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Radio Solent,2 mins

The Needles Lighthouse is automated. December 1994

Richard Cartridge

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The Needles lighthouse went to automation after 140 years of having a lighthouse keeper. Former Yarmouth lifeboat coxwain Dave Kennet told BBC South how important the lighthouse is.

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