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between a band of heavy and thundery showers and it will be notably

fresher with temperatures It is quite wrong that a company

comes and says that is immigration street regardless of the reality.

and safety breaches that led to a forklift truck driver's death.

From a not spot to a hot spot ` how one Dorset village found

And popping up everywhere ` Bracknell's tribute to those who

One of Southampton's MPs has called on

Channel 4 to rethink its plans for a controversial documentary series

It follows a heated public meeting last night, at which residents came

face to face with producers of "Immigration Street", who've already

It's being made by the same team behind "Benefits Street", which drew

criticism for the way it portrayed a community in Birmingham.

On Derby Road, signs of strong feelings. The message at the meeting

was equally hostile at this meeting. Residents telling the production

company that they are not wanted. Filming has or begun in Derby Road

in Southampton. The production company chose the area where more

than half of the residents were born outside UK because it has been

transformed by immigration. They previously made benefits street,

filmed in Birmingham and criticised by some for its portrayal of life

there. The meeting called for by the residents was heated. It heard

concerns the programme title was inflammatory `` inflammatory. If you

watch all the episodes... If labelling people, it is not locally

is the worry, it is the outside where it will be broadcast on TV and

people label it, they will say is that immigration street? You would

not film to cause division or create a summary. We are here to fill for

seven months the lives of the residents of Derby Road. We are on

Derby Road because it is a diverse street. One of the cities MPs

expressed concerns. It is fundamentally misconceived about the

area, I think it is quite wrong that a company comes and sticks a pin in

a map and says that is immigration street regardless of the reality of

the area. And makes a programme about it. I think they should think

again. Channel four told us immigration is a much debated issue

and as a public service broadcaster has a responsibility to exploit. It

says it will continue to fill. Those who don't want to be filmed, won't

be. That will not satisfy those who make their opposition to the project

plane. The former manager

of a fruit packing business on a Hampshire estate has appeared

in court in connection with Scott Cain and Ashley Clark died

in an apple store at the Blackmoor Estate near Selborne

in February 2013. Andrew Stocker, who's 56,

faces two counts of manslaughter The Blackmoor Estate company itself

faces charges under Health The case was adjourned

until October. The developer Costain has been fined

over half a million pounds after the death of a man on a Newbury

building site three years ago. Mark Williams, who was 41, died

when a forklift truck fell on him. Earlier this year, Costain,

was found guilty of breaching health Charlotte Stacey reports

from Reading Crown Court. Last Sunday, family and friends

gather to remember Mark Williams on the third anniversary of his death.

This morning, after a lengthy trial, Costain the developer were fined

?525,000 for health and safety breaches. I hope it doesn't happen

to anyone else and no family goes through what we have gone through.

The fine today is irrelevant, really. Mark will never walk through

the door again. It is as simple as that. Mark from Oxfordshire was

working on the site of the Parkway shopping centre, a machine he

operated fowl and crushed him. In sentencing, the judge described Mark

Williams as a loving son, partner and father. She said Costain fell

short of its obligations and lessons have not been learned from two

previous incidents where the company were warned about lifting

equipment. The amount did not reflect the value of his life but

the seriousness of the breaches in health and safety. We asked Costain

for a statement but they refused to comment. The fine in its own right

is heavy but what we would hope is as the construction industry

continues to improve, but everybody is happy, that the contractors

realise they must also manage the risks that go along side that and

this message hopefully reinforces that. The family will not receive

any of the money from the fine, it goes to the Treasury but they say

they intend to claim for compensation for his daughters.

The RNLI is warning that youngsters who tombstone `

that's jumping into the sea from high points like jetties or

To back up that warning, they've issued these pictures,

taken in Portsmouth during the current heatwave, of people

jumping into shallow water from the battlements in Old Portsmouth`which

The waters are mostly murky and you are never sure how deep it

A 60 per cent cut in the money given to respite activities

for disabled children could be on the cards in Hampshire at

a time when other local authorities are protecting those services.

The recommendation comes just months after Hampshire County Council told

the BBC it hoped to reduce the budget by less than 9 per cent.

The council says the cuts won't hit the front line.

Jamie and his mother have used short breaks for years

A great place to go for a quick break.

Without it, the community of all disabled or slightly autistic

The activities have provided a safe environment and welcome respite.

In Hampshire, the council spends ?3.1 million on short breaks.

A new report looks at ways to reduce that to one 5 million, a cut of 60%.

A few months ago, the council said it hoped only took

Can it make 60% savings without reducing services?

We are further down the road to seeing ways in

which we can save some of the money and still maintain a good a service,

a service that is approaching as good as it was before.

The report into the future of the short breaks makes seven

recommendations for savings without having too much of an impact.

They include getting providers to match the council funding asking

venues to contribute towards costs and asking parents to pay.

A group of parents with disabled children believe the funding

The children will not get the services they have had

A breakdown of families and if they don't make the right

The consultation takes place into the proposed savings.

Parents hope they will not be as much as they fear.

Portsmouth could become a world hub for unmanned boats and submarines,

according to a government business minister who visited the city today.

Matt Hancock has been made the new Minister for Portsmouth

after Michael Fallon was promoted to Defence Secretary.

During the visit, he said five million pounds would be

available to help companies develop new marine robotics technology.

The location for a new school in Reading has been confirmed

Run by the successful Maiden Erlegh School, the new secondary will be

The site is still subject to planning consent.

But the decision does mean that preparation work can begin.

It's hoped the school will open to year seven

Still to come in this evening's South Today:

Let the Games begin ` the region's athletes get ready

for a mouth`watering Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Black pudding, haggis, no deep`fried Mars bars yet!

Bournemouth Council has joined the chorus of disapproval for

It says that if the proposals are approved, hundreds of thousands

of potential visitors will be put off travelling to the town.

The plans are currently being considered for approval

They've received 2,700 interested representations ` the highest ever

But just last week plans for the Rampion wind farm off the Sussex

coast ` one of the world's largest ` were approved with little objection.

It was the power of the sun that attracted people to

Bournemouth today, the council wants to keep it that way.

Today, the cabinet opposed a plan for 194

They say it would devastate the tourism economy driving away tens

of millions of pounds of holiday spending making businesses bankrupt.

It would be a novelty at first to see it but it isn't

I come here because it is a tranquil area and I hope it stays that way.

Some people say it would spoil the view. Would it put you off?

The government gave the go`ahead to Rampion wind farm,

Why does Bournemouth think it should be treated differently?

Brighton and Hove council did not oppose Rampion because

the offer they had to the tourists is different to what we have here.

We have an area of outstanding natural beauty,

we have the only world Heritage site around the corner, that is why

people come here cover the beauty of the natural environment.

People perceive change, but the reality is different.

A case in point is the neighbouring authority on the Isle

of Wight say we are underplaying the benefits of wind farms.

You can see how different regions and communities are different.

Some environmentalists think the offshore wind farms will be more

We believe the impact of climate change will ever greater

negative effect on Dorset coast this offshore wind

farms it has been proven and we have had erosion and rising sea levels.

The decision by Bournemouth council isn't the end of the matter.

The final decision will be taken by the Secretary of State

Keeping up to date with the latest headlines, being able to

post pictures instantly online ` all with a mobile phone.

A new study says half of us access the internet that way.

But it's not so easy if you live in the countryside.

While work's under way to improve signals in rural areas `

Vodafone has begun its own trials ` starting in a Dorset village.

In the heart or rural Dorset there's one sound you don't expect to hear.

Cranbourne has never had a mobile phone signal.

It's basically affected my bottom line where people would choose

someone else to stay because I didn't have a mobile signal. Now, we

can promise we have a mobile signal for Vodafone users for the guests

that stay here and as we No, more and more, people do not like to be

out of touch with their loved ones and friends and colleagues.

Cranbourne lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty

The signal comes from a transmitter that's connected

The boxes are part of a new trial, they work just like a big Wi`Fi box

in your home. They turn whole villages from no spots into

hotspots. The trial is part of a 1

billion pound network upgrade Cranbourne is one of 12 rural

areas testing a scheme that could bring phone signal

to 10,000 people. Not suitable for everywhere.

10% will not have broadband at all. This is not suitable for those

places but for those that do and are on Vodafone this is a good

really good If successful

the 3G system will stay in place. So the old village phone box may

well be worried ` On to the sport. Chris is here. Just

over an hour to go. 8pm it kicks off, Commonwealth Games. We have

been meeting many of the personalities.

Over the last few weeks we've been meeting some

of the sporting personalities from the South, who will be in

Well it all starts tonight in Glasgow with the opening

ceremony, with competition getting underway tomorrow.

Here's Hamish Marshall, with a flavour of what to expect.

Ahead of tonight's Opening Ceremony, the village has been filling up.

Each nation making it a home from home.

The athletes are settling in well and getting

It is a huge honour to represent your country and it has that

When you compete you a competitive but in here it is a wonderful

Day after day, different sports and people have been arriving.

It is a real sense of anticipation which is fantastic.

In the village, meeting best friends.

The hub of the village is the dining hall.

Around 4,500 athletes and the support staff,

an estimated 20,000 meals a day will be served catering for all tastes.

We have recipes and authentic chefs cooking curries

Lots of traditional Scottish food, black pudding and white pudding

Team England is the biggest team here and there's been

a huge investment in sport science, physio and recovery equipment.

The athletes are moving towards the limits of human performance,

eeking out marginal gains and this type of area is what delivers that.

It is about making sure the athlete stay as well

If a problem happens, we treat it early.

We can move people from off the podium onto the podium

The athletes are here, the venues are ready,

An estimated 1.5 billion people will be watching these 20th

Hampshire kept alive their outside chances of a home quarter final

They beat Essex by five wickets at Chelmsford.

After Michael Carberry had blazed the early trail, the headlines went

More known for his bowling, he smashed a fifty

from just 18 balls ` the fastest 50 of this season's competition.

Hampshire need Surrey to slip up in their remaining group games to

Meanwhile in the County Championship,

on day three at Horsham, Sussex are looking to post a tough

Jonathan Trott had hit a ton for Warwickshire.

Meanwhile at Guildford, Surrey tumbled to defeat to Kent.

Chasing 303 for victory, only Tillakaratne Dilshan passed 30.

A year ago, disabled sailor Natasha Lambert crossed the English Channel

Well Natasha is about to embark on her next challenge.

The 17 year old is due to leave the Isle of Wight tomorrow, on her

She'll sail over a number of days to Swansea, and will then climb the

Several leading names in sailing came to Cowes today to

Meet the missiles, Natasha and her boat leave Cowes

on their 2`part adventure after sailing around the south`west coast,

Natasha will use a walking frame to climb a peak in the Brecon Beacons.

It is the best piece of equipment, it keeps you fit and healthy.

Pushing yourself to new limits, not just sailing.

This will be a real endurance test for Natasha.

Natasha has cerebral palsy affecting limbs and speech.

She controls her boat by sipping and puffing through a straw, a number of

She will be blowing and sipping in and out of drinks for practice to

keep her muscles strong and ready because it will be a long time.

Every day, she is in her walking frame.

In Wales, she will be in a fit state to climb the hill.

Natasha is raising money for three charities including one

She turned up today to surprise Natasha.

She is an inspiration, an incredible young woman who sets her mind

She has challenges in life and ignores them.

She sets herself real goals and makes them happen.

Additionally, she is raising money for charity which is extraordinary.

The first day of the challenge is to sail from

Cowes to Poole with longer daily stretches more than 60 miles each.

Spending 12 hours on the water is tough.

I have followed her progress for over two years.

A lot of planning, preparation, a lot of work.

A tremendous young woman. Good luck, Natasha.

Giant poppies have been springing up across Bracknell

They're the work of a local business, and they're

being made to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War I.

The town decided that as their tribute to those who fell,

they couldn't better what's been a symbol of remembrance almost

At six feet tall, this is larger than the poppy worn by generations

but the design is identical to the current version of the flower first

chosen as a symbol of remembrance in the wake of the Great War.

An alternative to the jingoistic emblems that rallied a generation to

the flag and led them to the death and destruction of the trenches.

It is a symbol of remembrance and hope.

The poppies were growing on the battlefield

so such destruction and something beautiful was growing and it was

unexpected and that is something we focus on, the hope things will

25 poppies are going up in prominent positions around Bracknell.

Many on roundabouts or overlooking a major junction.

Everyone uses cars so everybody goes around

the roundabout and will see the poppy so the message has got home.

The poppies have been made by this local firm ` more used to making

models to help firms visualise new products, this is one design that

This one has been an iconic symbol for a long time

so I suppose it is down to us to recreate it as well as we can.

I live in the local area so I will see them every day!

All of the poppies should be in place for the centenary next month.

They will not come down again until November, the annual

And to let you know we have a special programme planned for August

the 4th which is the 100 years to the day since war was declared. Stay

with us on South Today. Let's move on to the weather. I have been glad

to be in the office because of the air con. Temperatures were higher

than yesterday in 14 of The Met office weather stations, they

recorded 28 Celsius. Annie Jackson, age 10,

took this photo of the shells and pebbles under blues skies

at Shell Bay in Studland. Helen Jellett's Bird of Paradise

plant has burst into song because of And Chris Rose took this photo

of a common Blue butterfly taken in Four Marks in Hampshire

on an Ox`Eye Daisy. The top temperatures were 29

Celsius, 84 Fahrenheit. 28 degrees in 14 locations so very hot. A

similar day tomorrow. Temperatures rising nicely, humid and dry

tonight, very like recent nights, quite uncomfortable for sleeping.

The outside chance of a shower but dry weather across the board and

becoming dry everywhere through the morning. We expect loads of 16 and

19 Celsius. Quite a humid nights to come. The wind is light. Tomorrow, a

dry note, the bulk of the day will stay dry. We thought there would be

showers tomorrow but that will not happen. Dry everywhere for much of

the region, highs of 28 or 29 or 30. The outside chance of a shower

but most places stay dry. Tomorrow, a quiet night, nothing to talk

about. Clear skies, patchy cloud and very mild temperatures, lows of 16.

We start the day on Friday with a dry note. Friday afternoon, the risk

of a shower for eastern areas pushing in from the near constant.

Otherwise, the bulk of the day stays dry and settled thanks to high

pressure into the weekend and next week. We expect settled weather

because of high pressure, tomorrow we could top 28 or 30 Celsius in

some parts. A dry day on Friday, 12 showers for eastern areas, most

places escape and the showers are hit miss. Most places stay dry.

Sunday, the risk of showers, for eastern areas, the West is best in

terms of dryness and sunshine. Temperatures over the weekend, the

mid`20s. Dipping slightly. You will be coming into the office more, if

the air con is working. A couple of days off! More at 8pm. The

Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony is at 8pm. At 11:30pm, more news.

Enjoy your evening. Good night. Goodbye.