Travel latest: M40 delays London-bound after crash
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There is a lane closed on the M40 southbound, before J6 at Watlington, because of a crash
There is slow traffic in Oxford at the Cutteslowe roundabout in the roadworks area
Engineering works on the rails mean that GWR services are suspended between Greenford and London Paddington, and also a reduced service from London to Reading
You can get the latest where you are on the BBC Travel site.
Guide dog first for Kenya as owner flies in with Labrador
On tomorrow's show, Howard will be speaking to people from Oxfordshire who have received an award, knighthood or peerage in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
We'll also continue our look back on the political year, with local Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder.
Local residents should work alongside the Environment Agency, councils, Thames Water and environmental groups to deliver flood protection projects for Oxford, according to the Oxford Flood Alliance.
A £120m project to protect the city has been proposed, but work is not expected to begin before 2018.
Quote Message: I think it would make sure it actually happens... and there would be a proper system in place to make sure that things are properly maintained and not left to chance. from Peter Rawcliffe Chair, Oxford Flood Alliance
I think it would make sure it actually happens... and there would be a proper system in place to make sure that things are properly maintained and not left to chance.
BreakingPedestrian dies after Steeple Aston crash
A pedestrian who was involved in an accident with a van this morning in Steeple Aston has died.
The man, who was from Banbury and aged in his late 50s, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital this morning with serious injuries.
The A4260 Oxford Road was closed southbound for much of the day for recovery and investigation work.
Oxfordshire campaigners call for better flood plans
Oxfordshire still doesn't have a practical and sustainable plan to deal with future flood risks, according to the Sustainable Flood Plan Group.
The group, which comprises academics, engineers and planning professionals, is supported by the Oxfordshire Green Party.
Quote Message: We have heard politicians extol the benefits of the proposed western conveyance channel in protecting the residents of Oxford from future flooding events. Yet this hugely costly scheme is unlikely to be implemented unless local landowners take on the unknown and ongoing expenses of its maintenance. from Dr Kate Prendergast Green Party Oxford City Council candidate and Sustainable Flood Plan Group member
We have heard politicians extol the benefits of the proposed western conveyance channel in protecting the residents of Oxford from future flooding events. Yet this hugely costly scheme is unlikely to be implemented unless local landowners take on the unknown and ongoing expenses of its maintenance.
New Leys pool complex exceeds visitor expectations
BBC Radio Oxford
The Leys Pools and Leisure Centre in Oxford has exceeded the number of visitors expected during the first year of its operation, the company which runs it says.
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The facility replaced the city's Temple Cowley Pools, which campaigners tried to save, and an existing pool in Blackbird Leys.
Quote Message: This year has been absolutely fantastic, better than we expected with record numbers, close to 450,000 visits in 2015. In comparison to the Temple Cowley Pools and Blackbird Leys Pool, which are the two we lost, they had reached 248,000. from Wayne Hawkins Fusion Lifestyle
This year has been absolutely fantastic, better than we expected with record numbers, close to 450,000 visits in 2015. In comparison to the Temple Cowley Pools and Blackbird Leys Pool, which are the two we lost, they had reached 248,000.
Women targeted for sports funds boost
Marie Indge
Radio Oxford Sport
Oxfordshire Sport & Physical Activity is encouraging women in the county to become more active in 2016.
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They are suggesting sports clubs, fundraising groups, people involved in disability sports and work-based clubs apply for money from the nationwide Sportivate fund.
Oxford University researchers have called for more mosquito nets and better delivery methods in order to make inroads in the elimination of malaria.
AFPCopyright: AFP
A new study suggests that insecticide-treated malaria net coverage remains well below the 100% universal target, and the estimates for the number of nets needed to achieve the target were also too low.
The team used data on distribution and retention to inform their new estimates, which showed that in 2013 only 43% of people at risk of malaria slept under a net.
Hundreds still without power across the county
Natalie Verney
BBC Radio Oxford
Hundreds of people in Oxfordshire are still without power this afternoon, after high winds affected supplies.
Properties in the north of the county and near Wheatley lost power this morning.
A pink Nevada Stratocaster signed by many of the 80s pop stars who performed at the Rewind Festival has been auctioned for Sue Ryder, raising £285 for the charity.
Your pictures: West Oxfordshire sunset
The peaceful scene of a pink sunset was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Finmar, in the Witney area.
FinmarCopyright: Finmar
We love to feature your photos from around Oxfordshire, so if you'd like to see one on Local Live, please do send it in.
Children look set to enjoy the great outdoors in own forest
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BBCCopyright: BBC - Oxford City are in talks with Cheltenham Town over extending the loan of winger Omari Sterling-James, which expires this weekend
- Unclaimed season ticket seats for the FA Cup third round match between Oxford United and Swansea go on sale to the public tomorrow at 09:30
- A man from Banbury has died after being involved in a collision with a van in Steeple Aston this morning
- Local people should be involved in the management of flood defences, the Oxford Flood Alliance says
- More mosquito nets are needed in the effort to eliminate malaria, a new Oxford Univeristy study says
- There is a lane closed on the M40 southbound, before J6 at Watlington, because of a crash
- There is slow traffic in Oxford at the Cutteslowe roundabout in the roadworks area
- Engineering works on the rails mean that GWR services are suspended between Greenford and London Paddington, and also a reduced service from London to Reading
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We'll be back on Thursday from 08:00 to bring you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Oxfordshire.
Weather: A cold night with heavy showers
Bee Tucker
BBC Weather
The afternoon's rain and wind will clear through the evening, leaving some heavy scattered showers overnight.
We could hear some thunder in the night, and it will feel cooler, with lows of 4C (39F).
You can get a full 10-day forecast on the BBC Weather site.
Sport headlines: Oxford City seek Sterling-James stay
Marie Indge
Radio Oxford Sport
This evening's top sport stories:
Latest headlines: Pedestrian dies in Steeple Aston collision
Andrew Humphrey
BBC Local Live
The county's top stories this evening:
Travel latest: M40 delays London-bound after crash
BBC Travel
You can get the latest where you are on the BBC Travel site.
Guide dog first for Kenya as owner flies in with Labrador
Oxford Mail
Guide dogs are not uncommon on the country’s streets, but there are some parts of the world where the four-legged companions have never set foot.
Thursday's Breakfast Show with Howard Bentham
Howard Bentham
Radio Oxford presenter
On tomorrow's show, Howard will be speaking to people from Oxfordshire who have received an award, knighthood or peerage in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
We'll also continue our look back on the political year, with local Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder.
Join Howard for all that and more from 06:00.
Oxford City Council shutting down for long weekend
Local people needed to protect Oxford from floods
BBC Radio Oxford
Local residents should work alongside the Environment Agency, councils, Thames Water and environmental groups to deliver flood protection projects for Oxford, according to the Oxford Flood Alliance.
A £120m project to protect the city has been proposed, but work is not expected to begin before 2018.
BreakingPedestrian dies after Steeple Aston crash
A pedestrian who was involved in an accident with a van this morning in Steeple Aston has died.
The man, who was from Banbury and aged in his late 50s, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital this morning with serious injuries.
The A4260 Oxford Road was closed southbound for much of the day for recovery and investigation work.
Oxfordshire campaigners call for better flood plans
Oxfordshire still doesn't have a practical and sustainable plan to deal with future flood risks, according to the Sustainable Flood Plan Group.
The group, which comprises academics, engineers and planning professionals, is supported by the Oxfordshire Green Party.
New Leys pool complex exceeds visitor expectations
BBC Radio Oxford
The Leys Pools and Leisure Centre in Oxford has exceeded the number of visitors expected during the first year of its operation, the company which runs it says.
The facility replaced the city's Temple Cowley Pools, which campaigners tried to save, and an existing pool in Blackbird Leys.
Women targeted for sports funds boost
Marie Indge
Radio Oxford Sport
Oxfordshire Sport & Physical Activity is encouraging women in the county to become more active in 2016.
They are suggesting sports clubs, fundraising groups, people involved in disability sports and work-based clubs apply for money from the nationwide Sportivate fund.
You can find out more and apply online here.
Bereaved brothers can't fulfill mother's last wish
Wallingford Herald
Bereaved brothers suffered a “devastating shock” after a council error meant they could not bury their mother with her sweetheart.
Malaria study finds more mosquito nets are needed
Oxford University researchers have called for more mosquito nets and better delivery methods in order to make inroads in the elimination of malaria.
A new study suggests that insecticide-treated malaria net coverage remains well below the 100% universal target, and the estimates for the number of nets needed to achieve the target were also too low.
The team used data on distribution and retention to inform their new estimates, which showed that in 2013 only 43% of people at risk of malaria slept under a net.
Hundreds still without power across the county
Natalie Verney
BBC Radio Oxford
Hundreds of people in Oxfordshire are still without power this afternoon, after high winds affected supplies.
Properties in the north of the county and near Wheatley lost power this morning.
Southern Energy Power Distribution says engineers hope to fix the problems by 18:00.
Your pictures: Beautiful Blenheim
Michael Willis sent in this picture from the grounds of Blenheim Palace, taken in the very pleasant weather yesterday.
If you would like to share a picture with the rest of the county, why not send it in?
Auctioned Rewind guitar raises £285
Henley Standard
A pink Nevada Stratocaster signed by many of the 80s pop stars who performed at the Rewind Festival has been auctioned for Sue Ryder, raising £285 for the charity.
Your pictures: West Oxfordshire sunset
The peaceful scene of a pink sunset was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Finmar, in the Witney area.
We love to feature your photos from around Oxfordshire, so if you'd like to see one on Local Live, please do send it in.
Children look set to enjoy the great outdoors in own forest
Oxford Times
A new 'forest school' will be installed near Rose Hill Primary School’s playground in the New Year.