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  4. Blind-friendly Conan Doyle exhibition in Portsmouth

    Sensory exhibition
    Copyright: Portsmouth County Council

    A sensory exhibition about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has been developed by Portsmouth Central Library.

    It worked with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) and the University of Portsmouth on the project which aims to help visually impaired people enjoy the Conan Doyle collection.

    It includes 16 audio described tactile panels, two handling boxes and a bust of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

    The exhibition will be going on a tour across Hampshire.

  5. Appeal following assault and exposure in Kidlington

    Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Kidlington.

    It happened last Friday at about 16:50 in the alleyway between Oxford Road and Crown Road, where a woman in her 20s was approached from behind by a man who grabbed her arm.

    He then exposed himself and left the scene.

    PC Sharon Harris said: "Understandably, this has been a very distressing incident for the victim, and she is being supported by the investigation team at this time.

    "We are carrying out an investigation into this offence, and would like to hear from anyone who may have any information relevant to the investigation."

  6. Morebus pioneers horseshoe 'social' seating on Bournemouth buses

    A bus company is to trial horse-shoe shaped seating at the back of buses in a bid encourage passengers to be more sociable.

    The new seats on two Morebus routes in Bournemouth accommodate eight people in a "lounge-type environment".

    The company said the layout could also discourage passengers from putting bags on spare seas to deter people from sitting beside them. It is running a public consultation before introducing it on new buses.

    Managing director Andrew Wickham said said the U-shaped layout echoed bus designs used in Paris in the 1930s and hoped it would encourage friends and families to travel together.

    Bus seats
    Copyright: Morebus
    Quote Message: I don't think the British public are good at talking to strangers on public transport and buses are not immune to that. But it opens up the back of the bus to be lighter and airier and gives groups a more sociable experience" from Andrew Wickham Morebus
    Andrew WickhamMorebus

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    Severe accident: M27 Hampshire westbound

    BBC News Travel

    M27 Hampshire westbound severe accident, before J5 for A335 Wide Lane.

    M27 Hampshire - One lane closed, queuing traffic and long delays on M27 westbound before J5, A335 (Southampton Airport), because of an accident involving a van and a car. Travel time is around 50 minutes. Congestion to J7, A334 (Hedge End).

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  9. New Forest tracks appear on Google Street View

    More than 100 miles of the New Forest’s off-road paths can now be seen on Google Street View.

    In a partnership with Google, New Forest National Park Authority staff and Forestry Commission volunteers photographed the forest’s top tracks using a special 360-degree camera carried in a backpack.

    Among the areas that can now be explored as part of Google Street View are Blackwater Arboretum, Hurst Castle and the Beaulieu River's shoreline.

    New Forest
    Copyright: Google

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    Severe accident: M3 Hampshire southbound

    BBC News Travel

    M3 Hampshire southbound severe accident, between J6 for A30 and J7 for A30.

    M3 Hampshire - Queuing traffic and long delays on M3 southbound between J6, A30 (Basingstoke) and J7, A30 (Basingstoke), because of an accident involving four vehicles earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened. Travel time is around 45 minutes. Congestion to J5, A287 (Hook).

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe disruption: M4 Berkshire westbound

    BBC News Travel

    M4 Berkshire westbound severe disruption, between J5 for A4 and J6 for A355 Slough.

    M4 Berkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M4 westbound between J5, A4 (Langley) and J6, A355 (Slough), because of a broken down vehicle.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  12. Some Westgate stores won't be ready in time

    Fewer than half of the units at Westgate Oxford will be open when the shopping centre launches later this month.

    The £440m development is to welcome its first shoppers on 24 October.

    There will be 125 units containing shops, restaurants and cafes when the centre is entirely finished but it has been confirmed that just 60 are on track to open on the launch date.

    Westgate Oxford
    Copyright: BBC
    Image caption: Work continues at Westgate Oxford ahead of the launch on 24 October

  13. Timetable changes announced by operator

    South Western Railway says it will listen to feedback from rail users after it announced plans to shake up the timetable.

    It means fewer direct trains between Weymouth and Waterloo.

    South Western Railway says it is about improving the service for passengers and has launched a consultation on proposals.

    A South Western Railway train
    Copyright: PA

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    Severe disruption: M4 Berkshire eastbound

    BBC News Travel

    M4 Berkshire eastbound severe disruption, between J13 for A34 Chieveley and J12 for A4.

    M4 Berkshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M4 London-bound between J13, A34 (Chieveley) and J12, A4 (Theale), because of a broken down vehicle.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  18. Attempted sex attack on 12-year-old

    A man tried to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl in Gosport this morning, police have said.

    She was a walking through an alleyway off Weymouth Avenue on her way to school when it happened between 08:00 and 08:15 BST.

    The man tried to put his hand down her top, before she managed to struggle free and run to safety.

    She described him as being white, in his early 40s, with short blond greasy hair.

    Patrol in Gosport
    Copyright: Hampshire Constabulary
    Image caption: Hampshire Constabulary has been patrolling the area since the attack

  19. Search for the BBC South Unsung Sports Hero

    The BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award is searching for those who devote their free time to help people in grass-roots activity and sports.

    Smiling, encouraging, mentoring and lifting spirits - a person who is dedicated to helping others in your community or club.

    Who do you know who fits the bill?

    Show your thanks to someone who always puts other people first by entering them here.

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    Video caption: The search is on for the BBC South Unsung Sports Hero

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    Severe accident: A353 Dorset both ways

    BBC News Travel

    A353 Dorset both ways severe accident, between A353 Preston Road and Sutton Road.

    A353 Dorset - Slow traffic on A353 Preston Road in both directions in Preston between Chalbury corner and the Sutton Road junction, because of an accident involving a bus and a car earlier on.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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