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Latest headlines: Council may have to 'pick up pieces' after academy deficit
Sarah Lee
South Online
The top stories this evening:
Oxfordshire County Council says it may have to pick up the pieces after an academy company which runs seven schools in Oxfordshire ran up a deficit of £879,000
Travel latest: Four car crash on A34 causing delays
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter
There are heavy delays of up to 20 minutes on the A34 southbound due to a collision involving four vehicles at Chilton
There are delays of nearly two hours on the M40 northbound due to an accident between J15 Warwick and J16 Henley in Arden. There is congestion to J14 for Leamington Spa
Tonight's TV: South Central Ambulance Service fails to hit 999 response target
Jerome Sale
BBC South Today
Coming up on South Today this evening, we'll hear how South Central Ambulance Service has again failed to hit the target for responding to the most urgent 999 calls in Oxfordshire.
Join Jerome Sale at 18:30 on BBC One.
Firefighter John Gannon retires to spend more time drumming
Father and musician John Gannon first ventured into Witney Fire Station 14 years ago to recruit a new member for his band. Now, as he retires from the front line, Mr Gannon is urging others to train as retained firefighters and take part in something "life-changing".
Image released of wanted man from Oxford
A photograph of a man wanted for not appearing at court has been released by police.
Mark Sullivan, 40, is wanted for failing to appear at Oxford Crown Court today where he was facing burglary charges.
He was last seen on 21 March in the Bicester area. He has connections to both Oxford and London.
Quote Message: Sullivan is not believed to be a danger to the public, however we would urge anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact us as a matter of urgency. from Det Sgt Karl Ralph Thames Valley Police
Sullivan is not believed to be a danger to the public, however we would urge anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact us as a matter of urgency.
Travel: Heavy traffic around the city
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter
There are delays of up to 10 minutes westbound from the Marston Flyover to the roadworks at Cuttleslowe
There are also lengthy delays around the city – especially outbound on Woodstock Road, Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road
Traffic is queuing for up to 10 minutes on the A415 into Kingston Bagpuize
A34 southbound is looking busy from Milton to Chilton
Academy company deficit is 'worrying'
BBC Radio Oxford
The cabinet member for education at Oxfordshire County Council says she is "worried" after an academy company running seven schools was given a Financial Notice To Improve, after running up a deficit of £879,000.
The Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company's finances will now be monitored by the government until the notice is lifted.
Quote Message: I'm really worried. There's probably some agreement that has gone on that is costing them more than what they thought and I'm worried about the other six schools that they also support. from Melinda Tilley Cabinet member for education, Oxfordshire County Council
I'm really worried. There's probably some agreement that has gone on that is costing them more than what they thought and I'm worried about the other six schools that they also support.
Labour's EU migrant policy was not a failure, says Lord Blunkett
BBC Politics
Lord Blunkett says he does not regret his 2004 decision to open UK borders to east European migrants, which led to a massive surge in immigration.
Figures from the University of Oxford's Migration Observatory suggests "net flow" of EU nationals - taking into account people leaving and arriving in the UK - shot up from 15,000 in 2003 to 87,000 in 2004, and continued to rise until 2007 when it reached 127,000 a year.
The former home secretary told the BBC it was a decision taken to allow people to work legally, not a "failure".
Abingdon company gets go-ahead to release mosquitoes to help kill Zika virus
BBC Radio Oxford
An Oxfordshire company has been given approval by the health agency in Brazil to release mosquitoes in the country.
It's hoped the genetically modified mosquitoes will help kill off the deadly Zika virus.
Dr Andrew McKemey, head of field operations at Oxitec based in Abingdon, said the approval is significant.
Quote Message: The way that this gene works is it stops offspring developing into adults. By doing that, we can sustain the release of our mosquitoes and take out generation after generation, and achieve a crash in population. from Dr Andrew McKemey Head of field pperations, Oxitec
The way that this gene works is it stops offspring developing into adults. By doing that, we can sustain the release of our mosquitoes and take out generation after generation, and achieve a crash in population.
Thame Cricket Club pavilion plans
Oxfordshire Guardian
Plans to demolish Thame Cricket Club’s pavilion and replace it with a new “fit for purpose” building have been submitted.
Trainee vicar who groomed and raped two teenage girls jailed for 15 years
Sitala Peek
BBC News, London
A former church youth leader convicted of raping two teenage girls has been jailed for 15 years.
Storey attacked one of the girls at his former home in Oxford after taking her to a concert and plying her with alcohol.
He was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration, following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court in February. Upon release he must also spend four years on licence for public safety.
Discounted days out offered at 23 attractions in West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds
People living in West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds will be given discounted days out this weekend.
Des BlenkinsoppCopyright: Des Blenkinsopp
Up to 23 attractions across the two districts are opening their doors at reduced prices today until Sunday.
To take advantage of the Welcome Open Weekend, residents need to pick a voucher from local collection points.
Quote Message: We're a local charity and our purpose is to remain open to local people. Anything that helps increase access to people and to help them realise what's on their doorstep, we will do it. from Colin Showne Cogges Manor Farm
We're a local charity and our purpose is to remain open to local people. Anything that helps increase access to people and to help them realise what's on their doorstep, we will do it.
Outside space school fees are 'ridiculous'
BBC Radio Oxford
The head teacher of an Oxford primary school says fees for schools to use outside spaces such as parks are "ridiculous".
Quote Message: I can understand [the fees] if we were to use park rangers for a talk or shows around the park, but I can't understand why we would have to pay for something like a picnic. from Jon Gray Head teacher of Cutteslowe Primary School
I can understand [the fees] if we were to use park rangers for a talk or shows around the park, but I can't understand why we would have to pay for something like a picnic.
At the movies with James Luxford
David Prever
BBC Radio Oxford
James Luxford from the Radio Times joins David Prever to discuss mobile phone use in cinemas.
It's after the boss of one of the largest cinema chains in the US said he's considering letting customers use their phones during films to encourage so-called millennials to visit the cinema.
And James reviews Disney's remake of The Jungle Book and new war drama Eye In The Sky.
Oxford City push ahead with plans for Court Place Farm pitch
BBC Sport
Oxford City are pushing ahead with their plans for an artificial pitch at Court Place Farm, after planning permission for a 3G surface was granted last week.
The club had wanted to install the pitch for this season but are now working to ensure that it will be in place for August.
City boss Justin Merritt feels it will be a significant development with long-term benefits.
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- Oxfordshire County Council says it may have to pick up the pieces after an academy company which runs seven schools in Oxfordshire ran up a deficit of £879,000
- A trainee vicar, formerly from Oxford, has been jailed for 15 years after grooming and raping two teenage girls
- An Oxfordshire company has been given the approval of the health agency in Brazil to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the country to help fight the Zika virus
- Major disruption is expected across North Oxfordshire for the next 12 weeks as a lane will be closed on part of the A44 from tomorrow
BBCCopyright: BBC - There are heavy delays of up to 20 minutes on the A34 southbound due to a collision involving four vehicles at Chilton
- There are delays of nearly two hours on the M40 northbound due to an accident between J15 Warwick and J16 Henley in Arden. There is congestion to J14 for Leamington Spa
- There will be a lane closure in place on the A44 southbound between Wolvercote and Peartree roundabouts from tomorrow until mid-July
- There are delays of up to 10 minutes westbound from the Marston Flyover to the roadworks at Cuttleslowe
- There are also lengthy delays around the city – especially outbound on Woodstock Road, Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road
- Traffic is queuing for up to 10 minutes on the A415 into Kingston Bagpuize
- A34 southbound is looking busy from Milton to Chilton
- A trainee vicar, formerly from Oxford, has been jailed for 15 years after grooming and raping two teenage girls
- A 50-year-old man has appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of an Oxford antiques dealer
- A company in Abingdon has been given the approval of the health agency in Brazil to release mosquitoes in the country to help kill the Zika virus
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Latest PostOur news coverage through the day
Sarah Lee
South Online
That's all from BBC Local Live for Oxfordshire today.
We'll be back with the latest news, weather, travel and sport for Oxfordshire from 08:00 on Monday. Join us then.
Latest headlines: Council may have to 'pick up pieces' after academy deficit
Sarah Lee
South Online
The top stories this evening:
Weather: Cloudy evening with isolated showers
Bee Tucker
BBC Weather
Tonight, there will be a lot of cloud for most of us with maybe one or two isolated showers.
When we do get a break from the cloud, there may be spells of frost. Lows overnight of 5C (41F).
You can get more details on the BBC weather site.
Travel latest: Four car crash on A34 causing delays
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter
Tonight's TV: South Central Ambulance Service fails to hit 999 response target
Jerome Sale
BBC South Today
Coming up on South Today this evening, we'll hear how South Central Ambulance Service has again failed to hit the target for responding to the most urgent 999 calls in Oxfordshire.
Join Jerome Sale at 18:30 on BBC One.
Firefighter John Gannon retires to spend more time drumming
Oxford Mail
Father and musician John Gannon first ventured into Witney Fire Station 14 years ago to recruit a new member for his band. Now, as he retires from the front line, Mr Gannon is urging others to train as retained firefighters and take part in something "life-changing".
Image released of wanted man from Oxford
A photograph of a man wanted for not appearing at court has been released by police.
Mark Sullivan, 40, is wanted for failing to appear at Oxford Crown Court today where he was facing burglary charges.
He was last seen on 21 March in the Bicester area. He has connections to both Oxford and London.
Travel: Heavy traffic around the city
Al Ryan
BBC Oxford travel presenter
Academy company deficit is 'worrying'
BBC Radio Oxford
The cabinet member for education at Oxfordshire County Council says she is "worried" after an academy company running seven schools was given a Financial Notice To Improve, after running up a deficit of £879,000.
The Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company's finances will now be monitored by the government until the notice is lifted.
Labour's EU migrant policy was not a failure, says Lord Blunkett
BBC Politics
Lord Blunkett says he does not regret his 2004 decision to open UK borders to east European migrants, which led to a massive surge in immigration.
Figures from the University of Oxford's Migration Observatory suggests "net flow" of EU nationals - taking into account people leaving and arriving in the UK - shot up from 15,000 in 2003 to 87,000 in 2004, and continued to rise until 2007 when it reached 127,000 a year.
The former home secretary told the BBC it was a decision taken to allow people to work legally, not a "failure".
At the time, Labour ministers said 13,000 migrants a year would come - but that proved to be a huge underestimate.
Hopes for new crossing in Oxford dashed by lack of funding
Oxford Times
Hopes for a new pedestrian crossing in Rose Hill appear to have been dashed after Oxfordshire County Council said it could not afford the work.
Woodstock residents vote to save land from 1,500-home development plan
Sarah Lee
South Online
Nearly 85% or people from Woodstock have voted to protect nearby fields from a controversial development of 1,500 homes.
Some 411 residents voted against the plans, with just 73 in favour, from a turnout of 19%.
The poll was held at the Town Hall yesterday and was set up by West Oxfordshire District Council after residents urged officials to help.
Latest headlines: Trainee vicar jailed for grooming and raping teenage girls
Sarah Lee
South Online
The top stories in Oxfordshire so far today:
Abingdon company gets go-ahead to release mosquitoes to help kill Zika virus
BBC Radio Oxford
An Oxfordshire company has been given approval by the health agency in Brazil to release mosquitoes in the country.
It's hoped the genetically modified mosquitoes will help kill off the deadly Zika virus.
Dr Andrew McKemey, head of field operations at Oxitec based in Abingdon, said the approval is significant.
Thame Cricket Club pavilion plans
Oxfordshire Guardian
Plans to demolish Thame Cricket Club’s pavilion and replace it with a new “fit for purpose” building have been submitted.
Trainee vicar who groomed and raped two teenage girls jailed for 15 years
Sitala Peek
BBC News, London
A former church youth leader convicted of raping two teenage girls has been jailed for 15 years.
Timothy Storey, 35, groomed the girls at a religious summer camp, sexting and messaging them.
Storey attacked one of the girls at his former home in Oxford after taking her to a concert and plying her with alcohol.
He was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration, following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court in February. Upon release he must also spend four years on licence for public safety.
Discounted days out offered at 23 attractions in West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds
People living in West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds will be given discounted days out this weekend.
Up to 23 attractions across the two districts are opening their doors at reduced prices today until Sunday.
To take advantage of the Welcome Open Weekend, residents need to pick a voucher from local collection points.
Outside space school fees are 'ridiculous'
BBC Radio Oxford
The head teacher of an Oxford primary school says fees for schools to use outside spaces such as parks are "ridiculous".
It comes after Oxford City Council introduced charges of up to £500 for schools using parks under certain circumstances.
At the movies with James Luxford
David Prever
BBC Radio Oxford
James Luxford from the Radio Times joins David Prever to discuss mobile phone use in cinemas.
It's after the boss of one of the largest cinema chains in the US said he's considering letting customers use their phones during films to encourage so-called millennials to visit the cinema.
And James reviews Disney's remake of The Jungle Book and new war drama Eye In The Sky.
Oxford City push ahead with plans for Court Place Farm pitch
BBC Sport
Oxford City are pushing ahead with their plans for an artificial pitch at Court Place Farm, after planning permission for a 3G surface was granted last week.
The club had wanted to install the pitch for this season but are now working to ensure that it will be in place for August.
City boss Justin Merritt feels it will be a significant development with long-term benefits.