Tom Hepworth

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Presenter/reporter/#videojournalist & #archive dabbler on @BBCSouthNews. T&C’s apply etc. Abhors boors and bores. #itfc Made up property listings @_surrealagent

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Oysters scrubbed before Chichester Harbour water quality project

1 month ago | bbc.com | Tom Hepworth

Volunteers scrub oysters in water quality projectTom HepworthBBCAn oyster can filter up to 150 litres of water a dayVolunteers spent hours scrubbing oysters which next month will be transferred to a marina as part of a project to improve water quality. The 4,000 oysters, which were cleaned in Southsea, will be placed in the Emsworth Yacht Harbour on the Hampshire-West Sussex border in March.
The house where Russians printed Tolstoy in secret

2 months ago | msn.com | Tom Hepworth |Charlotte Andrews

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Long-lived entanglement of molecules in magic-wavelength optical tweezers - Nature

Jan 15, 2025 | nature.com | Daniel Ruttley |Tom Hepworth |Alexander Guttridge

AbstractRealizing quantum control and entanglement of particles is crucial for advancing both quantum technologies and fundamental science. Substantial developments in this domain have been achieved in a variety of systems1,2,3,4,5. In this context, ultracold polar molecules offer new and unique opportunities because of their more complex internal structure associated with vibration and rotation, coupled with the existence of long-range interactions6,7.
Dorset Police launch video call service for crime victims

Jul 21, 2024 | bbc.com | Tom Hepworth

Police introduce video call service for crime victimsBy Tom Hepworth, Curtis Lancaster, BBC NewsBBCDorset Police said the number of victims supporting prosecution increased when video calling was trialledVictims of crimes are being offered the chance to speak to police officers digitally after a force introduced a video call service. Dorset Police has established the Enhanced Video Response (EVR) initiative at its stations.
Enhanced Quantum Control of Individual Ultracold Molecules Using Optical Tweezer Arrays

May 13, 2024 | link.aps.org | Daniel Ruttley |Alexander Guttridge |Tom Hepworth

synopsisFine Control of Ultracold Polar MoleculesPublished 13 May 2024The ability to store molecules in reconfigurable optical traps could allow researchers to harness the rich physics of molecules in quantum applications.
Portsmouth centre sees rise in Middle East shipping distress calls

Mar 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tom Hepworth |Pa MediaBbc South

The Royal Navy's facility for handling international shipping emergencies has experienced an "unprecedented" increase in reported incidents. The UK Maritime Trade Organisation control centre at Portsmouth acts as a 999 call centre for ships in distress. It has seen a near fivefold increase in its calls since Houthi rebels began targeting ships with links to the UK and US in November 2023. More than 40 ships have been attacked in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Passport 'mix-up' puts Southampton family's holiday in jeopardy

Mar 19, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tom Hepworth |Ethan Gudge

A "mix-up" by passport staff has resulted in a family fearing they will miss out on a long-planned holiday. Jasmeen, from Southampton, had become worried after her three-year-old daughter Daya's passport was taking longer than the expected three weeks. She said staff only told her this was due to a different child's photo being mistakenly attached to the application after persistent chasing. HM Passport Office (HMPO) said it was trying to resolve the issue.
Oxford University collecting for World War Two archive

Oct 30, 2023 | bbc.com | Tom Hepworth

Image caption, Walter Hutchinson's passport contains some surprising visa stampsA team from the University of Oxford is collecting stories and objects from World War Two for a national archive. The Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project, called Their Finest Hour, has been holding events for people to share memorabilia and memories. Items brought in to an event in Gosport included a passport with a mystery attached.
Wokingham shop window smashed as culprits target poppy appeal display

Oct 26, 2023 | bbc.com | Katie Waple |Tom Hepworth

Image caption, The damage caused to the shop will cost £1,000 to replace, the owner saysBy Katie Waple & Tom HepworthA shop window has been smashed in an attempt to steal items on display for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal. Jay Printers, in Wokingham, Berkshire, had a number of replica war medals on display to support the campaign. Owner Keith Campbell found the damage on Saturday morning and said repairs would cost £1,000. A community fundraising page has been set up to help pay for it.
Swanage Railway T3 class No. 563 steam locomotive returns to action

Oct 12, 2023 | bbc.com | Tom Hepworth |Stephen StaffordBbc South |Stephen Stafford

Media caption, The locomotive has undergone a six-year restoration effort costing £650,000By Tom Hepworth & Stephen StaffordA Victorian steam locomotive that has escaped being scrapped twice is back in action and pulling trains for the first time in 75 years. The 1893 London and South Western Railway T3 class No. 563 was donated to Swanage Railway in Dorset in 2017. It has taken its first passengers on the heritage line following a six-year restoration effort.

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tom hepworth @tomhepworthtv

31 Jan 25

Medieval living at the @WealddownMuseum just before @BBCSouthWeather on #SouthToday - no coffee, no glass in windows, no central heating, these re-enactors with are a hardy lot! https://t.co/v684iCaNjR

tom hepworth @tomhepworthtv

20 Dec 24

Got a taste of #Tudor #Christmas at the ⁦@WealddownMuseum⁩ - no tree & no turkey - suits me! My little film will be on ⁦BBC South Today this evening just before ⁦@AlexisGreenTV⁩ and ⁦@BBCSouthWeather⁩ https://t.co/rslmxddJ0f

tom hepworth @tomhepworthtv

3 Dec 24

Something’s different on South Today tonight, can’t put my finger on it ⁦……⁦@BBCSouthNews⁩ ⁦@AlexisGreenTV⁩ ⁦@LewisCoombes⁩ https://t.co/uNWBBU2fPn