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Live Reporting

Roz Tappenden and Michael Stoddard

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  1. That's all for today

    The BBC Local Live service for Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight will resume tomorrow at 08:00.

    Thanks for joining us and we will see you again tomorrow morning.

    Beagle Jen posted this picture on our Weather Watchers page of a stunning sunset over Osmington in Dorset last night.

    Osmington sunset

    Why don't you become a Weather Watcher and share your pictures online.

  2. Listen: Toddler penguins prove a hit at Bournemouth Oceanarium

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    Video caption: The penguin's enclosure was specifically designed to replicate the birds' natural habitat
  3. Overnight beach huts construction begins

    Work begins next week on 15 overnight beach huts in Bournemouth.

    The bespoke huts are being installed at Manor Steps, east of Boscombe Pier.

    Boscombe seafront

    Bournemouth Borough Council says Manor Steps zig zag will be closed from Tuesday until the end of October while construction work is carried out.

    The huts are due to be completed by Easter 2017.

  4. Listen: The centenary of the tank is commemorated

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    Video caption: The tank was developed and tested at Bovington in Dorset
  5. Listen: Harley the Hampshire Urban Search and Rescue dog

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    Video caption: Find out about the role of a rescue dog
  6. Councils to host Brexit business events

    Christchurch and East Dorset councils are hosting two events to address what Brexit means for local businesses.

    Going for growth banner

    The free business breakfast networking events will be held on 27 September at Highcliffe Castle and 29 September at Queen Elizabeth School.

  7. Two charged over death of cyclist in Fordingbridge

    Two people have been charged over a fatal crash in Fordingbridge in April.

    A 70-year-old cyclist - Richard White - from Salisbury died in hospital following the crash involving a van on the A338.

    A 23-year-old man from Salisbury has been charged with causing death by careless driving and perverting the course of justice.

    A 22-year-old woman has been charged with failing to disclose the identification of a driver.

  8. Six charged over A35 motorbike crash

    Six people are facing charges after three motorbikes crashed on the A35 near Dorchester in May.

    Two people - a 16-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man - suffered life-changing injuries in the crash between Yellowham Hill and Puddletown.

    The six men, all from Southampton, are due before Weymouth magistrates next month.

    •  A 29-year-old is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving
    • A 20-year-old is charged with dangerous driving and committing an act likely to pervert the course of justice
    • A 19-year-old is charged with dangerous driving
    • A 19-year-old is charged with encouraging an act likely to pervert the course of justice
    • Two men, aged 21 and 27, are charged with driving document offences
  9. The Poole 12-year-old with cerebral palsy whose physiotherapy is kickboxing

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    Video caption: Gabrielle has found that kickboxing helps her tackle the symptoms of cerebral palsy
  10. Weather Watchers: Sunny where you are?

    It's looking like a glorious day in Brighstone, Isle of Wight.

    Brighstone

    Thanks to Mike B for sharing this picture on our Weather Watchers page.  

  11. Missing man found safe and well

    Missing Poole man Paul McKernan has been found safe and well, police have said. 

  12. A338 closed after four-vehicle crash

    The A338 Wessex Way in Bournemouth is closed and there's queuing traffic in both directions between County Gates Roundabout and the B3066 Cambridge Road junction because of an accident involving four vehicles.

    Traffic map

    There's also congestion on the A3040 Alder Road to Pottery Junction and to St Pauls Roundabout.

    For the latest, visit the BBC travel pages.

  13. Bee Tucker with the latest forecast

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    Video caption: More cloud on the way tomorrow