Dorset and Hants Live: Latest updates

We were live for the Queen's visit to Dorset earlier today. 

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The 9ft 6in (3m) bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother by sculptor Philip Jackson stands in the square of the Poundbury urban development on the edge of Dorchester. 

The statue, depicting the Queen Mother aged 51, is a second casting of one which stands in The Mall in London.

He spoke to BBC Radio Solent's Louisa Hannan

Relatives of a retired nurse who died in a fall from a motorway bridge after failings by her carers have said health chiefs could have prevented her death.

Coroner Grahame Short recorded a narrative verdict at the inquest into the death of 74-year-old Marion Munns.

He said the case has been a "wake-up" call for the under-fire Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust although no specific action had led to her death.

Quote Message: "I am disappointed there isn't a statement to prevent further deaths because there is no way as a family that we are convinced this couldn't happen again. Her death could have been prevented - they missed so many opportunities, so many professionals believed what my mum was saying when that wasn't the right way to look at it and it could have been prevented from Angela Mote daughter of Marion Munns

"I am disappointed there isn't a statement to prevent further deaths because there is no way as a family that we are convinced this couldn't happen again. Her death could have been prevented - they missed so many opportunities, so many professionals believed what my mum was saying when that wasn't the right way to look at it and it could have been prevented

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Catch last night's Autumnwatch from RSPB Arne in Poole Harbour on BBC iPlayer.

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan have the day's wildlife highlights, while Martin Hughes-Games goes on a live sound safari and Gillian Burke tells the tale of Britain's most elusive and prettiest spider.  

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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has said the care arrangements for a retired nurse who died after falling from a motorway bridge "could have been better".

An inquest into the death of Marion Munns found failures in her care, including no risk assessment, care plan or contingency arrangements for a crisis.

Coroner Grahame Short recorded a narrative verdict, saying Mrs Munns suffered a manic episode after failing to take her anti-psychotic medication.

Quote Message: In the past, the Trust has not done enough to involve families during the care of or following the death of a loved one. We still have a lot to do in this area, and I am absolutely committed to driving through the necessary changes within the organisation. The internal investigation we have conducted into Mrs Munns' death highlighted a number of concerns, and we are pleased that our efforts to address these have been recognised by the coroner. Following the investigation, we have made comprehensive changes across our Older Persons Mental Health Service to care and crisis planning processes, to how we work with patients that find it difficult to engage, and to our supervision and support structures. Our thoughts remain with Mrs Munns' family at this time." from Julie Dawes Interim chief executive of Southern Health

In the past, the Trust has not done enough to involve families during the care of or following the death of a loved one. We still have a lot to do in this area, and I am absolutely committed to driving through the necessary changes within the organisation. The internal investigation we have conducted into Mrs Munns' death highlighted a number of concerns, and we are pleased that our efforts to address these have been recognised by the coroner. Following the investigation, we have made comprehensive changes across our Older Persons Mental Health Service to care and crisis planning processes, to how we work with patients that find it difficult to engage, and to our supervision and support structures. Our thoughts remain with Mrs Munns' family at this time."

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Plans to secure the future of the historic D-Day map room located in Southwick House, Hampshire, have recieved the backing of the leader of the county council.

Allied commanders led by General Eisenhower used a large floor-to-ceiling wall map at the house near Portsmouth to plan and co-ordinate the Normandy landings in 1944.

Roy Perry has written a letter to support a request by Southwick & Widley Parish Council to Historic England, asking them to change Southwick House’s Grade II listing status to protect the map room.

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Quote Message: It’s vital that the events of D-Day are stated in the listing descriptions and that the surviving features from this time, including the plywood map, are specifically mentioned. D-Day was an event of such significance for the Hampshire region, and the whole of Europe, that I strongly support the amendments to the listing of Southwick House to ensure its crucial role in history is protected for future generations.” from Roy Perry Leader, Hampshire County Council

It’s vital that the events of D-Day are stated in the listing descriptions and that the surviving features from this time, including the plywood map, are specifically mentioned. D-Day was an event of such significance for the Hampshire region, and the whole of Europe, that I strongly support the amendments to the listing of Southwick House to ensure its crucial role in history is protected for future generations.”

Ever wondered what is inside Southampton's Itchen Bridge? You probably haven't, but here is an unusual view of one of the city's most familiar landmarks.

It was a misty start to the morning for much of southern England, but have a look at this incredible video from Dorset photographer James Loveridge.

The time lapse was shot from a drone high above the cliffs at West Bay.

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This is the proposed new glass-fronted visitor centre planned for Lepe on the Hampshire coast.

The New Forest National Park Authority has approved plans to provide more modern facilities for visitors including landscape works, better car parking and a new elevated visitor centre which will offer uninterrupted views of the Solent. The centre will be built on concrete piles to avoid future coastal flooding. 

Work is due to start in the new year and be completed during spring 2018  

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A car has been recovered by police investigating a hit-and-run crash in Bournemouth early this morning.

A cyclist was seriously injured in the collision with a gold Vauxhall Tigra in Poole Road at the junction of Queens Road shortly before 06:00.

The Tigra failed to stop at the scene and was found abandoned nearby a short time later. Police have appealed for witnesses.

It won't be long before you see this in the skies above Somerset.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's new helicopter has arrived in the UK.

The future of Dibden Bay is once more in the spotlight as chancellor Philip Hammond is told the port of Southampton has "ambitious plans for expansion" during a visit to the city.

Plans for a £600m "super-port" at Dibden Bay, near the New Forest, were blocked by the government in 2004 following a planning inquiry. 

During the year-long inquiry, opponents said it would increase pollution and traffic with disastrous consequences for wildlife and would destroy grazing marsh and mudflats which provides winter homes for 50,000 birds.

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BBC Radio Solent reporter Luke de Costa captured the moment...