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Chris Brown

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  1. Our news coverage through the day

    That's all from BBC Local Live for today.

    We'll be back from 08:00 on Thursday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Oxfordshire. Join us then.

  2. Evening sport: Skarz could be rushed back from injury lay-off

    The top sport stories tonight: 

    • Oxford United boss Michael Appleton says it isn't out of the question that left back Joe Skarz could be called into action, despite injury
    • North Leigh have their second game in three days as they entertain Bishops Cleeve in Division One South & West of the Southern League this evening
  3. Latest headlines: Academy director 'wouldn't recommend' setting up academy schools

    Chris Brown

    BBC News

    The top stories in Oxfordshire this evening:

  4. Weather: Dry and sunny evening, with a clear night

    BBC Weather

    Dry and sunny this evening. Overnight, it will remain dry across the county with some good clear spells, and the breeze dying down. Low temp 5C (41F).

    Oxford weather evening

    You can get more details on the BBC weather site.

  5. Travel latest: Accident blocks A34 Western By-Pass

    Al Ryan

    BBC Oxford travel presenter

    The A34 Western By-Pass Road in Oxford is partially blocked and there's queuing traffic northbound between Botley Interchange and Peartree Interchange, because of an accident involving a lorry and a car.  

    You can get the latest on the BBC Travel site.

  6. Schools academy director: 'I wouldn't recommend setting up an academy to anyone'

    Chris Brown

    BBC News

    A director of an Oxfordshire schools academy company put into financial special measures says she wouldn't recommend setting up an academy trust to anyone. 

    School

    Dr Marcella McCarthy, from the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company, told the BBC the company was now balancing its books.

    Last week it emerged it had been put into financial special measures after running up a deficit of £879,000.

    Quote Message: It makes good sense for academy trusts to learn the lessons from cases like ours, to make sure they do have financial expertise... It is very hard to run an academy trust - I wouldn't recommend it to anybody from Dr Marcella McCarthy
    Dr Marcella McCarthy
  7. Wantage hospital to close indefinitely after legionella risk

    An Oxfordshire hospital will close indefinitely because of an increased risk of legionella.

    Wantage Community Hospital
    Image caption: Wantage Community Hospital

    Wantage Community Hospital is scheduled to shut early this summer after "raised levels" of the disease were detected in its hot water system.

    An NHS spokeswoman said this was because the site's pipework is old, corroded and water circulation is poor.

    Work will not start until after a county-wide consultation this autumn determines the future of the hospital.

  8. Latest headlines: Didcot recovery teams have 20,000 tonnes of material to move

    Chris Brown

    BBC News

    The top stories this afternoon:

  9. Primary school pupils sowing space station seeds

    Pupils at Chadlington Primary School near Chipping Norton have been lucky enough to get their hands on seeds which have been on board the International Space Station with British astronaut Tim Peake.

    Pupils at Chadlington Primary School prepare their galactic seeds for sowing
    Image caption: Pupils at Chadlington Primary School prepare their galactic seeds for sowing

    It's all part of a national project in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society. 

    The pupils have sowed the seeds and will need to carry out scientific experiments, sending their findings to a national database.

  10. Former Oxford United star meets fans to celebrate Milk Cup triumph

    Peter Rhoades-Brown was in the city centre today with a replica of the trophy, to show off the proud history of the club on the 30th anniversary of the club's win at Wembley.

    Video content

    Video caption: Former player Peter Rhoades-Brown was in the city centre with replica trophy
  11. Abingdon cancer charity takes steps in Westminster for Skye

    Oxfordshire Guardian

    The plight of a mum whose five-year-old son died from side effects of brain cancer treatment has been championed in Westminster.  

  12. New radio stations set to hit Oxfordshire's airwaves

    Two new radio stations are coming to Oxfordshire's airwaves. 

    Radio

    Ofcom has granted FM licences for community radio stations for the Witney area and for Thame. 

    Witney Radio already exists online, while Red Kite Radio will launch from a studio at Haddenham Garden Centre.

    Quote Message: After four years of proving that we have what it takes to provide a service to our community, we can finally begin to bring local radio back to Witney. from Barry Clack Witney Radio station director
    Barry ClackWitney Radio station director
  13. Video shows scale of Didcot Power Station recovery operation

    Dave Gilyeat

    BBC News

    Recovery teams at the site of the collapsed Didcot power station boiler room still have 20,000 tonnes of material to sift through to find three missing bodies.

    Video content

    Video caption: Video released of Didcot operation

    The operation by RWE Npower began in March but the standing structure remains in an unsafe condition, Thames Valley Police said.

    One month on, a video has been released showing the scale of the operation.

  14. 'Fed up with diktats'

    The councillor who heads education in Oxfordshire, Melinda Tilley, got a mention from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in today's Prime Minister's Questions. Watch the moment.

    Video content

    Video caption: Criticism of central government 'diktats' by cabinet member used to attack academies plan
  15. Chipping Norton pool closed due to 'boiler issues'

    Oxford Mail

    The swimming pool at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre is closed today due to issues with the boiler. Repairs are taking place now and it is hoped the pool will be open again on Saturday.

  16. Sport latest: Skarz could be rushed back to action

    Ross Heaton

    BBC Oxford Sport

    Oxford United boss Michael Appleton says it isn't out of the question left-back Joe Skarz could be called into action in the next three games, despite initially being ruled out for the rest of the season

    Joe Skarz
    Image caption: Joe Skarz

    Skarz might be hurried back from a groin injury after defender Jordan Evans was forced off during last night's 1-1 draw at Newport with a suspected broken rib. 

    Kemar Roofe and John Lundstram were also casualties during the trip to South Wales.