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Police ask residents to not speculate on the matter, after it was confirmed a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of raping a three-year-old girl
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Police say the serious sexual offence incident took place in the woods and involved a three-year-old girl and man in his 60s
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Historically, the eels were caught in the River Thames for human consumption, but their numbers have declined in recent years. This could be due to over fishing, coastal development or pesticides.
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Escape for three minutes and enjoy this drone footage of two paddleboarders meandering along the Bouldnor coast - fly above the gorgeous green canopy and explore the coastline
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Around 30 people will swim 1.3 miles from Hurst Castle, near Lymington, to Colwell Bay, escorted by a fleet of kayaks and safety boats. If you can, please show your support
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The Town Council agreed to demolish the current toilets, which were not very environmentally friendly, causing high utility bills, with the building now dated and worn, and replace with this pre-fabricated block from Sweden
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Island Roads say the challenge of the scheme has been to devise an engineering solution that prolongs the life of this important section of the Island’s infrastructure, but does so in a way that respects the unique environmental and geological characteristics of the site
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The twin-bladed shelf-edge strips, developed by motor racing engineer Wirth Research, uses airflow to reduce cold air being lost into the aisles - the same technique used to direct airflow efficiently around racing cars
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The Isle of Wight council say the locations were chosen because all are well-used, with people visiting for a range of reasons including shopping, commuting or leisure
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The Museum and Galleries were due to reopen this week, but there are still some obstacles to overcome. However, the delightful tea rooms are open daily so you can still support Dimbola whilst the museum is closed
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Look out for the diversion as the burst water main is repaired
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The hundreds of oysters have been placed in the Lymington River as part of an initiative to re-introduce the shellfish to the Solent
