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Cigarettes worth £4,000 were stolen during an overnight raid of a petrol station.

Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to in connection with the break-in at the BP garage in Prospect Road, Farnborough.

Hampshire Constabulary said the burglary happened at about 03:40 BST on Monday.

The offenders are believed to have been driving a small white hatchback.

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BBC South Today

The US aircraft carrier George HW Bush has departed Portsmouth after a short stay in Stokes Bay.

Christchurch Borough Council is considering joining a committee set up to discuss a planned merger of Dorset's councils, despite being opposed to it.

In January, councillors voted against forming a unitary authority with Bournemouth and Poole in a proposed reorganisation of local government.

Councillors are considering joining the committee to influence the plans and protect their voting rights.

A decision will be taken at a special meeting on Tuesday next week.

About 4,400 people in Oxfordshire will be charged double for their council tax this month because of a computer glitch.

New software has been installed by Cherwell District Council and caused payments not to be taken in July.

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As a result two payments will be taken on 9 August. The council has written to affected residents affected and set up a dedicated phone line for anyone who wants to make a one-off payment now.

A spokesman said: "Cherwell District Council's revenues and benefits department has recently changed its software system.

"In the course of the switchover to the new system a technical issue meant that direct debit payments for residents who normally pay on the ninth of the month were not claimed."

After a bright start, more of the same is expected this afternoon with highs of 20C.

Temperatures will remain a mild 15C overnight.

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A "mystery person" is believed to be posing as a local authority tree surgeon to cut down a town's mature oaks and willows, a council has said.

Slough council has issued a warning to residents after six "substantial" trees were felled in Upton Court Park.

The authority said a chainsaw had been used and the damage was not caused by "some kids mucking about".

Police should be called if anyone is seen felling trees in the park, a council spokesperson said.

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Residents in east Oxford say they have been finding large numbers of discarded hypodermic needles.

The needles have been discovered in gardens and playground areas, prompting a public meetnig to discuss the area's drug problems.

Oxford City Council said anyone who finds needles should contact the authority, so specially-trained officers can dispose of them safely.

This video shows a water spout whipped up by the wind over the Dorset coast.

The swilling mass of water was created by a tornado over the sea off Weymouth this morning.

A cyclist was punched to the ground and hit "multiple times" during an assault in Reading, police have said.

The 29-year-old man had been riding along New Lane Hill in the moments before the attack at about 18:15 BST on Saturday.

The offender left the scene when a passer-by came to the aid of the injured man.

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Thames Valley Police said the attacker, described as an Asian man in his early 30s, had been a passenger in a car travelling behind the victim.

The victim suffered bruising to his face but did not require hospital treatment.

Millions of metres of mud have been dredged, clearing the way for Britain's newest aircraft carrier.

Reading boss Jaap Stam says the club will need to be "inventive" in the transfer market in terms of spending.

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BBC Sport

Reading manager Jaap Stam says the club will need to be "inventive" in the transfer market if new players are to arrive before the start of the season.

Dutchman Stam will look to put the Royals in Championship promotion contention after reaching the play-off final in his first season last term.

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"There's some money available, but we can't spend £15m like other teams have," he told BBC Radio Berkshire.

"We're looking for certain players that can make a difference."

A video posted on Facebook this morning appears to show a mini tornado off the coast of Weymouth in Dorset.

Reporter Laurence Herdman explains it is a change of heart from the authority.

BBC Sport

• Oxford United's latest signing, Jack Payne, will train with his new team-mates for the first time this morning - even though he's already played in a match for the club.
• John Swift has signed a five-year deal with Reading.
• Oxfordshire's cricketers trail Berkshire going into the final day of their Minor Counties Championship match at Challow.
• Hampshire cricket all-rounder Gareth Berg has signed a new one year deal, taking him through to the end of 2018.
• Meanwhile, Liam Dawson has retained his place in England's 13-man squad for Friday's fourth and final test against South Africa at Old Trafford.
• In speedway, Poole Pirates suffered their fourth defeat in a row last night going down 59-31 to premiership table toppers Belle Vue.
• New Forest golfer Liz Young failed to quality for Thursday Women's Open at Kingbarn in Scotland.

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BBC Radio Solent

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