05/11/2012 BBC Oxford News

Welcome to South Today from Oxford. Centre of the universe - how space

science has become a �150 million a year business in our region.

Guarantee it won't happen again - the mothers who's children died at

Milton Keynes hospital, demand improvements in care there. Later

eall the sport, including a shock Good evening. It is worth billions

to the British economy - space exploration is big business and

Oxfordshire is leading the way. Scientists at the Rutherford

Appleton Laboratories at Harwell are turning cutting-edge space into

growth and jobs in the industry. It is estimated to be worth �150

million a year. 500 people are employed in space-related jobs.

That is expected to increase to 4,000 in the next decade. Today,

experts have been exploring how the European space programme could

directly benefit programmes working in health, transport and the

environment. In a moment, we'll hear from a man who is response blg

for bringing science and industry together. First, here is our

business correspondent. This jacket protects against extreme heat. It

is a growing number of projects at the cutting-edge of space

technology. It is designed out of what astronauts wear in outer space.

The technology here could be used in medical devices. It could be

used in energy materials, in new sensors and electronics. There is a

host of space technology used down here on Earth. Research into space

is not just about learning more about the universe. This will show

how the billions spent benefits industries right here in

Oxfordshire - car manufacturing and electronics. There are big business

opportunities. It was about spreading the word, getting

scientists talking to people in business, to show what is possblg.

If you have a focus -- possible. If you have a focus on space, it means

there is a positive move for jobs, creation of new technologies.

research is general rating new inventions, far removed from their

original use on satellites or robots.

Part of the strength of Oxfordshire is it is strong in a lot of sectors.

The really innovative inventions are happening at the front years

between the different sectors, so life science is picking up from

space, from high-performance engineering. That is what

Oxfordshire is so strong at. space-related economy has proved to

be recession-proof. It is growing by up to 10% a year. Oxfordshire is

at the heart of the industry. That will bring jobs and investment to

the area. The man tasked with turning science

into profit is Ian Tracey from the Science and Technology Facilities

Council. He joined me in the studio a little earlier. Basically, what I

do is meet with the scientists and entrepreneurs and try to match-make

with them. So, is the issue that the scientist has a great science

idea, but does not see the great business potential? I think it is a

case that they don't see every business potential, so they don't

see the biggest business potential. By inviting in the entrepreneurs we

get the best idea rather than the first idea. There have been some

successes already? Yes. The most successful is solar industry, which

has gone from zero to 23 jobs. Looking to close $10 million at the

moment. What about in the future? I imagine every day there might be

something which comes up which may be use until the household or

business environment. Have you seen anything recently that you thought,

"Yes, that will work?" What I am looking at the moment is the man

know spray and how we coat them to give them unique properties.

what situation might that work? might see an industrial baring

which may tell you how much wear and tear it is getting, without

opening up the machinery. Useful in manufacturing? Very useful if you

think about the Oxfordshire area. Was that one of your match-making

roles? We have more to come. It was very good today. We have been

hearing how important it is, as an industry, in this area. What is the

potential for it? Well, if you take the first example - north of 20-odd

million, it gives you an idea of the scale we could be looking at.

The sky is the limit then? Potentially. Thank you. Three

mothers who's children died at Milton Keynes hospital say they

want to work with manager there to improve treatments for other

families. Over the years the paediatric services have been

criticised by Coroners. The latest inquest into Mia Elcock has left

people questioning whether questions have been learnt. Three

mothers brought together by grieve, but united in trying to make a

difference. Hannah, Odette and Kirsten all had children who were

treated at Milton Keynes. Harry was admitted suffering an asthma attack.

Over a year later,al vein was suffering from severe de-- Calvin

was suffering from severe dehydration. He died from a heart

attack. Mia Elcock died, although she had a rare heart condition, the

Coroner said there was a clear failure by medical staff. After

each inquest all three mothers rapsed to the hope that the

hospital would improve. To hear it has happened again, after

everything that has happened, it is just devastating. You think, maybe

couldvy done more? Could I have made a bit more of a difference?

What could I have done? You wonder, what is the missing element? Is it

the human element? Is it the diagnostic skills? Managers say

lessons have been learned from all three cases. �750,000 has been

invested in beds, new nurses and a separate paediatric A&E unit.

feel very confident that our services have come a very long way

since the situation of two years ago and even a year ago. I am

confident we have new leadership. We have new processes in place.

These mothers are now pushing for more involvement with the hospital

and want to ensure other families don't go on to suffer like they

have. A cyclist has died in hospital

following a collision with a car at the weekend. The 67-year-old man

collided with a Renault Megane on a round about at Foxhall Road and

Broadway. He was airlifted to hospital, but died yesterday.

Police are appealing for witnesses. The Lotus Formula One team is

celebrating after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is the first

time in four years that the Oxfordshire team has won a race.

Celebrations have been taking place Cool, calm and collected - that is

why they call Kimi Raikkonen "the ice man." The 2007 world champion

took control of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton saw his hopes

evaporating. It is his team's first win in three

years. It has been a hard season for the team. Hopefully this gives

more belief, not just for the guys, making all the work, but also for

the guys who run it. So, I hope this can turn around the tables and

give us many more good races and wins. If not this year, then next

year again. That trophy was back in Oxfordshire by lunch time, adding

to the display that harps to the team's past successes. When I put

it on the shelf in the canteen, there was a massive round of

applause. It is lovely when these things sit in our factory and show

us what we have asheerveed. joined in 200 -- Achieved. I joined

in 2006. Since then we've had a downward path. Hopefully this is an

upwards spiral. It was an edge of the seat moment. It is such a

relief seeing us across the line. Everyone was congratulating each

other and looking forward to seeing the drivers and congratulating them

as well. It has been a champagne moment for the team - one they hope

they will not have to wait another three years for again.

More sport, including FA Cup action, including Swindon Town and MK Dons

on the way, as the news continues with Sally.

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