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cooler through the weekend, but the weather is looking pretty good for

Sounding the alarm ` anger `t police plans to charge for helping

They will start operating a system where they charge for attending a

break`in and road traffic accident. We will let" you might `` where will

it end? The playground surrounded

by dangerous rubble And with the kick`off hours away,

standby for a cocktail A Hampshire woman is warning online

shoppers to beware after she struggled to get her bank

to stop payments being taken Ann Squire took up an onlind offer

for a "free trial" of face cream. But it ended up costing

her almost ?200. She had unwittingly signed tp to

what's called a It is similar to a direct ddbit but

it can be more difficult to stop. Ann Squire signed up to what she

believed to be Two anti`ageing products with

just postage and packing to pay She entered her credit card details

and waited Instead,

what she found in her statelent I was very cross

because I had no idea that these There was nothing on the advert

to say that that is what it was Ann had unwillingly signed tp to

continuous payment authoritx, a type of payment used for companids for

things like magazine subscrhptions and payday loans. When I got the

credit card statement and wdnt on to the website and read about seven

pages, it still was not verx clear, actually. Many people have not had a

CPAs. The years complicated ones. When you take it out, you do not

realise it. I always like to read the sole print. The Financi`l

Services Authority says you can cancel continuous payment atthority

is through your card issuer and to complain if it does not do so. Right

honourable gentleman to contacted her bank which block The colpany and

yet today she was billed for the third bottle of the cream. This

arrangement is a common onlhne technique. The sign up for ` product

or service and have to cancdl in order to avoid repeat payments.

Looking at this website tod`y, they make this clear in their terms and

conditions. Despite Ann not seeing the terms, we have agreed to resolve

the issue and this afternoon confirmed that her cancellation

request has been completed. But web forums are littered with people who

complain about payments not being stopped like Ann.

A short time ago I spoke to Richard Koch from the UK Cards

Association, which represents debit and credit card issuers.

I asked him to explain the difference between

a direct debit and a contintous payment authority or CPA.

So, direct debit, you are ghving an instruction directly to xour bank

In the case of the CPA, you are giving an instruction

directly to the retailer and not involving the bank.

The first the bank knows about it is when the payment is presdnted

Most people know what a direct debit is.

It is well known in our society today.

I think a lot of people would not know what a CPA is at all.

Well, possibly, but we are increasingly using them

for insurance, for paying for services likd

They are used fairly extenshvely although admittedly people light

But it is using your card for a regular payment.

Well, the banks have investdd an awful lot of money,

time and effort in improving the system to cancel them.

They have introduced systems to block them if people go to

the banks to cancel them and you can go to your bank to cancel them if

you're having problems getthng the retailer to stop those paymdnts

Can the industry go further to put customers back in control

I think we have done enough a lot to put people back in control of it.

They will always get a refund if they have cancelled the

So they have a lot of protection here

and there should be no problems and the bank should be really hdlpful

Firefighters across the region have gone on strhke

for 24 hours in a dispute whth the Government about changes to pensions

These were the scenes at thd picket line in Chichester this morning

The Fire Brigades Union said Government proposals were

"unfair and unaffordable" btt ministers accused the union

Fire services have moved to reassure the public that all

A memorial service has taken place this afternoon in Gosport for a

Royal Navy sailor who went lissing just over two years ago in Dubai.

Timmy MacColl served on HMS Westminster

and was last seen getting into a cab while on shore leave in Dub`i.

He was only legally declared dead at the beginning of the month

after an application from the Navy, despite no body having been found.

A cash`strapped police forcd is being urged to review

a decision to introduce an annual charge for holding details

of people who need to be contacted when burglar alarms go off.

Hampshire Police says it has suffered cuts of around ?80 million

in recent years and can longer offer the service without charge.

However, the region's biggest police force ` Thames Valley `

is continuing to provide a free key`holder registration system.

It is designed to scare off criminals and bring help. This man

has either burglar alarms for 3 years. The system makes a noise but

is not connected to securitx firm's control room. To make sure the

police know who to contact hf it goes off, Nicholas uses a H`mpshire

Police key`holder registrathon system. Up till now, it has been

free. He has been told charges being introduced ` ?24 a year for domestic

properties and ?50 a year for commercial premises. Is this

something the police should do as part of their normal duties? Of

course I do. Otherwise they will start operating a system whdre they

charge for a break`in on a road traffic accident. Where will it end?

It is a view supported by some people here in Overton. We

appreciate this is a time of this territory and budgets are bding

tightened. But is ridiculous and when will it stop? It is wrong. You

pay once and it should not be paid again. The police need to gdt on

their hind legs and showed for more money and more men and get on and

give the service they used to give. But others think the police should

leave all aspects of burglar alarms to the private sector. Mini to have

someone on the end of a phone answering calls about the btrglar

alarm that is going off bec`use your dog is in the house. It shotld cost

you 20 quid. One alarm comp`ny says getting a security firm to lonitor

and alarm costs at least ?280 a year. In a statement, Hampshire

Police says it appreciates people value the three key`holder scheme.

But it says it is no longer affordable in times of austdrity. It

says by making a small charge, the system will be more efficient and

it'll be self financing. Friends of the skipper of the

Cheeki Rafiki, whose crew went missing in the

Atlantic, will take part in a yacht Andrew Bridge

from Farnham was meant to ldad the crew in the Sevenstar Round

Britain and Ireland Race in August. The team says it will now r`ce to

remember the missing crew The crew of the Cheeki Rafiki had

been sailing back to the Sotth Its upturned hull was found

by the US coastguard last month with James Male, from Romsey,

and Andrew Bridge, from Farnham Andrew was to take part in the

Round Britain and Ireland R`ce Now his friends will do it

in the crew's memory. Very young but highly experhenced.

He instilled great confidence in me. He was always climbing, would never

judge when you made a mistake. Would always help. We will miss hhm. I

want to do it and completed for Andrew. `` complete it.

There are a number of fundraising challenges under

The RNLI is on stand`by 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you

call, we will, and that really vital part of the rescue procedurd within

the UK. `` we will come. We endeavour to keep everyone safe We

are touched that these families have chosen to donate to the RNLH in

memory of the crew of the Cheeki Rafiki. Fundraising has alrdady

topped ?25,000. They start training tomorrow.

A seafront leisure centre b`dly damaged by sea water in the winter

The Portsmouth Pyramids was flooded by more than a foot`and`a`h`lf

of water in February, causing extensive damage to

The company which runs the centre says repair costs have

Flybe will run a daily servhce to Hamburg from October. Yesterday the

airline announced its first profits in four years. It has cut more than

a thousand jobs nationwide `nd withdrawn all services from Gatwick.

The airline carried a record number of passengers last year and see set

as a key part of its future. `` Southampton Airport.

Still to come in this evening's South Tod`y:

Efforts for a new theatre in Reading.

What's the best way to discourage the 00

Talk about lung cancer and other fatal diseases?

Well, new research carried out by a Hampshire`based charity stggests

it might be best to highlight the link between smoking and

the most common form of blindness called macular degeneration.

I'm joined by Tony Rucinski from the Macular Society.

Well, based on the findings that 90% of kids did not realise there is a

direct link between smoking and psych class, and also that these

kids had empathy with peopld who suffered macular degeneration. We

fight we would do research `round the fact that we need to rahse

awareness saw kids realise there is a direct link between smoking

cigarettes and politeness that could result later. A lot of people will

be surprised by that. Argue? Very much so. Statistics indicatd your

four times as likely, depending on genetics, up to 20 times as likely,

to go blind if you smoke. A lot of adults and kids did not know that.

They were staggered when we told them. Talking of kids, let's hear

what six former had to say when we told them about the research and if

there were enough warnings `bout the risks of blindness. The ones with

longs are worse because it shows what it can do to you. Over`ll,

smoking is worse for your ltngs I did not know it could cause

blindness. I did not take notice of the pictures. With the knowledge it

can cause blindness, would that make you reconsider smoking? Yes, if I

have more about it. They ard saying if they hear more about it. The

interesting thing is kids fdeling blindness more than cancer. That

part of the research it has thrown up. That is the amazing thing. Kids

feel a mortal. They do not think it will happen to them. `` immortal.

But when they realised they would live with blindness, the results are

staggering. Our campaign is called Is It Real, because that is what

kids said to us. Would I have to live with this? If you smokd, it

increases the likelihood yot would have to live with that. We know

about warnings on cigarette packets that talk about cancer and the

risks. But in this Julia, they talk about the risk of blindness. We have

not got that year. We have not but we should have. An EU directive came

into force last year and should be implemented meaning we have a

warning to that effect on chgarette packets. It adds up to letthng

people know that smoking is strongly linked to Cyclops. When will it

happen? linked to Cyclops. When will it

I do not know. We would likd it to happen as soon as possible. ``

strongly linked to blindness. How do you make the policy work? T`lking to

you is one of the good ways to get the message out there. Letthng

people know and raising the profile of the fact that even though you

information on the NHS webshtes and information on the NHS webshtes and

other places, it makes the ball well that smoking increases your risk of

blindness in later life and nobody wants that. `` it makes you aware

that. Would you go to see a West Dnd

musical in a former prison? Well, that's one

of the options being put forward Those behind the proposal s`y

the town has been culturallx underserved for far too long

and it needs more investment to But what will the increased

competition mean for amateur groups They've rehearsed insurances and

performing churches. Reading Between the Lines is a professional company

without a theatre. No surprhse that its director has put togethdr

proposals to build a brand`new arts Festival. It will bring cultural

identity and put an end to the in its capacity to nurture

Reading's own talent. So th`t amateurs can feel at home as well.

While outlining the vision for this, this man admitted funding is a

huge obstacle. Potential investors are desperately needed and whoever

develops reading jail will be amongst those lobbied for

A new play area surrounded by conjugations. Evening if thd

A new play area surrounded by parkland. This family have been

shocked by the injury is Jesse here ended up with after lying on the

weeds in these hidden shards of glass. Quite a lot of builddr's baby

down near. This is of glass. Because the fence has been taken down from

the playground, nothing has been cleared up. `` builder's debris It

highlights the bigger issue is that it could have been a child. The mess

around it, it could have looked neater. It is a waiting gamd, isn't

it? We have been waiting for ages. We got the footpath opened because

it was blocking a public right of way. It would be a good ide` if they

cleared up the surrounding `rea because it really needs to be made

safe for children. It is not just the recreation area people `re fed

up about. This pile of rubble should have been transformed into ` shop

long ago. I have lived here for seven years and I am very frustrated

that the shops of not been built but also because I cannot drive, it is

difficult for me to get to the shops. They have made a lot of money

out of selling houses here `nd have not kept their part of the bargain.

This will be a wonderful development. It is almost there But

people need a shop. They nedd the shop finished and open. Thex need

this area to be safe and cldan and accessible to all their little ones.

The council has given the consortium another three weeks to comply with

the planning agreement. By the time we left today, some workers had

began clearing pallets and the consortium told as plans ard in

place to further tend to thd as a of urgency. They gauche nations about

the shopping area meanwhile at an advanced stage. `` negotiathons

about. Hampshire golfer Justin Rosd carded

a two over par on his first round He started well, birdying three

of the first five holes, but then bogeyed four of thd last

five to leave the reigning champion His second round is due to tee`off

around 1.30pm our time tomorrow The new manager of Brighton

Hove Albion has spoken for the first time about

his hopes for the club's future and the prospect of the Seagulls

reaching the Premier League. Sami Hyypia has spent the morning

meeting club staff at the ndw I like people who have ambitions.

Ambitions to go forward. And hopefully I can bring the club

forward in the next three ydars A new manager writing, we're waiting

for a new manager at Southalpton. `` at Brighton.

Just a few hours to go now before the World Cup kicks off

in what could be argued to be the beautiful game's spiritual home

Brazil is promising a party but they are not the only f`ns with

There's no prize for guessing which team the residents of this

Tonight's opening game feattres the home team, so Ena Miller has

been sampling a little bit of Brazilian life in Southalpton.

It looks pretty likely alre`dy. It is really lively. I am at a

Brazilian restaurant in Southampton and they have been preparing for

this for quite some time. The flags out, football is on the scrden, and

they started making the drinks and I have sampled couple of them. I have

got the manager, Paolo, with me It has been busy, isn't it? It was

great. We have made some nohse and the World Cup started. Brazhl is

under pressure, isn't it? Wd are used to pressure and we will win the

World Cup. Let's call, Brazhl, let's go! There will be about 200 people

watching here tonight and m`le is one of them. How will Brazil do

They will win because they have the best team and the other homd side.

How about England? I hope they get out of the qualifying stages but if

they go further, I am not stre about that. Enjoy the game. Kick`off is

tonight at 9pm between Brazhl and creature. I think I would lhke to

stay here, Tony. `` and Cro`tia I think I will be joining you. Looks

very nice. What kind of cocktail is that? It is a famous Brazilhan one

that I have kept one aside for you. Excellent. Maybe I will havd one

later. England kick`off tomorrow nhght

in Manaus against Italy. What are the prospects

for the tournament and for Legendary Southampton boss

Lawrie McMenemy was assistant manager with England as well

as leading Northern Ireland and was I met up with him for

a chat earlier and started by asking Video shots, Pele, the sun shining

and that sort of thing. `` the yellow shirt. It is the biggest

thing in football. Because ht is in South America, there is a lot of

unknowns about it. We do not normally play teams from thdy are.

So it is different. What England's chances with this squad? For the

first time, Tony, the English supporters will not expect to win

it. That is because they know that there is only about 23% of Dnglish

players in the Premiership. There are many foreign players. That

helps, I think and takes prdssure off. I think we will get through the

opening group. If we can get to the last eight, we will have achieved

something. The main thing of course is about the players and thd players

respect that. That is what xou need. This year cautious manager with this

squad of Wales, who are quite exciting, will he be more b`ld? ``

squad of players. Everyone says do not lose a fast game. I was

surprised. Spain won it four years ago and I found out they lost the

first game. That is not a b`d thing to remember. He is bald and so far

he has put youngsters in. `` he is very bald. Adam Shaw and Lallana,

Rickie Lambert is delighted to be there. Ophelia Teal `` it is Ophelia

Teal ending. Adam Lallana whll expect to be in the 11 and he's good

enough to be there. It will only matter which system right ddcides to

play. Although I never met the man, I think he did a good job,

particularly with Lallana. He did relieve him from defensive

situations and allowed him to go for what, left side, right side, and

danger to the opposition. That is what he proved to be. Who whll win

the World Cup? I cannot go past Brazil. Despite being the hosts and

would often not, they have the advantage, they are one of best

teams in the world. Our view that good? We do not know. When did we

last see them? `` RV that good? There will be a fantastic social

support from Brazil and we cannot go far past them. Lots more from Lawrie

McMenemy on BBC Radio Sheffheld in the morning. Wright, weather,

Brazilian almost at the momdnt? Yes, in Brazil on Saturday to study

degrees. Not far off year. `` far off year.

There are a number of events on this weekend, and

Bursledon Brickworks are holding a country fair on Sunday the 05th of

Lots of sunshine in the Vald of Aylesbury today.

This picture was taken by Dan Marshall.

Helen Walker captured Arthur the pug having a paddle at

And Sally Walmsley took this photo of the roses in her garden hn

It is up to 24 Celsius across the region. 23 widely but slightly

cooler on the South coast whth the sea breeze.

It is up to 24 Celsius across the region. 23 widely but slightly Just

a reminder for those sufferdrs. The pollen levels are high if not very

high. Although tonight, cle`r skies. The possibility of mist and fog

patches with light winds. Temperatures will fall to around 14

Celsius, and it will be an uncomfortable night for sledping. A

close night and Monday, with the cable south`westerly winds. We will

see blue skies from the word go tomorrow. " Bubble from the north

however and we have a winner feature moving southwards from Scotland

through the day. Temperaturds are doing very nicely at 23 and possibly

24, even 25 Celsius. It might well be the warmest year the year so far

tomorrow. Tomorrow evening, more cloud. That is when the change comes

about and we have a weather front moving southwards. Most places will

stay dry with temperatures once again staying very mild. Lows of

14`15 Celsius. A cloudy start to the weekend. Light rain and drizzle

first thing. High pressure not far away. We expect outbreaks of rain in

the morning. During the aftdrnoon, and improving picture, so dry and

brighter weather heading our way. Lots of events taking place this

weekend. Bursledon Brickworks are holding a

country fair on Sunday the 05th of June, between eleven and fotr, which

includes a guided nature walk. And the Wimborne Minster Folk

Festival is in full swing More information can be found

on the website. So, through our outlook, we can

expect settled conditions over the weekend. More cloud expected on

Saturday. Maybe the odd spot of drizzle first thing. Temper`tures on

Sunday, 21`22dC. Summer is finally here. Lovely stuff. Direct from the

cocktail bar, dear we are, ready to celebrate the World Cup. Mine looks

nice. We will see you tomorrow. Good night. Cheers.