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weather on the way. That's all from the BBC News at Six, so it's goodbye

from me, and on Hello and welcome to South Today

from Oxford. In tonight's programme: More than 50,000 new jobs in

Oxfordshire ` Nick Clegg signs a billion pound deal to designed to

boost local, and the national, economy.

Also tonight: Cleared by a criminal court ` now a tribunal decides if

this doctor had a sexual motive when he examined some women patients.

Facing their fears over food ` new support for the growing number of

people with eating disorders. And later on: How poetry is

providing a clear vision of the importance of clean water. Good

evening. It's a project worth a billion

pounds and promises to create tens of thousands of jobs in Oxfordshire.

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been in the county to

sign the City Deal. The scheme will focus on four business hubs, from

Harwell and Culham in the south, running north to Oxford and

Begbroke. Tom Turrell reports. The signing of a deal which, it's

claimed, could create up to 50,000 jobs in Oxfordshire. The Government,

local councils and Oxford University are pledging to help the county's

high tech industry grow, putting forward almost ?100 million between

them. Business with potential will be given advice and at the same time

road and rail networks improved. But why Oxfordshire? At STFC Rutherford

Appleton Laboratory they study atoms. And it's this kind of high

tech company based at four sites, Harwell, Culham, Begbroke and one in

the centre of Oxford, that the Government wants to see grow,

hopefully employing 19,000 more people in the process.

I think it will unleash real economic potential in the local

area. Traffic improvements which have been devilled so much of the

area. Many homes being built more rapidly. More apprenticeships and

jobs. But if you're going to create that

many new jobs then you need to get those workers from A to B. So some

of the money will be spent linking up the high tech industries with new

bus routes. A new link road between the A40 and A44 is designed to free

up traffic. Improvements to the railway lines and an already

announced new station at Oxford Parkway is designed to increase

capacity on the tracks. And 7,000 new homes will be given the go`ahead

so these new workers have somewhere to live. The news has been welcomed

by the county's leaders. It is a culmination of months of

hard work. Oxford council working with its partners, the universities

and local businesses to get this City Deal and today we have signed

it and it is recognition from government that Oxfordshire has

great growth potential. These ideas have been in the

planning for some time. What today marks is the moment when they can

start to become a reality. Well, Tom joins me in the studio

now. How much of all this is really new?

The idea to build the station and a link road to ease congestion in and

out of the city are not new at all. The building of new homes are going

on all over the country and are not new. What is new is the bus route

linking up the sign sparks and most importantly is that the government

are going to rubber`stamp and sign of this money to make all this

possible. That is the key. The success of the deal relies on

private investments and that has not yet been guaranteed, has it?

Indeed. Government has stumped up about ?100 million of cash to get

the ball rolling and unable growth to happen in the private sector.

They now need private companies to rush in and grab the opportunity and

realise this figure of 1.2 billion which they believe can come from all

this investment. Police in Swindon are appealing for

help in finding five people wanted in connection with a series of drugs

raids. More than 400 officers executed warrants at homes and

businesses yesterday. The raids were part of an undercover operation into

the supply of class A drugs. 52 people have been arrested but police

say they are still trying to trace Darren Walcott, Leo Ryan, Thane

Pilgrim, Callum Johnson and Shane Harper.

A medical tribunal has ruled that the treatment a doctor from

Oxfordshire gave to some of his female patients probably had been

sexually motivated. Three years ago Dr Yenugula Srinivas was found not

guilty of sexually assault by a criminal court. But the General

Medical Council has made its own ruling after conducting a

disciplinary hearing. He's currently suspended from practising medicine.

Victoria Cook reports. Dr Yenugula Srinivas, seen here with

his wife, began working as a doctor in the UK in 2003 but he was

arrested and charged seven years later, accused of sexually

assaulting a number of his female patients tween 2008 and 2009. It was

alleged he gave unnecessary intimate examinations to some women at this

health centre and others. He also faced claims that he failed to

provide chaperones for the women during these checks. But in 2011 he

was found not guilty. Despite this, the General Medical Council which

had suspended in 2010 continue to investigate. At the end of last

year, the Tribunal Service which runs fitness to practice hearings

for the GMC began hearing the case. It focused on claims by 12 women,

many of whom gave evidence. His behaviour was described as dishonest

and misleading and he was accused of delivering poor care, something he

always denied during his trial. The panel concluded that some of the

allegations are probably true and now it will decide if he can

continue practising as a doctor. He has even range of sanctions

available including striking him of the medical register altogether. The

outcome will be in March. A former Thames Valley Police

officer has been found guilty of selling the personal details of

thousands of people who'd been involved in road traffic accidents.

Sugra Hanif from Banbury was working as a police constable based in

Oxford. A jury heard how she used the force computer to illegally

access people's personal data and sell it to accident claim companies.

The scam netted her ?26,000 in eight months. The jury will continue its

deliberations on another defendant tomorrow.

Oxfordshire's been chosen as one of seven areas to trial a new scheme,

supporting victims of child sexual exploitation. Under the new project,

each victim will be allocated a person with specialist training in

trafficking who will give them support and guidance. The experts

will be independent of the local authority and will also be

responsible for promoting the child's safety and well`being. The

Home Office pilot will run for six months from April.

A new halfway house has been opened for people suffering from eating

disorders in Oxfordshire. The step down house facility is being run by

Cotswold House, the adult eating disorder service. New figures show

hospital admissions for eating disorders have increased by 10% in

the South. Charlotte Stacey reports. Just going into a room to eat can be

hard to cope with if you have an eating disorder. Here at Cotswold

House days are planned and menus devised to help people recover from

an anorexia and bulimia. But normal life can be too much.

It is incredibly overwhelming. Being in here where you are safe, secure

and supported to trying to go back home, even with parental support and

partner support, it is incredibly difficult.

New figures out today show that admissions for eating disorders have

increased by 10% in the South. This new facility supports patients back

into life in the community. What we are hoping as this will

reduce the amount of readmissions because it makes the transition to

the community safer, basically. If you can imagine, if you have been an

inpatient unit have a bit of leave but then when you are discharged

that is too much of a jump. The patients are eventually aiming

to live without support in normal life.

If you would like to get in touch with us with stories, e`mail us.

That's all from me for the moment. I'll have the headlines at 8pm and a

full bulletin at 10:25pm. Now, more of today's stories with Sally

Taylor. yet to determine the exact cause of

death. Still to come, Tony is at a special

training sessions and `` tonight. What is the Premier League trophy

during here in Southampton? `` doing here in Southampton? I will also

tell you why it couple of Southampton stars have been helping

these kids out at a special training session.

A herd of 30 cows caused damage to cars last night after escaping from

a field at Angmering in West Sussex. The animals collided with two cars

on the A280. Both drivers were taken to hospital but were not seriously

injured. Some viewers might find some of the images in this report

upsetting. Sean Killick has more. It was around 9:45pm when Sussex

Police were called to the A32 `` 280. A280. One driver was trapped

and had to be freed by the Fire Service using hydraulic equipment.

Those drivers were taken to hospital but were not seriously injured. The

farmer was joined by police officers and passers`by in hiding the animals

back into the field. Two animals were killed. It took around two

hours before the road was reopened. Today, the evidence of what happened

here last night is still apparent. The bodies of both the cows are in a

ditch close to the road, quite some distance apart. The animals were

later removed. The farmer says that it is the first such incident in his

family's 70 years of farming. He is checking all those fences. The

police say that road accidents involving livestock are relatively

rare but can have serious consequences. Large animals can come

into conflict with cyclists and cards and if a collision occurs,

there will be serious damage and or injury. We do our best to educate

people to make sure that seals are secure and hedgerows and gates are

secure and fences secured. That message needs to go out to the

members of the public as well, to make sure they secure gates after

them. Last week, a man died when two men dashed two motorbikes collided

with a horse. Today, the new Forest National Park authority released

figures showing that 104 animals were killed or injured on roads

compared to 82 the previous year. The authorities are urging motorists

to take extra care on rural roads. They can blight neighbourhoods,

encourage anti`social behaviour, attract rats and pose a danger to

children. Now, efforts to address the problem of empty or derelict

homes are being stepped up in Berkshire. In Reading, where around

400 homes have lain empty for longer than six months, the council is

calling on local people to help them tackle the problem. Nikki Mitchell

reports. People living in this street of

modest terraces are desperate to see this house turned into a home again.

It has been empty for well over a decade. People wanted it fixed up or

rude nude. Nothing has ever come of it. `` fixed or renewed. It is hard

to get houses, so when you see a house like that, it is not nice. The

demand for houses in Redding is huge. Rents and prices are high and

there are people on the waiting list for social housing. This house has

been empty for 18 months. It is this man's job to see it occupied again.

The main reason for owners stuck with empty homes is that they do not

have the money or the skill to bring that home back into views. The. ``

the owners asked the council for help. They release it back to a

housing authority `` housing association. They could do the work

in about six months and at the end of that, the property will be let to

people on the council housing register. Once an eyesore, this

house is finally occupied again. The owner had gone bankrupt, moved to

India, and died. After detective work by the council, the creditor

was persuaded to renovate and sell it to recover their debt. People

notice when there are long`term empty homes in their area. They can

attract anti`social behaviour and do not look nice. We need people to be

our eyes and ears in the community so that we can deal with them. The

results are fantastic. We now have a home before we had a problem for the

local community. Sometimes, enforcement notices are necessary.

Here on millionaires Row, it is the introduction of a VAT charge which

is facing the owner. `` which is hastening the owner.

Figures released today have confirmed what many of us have

probably already suspected ` parts of Britain have had their wettest

January since records began, more than a century ago. The South and

South east have been worst hit with double the average rainfall. Those

figures have not come as news to the residents of one Hampshire village

who've been underwater since New Year's Day. 140 properties have been

flooded in Hambledon. Ben Moore has the story of a community that's had

to pull together to weather the storm.

This woman has lived in the same house in Hambledon for 102 years.

The last 27 years have been partly underwater. You get used to it. When

was the last time you saw this as bad as it is? Never. And you have

lived here 100 years? I have never seen it as bad as this. Met Office

records show that the South has received more than twice the average

rainfall. 175 millimetres for January since records began in

1910. The problem for Hambledon is that it lies at the bottom of a huge

chalk Dale. The water is squeezed out and put into the centre of the

village. The water is very clear and pure. Southern Water is keeping it

that way. It has installed a second, over ground pipe through the

village. But after a month of living like this, locals are tired.

Children travelling from outside the village are having to go and all ``

an awful long way to get their cars and go to school. They are all a bit

fed up. This usually busy road through the village is now closed.

It is on a knife edge as even the bow wave caused by a car can cause

the floodwater to spill into houses. You can see we are hunkered down. It

has interrupted so many people's lives. Just getting to work, it is

all much more difficult. The most problem that the most important

problem of all is people who have to check their pumps all through the

night. Sleep is a bonus. The village expects to be like this until the

middle of February. Only a few are still enjoying the novelty. Do you

like the water? Yes! What you like about it? Splashing!

The control tower at the former Greenham Common airbase site in

Berkshire is to be transformed into a new visitor centre. Greenham

Parish Council has been awarded ?400,000 of government funding for

the project. The tower hasn't been used since the airbase closed in

1993. The visitor centre will display information about the

history of the site as well as having a viewing gallery and cafe.

Onto sport now and members of a Hampshire charity are having a night

to remember tonight in recognition of their work inspiring young people

in the area. Two of Southampton's Premier League players have put on a

special training session for them and we've sent Tony along.

Just for a moment, I thought that was one of the Premier League

players doing his football tricks. It is you, I had no idea you were so

skilful! Absolutely useless. That is why I do

this and not play football! It takes me back to my childhood. Playing a

bit of football. But I never had a training session with a couple of

Premier League players and with a Premier League club and coaches.

That is what has happened here tonight in Shirley. And a special

guest Trophy as well. All those Manchester United and Manchester

City names. Not Southampton yet, but we live in hope. This charity has

benefited from this tonight. Tell me a bit about this charity and how you

won a competition. We work with his advantage to vulnerable young

people. The public have voted to give us this opportunity. We are a

community project in this area and we met the Saints players. The kids

are really enjoying themselves. The two players here talking to the

kids. What does this do for kids and their futures? We provide

opportunities for the kids to get involved in different lifestyles and

opportunities. This one just happens to be a great fun event for them.

Let's have a word with Tom. How much have you enjoyed this little

session? Very much. I enjoy football. Really good. I think all

the other kids are enjoying it, too. Who is your favourite Saints player?

Adam Le Alana. You know all about the community and growing up in this

part of the world, a local boy? I want to be a captain and lead the

community as well. It is nice to inspire them on to greater heights.

Other sports news. Dani Osvaldo could join Italian

giants Juventus before the window shuts. Boss Mauricio Pochettino kept

his cards close to his chest today when asked about the suspended

record signing and where he could be going.

TRANSLATION: I get no, because I'm not in charge

of that situation. Anything is possible. Inter Milan? Also. All is

possible. Meanwhile defender Danny Fox has joined Nottingham Forest

today on loan for the rest of the season.

London Irish and England winger Marlon Yarde has joined Harlequins.

Yarde came through the youth ranks at the Exiles playing mini rugby and

progressing into the first team, who play home games at Reading's

Madejski stadium. He's made 39 appearances for Irish and had agreed

a two`year contract at Quinns. Basingstoke Bison have a big lead

after the first leg of the League cup semi final against Guildford

Flames last night. After the Flames took an early lead, Basingtoke took

charge. Joe Rand scored a hat`trick and there were braces for Thomas

Karpov and Ciaran Long. The return match is in Guildford next Wednesday

night. The kids are enjoying themselves.

I'm delighted to see this trophy. Go and join them, see you later.

It's something we all take for granted ` clean water. From taps,

showers and in our toilets. But for millions across the planet, this

vital resource is a scarce commodity. It's an issue pupils from

the South have been learning about this week by creating poems about

water and the challenges faced by children in developing countries.

It's all part of a poetry competition that's just been

launched by the charity WaterAid. Our reporter Rob Powell went along

to a writing workshop in Southampton.

Take a trolley... Verse for the Earth. This workshop

at Testwood Lakes in Southampton aims to teach pupils to think about

water and sanitation in other countries. Through poetry. If every

part of every nation, had safely dashed had squeaky clean safe

sanitation... Today's task ` create a water`based poem. My friend Luke

gave away water. What am I? I am a toilet! I say he is bad because he

leaves the tampon. The workshop is part of a poetry competition run by

WaterAid. According to the charity, one in ten people across the world

lives without clean water. And around 2,000 children die every day

from diseases caused by dirty water and poor sanitation. Children have

to do this terrible water walk in other countries to get clean water.

We are writing short poems that really convey the message of what it

means to go on that very arduous water walk. And Martin has created a

poem of his own about that water walk. I start the four mile journey

home. A full container on my back. Sometimes, I daydream about other

children, in countries far away from here. I wonder what the distances of

their daily water walk is. Poetry, a lovely way of learning. We

are now going to talk about the wettest January in the years. We

have beaten the record set in 1988. Very wet and soggy. Here is a splash

of colour on a dull day. More rain on the cards, but tonight

slightly quieter. It touched a frost. Missed and for patches and

maybe patchy ice. `` mist and fog patches. Temperatures fall away

rapidly and we could have the risk of ice. Winds lights tonight. In

misty, murky starts tomorrow. A later start but that will not remain

the case. Winds will increase and the rain will arrive around

lunchtime. Temperatures rising to a chilly five Celsius. In Oxfordshire.

Those winds will be very strong. In Met Office warning for Southern

counties for heavy rain for tomorrow afternoon and through tomorrow

night. Also part of Surrey and Wiltshire. That rain stays through

tomorrow night. Some torrential downpours. Eventually clearing some

parts, but following it, some wintry showers. The winds remain strong

tomorrow night. A cold start to the day on Saturday. Maybe a quiet start

but it will not stay that way. We are expecting gale force winds. Thus

on the south coast and perhaps expose COSE experiencing 70 mph. A

Met Office weather allows. `` exposed coasts. Here is the summary.

Stay tuned to your local BBC station for the latest on the traffic

situation `` travel situation and the coastal flooding. There will be

rain tomorrow lasting through midday into Saturday morning. Winds very

strong on Saturday. Blustery showers on Saturday with that. Sunday, the

quieter day of the two but more rain showers on the cards for Monday.

That is it from ours. More at 8pm and 10:25pm. Good night.