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  • Updates from Friday 3 November

  1. Bridport farm homes plan approvedpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Plans for hundreds of homes to be built on the edge of Bridport in Dorset have been approved.

    Planning sketchesImage source, Hallam Land Management

    Developer Hallam Land Management wants to build 760 homes, a care home, a school and other facilities at Vearse Farm on the edge of the town.

    West Dorset District Council's planning committee approved the proposals at a meeting earlier, external.

    Campaign group AdVearse previously objected to the plans, citing flooding and traffic fears.

    The decision was originally due on 12 October but was delayed to agree legal terms. the authority said.

  2. Fears aired before mum's 'murder-suicide'published at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Rubina Khan and son Amaar Khan died in a suspected murder-suicide at Slough station in 2014.

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  3. Southampton v Burnley: MOTD Commentator's Notespublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    John Motson
    Match of the Day commentator

    "Judging on the season so far there might not be many goals at St Mary's on Saturday, but an intriguing encounter is in store between these evenly matched sides.

    "Burnley are enjoying a club record start to a Premier League campaign, and their best in the top flight since the 1973-74 season.

    "However, joy for Clarets' fans has been tempered somewhat by the ongoing speculation linking manager Sean Dyche with the Everton job.

    "Southampton have been solid but unspectacular under Mauricio Pellegrino. Their struggles in front of goal show no signs of abating, but Burnley old boy Charlie Austin has a great scoring record against his former club."

    Mauricio PellegrinoImage source, Reuters
  4. Newcastle v Bournemouth: MOTD Commentator's Notespublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Guy Mowbray
    Match of the Day commentator

    "It's not a fixture to set neutral pulses racing, but this could be one that rises from nowhere to lead the MOTD running order. 'You wish', I hear you say!

    "Newcastle are solid, they're organised, but they need to make control of games count with goals.

    "Bottom three Bournemouth's struggle to score is even more real, with only Crystal Palace hitting the net less often this season.

    "After Eddie Howe bemoaned his side being too passive against Chelsea last Saturday, it's time for the Cherries to charge in a bit more."

    Eddie HoweImage source, Getty Images
  5. Redbridge Causeway set for weekend closurepublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    A major route into Southampton is being closed this weekend as part of planned maintenance work.

    The westbound carriageway, from Redbridge to Totton, will be closed from 20:00 on Saturday until 05:00 on Monday morning.

    Drivers will be forced to take a diversion route, using the M271, during that time.

    Red Bridge Causeway
  6. Officers cleared over police car deathpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Two PCs faced misconduct charges over the death of a man who was hit by a police car in Reading.

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  7. Arrest after report of man with gun in Bournemouthpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    A man has been arrested following a report that a man was believed to have been in possession of a gun in Bournemouth town centre.

    No threats were made to members of the public and nobody was injured following the report at about 10:00 GMT, Dorset Police said.

    Officers initially detained a man in Old Christchurch Road but he was released when it was established he was not involved.

    Following further inquiries, officers attended an address near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, and a 55-year-old man, from Bournemouth, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. Two air weapons were recovered.

  8. Check how the RMT rail strike could affect you...published at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

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  9. Bridge accident hanging girl 'could have died'published at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Burma Bridge image shown in courtImage source, Winchester City Council

    The family of a girl who was nearly hanged from a rope bridge at a YMCA centre have said their daughter would have died had it not been for the quick thinking of people at the scene.

    The 11-year-old's safety line became looped around her neck when she slipped at Fairthorne Manor, Hampshire, in July 2012.

    The activity centre has been ordered to pay £230,000 after being convicted of safety breaches.

    A statement from the family said they were grateful to hospital staff and to Winchester City Council for "seeing the prosecution through to a successful conclusion".

    The statement said: "Whilst a £230,000 fine for the YMCA is some consolation, we can only hope that Fairthorne Manor have now implemented robust rescue plans and appropriate staff training to ensure that no child will ever be exposed to the same dangers as our daughter."

  10. Huge field message sparks hunt for 'Sue'published at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    A police helicopter tweeted a photo of the name in an Oxfordshire field.

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  11. Maidenhead set for Coventry FA Cup clashpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    BBC Sport

    Maidenhead United's owner and chairman Peter Griffin has insisted the team will do their fans proud ahead of their FA Cup tie against League Two side Coventry on Sunday.

    Last season The Magpies were promoted to the National League and now face Coventry - who famously beat Spurs at Wembley in the 1987 final.

    Coventry
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    As a club we're the underdogs, we've nothing to prove. I can guarantee the players won't be thinking like that. They'll be thinking 'we can do this'. They can put a performance in and they'll be up for this.

    Peter Griffin

  12. Four arrested after break-in at solar farmpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Four people have been arrested following a break-in at a solar farm in Overton, Hampshire.

    Police said a van was stopped in Eastleigh last night and a 54-year-old man from Offenham, Worcestershire, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and failing to stop.

    Earlier today, officers also arrested a 17-year-old boy from Yateley, a 22-year-old and a 27-year-old, both from Gloucestershire, were also detained in connection with the incident.

  13. Fire service warnings over fireworkspublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    If you're planning on celebrating Bonfire Night over the weekend, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a reminder to follow the Fireworks Code, external for home displays.

    The advice comes after new figures reveal the number of hospital admissions due to fireworks accidents in England has gone up by more than 50% over the past four years

    Fireworks
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    We do encourage people to attend organised displays - the organisers carry out risk assessments and often they are carried out by professional fireworks companies and you tend to get a better display.

  14. Event marks Horsa gliders' wartime rolepublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Aviation enthusiasts and veterans are set to gather at an event in Bournemouth dedicated to the Horsa gliders used in World War Two.

    The wooden gliders were the same size as Lancaster bombers and were used to take troops behind enemy lines on D-Day in June 1944.

    The Glider Pilot Regiment Society has organised the commemorative event at the Cumberland Hotel on Saturday.

    Horsa GliderImage source, Getty Images
  15. Guest house rehab centre plan droppedpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Basil Towers Guest House was due to be turned into a residential care centre for six people.

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  16. Oxford MP supports votes at 16published at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    A campaign to allow 16-year-olds to vote has won support from Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran.

    The proposal is being put forward by Jim McMahon, Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton and was debated in parliament earlier.

    But it has little chance of becoming law, as the Conservative Party does not support it.

    Today's discussion ended without it being put to a vote and the bill is unlikely to get additional debating time to allow it to progress.

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  17. Sherborne's £4m Paddock Project art gallery plans submittedpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Plans for a new £4m art gallery that would incorporate a tourist information centre and restaurant have been submitted.

    An artist's impression of the galleryImage source, Paddock Project

    Sherborne Community Arts Centre Trust hopes to create The Paddock Project venue on a site behind the Dorset abbey town's Paddock Gardens on Newland.

    It has submitted a pre-planning application to West Dorset District Council.

    The trust said it would hold public consultations but has not given dates.

  18. Isle of Wight Council to consult on school holiday changespublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017

    Hannah Bewley
    BBC News Online

    Isle of Wight Council is planning to consult on changing school term times on the island.

    A report admits the cost of holidays can be "prohibitive" for families taking holidays in school holidays.

    Options include cutting the summer holiday by either one week or two weeks and adding a two-week break either in autumn or spring.

    The authority fought a long-running legal battle with parent Jon Platt who took his daughter on an unauthorised holiday to Florida during term time.

    John Platt
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    The council fought a long-running case against Jon Platt

  19. Police car death officers cleared of gross misconductpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017
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    Aston McLean WilliamsImage source, Family handout

    Two police officers accused of gross misconduct after the death of a burglary suspect who was hit by a marked car have been cleared of gross misconduct.

    Aston McLean Williams, 28, died in Wokingham Road, Reading, after being hit by the vehicle in August 2014.

    Officers known only as "P" and "N" had been the subject of a five-day disciplinary hearing which concluded this afternoon.