV audit checks shall be made by the senior management team '' and `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VIP sit downs conducted by each dancer in the form of a spread sheet '' .
The application also states that `` any dancer earning £1,000 or more on a sit down shall have those interactions investigated by the management team '' .
The licensing sub-committee will discuss the application during a virtual meeting on August 17 at 4pm .

For Your Eyes Only on High Street, has submitted a request to Southampton City Council, to renew its current licence.
The company is also asking for some conditions to be changed.
The news comes as earlier this year the strip club was temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carried out a review.
As reported, the decision followed a police investigation into reports that a customer of the strip club allegedly paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long stay at the venue.
But in February this year The Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee at the city council decided that For Your Eyes Only could reopen with immediate effect.
At the time, the council said it was noted the licence holder did not condone those actions and had taken "significant steps to address the shortcomings".
The sub-committee considered the list of conditions agreed between the police, licensing office and the licence holder to be "sufficient" to address the concerns.
On August 17, the Licensing (General) Sub-Committee will consider whether to renew the strip club's licence and change some conditions.
These could include requirements that "a member of the management team shall engage with any customer who has been in a private area for more than one hour. The purpose of the engagement is to ensure that his welfare is being considered"; "any transaction for £500 or over shall be made at the reception area by the patron and facilitated by a manager"; "CCTV audit checks shall be made by the senior management team" and " a record shall be made of all VIP sit downs conducted by each dancer in the form of a spread sheet".
The application also states that "any dancer earning £1,000 or more on a sit down shall have those interactions investigated by the management team".
The licensing sub-committee will discuss the application during a virtual meeting on August 17 at 4pm.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--MISSING: Appeal to find cyclist Martin Turner

AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing cyclist .
Police are increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Martin @ @ @ @ @ Totton was last seen by his family yesterday morning at 8am .
He left his @ @ @ @ @ a cycle ride and has not returned since or made contact .
Martin is described @ @ @ @ @ cycling outfit to the one shown in the photograph from this article , a Lycra @ @ @ @ @ red and white with the logo DHC on the front and a white bicycle helmet @ @ @ @ @ : `` If you ’ ve seen Martin or know of his whereabouts , please @ @ @ @ @ quoting the reference 44200312217 . ''

Police are increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Martin Turner.
The 54-year-old from Totton was last seen by his family yesterday morning at 8am.
He left his home address to go on a cycle ride and has not returned since or made contact.
Martin is described as wearing a similar a cycling outfit to the one shown in the photograph from this article, a Lycra cycle top in blue, red and white with the logo DHC on the front and a white bicycle helmet.
A police spokesperson said: "If you’ve seen Martin or know of his whereabouts, please contact police on 101, quoting the reference 44200312217."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--IN THE COURTS: Seven people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... BRANDON LEWIS WADE HOWARD , 23 , of Chamberlayne Road , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Discharged conditionally for two years .
Restraining order made for two years .
Ordered to pay £200 compensation and £85 court costs .
KERRY LEIGH PHILLIPS , 31 , of Davis Field , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to stealing dishwasher tablets , alcohol and meat products worth £55 .
Also , pleaded guilty to stealing socks and a pack of blister relief patches worth £14 from Tesco .
Discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay £69 compensation and court costs of £50 .
JAMES ROBERT GIBBON , 59 , of Soalwood Lane , Petersfield .
Pleaded guilty to speeding .
Disqualified from driving for six months .
Fined £660 .
Ordered to pay £66 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
CHRISTOPHER JAMES TOWN , 23 , of Almond Road , Epsom .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Community order made for two years .
Includes rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days and 150 hours or unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 41 , of Harwood Close , Totton .
Pleaded guilty to attempting to shoplift and assault .
Conditionally discharged for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £40 compensation .
VESELIN TSVETANOV TARKALANOV , 32 , of Burlington Road , Southampton .
Found guilty of assault .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 25 days .
Fined £100 .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £200 court costs .
AIDEN ROYSTON HOULGATE , 25 , of Lydgate Road .
Admitted breaching a suspended sentence made in 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaults and causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words of behaviour which was racially aggravated .
Imprisoned for 16 weeks , suspended for 18 months .
Supervision period for 18 months .
Drug rehabilitation requirement of 20 days .
Ordered to pay £200 compensation .
LEE BARNES , 31 , of Langdown Road , Hythe .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Fined £200 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MICHAEL DOMINEY , 48 , of Shakespeare Avenue , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discharged for one year .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £22 victim surcharge .
ANTHONY WILLIAM BROWN , 58 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Committed to prison for 22 weeks , suspended for 18 months .
Restraining order made and rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days .
SHANE SIMPSON , 33 , of Broadlands Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to breaching a non-molestation order and criminal damage .
Jailed for 26 weeks , suspended for two years .
Supervision period of two years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ordered to pay £250 compensation and £50 court costs .
ORLANDO ELIJAH BARNES , 44 , of Howard Road , Hilsea .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving , driving while uninsured and disqualified .
Jailed for 12 weeks , suspended for two years .
Must complete 80 hours unpaid work .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 40 days .
Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
LUKE SCOTT COLLINS , 30 , of Chiltern Green , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Jailed for eight weeks , suspended for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days .
Ordered to pay £200 compensation .
FAISAL SUMRA , 22 , of Northumberland Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Fined £50 and ordered to pay court costs of £50

BRANDON LEWIS WADE HOWARD, 23, of Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Discharged conditionally for two years. Restraining order made for two years. Ordered to pay £200 compensation and £85 court costs.
KERRY LEIGH PHILLIPS, 31, of Davis Field, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to stealing dishwasher tablets, alcohol and meat products worth £55. Also, pleaded guilty to stealing socks and a pack of blister relief patches worth £14 from Tesco. Discharged conditionally for nine months. Ordered to pay £69 compensation and court costs of £50.
JAMES ROBERT GIBBON, 59, of Soalwood Lane, Petersfield. Pleaded guilty to speeding. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fined £660. Ordered to pay £66 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES TOWN, 23, of Almond Road, Epsom. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made for two years. Includes rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days and 150 hours or unpaid work. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
PAUL MICHAEL MUNDAY, 41, of Harwood Close, Totton. Pleaded guilty to attempting to shoplift and assault. Conditionally discharged for 12 months. Ordered to pay £40 compensation.
VESELIN TSVETANOV TARKALANOV, 32, of Burlington Road, Southampton. Found guilty of assault. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 25 days. Fined £100. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £200 court costs.
AIDEN ROYSTON HOULGATE, 25, of Lydgate Road. Admitted breaching a suspended sentence made in 2019. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, multiple assaults and causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words of behaviour which was racially aggravated. Imprisoned for 16 weeks, suspended for 18 months. Supervision period for 18 months. Drug rehabilitation requirement of 20 days. Ordered to pay £200 compensation.
LEE BARNES, 31, of Langdown Road, Hythe. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Fined £200. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MICHAEL DOMINEY, 48, of Shakespeare Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Conditionally discharged for one year. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £22 victim surcharge.
ANTHONY WILLIAM BROWN, 58, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to assault. Committed to prison for 22 weeks, suspended for 18 months. Restraining order made and rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days.
Ordered to pay £600 compensation and £200 court costs.
SHANE SIMPSON, 33, of Broadlands Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to breaching a non-molestation order and criminal damage. Jailed for 26 weeks, suspended for two years. Supervision period of two years. Drug rehabilitation requirement of 15 days. Ordered to pay £250 compensation and £50 court costs.
ORLANDO ELIJAH BARNES, 44, of Howard Road, Hilsea. Pleaded guilty to drug driving, driving while uninsured and disqualified. Jailed for 12 weeks, suspended for two years. Must complete 80 hours unpaid work. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 40 days. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
LUKE SCOTT COLLINS, 30, of Chiltern Green, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Jailed for eight weeks, suspended for 18 months. Exclusion requirement for 12 months. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days. Ordered to pay £200 compensation.
FAISAL SUMRA, 22, of Northumberland Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community order. Fined £50 and ordered to pay court costs of £50


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--John Lovell spent his retirement keeping Marchwood litter-free

HE WAS the Hampshire pensioner who became a local hero after devoting his retirement to keeping his village spick and span .
Tributes have been paid to veteran litter picker John Lovell , who turned out in all weathers to collect all the cans , bottles and wrappers discarded by other people .
Mr Lovell , who has died aged 89 , is thought to have removed tons of waste from the streets of Marchwood .
Now villagers have clubbed together to buy a plaque and a memorial bench in his honour .
They set out to raise £800 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours and watched the total grow to £1,265 .
Any money left over will be used to buy equipment for other litter pickers in the area .
Marchwood resident Sue Kerrigan-Harris said : `` John took it upon himself to litter pick in his retirement to keep fit and kept the village litter-free .
`` Numerous families across Marchwood got to know him because of this simple deed that turned him into a local hero . ''
A tribute on the JustGiving launched to fund the plaque and bench said : `` John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have collected tons of litter and put a smile on many a face as he stopped to chat . ''
The tribute said Mr Lovell 's dedication to litter picking `` warmed the hearts of the whole community '' .
One of the comments left on the page said : `` RIP John .
You were such a lovely kind man .
You will be missed . ''
Ward councillor David Harrison added : `` John was renowned for collecting litter in the Marchwood area every day , regardless of the weather .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided upon his retirement that he would devote a lot of his spare time to litter picking all around the village .
Over the years he must have collected tonnes of litter .
`` His efforts did not go unnoticed .
`` He was often complimented on his work by villagers and was even given a civic award by Marchwood Parish Council in recognition of his outstanding voluntary service .
`` I 'd sometimes encounter him when walking around the village myself .
`` On one occasion he walked past a cafe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a sit down as a small 'thank you ' for his splendid efforts . ''

Tributes have been paid to veteran litter picker John Lovell, who turned out in all weathers to collect all the cans, bottles and wrappers discarded by other people.
Mr Lovell, who has died aged 89, is thought to have removed tons of waste from the streets of Marchwood.
Now villagers have clubbed together to buy a plaque and a memorial bench in his honour.
They set out to raise £800 but hit their target in less than 12 hours and watched the total grow to £1,265. Any money left over will be used to buy equipment for other litter pickers in the area.
Marchwood resident Sue Kerrigan-Harris said: "John took it upon himself to litter pick in his retirement to keep fit and kept the village litter-free.
"Numerous families across Marchwood got to know him because of this simple deed that turned him into a local hero."
A tribute on the JustGiving launched to fund the plaque and bench said: "John was a truly great man who must have collected tons of litter and put a smile on many a face as he stopped to chat."
The tribute said Mr Lovell's dedication to litter picking "warmed the hearts of the whole community".
One of the comments left on the page said: "RIP John. You were such a lovely kind man. You will be missed."
Ward councillor David Harrison added: "John was renowned for collecting litter in the Marchwood area every day, regardless of the weather.
"He was a lovely man who decided upon his retirement that he would devote a lot of his spare time to litter picking all around the village. Over the years he must have collected tonnes of litter.
"His efforts did not go unnoticed.
"He was often complimented on his work by villagers and was even given a civic award by Marchwood Parish Council in recognition of his outstanding voluntary service.
"I'd sometimes encounter him when walking around the village myself.
"On one occasion he walked past a cafe. I invited him in for a coffee and a sit down as a small 'thank you' for his splendid efforts."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Motorcycle stolen from Sainsbury's in Shirley

A MOTORBIKE has been stolen from a supermarket carpark .
Thieves stole a Yamaha motorbike from the Sainsbury 's car @ @ @ @ @ red YBR 12 model with registration number WN59 FNJ was taken sometime between 10.30pm and @ @ @ @ @ have now launched a witness appeal to trace it .
`` A police spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ yesterday that a red Yamaha YBR 12 cc motorcycle reg WN59 FNJ was stolen from @ @ @ @ @ between 10.30pm and 11pm that night ( Friday 14 Aug ) .
`` Officers are @ @ @ @ @ have seen this bike being taken or who may have seen it parked/stored to call @ @ @ @ @

Thieves stole a Yamaha motorbike from the Sainsbury's car park in Shirley.
The red YBR 12 model with registration number WN59 FNJ was taken sometime between 10.30pm and 11pm on Friday.
Police have now launched a witness appeal to trace it.
"A police spokesperson said: "Reported to police yesterday that a red Yamaha YBR 12 cc motorcycle reg WN59 FNJ was stolen from Sainsbury's in Shirley sometime between 10.30pm and 11pm that night (Friday 14 Aug).
"Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen this bike being taken or who may have seen it parked/stored to call 101 quoting 44200310972."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Firefighters rush to Swanwick Lane, Swanwick

A CAR has ploughed into a hedge in a Hampshire village .
Two women were treated by paramedics after their @ @ @ @ @ in Swanwick Lane , Swanwick .
A rescue team from Hightown Fire Station raced to @ @ @ @ @ emergency call at around 4.15am this morning .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police @ @ @

Two women were treated by paramedics after their car crashed into a hedge in Swanwick Lane, Swanwick.
A rescue team from Hightown Fire Station raced to the scene after receiving an emergency call at around 4.15am this morning.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Rumbridge Street, Totton, could see new shops and flats

DEVELOPERS have submitted plans to transform part of a Hampshire town centre by replacing a derelict building with flats and shops .
Templeton Stockbridge has submitted an application to build two retail units and seven flats at the junction of Rumbridge Street and Junction Road in Totton .
It follows the rejection of two previous attempts to redevelop the run-down site , which critics say blights the area .
In 2018 an application to build nine flats and a shop was refused by New Forest District Council .
The applicant lodged an appeal but a government-appointed planning inspector upheld the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for eight flats was turned down in 2017 .
The new application says : `` The latest proposal addresses the two elements of concern within the previous schemes - the scale of the proposed building and the impact upon the vitality/viability of the town centre .
`` The design of the development now ensures it would integrate well within the surrounding buildings .
`` The proposed development would also deliver social and economic benefits from the provision of much-needed housing in a suitable location .
`` The construction activities associated with the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs in the shirt-term , while the provision of commercial units and additional residents within the area would provide great long-term economic benefit . ''
But several people in the area have lodged objections to the application One protester said the height of the proposed development would result in Rumbridge Street becoming `` very dark and unpleasant '' in the evenings .
Others complained that the lack of on-site parking would result in more people leaving their cars in Rose Road , Rumbridge Gardens and Osborne Road .
One local resident said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see this property redeveloped I have to object to the current plans .
To build any residential property with no allocation for parking is ludicrous . ''
The site is currently occupied by a mixed use building that contained two shops on the ground floor with a one-bedroom flat above .
The application says : `` The site has remained in a state of relative disrepair for several years and at present is undoubtedly an unattractive feature . ''

Templeton Stockbridge has submitted an application to build two retail units and seven flats at the junction of Rumbridge Street and Junction Road in Totton.
It follows the rejection of two previous attempts to redevelop the run-down site, which critics say blights the area.
In 2018 an application to build nine flats and a shop was refused by New Forest District Council. The applicant lodged an appeal but a government-appointed planning inspector upheld the council's decision.
A previous proposal for eight flats was turned down in 2017.
The new application says: "The latest proposal addresses the two elements of concern within the previous schemes - the scale of the proposed building and the impact upon the vitality/viability of the town centre.
"The design of the development now ensures it would integrate well within the surrounding buildings.
"The proposed development would also deliver social and economic benefits from the provision of much-needed housing in a suitable location.
"The construction activities associated with the development would generate 11 temporary jobs full-time construction jobs in the shirt-term, while the provision of commercial units and additional residents within the area would provide great long-term economic benefit."
But several people in the area have lodged objections to the application
One protester said the height of the proposed development would result in Rumbridge Street becoming "very dark and unpleasant" in the evenings.
Others complained that the lack of on-site parking would result in more people leaving their cars in Rose Road, Rumbridge Gardens and Osborne Road.
One local resident said: "Although it would be lovely to see this property redeveloped I have to object to the current plans. To build any residential property with no allocation for parking is ludicrous."
The site is currently occupied by a mixed use building that contained two shops on the ground floor with a one-bedroom flat above.
The application says: "The site has remained in a state of relative disrepair for several years and at present is undoubtedly an unattractive feature."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--M271 roadworks and closures: Here's all you need to know

MORE works to improve Redbridge Roundabout are to start next week .
Highways England will be starting work on August 10 to complement other junction improvement work at junctions 5 and 7 in a bid to improve journey times , reduce congestion and support local and strategic economic growth .
The Redbridge scheme comes after a six-month project to improve the nearby Millbrook Roundabout finished on April 7 .
The scheme , set to cost between £8.5 million and £15.5 million , will add an extra lane to ease congestion for vehicles travelling from the motorway to the city centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being carried out ?
• Free-flow lanes are to be added from the M271 Southampton towards the port • A new footbridge will be installed • Signals that give buses priority are to be removed • Hundreds of new shrubs and trees to be planted • Roundabout to be resurfaced with new `` low-noise '' material What closures will be in place ?
• 8pm to 6am closure - August 17 to 19 - M271 southbound full closure at Junction 1 including Jct 1 southbound entry slip road ; Full closure north-east quadrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A33 westbound exit slip • 8pm to 6am closure - August 20 to 21 - M271 southbound lane 1 ; Full closure southern gyratory of Redbridge Roundabout ; Full closure of A33 westbound exit slip road ; Full closure of Old Redbridge Road at the junction of A33 • 8pm to 6am closure - August 22 to 23 - M271 southbound full closure at Jct 1 Inc. Jct 1 southbound entry slip road ; Full Closure of North Gyratory of Redbridge Roundabout ; Full closure M271 northbound ; Full closure of A35 eastbound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gover Rd at the Junction of Redbridge Roundabout

Highways England started the work this morning to complement other junction improvement work at junctions 5 and 7 in a bid to improve journey times, reduce congestion and support local and strategic economic growth.
The Redbridge scheme comes after a six-month project to improve the nearby Millbrook Roundabout finished on April 7.
The scheme, set to cost between £8.5 million and £15.5 million, will add an extra lane to ease congestion for vehicles travelling from the motorway to the city centre and the port.
What work is being carried out?
Free-flow lanes are to be added from the M271 Southampton towards the port
Shared paths to be improved
A new footbridge will be installed
Signals that give buses priority are to be removed
Widening the Roundabout
Hundreds of new shrubs and trees to be planted
Roundabout to be resurfaced with new "low-noise" material
What closures will be in place?


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Netley Abbey man, 29, charged with three counts of rape

A MAN has appeared in court charged with three counts of rape .
Christopher Robert David Hunt , of Moore @ @ @ @ @ is alleged to have committed the offences between March 1 , 2016 and May 30 @ @ @ @ @ 's case has been sent to Winchester Crown Court , where he will appear on @ @ @ @ @ and trial preparation hearing .
He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ unconditional bail by District Judge Timothy Pattinson .
He has not yet entered pleas to @ @ @ @ @

Christopher Robert David Hunt, of Moore Crescent in Netley Abbey, is alleged to have committed the offences between March 1, 2016 and May 30, 2016.
The 29-year-old's case has been sent to Winchester Crown Court, where he will appear on September 9 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where he was released on unconditional bail by District Judge Timothy Pattinson.
He has not yet entered pleas to any of the charges.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Banned: drink driver caught with no licence or insurance

A DRINK driver caught with no licence or insurance has been banned from the roads .
Scott Adam Bradley was @ @ @ @ @ Seat Ibiza on Botley Road , North Baddesley on February 1 .
The 26-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes @ @ @ @ @ of breath .
He was also found to be driving with no licence or insurance @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving , one @ @ @ @ @ licence and one count of driving without insurance .
Bradley , of Pound Road , @ @ @ @ @ driving for 36 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work .
@ @ @ @ @ pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85 .

Scott Adam Bradley was caught drink driving in a Seat Ibiza on Botley Road, North Baddesley on February 1.
The 26-year-old was found to have 105 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
He was also found to be driving with no licence or insurance policy.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving, one count of driving without a licence and one count of driving without insurance.
Bradley, of Pound Road, Bursledon, was disqualified from driving for 36 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Fire tears through building in North Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle a blaze at a derelict building on Friday night .
Eight engines raced to a `` derelict barn '' in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am .
Despite the best efforts of firefighters , the `` building could n't be saved '' and people were urged to avoid the area .
The `` three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform '' .
Crews from Eastleigh , St Mary 's , Redbridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , further support vehicles from Beaulieu , Romsey , Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop 's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night .
Due to concerns about the building collapsing , inspectors have been on the scene making assessments .
Meanwhile , fire investigators have been probing the cause of the fire .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` Police attended , investigations are ongoing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest it is being treated as suspicious . ''

Eight engines raced to a "derelict barn" in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am.
@hfrs_control and @Hants_fire still dealing with the large fire at Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, please avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/10LK7oWRsE — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) August 15, 2020
Despite the best efforts of firefighters, the "building couldn't be saved" and people were urged to avoid the area.
The "three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform".
Crews from Eastleigh, St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown, Portchester, Gosport and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, further support vehicles from Beaulieu, Romsey, Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night.
Due to concerns about the building collapsing, inspectors have been on the scene making assessments.
Meanwhile, fire investigators have been probing the cause of the fire.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "Police attended, investigations are ongoing but at this stage there is nothing to suggest it is being treated as suspicious."


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--SEVEN lost pubs of the past part 3 – which was your favourite?

SOUTHAMPTON has long been the ideal place to grab a pint .
Historically almost every road had a pub on it – many of them more than one .
Over the past couple of decades dozens of watering holes have shut , including those featured in these pictures .
Each served as a gathering point for locals and their loss is often lamented .
• DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new Facebook group > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of the past - part 1 > > > • READ MORE : Seven pubs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ > The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these bastions of social activity .
The Bald Faced Stag was known to have existed as far back as the 1870s when it was known simply as The Stag .
The name changed circa 1890 .
The Bald Faced Stag , located at 36 Edward Road , Shirley , closed in 2012 and is now residential .
Brannigans on High Street was shut in 2003 and , after staying boarded-up for many years , was converted into a Lidl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End Road was once the Bitterne Brewery , called so because it had it ’ s own brewery .
A 19th century pub stood on the site but was replaced in 1952 by the current building .
During the Second World War the publican was killed and the pub damaged by a Luftwaffe bomb .
Renamed The Big Cheese .
in the 1990s , it closed in 2017 .
The Crown & Sceptre at 168 Burgess Road was located near Southampton University .
The University purchased the building before having it demolished in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 and demolished in 2012 .
The premises on St Marys Street is now residential and commercial .
The King Alfred in Northam Road was known as The Glebe during the 1970s before changing its name back in more recent years .
Ferryman & Firkin was located at 36 High Street before closing in 2009 .
It is now the Turkish restaurant the Ottoman Kitchen .

Historically almost every road had a pub on it – many of them more than one.
Over the past couple of decades dozens of watering holes have shut, including those featured in these pictures.
Each served as a gathering point for locals and their loss is often lamented.
The Daily Echo is going back through the archives to remember some of these bastions of social activity.
The Bald Faced Stag
The Bald Faced Stag was known to have existed as far back as the 1870s when it was known simply as The Stag. The name changed circa 1890. The Bald Faced Stag, located at 36 Edward Road, Shirley, closed in 2012 and is now residential.
Brannigans
Brannigans on High Street was shut in 2003 and, after staying boarded-up for many years, was converted into a Lidl supermarket.
The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese in West End Road was once the Bitterne Brewery, called so because it had it’s own brewery. A 19th century pub stood on the site but was replaced in 1952 by the current building. During the Second World War the publican was killed and the pub damaged by a Luftwaffe bomb. Renamed The Big Cheese. in the 1990s, it closed in 2017.
The Crown and Sceptre
The Crown & Sceptre at 168 Burgess Road was located near Southampton University. The University purchased the building before having it demolished in 2010
The Oddfellows Arms
The Oddfellows Arms was closed in 2008 and demolished in 2012. The premises on St Marys Street is now residential and commercial.
The King Alfred
The King Alfred in Northam Road was known as The Glebe during the 1970s before changing its name back in more recent years.
Ferryman and Firkin
Ferryman & Firkin was located at 36 High Street before closing in 2009. It is now the Turkish restaurant the Ottoman Kitchen.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--PHOTOS: Heatwaves through the years –were you pictured during one?

DURING the recent heatwave it was difficult to remember a period hotter and drier , but in 1976 it was @ @ @ @ @ year , temperatures were often well into the 30s Celsius and the south went 45 @ @ @ @ @ rain .
And on June 28 , the UK ’ s highest temperature up until @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , at 35.6 Celsius ( 96.1 Fahrenheit ) .
The winter beforehand had been @ @ @ @ @ the hot summer of 1976 became a severe drought .
Five hundred people heading for @ @ @ @ @ in Matchams Stadium as one of the New Forest ’ s worst ever fires burned @ @ @ @ @ show not just the heatwave of 1976 but also some in the years since .

That year, temperatures were often well into the 30s Celsius and the south went 45 days without a drop of rain.
And on June 28, the UK’s highest temperature up until that date was recorded in Southampton, at 35.6 Celsius (96.1 Fahrenheit).
The winter beforehand had been dryer than usual, so the hot summer of 1976 became a severe drought.
Heath fires became a frighteningly common occurrence.
Five hundred people heading for Matchams Country Club became trapped in Matchams Stadium as one of the New Forest’s worst ever fires burned around them.
These pictures show not just the heatwave of 1976 but also some in the years since.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Marwell Zoo welcome ‘incredibly rare’ African wild ass foal

MARWELL Zoo is celebrating three new births including a critically endangered African wild ass – one of the world ’ s rarest animals .
Born to first-time parents Jahzahra and Lars , zookeepers report the foal is very strong and active .
Marwell has bred African wild ass successfully for many years , boosting the species which has been on the critically endangered list since 1996 .
Animal collection manager Ian Goodwin said : “ The birth of this foal is an extremely important addition to the zoo , especially as we are only one of three collections in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African wild ass .
We ’ re all very proud that mother and foal are doing so well .
“ The African wild ass inhabit Eritrea , Ethiopia and Somalia .
There are estimated to be fewer than 600 in the wild so they are incredibly rare and they sadly face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
” Visitors to the zoo can spot the new foal in the paddock down the path past the zoo ’ s brand new Okapi Playground .
The play area , which has just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , net tunnels , a basket swing and slides , was designed to be inclusive and features a wheelchair accessible roundabout and slide .
Marwell is also celebrating the birth of two Hartmann ’ s mountain zebra foals .
The Hartmann ’ s zebra is Vulnerable and Marwell is one of the few UK zoos to breed the species .
Marwell also manages the International Studbook and the European Ex situ Programme ( EEP ) for the species , which are mainly found in Namibia but also Angola and South Africa .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Davu and the second was born to Dorotka and Davu on Monday night .
The herd can be spotted in the Valley Field behind Café Graze .
The wild Hartmann ’ s mountain zebra population suffered a dramatic loss in the early 1980s due to extreme droughts .
While the species has recovered to more than 30,000 individuals since then , an event similar to the one in the 1980s is increasingly likely under climate change .
This could wipe out more than 30 per cent of the wild population , making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the conservation of the species .

Born to first-time parents Jahzahra and Lars, zookeepers report the foal is very strong and active.
Marwell has bred African wild ass successfully for many years, boosting the species which has been on the critically endangered list since 1996.
Animal collection manager Ian Goodwin said: “The birth of this foal is an extremely important addition to the zoo, especially as we are only one of three collections in the UK to hold a breeding herd of African wild ass. We’re all very proud that mother and foal are doing so well.
“The African wild ass inhabit Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. There are estimated to be fewer than 600 in the wild so they are incredibly rare and they sadly face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.”
Visitors to the zoo can spot the new foal in the paddock down the path past the zoo’s brand new Okapi Playground.
The play area, which has just opened, is equipped with climbing nets, net tunnels, a basket swing and slides, was designed to be inclusive and features a wheelchair accessible roundabout and slide.
Marwell is also celebrating the birth of two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals.
The Hartmann’s zebra is Vulnerable and Marwell is one of the few UK zoos to breed the species. Marwell also manages the International Studbook and the European Ex situ Programme (EEP) for the species, which are mainly found in Namibia but also Angola and South Africa.
The first was born last Thursday to Dayimani and Davu and the second was born to Dorotka and Davu on Monday night. The herd can be spotted in the Valley Field behind Café Graze.
The wild Hartmann’s mountain zebra population suffered a dramatic loss in the early 1980s due to extreme droughts. While the species has recovered to more than 30,000 individuals since then, an event similar to the one in the 1980s is increasingly likely under climate change. This could wipe out more than 30 per cent of the wild population, making the zoo populations an important back up for the conservation of the species.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--PHOTOS: Walking for good causes in 1993

PHOTOS: Walking for good causes in 1993

WITH the great weather and the need to to perform exercise while social distancing , there 's no doubt hiking @ @ @ @ @ ever .
With this in mind , the Daily Echo takes a look at those @ @ @ @ @ others .
Three-hundred children from New Milton Infant School set off on a charity walk @ @ @ @ @ .
The kids donned daisy hats and badges as they walked two miles to raise @ @ @ @ @ Trust .
The charity ’ s logo is a daisy , which prompted the flower @ @ @ @ @ the sweltering heat two days later to walk a gruelling 35-mile route through Hampshire .
@ @ @ @ @ £500 for the Wessex Heartbeat appeal by stomping between ASDA stores in Eastleigh , Fareham @ @ @ @ @ again .
“ It was absolutely exhausting but we ’ re still pleased we did @ @ @ @ @ customer services manager Neil Lindsey at the time .
Plenty of others put their best @ @ @ @ @ as can be seen in this collection of images .

With this in mind, the Daily Echo takes a look at those who took steps to help others.
Three-hundred children from New Milton Infant School set off on a charity walk on July 3, 1993.
The kids donned daisy hats and badges as they walked two miles to raise money for the Wessex Cancer Trust. The charity’s logo is a daisy , which prompted the flower theme.
ASDA staff braved the sweltering heat two days later to walk a gruelling 35-mile route through Hampshire.
The team raised more than £500 for the Wessex Heartbeat appeal by stomping between ASDA stores in Eastleigh, Fareham, Southampton and then back again.
“It was absolutely exhausting but we’re still pleased we did it,” said Eastleigh customer services manager Neil Lindsey at the time.
Plenty of others put their best foot forward in 1993, as can be seen in this collection of images.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Bunny Ennis completes The Not Forgotten challenge

A WORLD War Two veteran has got on his exercise bike and help raised thousands for a charity close to heart .
Bunny Ennis has taken his cycling challenge for The Not Forgotten by storm , by cycling 12.1km in seven days to raise money and awareness for the charity .
He wanted to complete this challenge to help those who are shielding from Covid-19 and also spread some much-needed positivity ; which he has done by motivating the team at Ennis & Co supporting him to cover an incredible 456.35km by running , walking , swimming , cycling – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kilometre the 94-year-old cycled each day during week of August 3 to 9 , Ennis & Co team doubled , or in some cases quadrupled , this in their own preferred method of exercise .
Although the team were not able to complete this together in person , they all motivated each other along the way , screen grabbing progress , raising awareness for the charity and most of all , boosting Bunny ’ s dream to do something amazing and give something back .
Lynda Ennis , founder of Ennis & Co @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been truly amazing .
Dad has loved completing the challenge and feels fitter and more active ; which is no mean feat in this heat !
Everyone supporting has been amazing .
We have raised over £3,000 with more donations pending and I couldn ’ t thank everyone enough for their contribution .
It ’ s a dream come true for Dad.
” To find out more or to donate , go to www.justgiving.co.uk/ennis & co

Bunny Ennis has taken his cycling challenge for The Not Forgotten by storm, by cycling 12.1km in seven days to raise money and awareness for the charity.
He wanted to complete this challenge to help those who are shielding from Covid-19 and also spread some much-needed positivity; which he has done by motivating the team at Ennis & Co supporting him to cover an incredible 456.35km by running, walking, swimming, cycling – and even a triathlon.
For every kilometre the 94-year-old cycled each day during week of August 3 to 9, Ennis & Co team doubled, or in some cases quadrupled, this in their own preferred method of exercise.
Although the team were not able to complete this together in person, they all motivated each other along the way, screen grabbing progress, raising awareness for the charity and most of all, boosting Bunny’s dream to do something amazing and give something back.
Lynda Ennis, founder of Ennis & Co, said: “The last week has been truly amazing. Dad has loved completing the challenge and feels fitter and more active; which is no mean feat in this heat! Everyone supporting has been amazing. We have raised over £3,000 with more donations pending and I couldn’t thank everyone enough for their contribution. It’s a dream come true for Dad.”
To find out more or to donate, go to www.justgiving.co.uk/ennis&co


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Body found in search for missing Martin Turner

A BODY has been found following an appeal to find a missing cyclist .
Police have confirmed that officers searching @ @ @ @ @ have found a body .
The 54-year-old from Totton was last seen by his family @ @ @ @ @ He left his home address to go on a cycle ride and had not returned @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` It ’ s with regret we have @ @ @ @ @ searching for missing man Martin Turner , have this afternoon , found a body in @ @ @ @ @ has yet to take place but his next of kin have been informed . ''
@ @ @ @ @ the public for sharing their earlier appeal .

Police have confirmed that officers searching for cyclist, Martin Turner have found a body.
The 54-year-old from Totton was last seen by his family on Saturday at 8am.
He left his home address to go on a cycle ride and had not returned since or made contact.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "It’s with regret we have to inform you that officers searching for missing man Martin Turner, have this afternoon, found a body in Dorset.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but his next of kin have been informed."
The spokesperson thanked members of the public for sharing their earlier appeal.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Arson probe launched after fire guts Eastleigh building

AN ARSON investigation has been launched after a fire tore through a derelict farmhouse .
Firefighters scrambled to tackle a blaze at an old building in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh .
Crews from across the area fought through Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday .
However , the three-storey `` building could n't be saved '' .
• 'We could n't save it ' : Fire tears through derelict building But now , police have confirmed the fire is being treated as suspicious .
The scene is `` part of a criminal investigation into arson '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cordon will remain overnight as officers continue to conduct a joint investigation with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
Anyone with any information about the incident or who saw anything suspicious is urged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200312057 Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services reported that support vehicles from Beaulieu , Romsey , Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop 's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night .
Due to concerns about the building collapsing , inspectors were on the scene making @ @

Firefighters scrambled to tackle a blaze at an old building in North Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh.
Crews from across the area fought through Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday.
However, the three-storey "building couldn't be saved".
But now, police have confirmed the fire is being treated as suspicious.
The scene is "part of a criminal investigation into arson".
According to Hampshire Police, a cordon will remain overnight as officers continue to conduct a joint investigation with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Anyone with any information about the incident or who saw anything suspicious is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200312057
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services reported that support vehicles from Beaulieu, Romsey, Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night.
Due to concerns about the building collapsing, inspectors were on the scene making assessments.


thedailyecho--2020-08-16--Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict building in West End

Engines have been sent to tackle a fire at a barn in West End .
Crews from Hightown , Redbridge @ @ @ @ @ on the scene off West End Road .

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thedailyecho--2020-08-17--Arson arrest after fire in North Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in Eastleigh .
Hampshire Constabulary says officers have picked up the 27-year-old following the blaze on North Stoneham Lane in the early hours of Saturday .
No one was injured in the fire which destroyed a derelict building .
The man , from Eastleigh , has not yet been charged , and so has not been named .
• READ MORE : 'We could n't save it ' : Fire tears through derelict building A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 1.46am to reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lane .
Officers attended the location alongside our colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
`` We later determined the cause of the fire to be suspicious and arrested a 27-year-old man from Eastleigh on suspicion of arson .
`` He remains in police custody at this time .
Officers investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses .
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 44200312057 .
As reported , Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the `` building could n't be saved '' and people were urged to avoid the area .
The `` three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform '' .
Crews from Eastleigh , St Mary 's , Redbridge , Hightown , Portchester , Gosport and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , further support vehicles from Beaulieu , Romsey , Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop 's Waltham and Alresford were used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the night .
Due to concerns about the building collapsing , inspectors have been on the scene making assessments .

Hampshire Constabulary says officers have picked up the 27-year-old following the blaze on North Stoneham Lane in the early hours of Saturday.
No one was injured in the fire which destroyed a derelict building.
The man, from Eastleigh, has not yet been charged, and so has not been named.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 1.46am to reports of a fire at a premises on Stoneham Lane. Officers attended the location alongside our colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"We later determined the cause of the fire to be suspicious and arrested a 27-year-old man from Eastleigh on suspicion of arson.
"He remains in police custody at this time.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
@hfrs_control and @Hants_fire still dealing with the large fire at Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, please avoid the area if possible. https://t.co/10LK7oWRsE — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) August 15, 2020
Officers investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 44200312057.
As reported, Hampshire Fire and Rescue services received multiple calls of a fire at around 1am on Saturday.
Despite the best efforts of firefighters, the "building couldn't be saved" and people were urged to avoid the area.
The "three-storey building suffered complete damage in the blaze which was extinguished using jets and the aerial ladder platform".
Crews from Eastleigh, St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown, Portchester, Gosport and Southsea Fire Stations were on the scene.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, further support vehicles from Beaulieu, Romsey, Basingstoke with additional appliances from Bishop's Waltham and Alresford were used to relieve the firefighters who had been working through the night.
Due to concerns about the building collapsing, inspectors have been on the scene making assessments.