0:00:00 > 0:00:05That's all from the BBC News at Six.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07Welcome to South Today.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10In tonight's programme: They carried out a five-year campaign of abuse.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14Tonight an Oxfordshire couple jailed for child cruelty.
0:00:14 > 0:00:20Also tonight, enhanced security or just plain cruel?
0:00:20 > 0:00:22Critics say boarding up shop door ways leaves Oxford's shop
0:00:22 > 0:00:23keepers out in the cold.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25It is a kick in the teeth.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28I think if you were sleeping on the streets at the moment
0:00:28 > 0:00:30and you work up on Monday and Tuesday and saw this,
0:00:30 > 0:00:35I think you would feel the tide was against you.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38And later on - the beach volleyball players who've got the call
0:00:38 > 0:00:48to represent England at the Commonwealth Games.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51Good evening.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55An Oxfordshire couple has been sentenced to a total of 11 years
0:00:55 > 0:00:57behind bars after being found guilty of multiple child abuse charges.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00Lisa Pratt and Andrew Clent attacked two children
0:01:00 > 0:01:01over a five-year period.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04Jeremy Stern was in court today.
0:01:04 > 0:01:12Jeremy, remind us about the background to this case.
0:01:12 > 0:01:19Mack and Clent targeted two boys and the court heard they were abused
0:01:19 > 0:01:24mentally, fis Klein emotionally. -- physically, and emotionally.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26The court heard they were abused mentally, physically
0:01:26 > 0:01:27and emotionally.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32One of the boys was strangled with a towel.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34Their eating was controlled by Pratt.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37At times they were force fed.
0:01:37 > 0:01:38Sometimes they were not allowed
0:01:38 > 0:01:40to go to the toilet.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43They were forced to take scalding hot showers.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45They were hit for no reason.
0:01:45 > 0:01:46The list goes on.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47And this abuse went on for several
0:01:47 > 0:01:49years from 2010 to 2015.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51It came to a head when a neighbour saw Pratt attacking
0:01:51 > 0:01:53a third boy in a garden.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55The NSPCC says this is a horrendous case.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58This sustained abuse and neglect, over a period of a number of years,
0:01:58 > 0:02:00can have a devastating effect on children.
0:02:00 > 0:02:07We know, from talking to children, young people who have been
0:02:07 > 0:02:09abused, that they will often say the physical abuse they can
0:02:09 > 0:02:11recover from quite quickly, but it's the
0:02:11 > 0:02:21emotional effects that have the lasting impact.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24What did the judge say?
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Judge Zoe smith also talked about the impact that this
0:02:27 > 0:02:28had had on the victims.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30She said, "Clearly these boys were deeply troubled.
0:02:30 > 0:02:31They were treated abominably.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33They continue to struggle with feelings of low self-esteem
0:02:33 > 0:02:34and worthlessness."
0:02:34 > 0:02:36Pratt was sentenced to seven years in prison.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39Clent to four years.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43Thank you, Jeremy.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45An international cosmetics company has apologised to the homeless
0:02:45 > 0:02:47people of Oxford after they boarded up their shop front.
0:02:47 > 0:02:56Two properties in Cornmarket Street had their entrances sealed off
0:02:56 > 0:02:59after both Lush and Next relocated to the Westgate Centre -
0:02:59 > 0:03:01a move the Green Party has called "cruel".
0:03:01 > 0:03:03It comes as the latest figures show the number of rough sleepers
0:03:04 > 0:03:05in Oxford has almost doubled.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07In the latest street count, 61 people were found sleeping
0:03:07 > 0:03:08on the streets.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10That's compared to 33 last year.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13The city council has admitted it did raise concerns with the managers
0:03:13 > 0:03:15of both properties over anti-social behaviour outside their stores.
0:03:15 > 0:03:25Matt Graveling has been investigating.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30It's a kick in the teeth, I think
0:03:30 > 0:03:33if you were sleeping on the streets at the moment and you woke up
0:03:33 > 0:03:36on Monday and Tuesday and saw this, I think you'd feel the tide
0:03:36 > 0:03:37was against you.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39This doorway is often used as a shelter for Oxford's
0:03:40 > 0:03:43homeless community.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45But now, as stores relocate to the new Westgate Centre,
0:03:45 > 0:03:46they are being blocked off.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48The manager of this property, previously occupied by Next,
0:03:48 > 0:03:50said his boards were for security reasons.
0:03:50 > 0:03:51Nobody would suggest
0:03:51 > 0:03:54for a moment that sleeping living in a doorway is an ideal solution
0:03:54 > 0:04:04but for many people here out on the streets at the moment
0:04:04 > 0:04:07there isn't another option on the table and I'm sure
0:04:07 > 0:04:09there are ways of securing these buildings without actually closing
0:04:09 > 0:04:11up the whole shop front.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15The issue of homelessness has never been far from the headlines.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17In December last year, a group of homeless people moved
0:04:17 > 0:04:20into an empty car showroom owner by the university but
0:04:20 > 0:04:22were later evicted.
0:04:22 > 0:04:28They occupied a further two empty buildings before being moved on.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29Then in February City councillor
0:04:29 > 0:04:30John Tanner came under fire
0:04:30 > 0:04:32for branding Oxford's homeless people "a disgrace".
0:04:32 > 0:04:35He has since apologised.And then in July - the City council pinned
0:04:35 > 0:04:37notices to sleeping bags warning of fines if possessions
0:04:37 > 0:04:38were left in doorways.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41A petition against the policy followed and it's now under review.
0:04:41 > 0:04:42This latest development continues to divide opinion
0:04:42 > 0:04:43in the city centre.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46If they are leaving a mess, which they do most of the time, I don't
0:04:46 > 0:04:51agree with it.I say generally people, European people are more
0:04:51 > 0:04:54aloof about caring towards others. My thought is that it would be
0:04:54 > 0:04:58better if the council could avoid some kind of housing for them.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01The city council insist they did not instruct either store
0:05:01 > 0:05:02to board up their doorways.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04They didn't raise concerns about the homeless but about individuals
0:05:04 > 0:05:06taking drugs and leaving needles on private land.
0:05:06 > 0:05:15They suggested taking out injunctions against those involved.
0:05:15 > 0:05:21But an email from a city council official, seen by the BBC and sent
0:05:21 > 0:05:24to agents acting on behalf of one of the stores, said: "We are keen
0:05:24 > 0:05:26to ensure the visual state of the area is good,
0:05:26 > 0:05:28we have a widespread issue with rough sleepers
0:05:28 > 0:05:29in the city centre...
0:05:29 > 0:05:32and there are several ways we could look to tackle the issue."
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Lush have since apologised to the homeless of Oxford for making
0:05:35 > 0:05:37one less place of safety for them and will be removing
0:05:37 > 0:05:38the hoarding immediately.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40Matt Graveling, BBC South Today
0:05:40 > 0:05:42And tonight we have learnt that members from the health service,
0:05:42 > 0:05:44police, council, homeless charities and homeless people themselves
0:05:44 > 0:05:45will be meeting next Tuesday.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49They'll be discussing ways to tackle rough sleeping.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53The leader of Milton Keynes council says he's disappointed
0:05:53 > 0:05:56by the decision from the European Commission to no longer
0:05:56 > 0:05:59allow the UK to be in the running for European Capital of Culture
0:05:59 > 0:06:02in 2023.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06The town was one of five places to put its hat into the ring
0:06:06 > 0:06:09and launched its bid just last month.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12The council says it won't be withdrawing from the process
0:06:12 > 0:06:16voluntarily and remains hopeful that a compromise may be found.
0:06:16 > 0:06:26They may say they're just doing their job
0:06:26 > 0:06:29but Thames Valley Police officers, who helped solve two high-profile
0:06:29 > 0:06:31murder cases last year, have just been commended for their work.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34Chief Constable, Francis Habgood, gave out awards to staff who helped
0:06:34 > 0:06:36to investigate the murder of antiques dealer,
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Adrian Greenwood in Oxford and the killing of mother of three,
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Natalie Hemming, in Milton Keynes.
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Sarah Lowden has more.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43In April last year, the body of Adrian Greenwood
0:06:43 > 0:06:44was found slumped in his hallway.
0:06:44 > 0:06:50The 42-year-old had been stabbed 16 times.
0:06:50 > 0:06:51The Oxford book dealer was well-known for buying
0:06:51 > 0:06:54and selling first editions.
0:06:54 > 0:07:03His killer - Michael Danaher - had found out
0:07:03 > 0:07:06Mr Greenwood had a rare copy of The Wind in the Willows,
0:07:06 > 0:07:07worth £50,000.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09He murdered Mr Greenwood, while stealing the book
0:07:09 > 0:07:11which he later tried to sell.
0:07:11 > 0:07:12Danaher got a life sentence.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14And although he wasn't previously known to the police,
0:07:14 > 0:07:16these officers tracked him down in four days,
0:07:16 > 0:07:18tracing Mr Greenwood's phone, which Danaher had also
0:07:18 > 0:07:19stolen.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21They've now been commended for their work.
0:07:21 > 0:07:30An exceptional sentence of 34 years shows the effort that went into it.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37But more rewardingly, we got justice for Adrian's family
0:07:37 > 0:07:40and that's what drives us every time we come to work.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42In May last year Thames Valley Police were involved
0:07:42 > 0:07:44in one of their biggest ever missing person searches.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Natalie Hemming hadn't been seen for three weeks.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48The mother of three's partner, Paul Hemming,
0:07:48 > 0:07:55was physically and mentally abusive.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57He had killed her in the family home.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01The children asleep upstairs.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03It was a complicated case, involving an extensive search.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Paul Hemming had dumped her body 30 miles
0:08:05 > 0:08:07away, all the while denying he'd hurt Natalie.
0:08:07 > 0:08:14Natalie was reported missing on 3rd May.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17He went out on 2nd May to a zoo on the second
0:08:17 > 0:08:18of May with the children -
0:08:18 > 0:08:20leading what could appear to be, to anyone else,
0:08:20 > 0:08:21a normal regular life.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26At that time he had disposed of Natalie in woodland.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28And these police staff have been recognised for helping
0:08:40 > 0:08:46We've got some really fantastic people who are doing willing some
0:08:46 > 0:08:50extraordinary things and it's brill yapt we recognise them
0:08:50 > 0:08:52publiclically.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Letters have emerged showing how a Cabinet Minister
0:08:54 > 0:08:56reversed his decision over whether to intervene
0:08:56 > 0:08:57in a planning row - after the intervention
0:08:57 > 0:08:59of a Conservative MP.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01The Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid had initially turned down
0:09:01 > 0:09:03a request from labour-run Milton Keynes Council to take
0:09:03 > 0:09:05the final decision over the site at Woburn Sands.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08But after receiving a letter from the Milton Keynes South MP -
0:09:08 > 0:09:09he changed his mind.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11Here's our political reporter Tom Barton.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13At Woburn Sands, near Milton Keynes, a proposals to build
0:09:13 > 0:09:15more than 200 homes, a recommendation from officers
0:09:15 > 0:09:19that the plans were approved
0:09:19 > 0:09:24but the decision, by councillors, to reject them.
0:09:24 > 0:09:25The developers decided to repeal against that decision.
0:09:25 > 0:09:30When they z councillors, from the local Labour-run
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Milton Keynes' council, wrote to the Secretary of State
0:09:32 > 0:09:42for Local Government to ask if he, rather than the planning inspectors,
0:09:42 > 0:09:45would make the final decision about what happens to this land.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48The Secretary of State wrote back and told them he wouldn't,
0:09:48 > 0:09:50that it wasn't an important national issue, but, when he was contacted
0:09:50 > 0:09:53by the local Conservative MP, it seems he changed his mind.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57In a hand-written letter to the Secretary of State,
0:09:57 > 0:10:00the Milton Keynes' South MP, Ian Stewart wrote, "I implore
0:10:00 > 0:10:03you to intervene in any way you can, to at least delay the announcement
0:10:03 > 0:10:04of the inspector's decision."
0:10:04 > 0:10:10He added, "Please do all you can to intervene at this late stage."
0:10:10 > 0:10:13And Sajid Javid listened, three weeks later indicating he had
0:10:13 > 0:10:21decided to take the final decision himself.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23That kind of reversal is clearly very unusual,
0:10:23 > 0:10:24particularly in a development,
0:10:24 > 0:10:27which, frankly, is not of national significance and should have been
0:10:27 > 0:10:30dealt with at a local level by the planning inspector, who is
0:10:30 > 0:10:35an expert trained in the area.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38But the MP says there's nothing unusual about the case
0:10:38 > 0:10:40and that he was simply raising an issue on behalf
0:10:40 > 0:10:41of his constituents.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42This is what Parliament's about.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44It's democracy.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46I'm responding to the direct wishes of my constituents
0:10:46 > 0:10:50and raising it with him and he is going to look afresh
0:10:50 > 0:10:53at the case in the broader context that I've outlined and that's how
0:10:54 > 0:10:58this place works.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00So, I absolutely stand by what I've done.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03The Secretary of State won't make his final decision
0:11:03 > 0:11:05about this site until he's received the planning inspector's report.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08In a statement his department said, "He will reach a view based
0:11:08 > 0:11:10on his consideration of the fact."
0:11:10 > 0:11:10on his consideration of the fact."
0:11:20 > 0:11:24Plans are under way to renovate a music venue in Oxford
0:11:24 > 0:11:29that was under threat of closure.
0:11:29 > 0:11:30The Cellar's landlord had
0:11:30 > 0:11:32submitted an application to redevelop the basement venue.
0:11:32 > 0:11:41But after a petition to keep it open was signed by more
0:11:41 > 0:11:43than 13,000 people - the application was withdrawn.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46Now the venue is negotiating a new lease and they want to start
0:11:46 > 0:11:48renovating their lighting, sound system and bars.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51And students have been queueing up outside a letting agent in Oxford
0:11:51 > 0:11:54for 36 hours to try and sort out their accommodation for next
0:11:54 > 0:11:55year.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58North Oxford Property services in Walton street released their list
0:11:58 > 0:11:59of student houses this morning.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01There are currently 31 thousand students at the university.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03That's all from me for the moment.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Later, Europe's first majority black and ethnic minority orchestra
0:12:17 > 0:12:24comes to Southampton, to share a stage with 270 children.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I bet you are feeling peckish looking at that!
0:12:36 > 0:12:39Reading University scientists have found cooking in fat is helping
0:12:39 > 0:12:40to keep the planet cooler.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Fatty acids from cooking create little molecules that end up
0:12:42 > 0:12:46in the atmosphere, and then have an effect on cloud formation.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48But researchers have dismissed the idea that cooking fats
0:12:48 > 0:12:50could be used as a way to reduce global warming.
0:12:50 > 0:12:59Allen Sinclair has been finding out how more.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04Fish and chips, we love them, and nearly 400 billion meals are served
0:13:04 > 0:13:10up by the UK's 10,000 chippies each year. But as if we needed any
0:13:10 > 0:13:14excuse, there could be another reason to indulge in the nation's
0:13:14 > 0:13:20favourite takeaway. Chips can prevent global warming.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25New research is underway at wedding and they have made a discovery, deep
0:13:25 > 0:13:31frying foods sends tiny molecules of cooking fat into the atmosphere. It
0:13:31 > 0:13:36hangs around hoping they can clouds and it helps keeps temperatures
0:13:36 > 0:13:43lower. These molecules in large quantities
0:13:43 > 0:13:47in urban areas make it easier for clouds to form.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Clouds have a massive impact on climate change because clouds
0:13:49 > 0:13:50are generally believed to cool.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52If you have more clouds, it could potentially
0:13:52 > 0:13:54lead to increased cooling, so, a lower temperature
0:13:54 > 0:13:57counteracting global warming.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02Here in Redding there is every hope their new-found eco-status will
0:14:02 > 0:14:10encourage more of us to opt for some deep-fried delights.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13There's some good news for coffee drinkers.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Research published in the British Medical Journal
0:14:16 > 0:14:18suggests that drinking three to four mugs of coffee a day,
0:14:18 > 0:14:21compared to drinking none, is "more likely to benefit your
0:14:21 > 0:14:22health than cause harm".
0:14:22 > 0:14:24The findings come from researchers at the University of Southampton.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26They say it's linked to a lower likelihood of developing
0:14:27 > 0:14:33heart problems.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36If you're drinking three or four, you can carry on as usual.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38What I should mention is that we are talking
0:14:38 > 0:14:41about healthy coffee.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44This research is about coffee, it's not about sugar and syrup
0:14:44 > 0:14:46and some of the things we might eat
0:14:46 > 0:14:49at the same time as drinking coffee which we know aren't necessarily
0:14:49 > 0:14:51good for us, and have standard health messages around.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53If you're drinking coffee, enjoy it, try and make it
0:14:53 > 0:14:58healthy.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59There is the advice.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Children from schools in Southampton had the chance to make music
0:15:02 > 0:15:04with some of the world's top classical musicians today.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Formed two years ago, Chineke is the first majority
0:15:07 > 0:15:09black and ethnic minority orchestra in Europe.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11As Briony Leyland reports, its members are passionate
0:15:11 > 0:15:13about inspiring people of all creeds and colour to get involved
0:15:13 > 0:15:23in the music they love.
0:15:25 > 0:15:30Professional perfection, the Chineke Orchestra in action
0:15:30 > 0:15:32at this year's BBC Proms, showcasing the talent of black
0:15:32 > 0:15:36and minority ethnic musicians who haven't always been fairly
0:15:36 > 0:15:42represented on the classical scene.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44Chineke comes from the Nigerian for a guardian spirit
0:15:44 > 0:15:46which creates good things.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Part of the orchestra's mission is to take that
0:15:48 > 0:15:53spirit into the community.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Today's workshop in Southampton brought together 270 children
0:15:55 > 0:15:59to play alongside Chineke.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02In recent weeks, many have been getting to grips
0:16:02 > 0:16:05with instruments for the first time.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11Can everyone point to someone standing up here playing the same
0:16:11 > 0:16:13instrument? Loads of clarinets.
0:16:13 > 0:16:20Trumpets? Anyone got a trumpet? The thing I love is the music, it
0:16:20 > 0:16:23lighters your heart, you feel really good even if you have had a stressed
0:16:23 > 0:16:29day at school which you always have. What is it like seeing those
0:16:29 > 0:16:33professional musicians on stage? I am really happy, this is the first
0:16:33 > 0:16:37time I have seen them playing and altogether, I am really happy about
0:16:37 > 0:16:38it.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47The members of Chineke, very happy to provide
0:16:47 > 0:16:52the role models for the next generation of musicians.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56It is important classical music can reach out to all types of community
0:16:56 > 0:17:00and by bringing an orchestra of people who are black and Hispanic
0:17:00 > 0:17:06and Indian descent, it is going to be easier to access those
0:17:06 > 0:17:12communities, ethnic communities. If we show it is possible for
0:17:12 > 0:17:15everyone, any creed and colour to do it, there might be more incentive
0:17:15 > 0:17:19for people.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21Today's event was organised by the publicly-funded Southampton
0:17:21 > 0:17:24Music Hub which is offering pupils follow-up lessons
0:17:24 > 0:17:25to build on the happy
0:17:25 > 0:17:31sounds of new beginnings.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33Those children had fun.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36Looks like the children had a great time at today's workshop.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38Well, tonight, the full Chineke orchestra is performing
0:17:38 > 0:17:40at the Turner Sims Concert Hall in Southampton.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42Briony Leyland is there with the founder member
0:17:42 > 0:17:45of what is an inspirational group of musicians.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49The stage is set for the concert tonight, most of the musicians have
0:17:49 > 0:17:55nipped off for a bite to eat but not our bassist, the founder member.
0:17:55 > 0:18:04Why is the orchestra needed?The classical music industry looks like
0:18:04 > 0:18:08the last bastion of the arts which is underrepresented by our
0:18:08 > 0:18:20community. In towns and in cities, like with any industry, the greater
0:18:20 > 0:18:24diversity there is, it just adds more to the mix.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28I want to be in a profession that truly represents the community I
0:18:28 > 0:18:32live in. It is not just who plays in your
0:18:32 > 0:18:38orchestra but what you play? Here, we have up to 40 nationalities
0:18:38 > 0:18:47now. It is not interesting for me to put an interesting arrangement of
0:18:47 > 0:18:51every shade of brown on stage but it is so important from the back of the
0:18:51 > 0:18:55stage to the front is represented, including the music.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00Every single concert we will play a piece music written by a range of
0:19:00 > 0:19:06composers. There are some tickets still
0:19:06 > 0:19:09available, the concert begins at eight o'clock.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14Thank you. Sorry we lost a little bit of a sound at the beginning.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18The orchestra is on tour. You may see them somewhere else. Fabulous.
0:19:18 > 0:19:19Time now for the sport.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23Tony Husband is here.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26The build-up to the Ashes and a solid start.
0:19:26 > 0:19:35A pretty good start. This is the second day. We were at Hampshire
0:19:35 > 0:19:41last night and the Catrin, James Vincent, nearly wrote his name in
0:19:41 > 0:19:48the record books. His first big innings in Test cricket, nearly a
0:19:48 > 0:19:49century.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Vince found himself at the crease inside the first half-hour
0:19:51 > 0:19:54of the Ashes series at the Gabba, and he took his opportunity.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57The 26-year-old Hampshire skipper faced 170 deliveries, as he dug
0:19:57 > 0:19:59in for a first Test 50 of his career,
0:19:59 > 0:20:00scoring 12 boundaries.
0:20:00 > 0:20:01He was dropped in the 60s.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03But then, with a memorable century in sight,
0:20:03 > 0:20:05he was brilliantly run out by Nathan Lyon for 83.
0:20:06 > 0:20:12England finished the day on 196-4.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16It was good.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19I think the anthem is a nice start to the day, it gets
0:20:19 > 0:20:21shivers going down the spine.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24I was out there pretty early, so I didn't have too much to
0:20:24 > 0:20:25think about.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27The support from the Barmy Army was amazing.
0:20:27 > 0:20:28You try to take a
0:20:28 > 0:20:35bit of it in while you are batting, but maintain focus at the same time.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Lots of people watching and listening.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40Last night, Kris Temple was settling down for a night under the covers,
0:20:40 > 0:20:42watching the cricket, as Hampshire staged a special screening
0:20:42 > 0:20:44of the first day's play.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46It was a long night, as play started at the Gabba
0:20:46 > 0:20:47at midnight our time,
0:20:47 > 0:20:50but they had a comfortable view, and were entertained by former
0:20:50 > 0:20:52England internationals Nick Knight and Marcus Trescothick.
0:20:52 > 0:20:59Kris didn't last the first session.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01We can carry on if you like!
0:21:01 > 0:21:03Congratulations tonight to both beach volleyball
0:21:03 > 0:21:05pairings based in our region, after Commonwealth Games England
0:21:05 > 0:21:07confirmed the selections of Bournemouth-based Jake Scheaf
0:21:07 > 0:21:10and Chris Gregory in the men's event at the Gold Coast next year.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12It'll be the first time the sport features in a Games.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14There was also good news for Bournemouth's Victoria Palmer
0:21:14 > 0:21:15and Worthing's Jess Grimson.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18They're on the way too, and I went to meet them
0:21:18 > 0:21:25on a sunny day in Boscombe.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29It's not always as glorious as this when Jess Grimson
0:21:29 > 0:21:33and Victoria Palmer train, but it seemed fitting this was one
0:21:33 > 0:21:35of their first full sessions on Boscombe Beach since discovering
0:21:35 > 0:21:37they were going to the Commonwealth Games.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39The news came while they were competing in China.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43We were literally bouncing around the room.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45We found out, and it all depended on points.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48For us, that night, we didn't have any sleep.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51We didn't believe it.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55We had to check about ten times, can this be?
0:21:55 > 0:22:01We had to wait for the next day to officially find out.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04Even on the day, we got to the meeting, Vicks, we've done it.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05We didn't believe it at the time.
0:22:05 > 0:22:10Very surreal.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Training here on Boscombe Beach on a sunny morning is one part
0:22:13 > 0:22:15of Vicky and Jess's lifestyle.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18They are unfunded which means they have to raise all the money
0:22:18 > 0:22:20they can find for competition.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24After training, they are off to work.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27I am a Dorset Police community support officer.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30So, I go around in communities and help them out
0:22:30 > 0:22:33with lower level crime.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36At the weekends, we are here training three times a day trying
0:22:36 > 0:22:39to get as much as we can in when our coach comes down.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43We have to be really dedicated to make it work.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46We never had funding, and so it is not like we feel
0:22:46 > 0:22:47disgruntled because it was taken away.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49We have always self-funded.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53If we got funding, it would be amazing.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57Jess doubles up with work as a sports therapist.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59Despite splitting their time, they have forced themselves
0:22:59 > 0:23:00into the world top 50 in 2017.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03And now the pair have their sights set a lot higher
0:23:03 > 0:23:06at the Games next April.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10We've come up against most of the teams we will be playing.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13It is a case of getting the real hard work in to give ourselves that
0:23:14 > 0:23:15opportunity to get that medal.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17Already making history by representing England in beach
0:23:17 > 0:23:18volleyball in a Commonwealth Games.
0:23:18 > 0:23:25Their ambitions don't end there.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28Good luck to them.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Now, it's time to talk pints and paws,
0:23:30 > 0:23:33as we reveal the Berkshire pub that has been voted Britain's
0:23:33 > 0:23:34most dog-friendly pub.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36The Fox And Hounds in Theale has regular visits from
0:23:36 > 0:23:37four-legged punters,
0:23:37 > 0:23:39and it seems they're more than welcome.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41One of the regulars is Rodney the dog.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00I truly believe that a dog is part of your family,
0:24:00 > 0:24:06and we are very family-orientated.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09We feature a woofer of the week on Facebook.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12And, at the moment, we have just met a St
0:24:12 > 0:24:14Bernard puppy who is to die for.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16He's only 11 weeks old.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19Seriously melt your heart.
0:24:19 > 0:24:20They definitely get loads of cuddles and
0:24:20 > 0:24:24lots of attention.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27We also do dog treats that are free to have on the bar.
0:24:27 > 0:24:28Dog beds, dog towels.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31And we do have doggy ice cream.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33So, we are perfect for every aspect of a dog
0:24:33 > 0:24:38experience.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41If you don't have a dog, you can borrow Rodney, he's fine.
0:24:41 > 0:24:42BARKING.
0:24:42 > 0:24:48I think I'm a little bit quirky.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52If you have a doggie, get down there. If you haven't, get down
0:24:52 > 0:24:55there. If you are a doggie, get down there!
0:24:55 > 0:25:01Time now for the weather.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04Wintry showers, maybe snow on the way.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06Jeff Daish photographed the Kelvin Helmholtz clouds over
0:25:06 > 0:25:07Woodley in Berkshire, which occur when there
0:25:07 > 0:25:08is a strong vertical
0:25:08 > 0:25:11shear between two air streams, causing winds to blow faster
0:25:11 > 0:25:15at the upper level than at the lower levels.
0:25:15 > 0:25:16A simpler one here.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18Martin Dolan photographed the cloudy
0:25:18 > 0:25:19skies at Sandbanks this morning.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21And Colin Lennox-Gordon took this picture of the blue skies
0:25:25 > 0:25:30We had some lovely, sunny conditions today but it is all change. We are
0:25:30 > 0:25:34seeing a band of rain from the south. Not everyone will see rain.
0:25:34 > 0:25:39It will be chilly with the lowest temperatures in the first part of
0:25:39 > 0:25:44the night. North of this, you won't see much
0:25:44 > 0:25:51rain. Elsewhere, heavy bursts which will clear in the morning. A low of
0:25:51 > 0:25:56four Celsius. Tomorrow, the risk of a shower along
0:25:56 > 0:26:02the south coast and Isle of Wight. Elsewhere, decent amount of
0:26:02 > 0:26:08sunshine. Lighter winds band today. Temperatures reaching 10 Celsius.
0:26:08 > 0:26:12Feeling more pleasant with lighter winds in sheltered spots.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16A lovely day tomorrow but tomorrow night the skies were clear and the
0:26:16 > 0:26:24risk of a wintry shower. There may be a dusting of snow over the
0:26:24 > 0:26:30Chilterns, Cotswolds and downs. Elsewhere, a widespread frost. The
0:26:30 > 0:26:34chance of ice on untreated surfaces on Saturday morning.
0:26:34 > 0:26:39A mainly dry day on Saturday but a slim chance of the odd isolated
0:26:39 > 0:26:47wintry shower. A dusting here and there. Mainly dry, plenty of
0:26:47 > 0:26:53sunshine, the winds increasing. A high of just seven Celsius in the
0:26:53 > 0:26:58day. In the weekend, some sunny spells
0:26:58 > 0:27:05and wintry showers, a northerly wind and frosty nights on Saturday. The
0:27:05 > 0:27:09winds will pick up on Sunday which will prevent a frost.
0:27:09 > 0:27:19A good deal of cloud tomorrow. It will brighten, a sunny day. Stronger
0:27:19 > 0:27:24winds on Saturday, bitterly cold, just seven. A shower risk over the
0:27:24 > 0:27:24weekend. Rain on Monday.
0:27:27 > 0:27:36That is getting colder. That's all from us. Chris was a bit of a
0:27:36 > 0:27:40lightweight not staying up for the cricket.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42Ayew staying up? Yes. Headphones at the ready.
0:27:43 > 0:27:44There'll be a news summary at 8pm.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46And we'll be back at 10.30pm.
0:27:46 > 0:27:46Have a good evening.