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Live Reporting

Indy Almroth-Wright

All times stated are UK

  1. That's all for today

    We'll be back on Wednesday from 08:00.

  2. Neville Staple

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    Video caption: The former vocalist with The Specials tells Alex Dyke how they fought racism.
  3. More congestion in Portsmouth

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    Gladys Avenue in Portsmouth is now blocked in both directions at the London Avenue junction, because of an accident involving two vehicles.

    Take it easy out there people.

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  4. Fire in living room

    Firefighters have put out a blaze in the living room of a ground floor flat in Weymouth.

    Crews were called to the flat in Canberra Crescent just before 15:00.

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  5. Travel: Broken down lorry on A303

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    There's slow traffic and one lane blocked on the A303 westbound in Andover at the A3093 junction, because of a broken down lorry.

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  6. Travel: Crash in Fareham

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    Highlands Road in Fareham is blocked and there's queuing traffic in both directions at the Blackbrook Road junction, because of an accident involving a car and a motorcycle. Police are directing traffic.  

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    For the latest, visit the BBC travel pages.

  7. School applications site opens

    Applications are now open for secondary school places in Hampshire.

    Parents of children in Year 6 in primary or junior school have until 31 October to apply.

  8. Hampshire scheme supports Rio medalwinners

    Hampshire's culture and recreation councillor has said the county is proud of its nine athletes who won a total of 12 medals at Rio in the Olympic and Paralympics.

    Andrew Gibson said Hampshire County Council had played a role in the success of five athletes who were supported by the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme.

    Alice Tai

    Alex Danson from Odiham won gold with the Olympic women's hockey team, sprinter George Hermitage from Alton won Paralympic gold and two silvers, New Milton swimmer Alice Tai (pictured) brought home Paralympic gold and bronze, Mike Jones from New Milton also won Paralympic swimming gold and David Smith from Eastleigh won Paralympic gold in Boccia.  

    Quote Message: We’ll continue to nurture the grass roots and support the county’s talented athletes, not only producing future Olympic and Paralympic champions but exciting thousands of youngsters to lead healthier, more active lives. from Andrew Gibson Executive Member for Culture, Recreation and Countryside Hampshire County Council
    Andrew GibsonExecutive Member for Culture, Recreation and Countryside Hampshire County Council
  9. Crash death woman named

    Police have named a woman who died in a crash on the A3 on Thursday.

    Laura Westbrook, 22, from Waterlooville, died when the car she was in left the road near Clanfield.

    Laura Westbrook

    In a tribute, Laura's mother, Justine Westbrook, said: "Sweet dreams, sleep tight, I love you, good night."  

  10. Arts trail at country park

    A new arts trail is being created at Pan Country Park on the Isle of Wight.

    The Pollen Trail is funded by developer contributions which were part of the planning conditions for Pan and Bluebell Meadows development.

    Carved bench

    The trail includes a series of carved wooden benches, which have already been installed and feature butterflies, dormice and the bullhead fish.

    The bullhead fish can be found within the Pan streams and only a few other locations on the Isle of Wight.

    The benches were carved by local chainsaw artist Paul Sivell.     

  11. Man punched and kicked by robbers

    Police are appealing for information after a man in Weymouth was punched and kicked by robbers who stole his wallet.

    The 23-year-old victim was walking towards the station in Turton Street on Friday at 23:00 when he was approached by three or four men and was punched to the ground.

    He continued to be punched and kicked while on the floor and sustained injuries to his eye and ribs.

  12. Travel: Bridge maintenance closes road

    The B3091 in Sturminster Newton is closed at the Hosey Bridge junction, because of bridge maintenance work.

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    For the latest, visit the BBC travel pages.  

  13. BBC South Weather

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  14. Your pictures: Waverley paddle steamer

    Thanks to Ali who sent in this picture of the Waverley paddle steamer sailing by Netley Castle.

    The Waverley was built in 1946 and is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.     

    Paddle Steamer, Waverley

    You can send us your photos of the region via email, on our Hampshire and Dorset Facebook pages or on Twitter @BBC_Hampshire and@BBCDorset.    

  15. Studland beach huts to move

    Beach huts at Studland considered at severe risk of suffering storm damage will be moved back from the sea.  

    The 42 huts at Middle Beach will be moved by the National Trust over the autumn.

  16. Frolicking deer video goes viral

    Footage of a deer frolicking in Poole Harbour has gone viral.

    The clip has had more than 12 million views since it was uploaded to the South Today Facebook page on Monday lunchtime.

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    The deer was spotted at Poole Harbour by Dave Mott who was walking his dog along the shore at dawn.

    It's thought to be a Japanese Sika deer that may have swum over from Brownsea Island where there's a resident population.

  17. Travel: Trinity Street in Dorchester closed

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  18. Medical incident: Dorchester High Street and Trinity Street closed

    Police cars in Dorchester

    Police and ambulance cars are blocking the High Street in Dorchester at the junction with Trinity Street while paramedics treat a patient on the tarmac.

    Trinity Street is also closed between the High Street and Princes Street.