thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Police set to patrol Fort Victoria Country Park after sex offence

POLICE officers and detectives are set to carry out patrols at a park after reports of a serious sexual offence against a three-year-old child .
As reported by the Daily Echo , a man in his 60s has been arrested following the incident , which happened shortly after 3pm on Monday , August 31 , at Ford Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth , on the Isle of Wight .
Hampshire Constabulary now says that the area will be patrolled as part of the investigation into the incident , which has been named Operation July .
• Footage plea after serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ This investigation is very much ongoing and we are grateful to those who have spoken with us and provided information to us via the online portal we shared this weekend .
“ Officers will be at the Fort between 11.30am and 4pm today carrying out patrols and conducting enquiries , so if you are visiting the area today you can expect to see the teams investigating this incident .
“ Teams will be handing out witness appeal leaflets with a view to capturing other potential witnesses who may not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those who are down at the location there is a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes and we will endeavour to keep you all informed of any significant updates .
“ Please do not hesitate to approach our officers if you are in the area today and have any concerns , or more importantly any information that could help us investigate this crime.
” The arrested man has been bailed until September 28 .
Anyone with information on the incident can call police on 101 , quoting Operation July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555111 .

As reported by the Daily Echo, a man in his 60s has been arrested following the incident, which happened shortly after 3pm on Monday, August 31, at Ford Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight.
Hampshire Constabulary now says that the area will be patrolled as part of the investigation into the incident, which has been named Operation July.
Superintendent Sarah Jackson said: “This investigation is very much ongoing and we are grateful to those who have spoken with us and provided information to us via the online portal we shared this weekend.
“Officers will be at the Fort between 11.30am and 4pm today carrying out patrols and conducting enquiries, so if you are visiting the area today you can expect to see the teams investigating this incident.
“Teams will be handing out witness appeal leaflets with a view to capturing other potential witnesses who may not have seen our media appeals. In addition to those who are down at the location there is a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes and we will endeavour to keep you all informed of any significant updates.
“Please do not hesitate to approach our officers if you are in the area today and have any concerns, or more importantly any information that could help us investigate this crime.”
The arrested man has been bailed until September 28.
Anyone with information on the incident can call police on 101, quoting Operation July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Alternatively, visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20E11-PO1 and submit photos or videos online.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Road rage at Southampton ferry terminal left me shaken

I ’ M SHOCKED and physically shaking from the road rage of waiting two hours in queuing traffic outside Holiday Inn , Southampton docks , to get into the Red Funnel marshalling yard .
I was asked not to arrive before 7pm for a booked 6pm sailing .
Some IW ferry traffic decided to jump the queue and form a new queue in the middle lane of the highway trying to cut into the existing queue ; hence blocking city traffic .
Car horns were hooting , drivers jumping out of their vehicles to ask other drivers blocking the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they didn ’ t those vehicles were driving on the pavement to pass .
None of the cars , including me , wanted to let the rogue cars into the designated queue .
I was totally fed up watching so many vehicles push in , with me doing the correct thing and getting nowhere .
A red Yaris kept coming towards me trying to push in .
Her window was open , so I asked her to drive on and join the queue .
I was bombarded with verbal abuse and swearing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought she was going to drive into the side of my car on a couple of occasions .
I was still shaking later on the ferry when Red Funnel loudspeaker proceeded to tell us to respect staff and abuse of any kind isn ’ t tolerated .
I agree with that but what about people like me .
I ’ m a Red Funnel customer but have no protection on the highway outside their marshalling yard .
This was the second day in a row I have had to use the car ferry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late ; all because one ferry is broken down .
Six hours hanging around for a sailing is not acceptable and I hear problems are on going .
This is not the first time this year ; the car ferries are not fit for purpose .
Do you have an opinion on this or any other subject ?
Send us your views at Letters to the Editor .

I was asked not to arrive before 7pm for a booked 6pm sailing.
Some IW ferry traffic decided to jump the queue and form a new queue in the middle lane of the highway trying to cut into the existing queue; hence blocking city traffic.
Car horns were hooting, drivers jumping out of their vehicles to ask other drivers blocking the middle of the highway to move and when they didn’t those vehicles were driving on the pavement to pass.
None of the cars, including me, wanted to let the rogue cars into the designated queue.
I was totally fed up watching so many vehicles push in, with me doing the correct thing and getting nowhere.
A red Yaris kept coming towards me trying to push in. Her window was open, so I asked her to drive on and join the queue. I was bombarded with verbal abuse and swearing. It was awful and frightening. I thought she was going to drive into the side of my car on a couple of occasions.
I was still shaking later on the ferry when Red Funnel loudspeaker proceeded to tell us to respect staff and abuse of any kind isn’t tolerated.
I agree with that but what about people like me. I’m a Red Funnel customer but have no protection on the highway outside their marshalling yard.
This was the second day in a row I have had to use the car ferry. Yesterday my sailing left 1.25 pm late; all because one ferry is broken down. Six hours hanging around for a sailing is not acceptable and I hear problems are on going. This is not the first time this year; the car ferries are not fit for purpose.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Multi-vehicle pile-up leaves five hurt in Ibsley

TWO children were among five people who have been injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up this morning .
The five-car crash @ @ @ @ @ Ibsley , at about 7.50am .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were called @ @ @ @ @ five casualties were left in the car of ambulance workers .
A Hampshire Fire and @ @ @ @ @ One crew from Ringwood was mobilised at 07:52 this morning to Salisbury Road , Ibsley @ @ @ @ @ RTC involving five vehicles , no one was trapped .
`` There were five casualties @ @ @ @ @ children and a male who were all taken into the care of SCAS .
`` @ @ @ @ @ and the stop message came in at 08:35 . ''

The five-car crash happened on Salisbury Road, Ibsley, at about 7.50am, which was closed as a result.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were called to the scene and that five casualties were left in the car of ambulance workers.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "One crew from Ringwood was mobilised at 07:52 this morning to Salisbury Road, Ibsley.
"There was an RTC involving five vehicles, no one was trapped.
"There were five casualties; two females, two children and a male who were all taken into the care of SCAS.
"Firefighters gave immediate emergency care (IEC) to a male.
"The scene was made safe and the stop message came in at 08:35."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 7.51am today (7 September) to reports of a collision on the A338 Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge.
"A full closure was put on in order to deal with this incident. Two minor injuries were reported. The road should now be clear."


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--M27 reopens following weekend closure

M27 reopens following weekend closure

THE M27 is has reopened this morning after roadworks left it closed over the weekend .
Both eastbound and westbound @ @ @ @ @ 9 for Whiteley and junction 11 for Fareham from 9pm on Friday , and Highways @ @ @ @ @ now been completed .
A footbridge has now been installed between the junctions .
PICTURE @ @ @ @ @ in place A live map from travel information service Romanse shows no traffic in the @ @ @ @ @ diversions were put in place over the weekend for motorists , who were sent over @ @ @

Both eastbound and westbound carriageways were shut between junction 9 for Whiteley and junction 11 for Fareham from 9pm on Friday, and Highways England says the work has now been completed.
***Update***
Roadworks complete - road openhttps://t.co/S1zfi1vXZL — Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) September 7, 2020
A footbridge has now been installed between the junctions.
PICTURE: The bridge being put in place
A live map from travel information service Romanse shows no traffic in the area.
A number of diversions were put in place over the weekend for motorists, who were sent over the A27.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Tiffany Leigh Taylor from Bitterne Village died at Southampton Hospital

SHE was the teaching assistant known for her `` bubbly '' personality in Bitterne Village .
Tiffany Leigh Taylor left a mark on her children Lauryn , 21 , and Kyle , 18 , after she died at Southampton General Hospital of a short illness .
Her heart stopped while she stayed in the hospital 's intensive care unit on August 18 , however the cause of death has not yet been confirmed .
Born in Korea while her father was in the US air force , the 45-year-old moved every two years as a child before she decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and husband Marcus .
She was half Hawaiian and half English , and left school with no qualifications .
However she went on to be a one-to-one teaching assistant to special needs children .
Tiffany spent her last five years working at Weston Park Primary School , Woolston Community Primary School , and Portswood Primary School .
She regularly went on family dog walks with her copper spaniel Marley and visited the waterside at Woolston , where she visited cafe Mettricks .
Tiffany and her family spent four months of the year in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She had a love of sunflowers and made a ‘ 21 ’ shape for her daughter Lauryn ’ s birthday .
Lauryn plans to decorate Tiffany ’ s funeral with sunflowers .
Her daughter Lauryn said : “ Mum was definitely a bubbly person , she chatted to everyone that she could .
“ She was just mum , all she ever wanted to be was mum , not a lot of people just aspire to be a mum .
That was her , it made her life.
” Her private funeral takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crematorium , Romsey .
The family have asked for no flowers but for donations instead , which will be split between Cancer Research UK and mental health charity Mind .

Tiffany Leigh Taylor left a mark on her children Lauryn, 21, and Kyle, 18, after she died at Southampton General Hospital of a short illness.
Her heart stopped while she stayed in the hospital's intensive care unit on August 18, however the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Born in Korea while her father was in the US air force, the 45-year-old moved every two years as a child before she decided to settle in Bitterne Village with her children and husband Marcus.
She was half Hawaiian and half English, and left school with no qualifications. However she went on to be a one-to-one teaching assistant to special needs children.
Tiffany spent her last five years working at Weston Park Primary School, Woolston Community Primary School, and Portswood Primary School.
She regularly went on family dog walks with her copper spaniel Marley and visited the waterside at Woolston, where she visited cafe Mettricks.
Tiffany and her family spent four months of the year in Florida, where her father lived.
She had a love of sunflowers and made a ‘21’ shape for her daughter Lauryn’s birthday. Lauryn plans to decorate Tiffany’s funeral with sunflowers.
Her daughter Lauryn said: “Mum was definitely a bubbly person, she chatted to everyone that she could.
“She was just mum, all she ever wanted to be was mum, not a lot of people just aspire to be a mum. That was her, it made her life.”
Her private funeral takes place on Wednesday at Test Valley Park Crematorium, Romsey.
The family have asked for no flowers but for donations instead, which will be split between Cancer Research UK and mental health charity Mind.
To donate, visit funeralguide.co.uk/justgiving/donate/80428/66902.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Broken-down vehicle causes delays on A31 near Stoney Cross

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thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Pandemic leaves Fareham council with £3.66m budget shortfall

NEW charges could be implemented by a Hampshire council as the pandemic leaves it £3.6m out of pocket .
Councillors announced this morning that the authority has found itself with a £3.66m shortfall in funding , after already agreeing a budget for this financial year earlier in 2020 .
And despite government grants expected to cover two-thirds of this amount , it would still leave the council with a £1.14m gap .
A council tax rise has so far been dismissed .
But , as reported , charges in coastal car parks are one of the options being considered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be brought in for council 's coastal car parks Leader Cllr Sean Woodward said : `` Most residents are surprised that Fareham Borough Council delivers all of our services for a cost of just £3 per week for the average home , almost the lowest in the country .
`` However , Covid-19 has had a significant impact on every aspect of life and society in our Borough and it is well reported how this has led to an immense impact on the UK economy .
`` We must take action now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emergency mid-year budget coming before us and why we are having to look at alternative ways of bridging the funding gap for the future .
`` Our services are vital to our residents and , for many , are a lifeline .
But in order to safeguard those services from cuts we must find revenue from other sources - either increasing the council tax for everyone in the Borough or introducing a modest charge for demand-led services .
The meeting will take place at 5.30pm this afternoon .

Fareham Borough Council will hold an emergency meeting tonight.
Councillors announced this morning that the authority has found itself with a £3.66m shortfall in funding, after already agreeing a budget for this financial year earlier in 2020.
And despite government grants expected to cover two-thirds of this amount, it would still leave the council with a £1.14m gap.
A council tax rise has so far been dismissed.
But, as reported, charges in coastal car parks are one of the options being considered to cover the funding gap.
Leader Cllr Sean Woodward said: "Most residents are surprised that Fareham Borough Council delivers all of our services for a cost of just £3 per week for the average home, almost the lowest in the country.
"However, Covid-19 has had a significant impact on every aspect of life and society in our Borough and it is well reported how this has led to an immense impact on the UK economy.
"We must take action now and that is why we have got an emergency mid-year budget coming before us and why we are having to look at alternative ways of bridging the funding gap for the future.
"Our services are vital to our residents and, for many, are a lifeline. But in order to safeguard those services from cuts we must find revenue from other sources - either increasing the council tax for everyone in the Borough or introducing a modest charge for demand-led services.
The meeting will take place at 5.30pm this afternoon.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Tia Yeates charged after 'domestic incident' in Chandler's Ford

A WOMAN has been charged with a number of offences after a `` domestic incident '' in Chandler 's Ford @ @ @ @ @ a home on Bournemouth Road , Chandler 's Ford , at 11.34am on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ Yeates , 20 , of Bournemouth Road , Chandler 's Ford , has now been @ @ @ @ @ order offence and two counts of assaulting an emergency service worker .
She was bailed @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday , October 15 , 2020 .


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Santa's Grotto won't open at Paulton's Park at Christmas

IT HAS been announced that the popular Santa 's Grotto at a Hampshire amusement park will not run this year .
Paulton 's Park in Ower , Romsey , said it will `` not be possible '' to run the festive grotto but hopes it can return in the future .
However families can still make a visit to the home of Peppa Pig world to celebrate Christmas , from November 21 to December 23 .
Among the celebrations will be magical illuminations , Peppa and George in their seasonal outfits , Christmas characters , a brand new Christmas show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attractions , including the UK ’ s one and only Peppa Pig World and Lost Kingdom .
• Paulton 's Park now charging season ticket holders to book after huge amount of no-shows Visitors can also watch Frosty 's Snowtime Show , Santa 's Storytime , and see and hear the marvellous musical Christmas tree , with its own light show every 15 minutes .
Families can also meet Frosty the snowman and the Snow Princess , ride the Cat-O-Pillar coaster and Professor Blast ’ s Expedition Express at Critter Creek , catch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Little Africa , meet exotic birds and enjoy lakeside river walks and a historic Watermill .
• Paulton 's Park named best amusement park in UK for fifth year running Tickets for the festive event start from £29.50 and will be included in a standard admissions ticket .
Buy tickets at https : //paultonspark.co.uk/tickets .
Children under one metre can attend free .
All tickets must be pre-booked online .
Where dates are sold out , tickets will not be available to purchase on the date at the Park .

Paulton's Park in Ower, Romsey, said it will "not be possible" to run the festive grotto but hopes it can return in the future.
However families can still make a visit to the home of Peppa Pig world to celebrate Christmas, from November 21 to December 23.
Among the celebrations will be magical illuminations, Peppa and George in their seasonal outfits, Christmas characters, a brand new Christmas show featuring Father Christmas and selected rides and attractions, including the UK’s one and only Peppa Pig World and Lost Kingdom.
Visitors can also watch Frosty's Snowtime Show, Santa's Storytime, and see and hear the marvellous musical Christmas tree, with its own light show every 15 minutes.
Families can also meet Frosty the snowman and the Snow Princess, ride the Cat-O-Pillar coaster and Professor Blast’s Expedition Express at Critter Creek, catch up with meerkats and their friends in Little Africa, meet exotic birds and enjoy lakeside river walks and a historic Watermill.
Tickets for the festive event start from £29.50 and will be included in a standard admissions ticket. Buy tickets at https://paultonspark.co.uk/tickets.
Children under one metre can attend free. All tickets must be pre-booked online. Where dates are sold out, tickets will not be available to purchase on the date at the Park.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Spider season: 9 creepy crawlies you may see a lot more of in September

September marks the start of spider mating season across the UK , and as retreat back indoors as the temperatures begin to tumble , you can expect to see a lot more of them in and around your house .
( WARNING : This article contains pictures of spiders ) But do n't worry there 's no need to be alarmed .
What have pest management experts said ?
Clive Boase , a pest management consultant , said : “ Sightings of spiders often peak from September as males of many species reach adulthood and venture into homes in search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seeing a lot more of them than normal over the next month or two.
” We 've put together a guide to the nine spiders you 're most likely to spot .
picture taken by Olaf Leillinger on 2005-08-07 .
License : CC-BY-SA-2.0/DE and GNU FDL Easily identified from their small bodies ( 5mm or less , although their legs can be quite long ) and their habit of hanging upside down under a sheet web .
More than 40 per cent of Britain 's spiders belong to this family , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones you might be thinking of .
Their webs are very often seen in shrubs or bushes , but they will also take up residence in the corners of houses , where at this time of year you can see the males doing their mating dance for the females .
Totally harmless and traditionally believed to bring good luck .
These are big and a bit freaky looking .
They are rarely found outside , and prefer to hang uspide down in their scruffy webs in the warm corners of your ceilings or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including legs ) but they 're harmless and they do eat a lot of other spiders , including some house spiders ( see below ) .
So unless you really ca n't stand them , this one is worth leaving alone .
These are the biggest of Britain 's spiders , with some reaching an overall size of 12cm .
It 's one of the only species to match a large body with large thick legs .
This one , the Tegenaria duellica , is only found in the east of Dorset - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tegenaria saeva .
They spin very large webs that can last for years , often passing from generation to generation .
The webs were were reportedly used as bandages in the 1700s , while the spiders themselves were once eaten alive as a cure for a fever .
We do n't recommend that , but they 're much less scary than they look .
These are often mistaken for false widow spiders , but are longer of body , with shorter and thicker legs .
This spider comes indoors in the autumn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's rained a lot and their homes have been flooded .
If you 're not sure if you 've got a lace weaver or a false widow , look for a web - the lace weaver 's web is flat and intricate , and usually built over walls or other surfaces , with a central hole where the spider hides .
They 're pretty mean looking , with a total length of 2cm and quite thick legs .
They do bite , but they 're not aggressive and symptoms should consist of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is Steatoda Nobilis , the noble false widow .
It 's one of three false widow species in the UK , the largest - and the one mostly likely to come into your house .
It 's been on the south coast for more than 150 years .
The British Arachnological Society says : `` Everybody in the coastal counties of Southern England has had lots of them in their house and garden for many years , whether they have been aware of this or not . ''
The false widow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit on it or it gets trapped in your clothes .
Should you get bitten , it should be no more painful than a wasp sting , experts say - pointing out that many of those with spider bite horor stories did not see the creature that bit them .
If you do n't want to take the risk , they are pretty slow moving , so they 're easy to catch and remove from your house .
They are mostly found outdoors but they do like to lurk under washing machines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false widow you might see are the rabbit hutch spider - much smaller and not known to bite - and the cupboard spider , which does bite , but not often .
These tiny - 8mm- spiders are usually found in the garden but do occasionally make their way through open doors and windows at this time of year .
They 're harmless , but if you 're not expecting it their jump might alarm you .
And their mating dance is something pretty special .
This is another spider often mis-identified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distinguished because it spinds a circular web rather than the vertical scaffold-like strands of a false widow .
It 's known as the missing sector weaver because it leaves a slice of its web unfinished .
While it 's perfectly harmless , it might try building its web on the inside of your window instead of the outside .
Here 's one you 'll definitely see outside !
One of our biggest spiders , with a body size of up to 1.5cm , these are the spiders you see sitting in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have a distinctive cross pattern on their backs They 'll be around until the first frosts kill them off .
If you 're lucky enough to get one on the outside of your windows you might get to watch it do this .
( The speed they move when wrapping up flies and wasps is pretty impressive too . )
But I HATE spiders , what do I do ?
Some say conkers in bowls by doors and windows will keep them out .
Some say a citrus based spray .
Keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your house warm .
And check boots and shoes you have n't worn for a while , just in case..

But don't worry there's no need to be alarmed.
What have pest management experts said?
Clive Boase, a pest management consultant, said: “Sightings of spiders often peak from September as males of many species reach adulthood and venture into homes in search of a mate, but we could be seeing a lot more of them than normal over the next month or two.”
We've put together a guide to the nine spiders you're most likely to spot.
In your house:
Money spiders
picture taken by Olaf Leillinger on 2005-08-07. License: CC-BY-SA-2.0/DE and GNU FDL
Easily identified from their small bodies (5mm or less, although their legs can be quite long) and their habit of hanging upside down under a sheet web.
More than 40 per cent of Britain's spiders belong to this family, and they're not all the shiny black ones you might be thinking of.
Their webs are very often seen in shrubs or bushes, but they will also take up residence in the corners of houses, where at this time of year you can see the males doing their mating dance for the females. Totally harmless and traditionally believed to bring good luck.
Daddy Long Legs or Cellar spiders
These are big and a bit freaky looking. They are rarely found outside, and prefer to hang uspide down in their scruffy webs in the warm corners of your ceilings or cupboards.
They grow to 45mm (including legs) but they're harmless and they do eat a lot of other spiders, including some house spiders (see below). So unless you really can't stand them, this one is worth leaving alone.
House Spiders
These are the biggest of Britain's spiders, with some reaching an overall size of 12cm. It's one of the only species to match a large body with large thick legs.
This one, the Tegenaria duellica, is only found in the east of Dorset - in the west your house spider is the Tegenaria saeva.
They spin very large webs that can last for years, often passing from generation to generation.
The webs were were reportedly used as bandages in the 1700s, while the spiders themselves were once eaten alive as a cure for a fever. We don't recommend that, but they're much less scary than they look.
Lace web spiders
These are often mistaken for false widow spiders, but are longer of body, with shorter and thicker legs.
This spider comes indoors in the autumn to look for a mate or if it's rained a lot and their homes have been flooded.
If you're not sure if you've got a lace weaver or a false widow, look for a web - the lace weaver's web is flat and intricate, and usually built over walls or other surfaces, with a central hole where the spider hides.
They're pretty mean looking, with a total length of 2cm and quite thick legs. They do bite, but they're not aggressive and symptoms should consist of swelling for no more than 12 hours.
False Widows
This is Steatoda Nobilis, the noble false widow. It's one of three false widow species in the UK, the largest - and the one mostly likely to come into your house.
It's been on the south coast for more than 150 years. The British Arachnological Society says: "Everybody in the coastal counties of Southern England has had lots of them in their house and garden for many years, whether they have been aware of this or not."
The false widow is unlikely to bite you unless you sit on it or it gets trapped in your clothes.
Should you get bitten, it should be no more painful than a wasp sting, experts say - pointing out that many of those with spider bite horor stories did not see the creature that bit them.
If you don't want to take the risk, they are pretty slow moving, so they're easy to catch and remove from your house.
They are mostly found outdoors but they do like to lurk under washing machines, fridges and toilets.
Other types of false widow you might see are the rabbit hutch spider - much smaller and not known to bite - and the cupboard spider, which does bite, but not often.
Zebra Jumping spiders
These tiny - 8mm- spiders are usually found in the garden but do occasionally make their way through open doors and windows at this time of year.
They're harmless, but if you're not expecting it their jump might alarm you. And their mating dance is something pretty special.
Missing sector orb weaver

This is another spider often mis-identified as a false widow, but is easily distinguished because it spinds a circular web rather than the vertical scaffold-like strands of a false widow.
It's known as the missing sector weaver because it leaves a slice of its web unfinished.
While it's perfectly harmless, it might try building its web on the inside of your window instead of the outside.
Here's one you'll definitely see outside!
Garden spiders
One of our biggest spiders, with a body size of up to 1.5cm, these are the spiders you see sitting in the middle of a perfectly constructed orb web.
They have a distinctive cross pattern on their backs They'll be around until the first frosts kill them off.
If you're lucky enough to get one on the outside of your windows you might get to watch it do this. (The speed they move when wrapping up flies and wasps is pretty impressive too.)
But I HATE spiders, what do I do?
Some say conkers in bowls by doors and windows will keep them out. Some say a citrus based spray.
Keep all your doors and windows closed and your house warm. And check boots and shoes you haven't worn for a while, just in case..


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Mum speaks after being racially abused at Veracity Recreation Ground

A SOUTHAMPTON mum is calling on parents to educate their children after being subjected to racist abuse .
The mum , who did not wish to be named , had confronted a gang of children who assaulted her young son at Veracity Recreation Ground on Merryoak Road , Southampton .
It happened between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Friday .
An eight-year-old Asian boy had been surrounded by a group of ten to eleven-year-olds , said police .
• Mum racially abused after trying to reason with gang who assaulted her young son Officers added that the youngster was then assaulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim ran home to his mother who then attended the play park to try and reason with the children .
But as she tried to talk to the gang she was racially abused and had a scooter thrown at her .
She said : “ The place that should be all about children playing and having fun became the place of children being bullied , harassed and physically assaulted .
“ These things have been happening for quite some time and unfortunately nobody cares or does anything about it .
“ Seems the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against each other and bullies support other bullies.
” The mother added that she fears for the future of youths being raised in today ’ s society .
• Man who assaulted police officers three times in one day is jailed She said : “ My concern is , what society do we live in and what kind of future generation of the youth will we raise ?
Bullies ?
Criminals ?
“ Why do the laws and legislations protect children but do not protect adults being bullied and harassed by children ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ children of having “ no manners ” and said that she wants the local community to fight against discrimination .
She said : “ It seems we live in a society where we are being threatened by children who have no manners and the only thing they know is how to swear and bully .
Why are we not educating ?
“ Please help to raise these issues and unite the community and society to have one voice and fight against bullying , racial discrimination and physical abuse .
”

The mum, who did not wish to be named, had confronted a gang of children who assaulted her young son at Veracity Recreation Ground on Merryoak Road, Southampton.
It happened between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Friday.
An eight-year-old Asian boy had been surrounded by a group of ten to eleven-year-olds, said police.
Officers added that the youngster was then assaulted and knocked to the ground.
The victim ran home to his mother who then attended the play park to try and reason with the children.
But as she tried to talk to the gang she was racially abused and had a scooter thrown at her.
She said: “The place that should be all about children playing and having fun became the place of children being bullied, harassed and physically assaulted.
“These things have been happening for quite some time and unfortunately nobody cares or does anything about it.
“Seems the community is not united, children turn against each other and bullies support other bullies.”
The mother added that she fears for the future of youths being raised in today’s society.
She said: “My concern is, what society do we live in and what kind of future generation of the youth will we raise? Bullies? Criminals?
“Why do the laws and legislations protect children but do not protect adults being bullied and harassed by children?”
The mum went on to accuse children of having “no manners” and said that she wants the local community to fight against discrimination.
She said: “It seems we live in a society where we are being threatened by children who have no manners and the only thing they know is how to swear and bully. Why are we not educating?
“Please help to raise these issues and unite the community and society to have one voice and fight against bullying, racial discrimination and physical abuse.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Humane Society award for cyclist cardiac arrest

A CYCLIST from West End has branded his friend a “ hero ” after he saved his life during a sudden cardiac arrest .
And now he has given his friend an award .
Father-of-four Darren Trayhorn , 42 , rode about 30 miles to Milford on Sea , alongside his son Tyler and friend Darren Letchford , to train for the upcoming bike ride Randonnee in the Isle of Wight .
Both Darrens , who met during engineering work , have been biking together for six years .
Darren Trayhorn , who was then 41 , had experienced shortness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He then found himself waking up after a cardiac arrest and thought he had fallen asleep , but then was taken aback when he was told his friend had saved his life .
The cyclist , from West End , said : “ I thought I fell asleep , but then someone said your mate ’ s just saved your life , which was just breath-taking .
He ’ s my hero .
Darren ( Letchford ) rang 999 when he saw his friend becoming quite unwell , and a first responder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out an ECG test and then while she got the defibrillator ready , there was no time to waste .
Darren Letchford was asked if he had ever done CPR before , and had to perform the procedure on his friend .
He said : “ I didn ’ t really have time to think about it , I couldn ’ t believe it was happening .
“ I just wanted to do all that I could as I didn ’ t want to get to other side and it not to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darren Trayhorn ’ s wife Emma said : “ In the mean time , the air ambulance service was called and as soon as they turned up , Darren had come back to life .
He was airlifted by ambulance and had two stents fitted .
“ His mate Darren is our lifesaver for doing what he did , and the first responder .
“ He had two blocked arteries - one was severely damaged.
” One year on Darren has now awarded his friend with a Humane Society award , which recognises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is also a barber , said : “ A friend who is a police officer told us about humane society award , so we sent off for it , it took several months , went to a panel , then we received certificate to give to him .
“ I am relieved I am still here and very pleased with what my mate done for me .
It ’ s very exciting to be able to give him the award.
” His friend Darren said : “ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will cherish that moment for the rest of my life .
”

And now he has given his friend an award.
Father-of-four Darren Trayhorn, 42, rode about 30 miles to Milford on Sea, alongside his son Tyler and friend Darren Letchford, to train for the upcoming bike ride Randonnee in the Isle of Wight.
Both Darrens, who met during engineering work, have been biking together for six years.
Darren Trayhorn, who was then 41, had experienced shortness of breath and was struggling to breath.
He then found himself waking up after a cardiac arrest and thought he had fallen asleep, but then was taken aback when he was told his friend had saved his life.
The cyclist, from West End, said: “I thought I fell asleep, but then someone said your mate’s just saved your life, which was just breath-taking. He’s my hero.
”
Darren (Letchford) rang 999 when he saw his friend becoming quite unwell, and a first responder arrived within two minutes.
They carried out an ECG test and then while she got the defibrillator ready, there was no time to waste.
Darren Letchford was asked if he had ever done CPR before, and had to perform the procedure on his friend.
He said: “I didn’t really have time to think about it, I couldn’t believe it was happening.
“I just wanted to do all that I could as I didn’t want to get to other side and it not to have gone in Darren’s favour.”
Darren Trayhorn’s wife Emma said: “In the mean time, the air ambulance service was called and as soon as they turned up, Darren had come back to life. He was airlifted by ambulance and had two stents fitted.
“His mate Darren is our lifesaver for doing what he did, and the first responder.
“He had two blocked arteries - one was severely damaged.”
One year on Darren has now awarded his friend with a Humane Society award, which recognises people who do life-saving work.
Darren, who is also a barber, said: “A friend who is a police officer told us about humane society award, so we sent off for it, it took several months, went to a panel, then we received certificate to give to him.
“I am relieved I am still here and very pleased with what my mate done for me. It’s very exciting to be able to give him the award.”
His friend Darren said: “I don’t think the experience will ever leave me and will cherish that moment for the rest of my life.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--20 people test positive for Covid-19 in Hampshire in 24 hours

A TOTAL of 20 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
In Southampton , three people have been confirmed as having the virus in the past day , at an infection rate of 406.7 per 100,000 people .
The latest data on the government website shows 20 new cases in the Hampshire area up to just before 4pm on September 6 ( yesterday ) .
This means that since the start of the pandemic , 5,456 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Hampshire .
All infection rates are 100,000 of the resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two new cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours , with a total of 518 .
Its rate is 414.9 .
In the New Forest , a further five cases have been confirmed , bringing the total to 517 cases overall .
The rate stands at 287.1 .
The rate in Eastleigh is 348.8 , which has gone up by two cases since yesterday .
Cases in Test Valley have risen by three , with a rate of 428.8 .
Whereas in Fareham , the infection rate is currently 280.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result since yesterday .
In Gosport , there have been no new cases in the last 24 hours , with a rate of 287.6 , and in Portsmouth , one new case has been recorded .
It has a rate of 262.4 .
Data released by NHS England on Sunday afternoon showed another three patients have died with Covid-19 in hospitals in England .
The total number of confirmed reported deaths has risen to 29,607 .
NHS England said the patients were aged between 69 and 89-years-old and all had known underlying health @ @

In Southampton, three people have been confirmed as having the virus in the past day, at an infection rate of 406.7 per 100,000 people.
The latest data on the government website shows 20 new cases in the Hampshire area up to just before 4pm on September 6 (yesterday).
This means that since the start of the pandemic, 5,456 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Hampshire.
All infection rates are 100,000 of the resident population in each area.
In Winchester, two new cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours, with a total of 518. Its rate is 414.9.
In the New Forest, a further five cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to 517 cases overall. The rate stands at 287.1.
The rate in Eastleigh is 348.8, which has gone up by two cases since yesterday.
Cases in Test Valley have risen by three, with a rate of 428.8.
Whereas in Fareham, the infection rate is currently 280.5, with a rise of one positive result since yesterday.
In Gosport, there have been no new cases in the last 24 hours, with a rate of 287.6, and in Portsmouth, one new case has been recorded. It has a rate of 262.4.
Data released by NHS England on Sunday afternoon showed another three patients have died with Covid-19 in hospitals in England.
The total number of confirmed reported deaths has risen to 29,607.
NHS England said the patients were aged between 69 and 89-years-old and all had known underlying health conditions.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Products by Greggs, Holland & Barrett among latest items to be recalled

Products made by Greggs and Holland & Barrett are among the latest items to be recalled by the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) .
We 've put together a round-up of the latest items to be urgently recalled from the shelves .
If you have bought any of the items below , do not consume them , and take them back to the place of purchase .
Greggs has recalled its Greggs frozen 2 pack steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic .
The FSA said : `` The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusively sold in Iceland Stores and does not affect the products sold in Greggs . ''
Holland & Barrett recalls several of its products Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella .
The products include the following : • Best before : March 2021 , May 2021 In addition , Holland & Barrett has also recalled its Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya .
• Best before : February and March 2023 Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans , which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans .
Further information can be found on the Food Standards Agency website .

We've put together a round-up of the latest items to be urgently recalled from the shelves.
If you have bought any of the items below, do not consume them, and take them back to the place of purchase.
Greggs recalls frozen Steak Bakes (2 pack) - Sold in Iceland stores
Greggs has recalled its Greggs frozen 2 pack steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic.
The FSA said: "The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
"This product is exclusively sold in Iceland Stores and does not affect the products sold in Greggs."
Product name: Greggs Steak Bakes (2 pack)
Pack size: 280g
Best before: 20 December 2020, 22 December 2020, 23 December 2020
Holland & Barrett recalls several of its products
Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.
The products include the following:
Broken Brazil Nuts
Pack size: 100g, 300g, 400g
Batch code: 145450, 145765, 145571, 145816, 146021, 146807, 146125, 146569,147201, 145506
Best before: March 2021, May 2021
Healthy Heart
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 146936
Best before: March 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 145118, 146049
Best before: October 2020, February 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 1kg
Batch code: 145968, 146070, 146871, 147011
Best before: December 2020, March 2021
In addition, Holland & Barrett has also recalled its Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Product details:
Holland & Barrett Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula
Pack size: 60 Tablets
Batch code: 751519-01, 751519-03, 751944-01, 751949-03
Best before: February and March 2023
Allergens: Soya
Freshasia Foods recalls Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans, which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Product details:
Name: Freshasia Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: 200402
Best before: 6 April 2021
Further information can be found on the Food Standards Agency website.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Missing 13-year-old last seen in Andover McDonald's

A TEENAGE boy who went missing last week has been found .
Officers say the boy , named as Roman @ @ @ @ @ his home in Berry Way , Andover .
He was last seen at home on @ @ @ @ @ A statement from Test Valley Cops this morning says : `` Some good news to @ @ @ @ @ We 're pleased to say missing 13-year-old Andover boy Roman was located this afternoon in @ @ @ @ @ to those who kept an eye out for him and shared our post . ''

Officers say the boy, named as Roman, had gone missing from his home in Berry Way, Andover.
He was last seen at home on Thursday, September 3.
A statement from Test Valley Cops this morning says: "Some good news to share with you.
"We're pleased to say missing 13-year-old Andover boy Roman was located this afternoon in the town.
"Thanks to those who kept an eye out for him and shared our post."


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Planets Cancer Charity needs £250k for radiotherapy machine

A SOUTHAMPTON cancer charity is in urgent need of £250k to keep the high-powered radiotherapy machine in the UK .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , Planets Cancer Charity can not afford to keep up the £10,000 a month lease purchase agreement for the Intra Operative Electron Beam Radiotherapy Machine or IOERT machine , which is based at University Hospital Southampton .
Despite the charity investing more than £600,000 in the revolutionary machine since 2016 , without further funds it will have to go back to the United States in January .
Layla Stephen is the co-founder and CEO of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient for 12 years .
She said : “ IOERT is a specialised type of single treatment , high dose radiotherapy that is given in just one sitting during surgery , immediately after a cancerous tumour is removed .
`` IOERT can also be used in combination with neo-adjuvant treatment including chemotherapy and external beam radiotherapy to shrink cancer before surgery or as a stand-alone treatment.
” “ Typically , conventional radiotherapy will be given to a patient over six to seven weeks with all the risk , inconvenience and cost to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current pandemic .
`` IOERT is a revelation not only in its speed but in its effectiveness.
” IOERT treatment is potentially lifesaving for patients with advanced and complex recurrent cancers of a variety of organ systems .
In Southampton it has mainly been used for colorectal ( bowel ) cancer , pancreatic cancers and head and neck cancers , but it can also be used for neuroendocrine cancers , bile duct cancer , gynaecological cancers , sarcomas , urological cancers , cancers of the neck and skull base and some paediatric cancers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all cancer types , but it does have a very wide range of potential applications .
With future fundraising looking uncertain because of the pandemic , Layla said £250,000 would help to ensure the IOERT machine stayed at University Hospital Southampton for the remainder of its useful life .
“ These machines are found all across the world and they are standard practice in America and Europe and yet in the UK we just have the one , funded entirely by Planets charity ” said Layla .
“ That makes it even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to make sure it stays here .
”

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Planets Cancer Charity cannot afford to keep up the £10,000 a month lease purchase agreement for the Intra Operative Electron Beam Radiotherapy Machine or IOERT machine, which is based at University Hospital Southampton.
Despite the charity investing more than £600,000 in the revolutionary machine since 2016, without further funds it will have to go back to the United States in January.
Layla Stephen is the co-founder and CEO of Planets and has been a neuroendocrine cancer patient for 12 years. She said: “IOERT is a specialised type of single treatment, high dose radiotherapy that is given in just one sitting during surgery, immediately after a cancerous tumour is removed.
"IOERT can also be used in combination with neo-adjuvant treatment including chemotherapy and external beam radiotherapy to shrink cancer before surgery or as a stand-alone treatment.”
“Typically, conventional radiotherapy will be given to a patient over six to seven weeks with all the risk, inconvenience and cost to the NHS that entails, especially during the current pandemic.
"IOERT is a revelation not only in its speed but in its effectiveness.”
IOERT treatment is potentially lifesaving for patients with advanced and complex recurrent cancers of a variety of organ systems.
In Southampton it has mainly been used for colorectal (bowel) cancer, pancreatic cancers and head and neck cancers, but it can also be used for neuroendocrine cancers, bile duct cancer, gynaecological cancers, sarcomas, urological cancers, cancers of the neck and skull base and some paediatric cancers.
Although the treatment is not suitable for all cancer types, but it does have a very wide range of potential applications.
With future fundraising looking uncertain because of the pandemic, Layla said £250,000 would help to ensure the IOERT machine stayed at University Hospital Southampton for the remainder of its useful life.
“These machines are found all across the world and they are standard practice in America and Europe and yet in the UK we just have the one, funded entirely by Planets charity” said Layla. “That makes it even more imperative that we do all we can to make sure it stays here.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Crackdown on illegal traveller encampments approved in Test Valley

COMMUNITY leaders are set to lobby the Government in a bid to make trespassing a criminal offence and clamp down on unauthorised traveller encampments .
As reported , trespassing is a civil offence in the UK , whereas in Ireland trespassing became a criminal act in 2002 .
Now , at a full council meeting members of Test Valley councillors backed a cross-party motion to urge the Government to take action to change the law after the borough suffered a spate of traveller incidents .
However , one councillor did stress the local authority should make it clear when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ last ditch act ” , adding “ genuine nomadic travellers ” should be protected .
It comes after the council announced in July that it had secured a High Court injunction to stop the set up of unauthorised encampments on certain areas of land .
Cllr Alan Dowden said : “ Those who have had the very unpleasant experience of dealing with an unauthorised encampment of travellers , often in numbers of 30 or more caravans , plus cars and accompanying work vehicles , are painfully aware of the enormous impact to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A cost that is environmentally , financially and emotionally damaging .
“ I have dealt with six occasions of unauthorised encampment on parish land when North Baddesley was part of Valley Park .
I have been verbally threatened , had a knife pulled and brandished at me in front of two policemen , who remained powerless against a large group of male travellers.
” cost of clearing up afterwards can run into thousands , resulting in a heavy burden on the taxpayer when it occurs on council land and crippling farmers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travellers target their fields and open spaces.
” However , Liberal Democrat Cllr Sandra Gidley said : “ I do think we need to make it clear when we write to central Government this is a last ditch act , because I do think genuine nomadic travellers do need to be protected.
” As reported , residents condemned a group of travellers who parked up on a recreation ground in the summer .
Hampshire police were alerted to the unauthorised encampment on Friday , June 26 , after caravans arrived at Nursling Recreation @ @ @ @ @

As reported, trespassing is a civil offence in the UK, whereas in Ireland trespassing became a criminal act in 2002.
Now, at a full council meeting members of Test Valley councillors backed a cross-party motion to urge the Government to take action to change the law after the borough suffered a spate of traveller incidents.
However, one councillor did stress the local authority should make it clear when they write to central Government this is a “last ditch act”, adding “genuine nomadic travellers” should be protected.
It comes after the council announced in July that it had secured a High Court injunction to stop the set up of unauthorised encampments on certain areas of land.
Cllr Alan Dowden said: “Those who have had the very unpleasant experience of dealing with an unauthorised encampment of travellers, often in numbers of 30 or more caravans, plus cars and accompanying work vehicles, are painfully aware of the enormous impact to individuals, authorities and the wider community. A cost that is environmentally, financially and emotionally damaging.
“I have dealt with six occasions of unauthorised encampment on parish land when North Baddesley was part of Valley Park. I have been verbally threatened, had a knife pulled and brandished at me in front of two policemen, who remained powerless against a large group of male travellers.”
Cllr Phil Bundy said: “
The
cost of clearing up afterwards can run into thousands, resulting in a heavy burden on the taxpayer when it occurs on council land and crippling farmers, as well as other private landowners when travellers target their fields and open spaces.”
However, Liberal Democrat Cllr Sandra Gidley said: “I do think we need to make it clear when we write to central Government this is a last ditch act, because I do think genuine nomadic travellers do need to be protected.”
As reported, residents condemned a group of travellers who parked up on a recreation ground in the summer.
Hampshire police were alerted to the unauthorised encampment on Friday, June 26, after caravans arrived at Nursling Recreation Ground, Nursling Street.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Southampton mental health ward using less physical restraint

THE use of physical restraint , seclusion and rapid tranquilisation have been dramatically reduced by a mental health ward in Southampton .
Following its involvement in an improvement programme led by the Royal College of Psychiatrists , Stewart ward in Bluebird House , Southampton , reduced their use of restrictive practices by 67 per cent - cutting their average monthly use from 76.4 to 25.2 – far exceeding the national aim of 33 per cent .
So called `` restrictive practices '' – used in mental health inpatient settings to protect the person restrained and others from harm – is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to improve in recent times , with over 100,000 instances in England last year .
Methods of care including giving patients more leave from the ward , and increasing the number of activities for patients have all contributed to the ward 's success .
Dr Amar Shah , national lead for the Mental Health Safety Improvement programme , said : “ We ’ re really proud of everyone at Stewart ward who has contributed to achieving these outstanding results .
“ They ’ ve shown that dramatic improvements to quality of care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the freedom to come together to develop and test creative ideas .
“ This is the first time we ’ ve used quality improvement at national scale in England , and Stewart ward demonstrates how effective this can be .
“ The college has produced free resources which will enable mental health wards across the country to learn from this work , and test out the ideas that have been shown to make a difference in reducing the use of restrictive practices.
” The programme used a new way of improving patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ QI ) .
It focuses on involving those closest to the issue – frontline staff , service users and carers - to identify and test new ideas and uses data to understand which ideas are working .
NHS data [ i ] shows there were 104,931 recorded cases of restrictive interventions in England in 2018-19 , including 10,545 instances of people held in the prone position and 62,337 other types of physical restraint .
Patients were kept in seclusion rooms on 9,568 occasions and tranquilised 10,759 times .
The Reducing Restrictive Practices programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concluded in March 2020 , aimed to reduce the use of restrictive practices by one third in 38 wards across 25 mental health trusts .

Following its involvement in an improvement programme led by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Stewart ward in Bluebird House, Southampton, reduced their use of restrictive practices by 67 per cent - cutting their average monthly use from 76.4 to 25.2 – far exceeding the national aim of 33 per cent.
So called "restrictive practices" – used in mental health inpatient settings to protect the person restrained and others from harm – is an area of care that has proven difficult to improve in recent times, with over 100,000 instances in England last year.
Methods of care including giving patients more leave from the ward, and increasing the number of activities for patients have all contributed to the ward's success.
Dr Amar Shah, national lead for the Mental Health Safety Improvement programme, said: “We’re really proud of everyone at Stewart ward who has contributed to achieving these outstanding results.
“They’ve shown that dramatic improvements to quality of care can happen when staff and service users have the freedom to come together to develop and test creative ideas.
“This is the first time we’ve used quality improvement at national scale in England, and Stewart ward demonstrates how effective this can be.
“The college has produced free resources which will enable mental health wards across the country to learn from this work, and test out the ideas that have been shown to make a difference in reducing the use of restrictive practices.”
The programme used a new way of improving patient care and services called Quality Improvement (QI). It focuses on involving those closest to the issue – frontline staff, service users and carers - to identify and test new ideas and uses data to understand which ideas are working.
NHS data[i] shows there were 104,931 recorded cases of restrictive interventions in England in 2018-19, including 10,545 instances of people held in the prone position and 62,337 other types of physical restraint. Patients were kept in seclusion rooms on 9,568 occasions and tranquilised 10,759 times.
The Reducing Restrictive Practices programme, which launched in November 2018 and concluded in March 2020, aimed to reduce the use of restrictive practices by one third in 38 wards across 25 mental health trusts.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Man jailed for assaulting Hampshire police officer three times

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught carrying ketamine and cannabis spat at and kicked a police officer .
Nathaniel Christopher Hemy was @ @ @ @ @ ketamine and a quantity of cannabis on August 31 .
The 22-year-old was caught driving @ @ @ @ @ from driving on the same day , and he refused to provided a blood specimen @ @ @ @ @ he had committed a driving offence .
On the same day , of three separate @ @ @ @ @ officer by kicking and spitting at her .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ offences .
Hemy , of Portswood Road , Southampton , was committed to prison for @ @ @ @ @ driving for 26 months .
He was also ordered to pay compensation of £150 and @ @ @ @ @

Nathaniel Christopher Hemy was caught carrying a wrap of ketamine and a quantity of cannabis on August 31.
The 22-year-old was caught driving on Weston Road while disqualified from driving on the same day, and he refused to provided a blood specimen to police to determine whether he had committed a driving offence.
On the same day, of three separate occasions he assaulted a police officer by kicking and spitting at her.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Hemy pleaded guilty to seven offences.
Hemy, of Portswood Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for 26 weeks and disqualified from driving for 26 months.
He was also ordered to pay compensation of £150 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Litter picker John Lovell was diamond of New Forest

HE is the veteran who became a local hero to keep his village looking spick and span .
John Harold Lovell , who recently died aged 89 , is thought to have removed tons of waste from the streets of Marchwood .
Villagers 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 .
John was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Bessie Lovell and left school when he was aged 14 to work on farms in East Wellow .
In 1959 , John married Victoria , and secured the position as herdsman on the Paultons Estate , Ower .
During his 20 years working at Paultons , he helped expand the dairy unit and became dairy manager overseeing the two herds and the dairy team .
The great grandfather , who had six children , nine grand children and two great grand children , was a keen gardener , and kept a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also kept pigs in the garden .
John was a member of the Hampshire Herdsman Club and was a member of the Tug a War team .
He was awarded their ‘ Herdsman of the Year ’ award .
In 1985 , moving away from farming , he secured the position of Historic Buildings Warden for New Forest District Council .
He was based at Hanger Farm , Totton , and during his time there the surrounding green fields overtime become covered with hundreds of new houses .
His instinct to keep things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he went around the site and collected all the surplus waste timber discarded by the builders .
In 2012 , NFDC marked the Queens Diamond Jubilee by holding a ‘ Diamonds of the New Forest ’ reception .
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Marchwood community , John was nominated by Marchwood Parish Council as their ‘ Diamond ’ and attended the reception on 19 June that year .
In September 2019 Dad started to attend the Horris Day Centre with senior citizens twice a week .
His son Andrew Lovell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his life , his glass was always half full , and he largely enjoyed good health .
He worked hard , kept himself busy and enjoyed his family and surroundings .
`` Enjoy your well earned rest dad , you will be missed . ''

John Harold Lovell, who recently died aged 89, is thought to have removed tons of waste from the streets of Marchwood.
Villagers 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.
John was the youngest of six children to Charles and Bessie Lovell and left school when he was aged 14 to work on farms in East Wellow.
In 1959, John married Victoria, and secured the position as herdsman on the Paultons Estate, Ower.
During his 20 years working at Paultons, he helped expand the dairy unit and became dairy manager overseeing the two herds and the dairy team.
The great grandfather, who had six children, nine grand children and two great grand children, was a keen gardener, and kept a large vegetable garden and grew dahlias. He also kept pigs in the garden.
John was a member of the Hampshire Herdsman Club and was a member of the Tug a War team. He was awarded their ‘Herdsman of the Year’ award.
In 1985, moving away from farming, he secured the position of Historic Buildings Warden for New Forest District Council. He was based at Hanger Farm, Totton, and during his time there the surrounding green fields overtime become covered with hundreds of new houses.
His instinct to keep things tidy outside were well exercised here as he went around the site and collected all the surplus waste timber discarded by the builders.
In 2012, NFDC marked the Queens Diamond Jubilee by holding a ‘Diamonds of the New Forest’ reception. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Marchwood community, John was nominated by Marchwood Parish Council as their ‘Diamond’ and attended the reception on 19 June that year.
In September 2019 Dad started to attend the Horris Day Centre with senior citizens twice a week.
His son Andrew Lovell said: "Dad was very content with his life, his glass was always half full, and he largely enjoyed good health. He worked hard, kept himself busy and enjoyed his family and surroundings.
"Enjoy your well earned rest dad, you will be missed."


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--LETTER - Given a Covid test 100 miles away from Eastleigh

Following your story on the 28th August - 'NHS Test and Trace system issues for Southampton residents ' By William @ @ @ @ @ a test on the online system , I live in Eastleigh .
Yesterday Serptember 3 @ @ @ @ @ option only - Newport on the Isle of Wight , which would have meant getting @ @ @ @ @ - three options - Gatwick ( 82 miles away ) and two centres in Wales @ @ @ @ @ away ) .
I then phoned 119 and found there is plenty of testing available @ @ @ @ @ including Winchester ( 5 miles away ) .
This must raise concerns that some are @ @ @ @ @ value and are still making these long and potentially unsafe journeys .

Yesterday Serptember 3 - I was given one option only - Newport on the Isle of Wight, which would have meant getting on the ferry.
Today - three options - Gatwick (82 miles away) and two centres in Wales (both over 100 miles away).
I then phoned 119 and found there is plenty of testing available today close-by at numerous sites including Winchester (5 miles away).
This must raise concerns that some are taking the site at face value and are still making these long and potentially unsafe journeys.
James Eckford
Eastleigh


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--LETTER - Paid for parking in Southampton and not used it

Just before lockdown I bought myself a season ticket for surface parking in Southampton for six months .
Mine would of expired in August 2020 and paid £580 .
I used it for a month or so and then we were told by Boris Johnson that the country was going into lockdown .
So I ended up working from home throughout the whole of lockdown .
I emailed Southampton City Council about a refund or giving me the months of when we are all to return back to work .
They offered me two additional months from when my pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said lockdown was not my decision and I was unable to work in the office .
They responded and said the car park was fully open during these times therefore no refund will be given .
This is another reason Southampton City Council is another money grabbing council .
I ’ ve paid for parking and have not been able to use it .
Even now I am still working from home and the extension given wouldn ’ t give me any days to park as work have not confirmed when we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So not fair to those that have worked through out this pandemic and paid for parking but not being able to use it .
I hope you can reach out and help with this please .
I have a family to feed and like everyone else it ’ s challenging times .

Mine would of expired in August 2020 and paid £580.
I used it for a month or so and then we were told by Boris Johnson that the country was going into lockdown.
So I ended up working from home throughout the whole of lockdown.
I emailed Southampton City Council about a refund or giving me the months of when we are all to return back to work.
They offered me two additional months from when my pass expired.
I emailed back back and said lockdown was not my decision and I was unable to work in the office.
They responded and said the car park was fully open during these times therefore no refund will be given.
This is another reason Southampton City Council is another money grabbing council.
I’ve paid for parking and have not been able to use it.
Even now I am still working from home and the extension given wouldn’t give me any days to park as work have not confirmed when we will all be returning back to work.
So not fair to those that have worked through out this pandemic and paid for parking but not being able to use it.
I hope you can reach out and help with this please.
I have a family to feed and like everyone else it’s challenging times.
NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Winchester hotels named among the top Covid-safe stays in UK

THREE hotels in Winchester have been deemed as going above and beyond Covid-compliant Government guidelines to ensure the safety of its guests .
Hotel Du Vin Winchester , Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel and Norton Park Hotel have made the Safe to Trade Scheme Approved list to take their place among the safest 175 hotels in the UK .
As the number of August bank holiday overnight stays at UK hotels reportedly went down from 8.6m last year to 4.8m this year , a list of 175 fully Covid-compliant UK hotels was released by the hospitality industry ’ s Safe to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trade Scheme helps holidaymakers identify which hotels , bars , restaurants and cinemas are going the extra mile to ensure the safety of their staff and guests .
Mark Flanagan , who chairs the Safe to Trade Scheme governance board , said : “ We are delighted to announce the first 175 UK hotels to meet our stringent standards and be deemed as Safe to Trade .
`` For those customers looking to make the most of what ’ s left of the summer with a UK staycation but who want to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Safe to Trade Scheme provides peace of mind .
“ Customers who consult our register of approved venues at safetotrade.org.uk can search for a hotel by name or location and be confident that every approved hotel that features on the list complies fully with the law.
” The three hotels in Winchester featured in the Top 175 Approved Safe to Trade Hotels in the UK had to pass a strict approval process , as well as adhere to stringent health and safety guidance .
The hotels will now work with experts on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety practices .

Hotel Du Vin Winchester, Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel and Norton Park Hotel have made the Safe to Trade Scheme Approved list to take their place among the safest 175 hotels in the UK.
As the number of August bank holiday overnight stays at UK hotels reportedly went down from 8.6m last year to 4.8m this year, a list of 175 fully Covid-compliant UK hotels was released by the hospitality industry’s Safe to Trade Scheme.
The newly-launched Safe to Trade Scheme helps holidaymakers identify which hotels, bars, restaurants and cinemas are going the extra mile to ensure the safety of their staff and guests.
Mark Flanagan, who chairs the Safe to Trade Scheme governance board, said: “We are delighted to announce the first 175 UK hotels to meet our stringent standards and be deemed as Safe to Trade.
"For those customers looking to make the most of what’s left of the summer with a UK staycation but who want to do so as safely as possible, the Safe to Trade Scheme provides peace of mind.
“Customers who consult our register of approved venues at safetotrade.org.uk can search for a hotel by name or location and be confident that every approved hotel that features on the list complies fully with the law.”
The three hotels in Winchester featured in the Top 175 Approved Safe to Trade Hotels in the UK had to pass a strict approval process, as well as adhere to stringent health and safety guidance.
The hotels will now work with experts on an ongoing basis, who will audit their safety practices.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Strictly Come Dancing 2020 lineup: Full list of celebrities taking part

The celebrity contestants confirmed for this year ’ s Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed - which include an NFL pundit , a pop star and a radio DJ .
We 've put together the full list of who will be putting their best foot forward on the dancefloor for the 2020 BBC One series .
The Olympic gold medallist will take to the dancefloor as part of the show ’ s first same-sex pairing .
The 37-year-old – nicknamed The Lioness – retired with an undefeated record and held the WBO female flyweight title last year .
She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win an Olympic boxing gold medal , after her triumph at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London .
Her debut on the show marks the first time a same-sex couple has competed on Strictly , following years of speculation .
Johannes Radebe and fellow professional Graziano di Prima made history when they performed together on the BBC show last year .
Adams is dating Ella Baig and has been praised as an LGBT role model .
The journalist and presenter has travelled onboard the RAF Voyager with the Prime Minister and reported live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She has also appeared on daytime TV shows Lorraine , This Morning and Loose Women as well as Good Morning Britain and ITV News .
Born and raised in Preston , Singh attended the University of Central Lancashire and spent 12 years at the BBC as a producer , reporter and presenter .
She co-presented BBC North West Tonight and in 2010 was awarded the award for best on-screen talent at the Royal Television Society ’ s North West Awards .
The presenter and activist is best known for her show on BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lounge , and her credits also include the Brit Awards and the BBC ’ s coverage of Glastonbury .
Amfo is also a fixture on the judging panel for the Mercury Prize and a regular on the red carpet , hosting premieres for Sir Elton John ’ s Rocketman , The Crimes Of Grindelwald , Marvel ’ s Black Panther and Disney ’ s The Lion King .
She also appeared on the the Activism Now cover of British Vogue , and is a contributing editor to Elle magazine .
In June , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heritage , was praised for making an emotional speech during her BBC Radio 1 show about the death of George Floyd , racism and its effect on her mental health .
One of the nation ’ s best-loved actresses , Quentin has 40 years of experience in showbusiness .
The 60-year-old found fame as Dorothy in 90s comedy Men Behaving Badly before starring in dramas including Jonathan Creek and crime series Blue Murder .
She has also fronted a number of documentaries and two series of The World ’ s Most Extraordinary Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Surrey , performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2019 .
She was married to Have I Got News For You comic Paul Merton from 1990 until their divorce in 1998 .
The same year she met her current husband Sam Farmer on the set of Men Behaving Badly , where he was a runner .
They married in 2005 and have two children .
Former American footballer and BBC pundit Bell , 42 , finished his career playing for the New York Giants in 2007 .
But the California-born sportsman will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debuts on Strictly this year .
Bell played as a cornerback/safety for the Dallas Cowboys , before moving to the Houston Texans , where he won the Ed Block Courage Award , one of the league ’ s highest honours .
Alongside fellow NFL alumni Osi Umenyiora , he presents The NFL Show on the BBC and The Jason & Osi Podcast .
Bell welcomed a daughter , Anaiya , with Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle in 2014 but they later split after an 11-year relationship .
Manchester-raised George , 31 , started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End but after an injury ended his sporting career he decided to pursue music .
He found fame as a member of pop group The Wanted , who scored two number one singles in the UK before going on indefinite hiatus in 2014 .
George , who has dated actress Michelle Keegan , moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting , appearing in the sixth season of Glee as Clint , before returning to the spotlight as a solo musician .
He follows in the footsteps of former bandmate Jay McGuiness , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aliona Vilani .
Comedian , musician and actor Bill Bailey became our seventh Strictly celebrity , revealed this morning by Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show .
Bill said : “ In these are strange times we 're living through , it feels right to do something different and take on a new challenge .
`` So I am delighted to be a part of this year 's unique Strictly Come Dancing .
My late mum Madrin would have loved it - I hope she 'll be watching.
” Bill Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , documentary-maker and keen outdoors enthusiast best known for his live comedy and for the TV shows Black Books , Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI .
Bill is constantly in demand as an internationally touring comedian , and his live shows always feature ingenious and original musical elements drawing on Bill ’ s skills as a classically trained musician and multi-instrumentalist .
His unique ability to entertain and educate was brilliantly demonstrated in his award-winning show , Bill Bailey ’ s Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra , where he performed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a television presenter , a former Royal Marine and Invictus Games medallist .
JJ said : “ My whole life is defined by facing challenges .
Whether it 's becoming a Royal Marine Commando , recovering from my injuries sustained in Afghanistan to competing in The Invictus Games .
`` Now as a TV Presenter I 'm lucky enough to witness some of the greatest sporting contests in the world .
Strictly is a whole different ball game in respect to the challenges I will face but I 'm up for an adventure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where I am !
” JJ Chalmers is a TV Presenter with a remarkable back story .
The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan .
After years of rehabilitation , JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals .
As a spokesperson for this inaugural Invictus Games JJ got an insight into TV and embarked on a career in broadcasting .
He hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Presenter role for the Rio Paralympics and has anchored BBC One ’ s coverage of the Invictus Games since 2017 .
After a false start which saw him leave Strictly 2019 after the launch show due to injury .
Jamie Laing is back in the ballroom for 2020 .
Jamie said : “ Here we go again , hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance .
The reason I ’ m doing it , is to make my mum proud but all I did last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s change that this year , can ’ t wait !
!
” TV personality and entrepreneur Jamie Laing has appeared in the award-winning television series Made in Chelsea since 2011 .
Following his debut on the show , Jamie starred in BBC Three ’ s Murder in Successville , Channel 4 ’ s In Bed with Jamie and hosted his own Saturday show on heat Radio .
His podcast Private Parts , which he co-hosts with Francis Boulle , has featured guest such as Jack Whitehall and Elizabeth Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer , best known for playing the role of Tiffany Butcher-Baker on BBC ’ s EastEnders .
Maisie said : “ Get me in those sequins , I can ’ t wait to dive into the Strictly fancy dress box this winter !
This is a dream come true.
” Maisie made her acting debut playing a young Elizabeth in feature film The Other Boleyn Girl alongside Scarlett Johansson and Eddie Redmayne .
That same year , Maisie stormed into Albert Square as Tiffany , daughter of Bianca and now member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won numerous awards for her portrayal of Tiffany including ‘ Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress ’ at the British Soap Awards and ‘ Best Young Actor ’ at the Inside Soap Awards .
As well as acting , Maisie has released two singles in 2016 and 2017 under an independent record label .
HRVY was announced as a contestant on the Kiss FM breakfast show and said he was `` so thankful to be taking part '' .
The pop singer , whose real name is Harvey Leigh Cantwell , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his name .
The 21-year-old rose to fame after uploading his music videos to Facebook .
Speaking on Kiss FM , he said : `` Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I 'm so thankful to be taking part this year .
`` I think my mum is more excited that she 'll be able to see me every Saturday night now ! ''
Jacqui Smith was confirmed as the final celebrity dancer on Steve Wright 's Radio 2 show on Friday .
The former Labour politician @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary in 2007 - under then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown - and has since worked as a political broadcaster .
Speaking on the show , she said : `` I was speechless with excitement at being asked to join Strictly - and that 's very rare for me .
`` Fifty years ago , I got a bronze medal for Scottish Highland Dancing and it feels about time to return to dancing . ''
`` I could n't be in better hands with the Strictly team and I 'm going to throw myself into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she added .
Smith is now the chair of the NHS trust in Birmingham and Sandwell Children 's Trust , and also has a podast , called For the Many , that she presents with LBC broadcaster Iain Dale .
Strictly Come Dancing starts later this autumn on BBC One .

We've put together the full list of who will be putting their best foot forward on the dancefloor for the 2020 BBC One series.
1. Boxer Nicola Adams
The Olympic gold medallist will take to the dancefloor as part of the show’s first same-sex pairing.
The 37-year-old – nicknamed The Lioness – retired with an undefeated record and held the WBO female flyweight title last year.
She also became the first openly LGBT person to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, after her triumph at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Her debut on the show marks the first time a same-sex couple has competed on Strictly, following years of speculation.
Johannes Radebe and fellow professional Graziano di Prima made history when they performed together on the BBC show last year.
Adams is dating Ella Baig and has been praised as an LGBT role model.
2. Presenter Ranvir Singh
The journalist and presenter has travelled onboard the RAF Voyager with the Prime Minister and reported live as the Grenfell Tower fire unfolded.
She has also appeared on daytime TV shows Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women as well as Good Morning Britain and ITV News.
Born and raised in Preston, Singh attended the University of Central Lancashire and spent 12 years at the BBC as a producer, reporter and presenter.
She co-presented BBC North West Tonight and in 2010 was awarded the award for best on-screen talent at the Royal Television Society’s North West Awards.
3. Radio DJ Clara Amfo
The presenter and activist is best known for her show on BBC Radio 1, home of the Live Lounge, and her credits also include the Brit Awards and the BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury.
Amfo is also a fixture on the judging panel for the Mercury Prize and a regular on the red carpet, hosting premieres for Sir Elton John’s Rocketman, The Crimes Of Grindelwald, Marvel’s Black Panther and Disney’s The Lion King.
She also appeared on the the Activism Now cover of British Vogue, and is a contributing editor to Elle magazine.
In June, the London-born presenter, who has Ghanaian heritage, was praised for making an emotional speech during her BBC Radio 1 show about the death of George Floyd, racism and its effect on her mental health.
4. Actress Caroline Quentin
One of the nation’s best-loved actresses, Quentin has 40 years of experience in showbusiness.
The 60-year-old found fame as Dorothy in 90s comedy Men Behaving Badly before starring in dramas including Jonathan Creek and crime series Blue Murder.
She has also fronted a number of documentaries and two series of The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes for BBC Two.
Quentin, originally from Surrey, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2019.
She was married to Have I Got News For You comic Paul Merton from 1990 until their divorce in 1998.
The same year she met her current husband Sam Farmer on the set of Men Behaving Badly, where he was a runner.
They married in 2005 and have two children.
5. NFL star Jason Bell
Former American footballer and BBC pundit Bell, 42, finished his career playing for the New York Giants in 2007.
But the California-born sportsman will step into a different arena when he debuts on Strictly this year.
Bell played as a cornerback/safety for the Dallas Cowboys, before moving to the Houston Texans, where he won the Ed Block Courage Award, one of the league’s highest honours.
Alongside fellow NFL alumni Osi Umenyiora, he presents The NFL Show on the BBC and The Jason & Osi Podcast.
Bell welcomed a daughter, Anaiya, with Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle in 2014 but they later split after an 11-year relationship.
6. The Wanted’s Max George
Manchester-raised George, 31, started out as a footballer for Preston North End but after an injury ended his sporting career he decided to pursue music.
He found fame as a member of pop group The Wanted, who scored two number one singles in the UK before going on indefinite hiatus in 2014.
George, who has dated actress Michelle Keegan, moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, appearing in the sixth season of Glee as Clint, before returning to the spotlight as a solo musician.
He follows in the footsteps of former bandmate Jay McGuiness, who won Strictly in 2015 with professional partner Aliona Vilani.
7. Bill Bailey
Comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey became our seventh Strictly celebrity, revealed this morning by Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Bill said: “In these are strange times we're living through, it feels right to do something different and take on a new challenge.
"So I am delighted to be a part of this year's unique Strictly Come Dancing. My late mum Madrin would have loved it - I hope she'll be watching.”
Bill Bailey is a comedian, musician, author, documentary-maker and keen outdoors enthusiast best known for his live comedy and for the TV shows Black Books, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI.
Bill is constantly in demand as an internationally touring comedian, and his live shows always feature ingenious and original musical elements drawing on Bill’s skills as a classically trained musician and multi-instrumentalist.
His unique ability to entertain and educate was brilliantly demonstrated in his award-winning show, Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra, where he performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
8. JJ Chalmers
JJ Chalmers is a television presenter, a former Royal Marine and Invictus Games medallist.
JJ said: “My whole life is defined by facing challenges. Whether it's becoming a Royal Marine Commando, recovering from my injuries sustained in Afghanistan to competing in The Invictus Games.
"Now as a TV Presenter I'm lucky enough to witness some of the greatest sporting contests in the world. Strictly is a whole different ball game in respect to the challenges I will face but I'm up for an adventure and at least my mum will know where I am!”
JJ Chalmers is a TV Presenter with a remarkable back story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan.
After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals.
As a spokesperson for this inaugural Invictus Games JJ got an insight into TV and embarked on a career in broadcasting. He hit the ground running in 2016 with a Studio Presenter role for the Rio Paralympics and has anchored BBC One’s coverage of the Invictus Games since 2017.
9. Jamie Laing
After a false start which saw him leave Strictly 2019 after the launch show due to injury. Jamie Laing is back in the ballroom for 2020.
Jamie said: “Here we go again, hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance. The reason I’m doing it, is to make my mum proud but all I did last year was make her even more disappointed. Let’s change that this year, can’t wait!!”
TV personality and entrepreneur Jamie Laing has appeared in the award-winning television series Made in Chelsea since 2011.
Following his debut on the show, Jamie starred in BBC Three’s Murder in Successville, Channel 4’s In Bed with Jamie and hosted his own Saturday show on heat Radio.
His podcast Private Parts, which he co-hosts with Francis Boulle, has featured guest such as Jack Whitehall and Elizabeth Day.
10. Maisie Smith
Maisie Smith is an actress and singer, best known for playing the role of Tiffany Butcher-Baker on BBC’s EastEnders.
Maisie said: “Get me in those sequins, I can’t wait to dive into the Strictly fancy dress box this winter! This is a dream come true.”
Maisie made her acting debut playing a young Elizabeth in feature film The Other Boleyn Girl alongside Scarlett Johansson and Eddie Redmayne.
That same year, Maisie stormed into Albert Square as Tiffany, daughter of Bianca and now member of the long established Butcher family.
Maisie has won numerous awards for her portrayal of Tiffany including ‘Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress’ at the British Soap Awards and ‘Best Young Actor’ at the Inside Soap Awards.
As well as acting, Maisie has released two singles in 2016 and 2017 under an independent record label.
11. HRVY (Harvey Leigh Cantwell)
HRVY was announced as a contestant on the Kiss FM breakfast show and said he was "so thankful to be taking part".
The pop singer, whose real name is Harvey Leigh Cantwell, has more than a billion combined streams to his name.
The 21-year-old rose to fame after uploading his music videos to Facebook.
Speaking on Kiss FM, he said: "Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I'm so thankful to be taking part this year.
"I think my mum is more excited that she'll be able to see me every Saturday night now!"
12. Jacqui Smith
Jacqui Smith was confirmed as the final celebrity dancer on Steve Wright's Radio 2 show on Friday.
The former Labour politician became the UK's first female home secretary in 2007 - under then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown - and has since worked as a political broadcaster.
Speaking on the show, she said: "I was speechless with excitement at being asked to join Strictly - and that's very rare for me.
"Fifty years ago, I got a bronze medal for Scottish Highland Dancing and it feels about time to return to dancing."
"I couldn't be in better hands with the Strictly team and I'm going to throw myself into the challenge. Watch out!" she added.
Smith is now the chair of the NHS trust in Birmingham and Sandwell Children's Trust, and also has a podast, called For the Many, that she presents with LBC broadcaster Iain Dale.
Strictly Come Dancing starts later this autumn on BBC One.


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Fisherman who lived by River Itchen died

HE was the fisherman known as The Earl , Three hook flapper and Dogfish Lord .
Clive Alexander , from @ @ @ @ @ life to cancer aged 61 .
He started fishing in the mid-60s with his father @ @ @ @ @ dinghy boat while he lived by the River Itchen .
This progressed from a hobby @ @ @ @ @ his life .
In 2009 he joined the South Coast Sea Fishing Forum , where @ @ @ @ @ attended several fishing competitions .
His daughter Rebecca Alexander said : “ Dad was a @ @ @ @ @ every thing to him .
A very lovely , understanding , supportive man with a @ @ @ @ @ unique character one so many are going to miss .
”

Clive Alexander, from Southampton, recently lost his life to cancer aged 61.
He started fishing in the mid-60s with his father, and built his own dinghy boat while he lived by the River Itchen. This progressed from a hobby into a big part of his life.
In 2009 he joined the South Coast Sea Fishing Forum, where he made many friends and attended several fishing competitions.
His daughter Rebecca Alexander said: “Dad was a family man, family meant every thing to him. A very lovely, understanding, supportive man with a funny, dry personality and unique character one so many are going to miss.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-07--Former Countdown expert dies at Hampton Lodge Care Home

NURSE Joyce Swanell was a regular dictionary corner expert in Countdown earlier in her life .
She passed away on @ @ @ @ @ after her 100th birthday at Hampton Lodge Care Home in Southampton .
Joyce was a @ @ @ @ @ senior lecturer in English at University of Southampton ; and mother to Julia , and @ @ @ @ @ nurse and midwife .
She was a stalwart of the university women ’ s book @ @ @ @ @ helping run their second-hand clothes shop in aid of Mother Theresa long before such shops @ @ @ @ @ Street .
Joyce ’ s friend John Mcgavin said : “ As much as anything @ @ @ @ @ loyal , considerate , undemanding , and generous friend .
”

She passed away on August 22, three days after her 100th birthday at Hampton Lodge Care Home in Southampton.
Joyce was a wife to John Swannell, senior lecturer in English at University of Southampton; and mother to Julia, and had first been a hospital nurse and midwife.
She was a stalwart of the university women’s book group and social club, helping run their second-hand clothes shop in aid of Mother Theresa long before such shops became common on the High Street.
Joyce’s friend John Mcgavin said: “As much as anything she was valued as a loyal, considerate, undemanding, and generous friend.”