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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Hampshire County Council nets £1.6m from school attendance fines
Over the past three academic years, a county council has slapped parents with fines totalling more than £1.6m because their children have missed County Council has issued more than 10,000 penalties since 2022, raising £1,666,113 over the three school years since 2021/22, a Freedom of Information request has County Council said the increase in fines reflected a rise in absences, both nationally and added that any money collected through the system was designated for the administration of the penalty notice system, with any remaining funds used for attendance support. Data showed that, over the years, penalties in Hampshire had steadily who take their children out of school during term time without permission must pay £80 per child for the whole absence. If parents do not pay their fine within 21 days, it doubles to £ a parent receives a second fine for the same child within three years, they are immediately charged £ 2022/23, Hampshire County Council generated £363,543 from the fines, while in 2024/25 the figure doubled to £698,403, according to the Local Democracy Reporting council said that, as the third-largest shire county in England, it had more than 180,000 students attending upwards of 500 also highlighted that its 93% attendance rate was above the national average by 0.1%.A spokesperson for the authority said: "We work closely with schools and families to understand the root cause of serious attendance issues and to identify appropriate support and solutions."Legal interventions, including fines, are only ever considered after all support possibilities are explored and exhausted." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
New 8pm to 8am parking ban kicks in for thousands of Brits – will YOU be impacted?
DRIVERS have been issued a warning after a new overnight parking ban kicks in for thousands of Brits. The new regulations will see motorists banned between 8pm and 8am at a popular tourist location following local concerns. Hampshire City Council has banned motorhomes and campervans from resting in Keyhaven. The new restrictions come after visitors flocking to the holiday hotspot have been leaving the area in a state. It has led to local concerns with county councillor highlighting a a massive spike in campervan numbers flocking to Keyhaven post-Covid. County Counillor, Fran Carpenter, told Birmingham Live she visited " a few days ago" and reported seeing "visible litter in the salt marsh". She said: "Campervans, some bigger than buses, were parked as far as the eye could see. "A van selling souvenirs and an Uber Eats car blocked the road while dropping off pizzas." Councillor, Lulu Bowerman, Hampshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, warned there was a clear impact of having the larger vehicles in the area. "There are no public facilities overnight for parking, and campers use the local land, and many residents have asked for these controls to be introduced," she said. Bowerman explained "the new proposal will manage the situation". "I think the scheme would bring order to this particular beautiful part of Hampshire, and I think it's very necessary to maintain full accessible travel at all times." Additionally, she mentioned a "modest charge" in the area, which falls in line with similar locations, will deliver broader benefits to visitors. It will also help with the upkeep of the ecologically delicate area. New Pay and Display arrangements will be introduced at New Lane and Saltgrasss Lane, Keyhaven. The charges have been set at £1 per hour, up to a maximum stay of all day, operating Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. But as part of the new traffic management arrangements, motorhomes and campervans won't be able to park between 8am and 8pm. Award-winning holiday park in St Ives In a council press release, Bowerman said: "Proposals to introduce parking charges on two seafront roads in Keyhaven stem from local concerns about unrestricted parking, resulting in an increase of overnight stays by motorhomes and campervans. "This has led to littering and other anti-social issues linked to camping activities for which the location is unsuited. "Introducing parking charges enables the County Council to curb overnight parking more effectively and to encourage a quicker turnaround of daytime parking so more people can enjoy this popular location. "We have carefully looked at the feedback received through two rounds of consultation and believe that on balance, a modest charge in line with those in place at similar locations, will deliver broader benefits to visitors whilst importantly, supporting the management of this ecologically sensitive site.' The new charging scheme is expected to be introduced later this year. A change to parking rules at Southeastern railway stations also caught drivers off guard in February. The new regulation saw a "pay and display" machines scrapped in favour of Automatic Number Plate Recognition with drivers now having to pay for their parking online. The move was designed to be "quicker and easier" for motorists who previously had to walk to the machine and back to their car to display their ticket.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Three children rushed to hospital after outbreak of ‘vile' bug at UK school – as health officials issue vital warning
THREE children have been rushed to hospital after an outbreak of a highly contagious bug swept through a school. Seven children in a class of 22 at the Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, near Winchester in Hampshire, fell ill with norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea. 3 3 The sick kids stayed off school on Thursday May 22, and three of them had to be treated in hospital, according to Hampshire County Council. As a result of the outbreak, the school has been partially closed today to contain the infectious bug and conduct a deep clean of the premises. Sun Health has contacted the school for comment and further updates. According to the Hampshire Count y Council, the school - which is attended by 120 pupils aged four to eleven - sought public health advice. It was advised isolate the class from other Year One students and the the rest of the school. But as this was "logistically impossible", the only option was to close the class on Friday. Parents with children enrolled in the school were notified of the situation and provided with information public health advice on norovirus. The NHS advises that anyone with norovirus symptoms avoid going to school or work until they've had no symptoms of the bug for two whole days. Norovirus is often referred to as the ' winter vomiting bug' but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently warned that cases of the nasty illness have remained high into springtime. "Think you have norovirus in May? It's possible as levels are high for this time of year. You can catch the virus all year round," the health watchdog posted on X, formerly Twitter. Love Island's Ollie Williams reveals he and other contestants 'had the s**ts' in the villa and thinks there was a bug going around In it's last update on the bug, it said 1,924 cases of norovirus were reported in the four weeks leading up to April 27. This is more than double the amount usually seen at this time of year. But though case numbers remain high, they have started to decrease slightly compared to previous weeks. Overall, norovirus reports in April were 20 per cent lower than the previous four-week period, where 2,404 cases were detected, according to UKHSA. 3 "Reporting decreased across all age groups, but the highest number of reports remains in adults aged 65 years and over," it added. The health watchdog said it was looking into what was driving the higher-than-normal amount of norovirus cases, noting that changes to the epidemiology of the virus following the Covid-19 pandemic or changes in testing and reporting could be partly to blame. Norovirus is spreads very easily so outbreaks are common in settings where people are often in close contact, such as schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes. For people will be suddenly struck by unpleasant symptoms - such as projectile vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains and a high temperature - for two or three days. The main symptoms or norovirus, according to the NHS, are: Feeling sick (nausea) Diarrhoea Being sick (vomiting) You may also have: A high temperature A headache Aching arms and legs You can usually treat norovirus at home - the most important thing to do is rest and have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. As norovirus is easily spread it's important to do what you can to prevent catching it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially: After using the toilet or changing nappies Before eating, preparing, or handling food Before giving yourself or someone else medicine It's important to be aware hand sanitisers don't always work well against norovirus. You can use them in addition to hand washing, but it shouldn't be a substitution. Before preparing and eating your food the CDC recommends the following: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables well Cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly to an internal temperature of at least 63°C Routinely clean and sanitise kitchen utensils, cutting boards, counters, and surfaces, especially after handling shellfish Keep raw oysters away from ready-to-eat food in your shopping basket, refrigerator, and on cutting boards Throw away food that might contain norovirus Noroviruses are relatively resistant to heat and can survive temperatures as high as 63°C. Quick steaming processes will not heat foods enough to kill noroviruses. And be aware food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, or taste normal. After someone with norovirus vomits and has diarrhoea you should: Wear rubber or disposable gloves and wipe the entire area with paper towels and throw them in a plastic trash bag Disinfect the area as directed on the product label Leave bleach disinfectant on the affected area for at least five minutes Clean the entire area again with soap and hot water Wash laundry, take out the trash, and wash your hands An expert recently warned norovirus can spread via clothes. Immediately remove and wash clothes or linens that may have vomit or poo on them. When you do this: Wear rubber or disposable gloves Handle items carefully without shaking them Wash the items with detergent and hot water at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dry them at the highest heat setting Wash your hands after with soap and water Though nasty, it tends to be short-live illness that people can recover from at home with rest and lots of fluids, to avoid dehydration. But some vulnerable people - including young children, the elderly or those with weakened immunity - are at risk of suffering more serious and prolonged illness, which may require treatment in hospital. Watch out for signs of dehydration and call 111 if your little one can't keep fluids down, has bloody diarrhoea or has been vomiting for more than two days and having diarrhoea for more than seven. Norovirus is very infectious as the virus spreads through poo particles. You can catch it from coming into close contact with someone with the virus, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then bringing your hand to your mouth, or eating food handled by someone with norovirus. That;s why good hand hygiene is important to stop norovirus spreading. To avoid catching the bug or passing it on to others, you should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water. This is most important following an episode of illness, after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, as well as cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers won't kill the virus, so give your hands a good scrub with warm water and soap.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Three children rushed to hospital after outbreak of ‘vile' bug at UK school – as health officials issue vital warning
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE children have been rushed to hospital after an outbreak of a highly contagious bug swept through a school. Seven children in a class of 22 at the Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, near Winchester in Hampshire, fell ill with norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Seven children from a single class at the Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School fell ill with norovirus Credit: Google 3 Three of the pupils had to be treated in hospital Credit: Google The sick kids stayed off school on Thursday May 22, and three of them had to be treated in hospital, according to Hampshire County Council. As a result of the outbreak, the school has been partially closed today to contain the infectious bug and conduct a deep clean of the premises. Sun Health has contacted the school for comment and further updates. According to the Hampshire County Council, the school - which is attended by 120 pupils aged four to eleven - sought public health advice. It was advised isolate the class from other Year One students and the the rest of the school. But as this was "logistically impossible", the only option was to close the class on Friday. Parents with children enrolled in the school were notified of the situation and provided with information public health advice on norovirus. The NHS advises that anyone with norovirus symptoms avoid going to school or work until they've had no symptoms of the bug for two whole days. Norovirus is often referred to as the 'winter vomiting bug' but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently warned that cases of the nasty illness have remained high into springtime. "Think you have norovirus in May? It's possible as levels are high for this time of year. You can catch the virus all year round," the health watchdog posted on X, formerly Twitter. Love Island's Ollie Williams reveals he and other contestants 'had the s**ts' in the villa and thinks there was a bug going around In it's last update on the bug, it said 1,924 cases of norovirus were reported in the four weeks leading up to April 27. This is more than double the amount usually seen at this time of year. But though case numbers remain high, they have started to decrease slightly compared to previous weeks. Overall, norovirus reports in April were 20 per cent lower than the previous four-week period, where 2,404 cases were detected, according to UKHSA. 3 "Reporting decreased across all age groups, but the highest number of reports remains in adults aged 65 years and over," it added. The health watchdog said it was looking into what was driving the higher-than-normal amount of norovirus cases, noting that changes to the epidemiology of the virus following the Covid-19 pandemic or changes in testing and reporting could be partly to blame. Norovirus is spreads very easily so outbreaks are common in settings where people are often in close contact, such as schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes. For people will be suddenly struck by unpleasant symptoms - such as projectile vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains and a high temperature - for two or three days. The main symptoms or norovirus, according to the NHS, are: Feeling sick (nausea) Diarrhoea Being sick (vomiting) You may also have: A high temperature A headache Aching arms and legs You can usually treat norovirus at home - the most important thing to do is rest and have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. As norovirus is easily spread it's important to do what you can to prevent catching it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially: After using the toilet or changing nappies Before eating, preparing, or handling food Before giving yourself or someone else medicine It's important to be aware hand sanitisers don't always work well against norovirus. You can use them in addition to hand washing, but it shouldn't be a substitution. Before preparing and eating your food the CDC recommends the following: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables well Cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly to an internal temperature of at least 63°C Routinely clean and sanitise kitchen utensils, cutting boards, counters, and surfaces, especially after handling shellfish Keep raw oysters away from ready-to-eat food in your shopping basket, refrigerator, and on cutting boards Throw away food that might contain norovirus Noroviruses are relatively resistant to heat and can survive temperatures as high as 63°C. Quick steaming processes will not heat foods enough to kill noroviruses. And be aware food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, or taste normal. After someone with norovirus vomits and has diarrhoea you should: Wear rubber or disposable gloves and wipe the entire area with paper towels and throw them in a plastic trash bag Disinfect the area as directed on the product label Leave bleach disinfectant on the affected area for at least five minutes Clean the entire area again with soap and hot water Wash laundry, take out the trash, and wash your hands An expert recently warned norovirus can spread via clothes. Immediately remove and wash clothes or linens that may have vomit or poo on them. When you do this: Wear rubber or disposable gloves Handle items carefully without shaking them Wash the items with detergent and hot water at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dry them at the highest heat setting Wash your hands after with soap and water Though nasty, it tends to be short-live illness that people can recover from at home with rest and lots of fluids, to avoid dehydration. But some vulnerable people - including young children, the elderly or those with weakened immunity - are at risk of suffering more serious and prolonged illness, which may require treatment in hospital. Watch out for signs of dehydration and call 111 if your little one can't keep fluids down, has bloody diarrhoea or has been vomiting for more than two days and having diarrhoea for more than seven. Norovirus is very infectious as the virus spreads through poo particles. You can catch it from coming into close contact with someone with the virus, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then bringing your hand to your mouth, or eating food handled by someone with norovirus. That;s why good hand hygiene is important to stop norovirus spreading. To avoid catching the bug or passing it on to others, you should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water. This is most important following an episode of illness, after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, as well as cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers won't kill the virus, so give your hands a good scrub with warm water and soap.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Three children in hospital after school norovirus outbreak in Winchester
Three children have been treated in hospital after an outbreak of norovirus at a children out of a class of 22 at Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, near Winchester in Hampshire, contracted the highly contagious virus that causes sickness and diarrhoea, and stayed off school on County Council said out of the seven struck by the stomach bug three were admitted to outbreak has led to a partial closure of the school on Friday. The 120-pupil school for children aged 4-11 said it was advised by public health to isolate Year R from the rest of school and their Year 1 classmates, following the County Council said as this was "logistically impossible" the only option was to close the class on authority said parents had been notified and norovirus information shared from Public Health added a deep clean had been booked at the school which was due to close on Friday afternoon for the half-term it is sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, you can get norovirus at any time of year. It usually gets better in about two days. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
