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the other remained in Aldershot. She painstakingly unravel the family

history. I thought, Aldershot, I did a double`take. I opened it up and I

looked at it, and my eyes popped out of my head. They have spoken

regularly for the past year on the phone and on e`mail. I'm over the

moon, really. But they are 78 years apart and it is the longest gap for

twins on record. Now they are taking part in a study, separated twins are

keyed to scientists looking at how genes affect behaviour. We want a

comprehensive overview of their lives, their abilities, their

interest, and really put it together as an important case study because

this is the longest separated pair of twins. Despite living apart for

the best part of eight decades... Elizabeth and her sister already say

they feel they have known each other all their lives.

Great moment. And there's much more on Ann and Elizabeth's reunion and

family history on the BBC News magazine website. It includes

details of how they are helping researchers investigate twins and

what they've learnt so far. People are being warned not to drink

their tap water after a strange smell was reported coming from the

water. More than 1000 properties have been affected. Thames water has

been giving out bottled water while they tried to resolve the issue.

People have been told not to give the water to pets. Another

consignment of water arrives. Hundreds more bottles for

villagers. Other parts are also affected. 1500 homes in total. You

cannot drink this. This could have chemicals in it. The advice is to

pour it down the drain. What went wrong? In the early hours of this

morning, customers reported a chemical odour smell in the water.

We have investigated it and we found the smell is coming from an everyday

repair we would do to the mains. Thames Water says small traces of

the compound used to make pipes could be in the supply. They said

the health risks are minimal but asked people not to drink it, wash

in it or give it to pets. I have not had any information myself, they

said do not drink the water. I have drunk it. I gave the little ones

bottles. A little bit worried. Some residents were not able to get hold

of bottled water for some time. I did phone Thames water to find out

when bottled water was going to be available. I could not get that

information, I was told it would be sometime this morning. Around 9am,

we noticed there was a van with bottled water. Tankers were set out

but the primary school was provided with bottled water. The children are

provided with it. Tests are being carried out on the water tonight as

engineers try to flush through the system, but the problems are

unlikely to be resolved until at least tomorrow. Sex abuse

allegations made by pupils and their parents against fellow pupils at a

special school in Hampshire will not be pursued through the courts. After

a review and further police inquiries, the Crown Prosecution

Service has decided not to take further action over the claims that

centred on Stanbridge Earls School in Romsey. James Ingham has been

looking at today's decision. James, remind us, the school is now closed,

isn't it? The result of these allegations. Stanbridge Earls was a

well respected boarding school providing education for children

with moderate learning disabilities like dyslexia and autism. But after

being criticised for failing to protect a female pupil, governors

were forced to shut it down. First details of the alleged rape were

made public in January last year when a tribunal ruled the school had

failed to protect her. A month later, Hampshire police launched

Operation Flamborough to review the original police investigation into

that claim and the decision not to press charges. New allegations of

abuse then came forward from four other pupils. Following three

critical Ofsted inspections, the school closed. Today, following a

review of evidence, the CPS has decided not to prosecute any of the

ten pupils accused of abuse ` or two teachers accused of perverting the

course of justice. A lot of parents remained very supportive of the

school ` What have they made of today's decision? Yes ` many don't

believe the allegations of abuse, although they do admit the school

didn't handle the initial claims well. One mother, who told me she's

been subjected to bullying for speaking out, says she's relieved.

It has been very difficult to have seen her children branded as abusers

and see the school referred to like this. Today has been a very

emotional day, and I believe it vindicates not only our children but

the wonderful staff. Is this the end of the road for those who made the

complaints? It is not. Even though there have been several reviews and

an investigation spent on those enquiries, victims can still ask the

CPS for a further review. Another enquiry is going on looking at the

way the Chief Constable handled the initial investigation. Three

Hampshire police officers have been sacked for making sexist and

homophobic comments. Detective Sergeant Mark Hall, Detective

Constable Andy Holt, and PC Colin Campbell all worked at Havant Police

station. The force says they were dismissed after receiving complaints

from colleagues. The Chief Constable described the behaviour as

"detestable" and something that he would not tolerate within Hampshire

Constabulary. The Portsmouth MP Mike Hancock has tried to have legal

action against him stopped on the grounds that he was mentally unfit

to instruct a solicitor. A constituent alleges she was sexually

assaulted by the MP. Mr Hancock presented a psychiatric report to

the court asking for a postponement. The judge dismissed the application

after hearing that Mr. Hancock felt able to stand as a candidate in

local elections, though today he issued a statement saying his staff

had taken over his work. A father and son from Waterlooville are

facing a huge repair bill for an underground pipe that carries a

stream deep beneath their driveways. Tony Hamilton and his dad Ken have

been told by the Environment Agency that the collapsing culvert is their

problem, even though it doesn't show up on their house deeds. Experts say

the law doesn't make clear who has legal responsibility. Chrissy Sturt

reports. This stream goes through many gardens in Waterlooville. When

it reaches this point it disappears underground. In 2011, the

environment agency had a really good look at this type. They discovered

it was in a per state of repair and at risk of collapse, but it took

them another 18 months to tell any of the householders about the

problem and in the meantime the new family had moved into the house with

the garden most affected. The Hamilton family have been told they

are responsible for it. They have to pay ?150,000 towards its repair. We

are investing for future in this house and we have hit with this. We

don't know how to deal with it, we don't know where to go next and what

to do. It is quite a scary thing for myself and my wife to deal with

paying ?150,000 to repair something we do not believe it is our

responsibility. Tony and his dad live either end of a cul`de`sac. The

roof of the pipe clips the edge of the boundaries. The other homes are

not affected. The environment agency is firmly saying it will not pay for

the work. The role is to look at the flood risk. We will make sure that

any money we spend gives the taxpayer value for my. The Hamiltons

are considering are considering legal action. A Weymouth councillor

has been found not guilty of the rape and serious sexual assault of a

child. The charges against 22`year`old Ryan Hope related to a

single complainant. Throughout the case at Bournemouth Crown Court, Mr

Hope strongly denied all the allegations against him. Family

stay with us, still to come, we are in the fast lane. We will do a

circuit with the champion driver. Thousands of students joined forces

with the military today in Farnborough in an attempt to set a

new world record. The big idea was to create the biggest human flower

ever seen on the planet. And the flower was a poppy ` chosen to

commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the

students' own fundraising efforts for the British Legion. Steve

Humphrey went to watch. There was real tension in the air as

the students began their world record`breaking attempt. With a

little help from neighbouring schools. We did not think we would

get as higher turnout as we did so we are really happy, but there are

some who are literally just turning up. The idea was to turn this sports

field into the biggest ever human flower. They chose a poppy because

they have been raising money for the British Legion. We have so much

raised already and we are trying our hardest. It needed military

precision. Hopefully they will turn up and we will get the record.

Making sure it was done properly, the man from the Guinness world

records. Is it up record breaker? We cannot tell yet but it looks like a

lot of people. The existing record was set by a school in Cheshire.

Farnborough tried to break it in 2011 but bad weather stopped an

aerial photo being taken for verification. Today there were no

problems as a helicopter flew over, and it was confirmed that this was a

record breaker. It was made up of 2250 people, beating the old record

by 60. Absolutely amazing, there has been such a massive turnout of

people and we did not expect so many. I did not think they would be

able to. I thought we did not have enough people. We have got the world

record and raised so much money and it is great. It was a great effort

involving huge ordination but everyone involved can call

themselves world record breakers. Congratulations to all those who

took part. Onto sport now, and the final day of the Football League

season sees Reading aiming to secure a place in the play`offs. Tony's

here to look ahead. It could be a nervous lunchtime at the Mad Stad

tomorrow though. Not just for Reading. Lots to play for. There is

the table, 45 games played, one big day tomorrow. Reading are in sixth

place. They're three points behind Wigan in fifth, while Brighton are

just a place and a point behind. Blackburn have a slim chance of

reaching the top six, but only if results take a huge twist. Royals

fans are dreaming of a return to Wembley ` remember they reached the

play`off final three years ago, only to lose in a thriller against

Swansea, Brian McDermott was in charge at the time, now it's Nigel

Adkins who hopes that Reading can beat Burnley and set up a two`legged

play`off which starts next week. We have kept grinding away, the passion

and perseverance to stay in the race, we have done that and we

arrive, the last game of the season with that opportunity in our hands,

to get into the play`offs and back into the Premier League. Adkins does

have to contend with two key injuries, both central midfielders

Danny Guthrie and Danny Williams are injured and won't play tomorrow. If

Reading come unstuck, then Brighton will hope to take advantage. They're

seventh and play at Nottingham Forest. Albion can reach the

play`offs with a better result than Reading, but the Royals know they

can seal their post`season destiny tomorrow. We have pretty much been

in control of a play`off place for a long time, after the Wigan defeat a

few results went against of us, and this is all we could ask, it is down

to us and we believe in what we can do and we have got to go and do it.

A day after being confirmed as Portsmouth's manager on a permanent

basis, Andy Awford has been named Manager of the Month for April.

Awford picked up four wins and a draw from five games in the month to

claim the award. Pompey go for a top ten finish in League Two against

Plymouth tomorrow at Fratton Park. Plymouth tomorrow at Fratton Park.

Awford is also our special guest on Awford is also our special guest on

Late Kick Off on Monday night. In the Premier League Southampton

travel to Swansea, managed by former Saint Garry Monk. Southampton are

eighth in the table as they head into their final away game, Rickie

Lambert is a doubt. Bournemouth could play their part in the

relegation fight, as they play at Millwall in their final game of a

successful first season in the Championship. The Football League

has all the goals tomorrow night and of course there's full commentary on

BBC local radio, including Radio Oxford's coverage of Chris Wilder's

Northampton hosting Oxford. Monday night's Late Kick Off will have a

full round up of all the action. This weekend sees the biggest motor

racing meeting of the year at Thruxton circuit near Andover. The

British Touring Car Championship comes to the country's fastest race

track ` against a background of falling spectator numbers at motor

racing events. There will be a record seven champion drivers on the

grid. Paul Clifton has been for a very quick spin with one of them.

This man won the last race two weeks ago, and last year as well. I'm not

expecting an easy read. Trying to be smooth all the time. This is not

actually his race car. That has only one seat. This is a circuit where

you always have to take a deep breath, make sure the seat belts are

nice and tight. The Honda has become the first estate car to win a race

like this. What is the point competing in a vehicle designed for

families? When we came up with the idea we looked at each other and

thought, really? Two days into the season it is already a race winner.

The paddock is piling up with the travelling circus of modern motor

sport. The drivers range from teenage novices funded by the bank

of dad to the world's top touring racers. Car racing audiences have

dropped dramatically. It is a big operation, there are around 3000

He is pretty good. Not as good as the other man. He loved that. Some

nostalgia for you. very welcome one. She has a unique

story to share. Pour me out and it, I feel quite upset. Almost 70 years

ago, Margaret Barton starred in this classic reddish film alongside Celia

Johnston, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway and Joyce Cary. Did you

never go back? David lean and no coward had seen me in many West End

plays and heard me on the radio and they said, that is the girl we want

for this film. David Wood asked me to come by with the camera, and

watch Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. He was teaching me, really.

It was perfect, actually. I just love that. Every minute. Margaret is

now the only surviving member of the film's cast. I was actually 19 but I

looked about 14. Now she is supporting this new production of

the same play being staged at the restored station. It is all down to

a chance encounter. She walked into the charity shop and they said, what

are you doing? They said you must meet Margaret Barton, they said, she

was the original one in brief encounter and she leaves in `` lives

in windborne. She is a lovely lady and has been very helpful. Margaret

retired from performing in the 1940s after a successful career. Michael

was working here. Later events have defined her life in recent years.

That is why we came to this minster. This is the baptistery, this is

where Michael's window is. This is a dream which Michael was studying

during his illness. He did play here for several years as assistant

director of music. He died in 1981, we lost our only son. But he was

such a joyous man, so many people had loved him and been inspired by

him, not just with his music but his Christian faith. After Michael's

death from cancer, they set up a trust. They funded organ scholars

through their training. One of his former colleagues says Margaret is a

one`off. Regal, I think. She has a gentle, persuasive, authoritative

style. I think Michael had something of that as well. Now, proceeds from

the play will be donated to the trust. A happy ending all round.

Just time for a final memory. Leaning up against the table and

waving my keys about, that is your lot. Absolutely wonderful, Margaret

Barton and her memories of a fabulous film. Lovely. It is great.

Moving on to the weather. It is a bank holiday weekend. Not looking

too shabby. I have to say. Today has not been disappointing. A little bit

of wet weather but wonderful rainbows. This was captured. This

tells the weather story. Great clouds. These were taken earlier.

The cloud through the course of this evening will begin to melt away

and, in fact, tonight will be chilly with frost on the cards. Looks like

we will see the skies clearing and it will feel rather cold if you are

venturing out. The cloud will be peeling back and into the early

hours, clear skies with temperatures taking a tumble. Country spots could

get down to one below. Widespread frost. The bank holiday weekend is

not shaping up badly. After a chilly start we will see a good amount of

sunshine through Saturday, with some cloud around. It will bubble up but

stay largely dry. The Saturday morning, actually start but

sparkling blue skies. We will see some warm sunshine as the day grows

on. Temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees into the afternoon. We have a

weather front working in from the west. That will bring the northern

half of the UK some damp conditions but it skirts away from us, bringing

us more in the way of cloud. We will see that cloud arriving in from the

west. Overnight, becoming cloudier. Temperatures, 6`8d. Into Sunday,

another day of dryness, with sunny spells on offer. The clothes will

come and go so it might not be wall`to`wall sunshine but still it

will be a decent day. Temperatures of 13`14d. Into bank holiday Monday,

not a lot changes, with some more sunny intervals. If anything goes

temperatures will decline. It will feel pleasantly warm. A very special

series on thrones. `` drones. These unmanned flying units are used by

the military for surveillance, by farmers to monitor crops and they

could be used to deliver parcels to your door. It's going to build up to

a special test flight next Friday as Tom Hepworth explains. This was

built by students at the University of Southampton and could enter the

history books as the coming the first drone to cross the Solent.

They will beam back live TV pictures. Exciting. We will see if

it works. We will build up to that throughout the week. Enjoy your bank

holiday weekend. Goodbye. Men are even less tolerant of women

than they were before. It's shocking it'd happen

in a public place. I don't find it funny,

but I don't find it offensive. It really is vile.

Shock value sells. Men are even less tolerant of women

than they were before. The hatred of women.

Some people are offended. Others think women

should just man up. and even misogyny

socially acceptable? Join me, Kirsty Wark,

as I investigate... # Fame, liquor, love

Give it to me slowly