05/08/2014 BBC Oxford News

a teenage passenger has died and three others injured in a c`r crash.

the vehicle was being driven by a 16 year old.

Also, university challenge ` why are female students at Oxford

finding it harder to find work when they graduate?

And the town that wants a memorial for its war dead `

And later on ` the search for the wallaby seen on safari in the South.

The family of a 15 year old boy from Newbury who has been killed after

a joyride went tragically wrong have spoken of their devast`tion.

Charlie Townsend was a passdnger in a car that hit a tree in the

His twin brother was among three other casualties

Flowers have been piling up here, with messages of sadness and

disbelief. Friends, parents and schoolmates are covered, finding it

hard to believe the boy thex knew has gone. They were the nicdst boys

you could have ever met. It doesn't feel real. And I want to send all my

wishes to his family, and I hope that they can get through this. I

had a lot in common with hil. He was my best friend. Charlie Townsend was

just 15 years old. It is thought he and his identical twin Ben win the

back of the car when the cr`sh happened. His brother Ben strvived.

Today their family released a statement.

The accident happened on Whdaton 's road outside Newbury. The four boys

had spent the night with frhends and were coming home at four a.l.. None

of them was old enough to drive Police say a Vauxhall severd left

the road and hit a tree. Ch`rlie died at the scene. The drivdr, Conan

MacDermott, was 16, was takdn to the John Radcliffe Hospital. Thd other

passengers had minor injurids. Today Charlie's school paid tribute to

him. We are shocked and saddened to hear of this tragic news. Otr

thoughts are with all the f`milies of those involved. We are ddvastated

by the loss of Charlie, who was an immensely popular student,

passionate about football and awaiting his GCSE results. @ book of

condolence has been opened `t the school and we are working whth the

local authority support student at this sad time. Police have been

unable to speak to us today but say they are still appealing for

witnesses. They are asking `nyone who may have seen the car in the

early hours of Monday morning to get in touch.

The Union representing studdnts at Oxford University says

it's 'very concerned' a higher proportion of male graduates are

getting graduate level jobs than their female counterparts.

On average, almost 1 in 10 more men get graduate level

The University says it has plans in place, but wants to do bdtter,

After graduating from Birmingham University, Courtney joined Unipart

in Oxford as a trainee. Seen as one of the best and brightest, she is

being fast tracked with the hope that one day she will reach the top

of the company. For me, ambhtion and progression have been top of my

list. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do but I knew whatever I wanted to

do, I wanted to be successftl. But at the University of Oxford, it

seems men and women are leading the way. The university has conducted

research which shows that l`st year 84% of its male graduates w`lked

into the university has conducted research which shows that l`st year

84% of its male graduates w`lked into a at only 76 cents of women did

the same. Very concerned by the statistics, they show consistency

across subjects, science, humanities, and for women of lots of

age is coming out of university and show we must be doing something that

fails to close the gap for women students. The disparity between men

and women could be created by a range of factors and nobody seems

sure why it's happening but some are now pushing for the univershty to do

more. I think we have a gre`t opportunity to do more for women. I

think we could carry on without doing anything but this is ` great

chance to lead the way. In terms of enhancing women's aspirations and

opportunities. Academically speaking, there shouldn't bd any

reason why more of the Univdrsity of Oxford's women don't follow in the

footsteps of Courtney, but the worry is it could be some time before that

to a graduate careers expert and to a graduate careers expert and

asked why women might not doing as well as men when it comes to

graduate roles. I would say those figures are specific to Oxford

University. In general, we don't tend to see that sort of disparity

but there are a number of f`ctors that might explain this difference

in Oxford University's figures. We have just done some research asking

a large number of students what employers they most want to work for

once they graduate and men `nd women have some of the same top elployers

but in other cases, they do differ. Typically, men will have IT

companies, engineering comp`nies, investment banks higher up the list

than women, who may typically frank media or public sector employers

more highly than men. If yot want to get into a media job or a ptblic

sector job, you might just have a few more hurdles to get over first

before you can get there. It does seem strange in 2014 to havd this

disparity back in your assessment, might this be about the potdntial

employee and their attitude as much as their potential employer and

there's? I would be surprisdd if it is anything to do with employers. I

think one of the major factors is what types of industries ard male

and female graduates targethng and which may be easier or harddr to get

into. We may see an effect of confidence, when an organis`tion

asks students have completed their feel about getting a job, often you

see that the guys are more confident more quickly and easily than the

girls, not always the case but that might be having an effect.

A thousand tonnes of waste hs still on fire at the Averies recycling

The mound has now been burnhng for 2 weeks.

Efforts are now being made to move some of the waste so firefighters

Some people living nearby h`ve reported being affected

But safety experts have said it doesn't pose a risk to health.

There are concerns slow progress on repairing a key route linking

Berkshire and Oxfordshire could mean it being closed again this winter.

The Playhatch Road, north of Sonning Bridge, was badly

It's been partially open for nearly five months.

Oxfordshire County Council say a full repair is complex `

and it's waiting for a report on exactly what needs to be done.

A man has been sentenced to two years after crack cocaine and heroin

was found inside his index. 190 soldiers are named

on war memorials in Thame. Now a community group wants to put

a cross on every place wherd men from Thame died

in conflict` all around the world. Crosses have already been l`id

on graves in Thame and the team have given thelselves

four years to place the othdrs. Go to any English town,

and most English villages, Now people in Thame want to

understand the people For us to pick one of his soldiers

and put a cross on it is fantastic. Crosses will be placed

on each grave of each man n`med There's 190 in all` the graves

in Thame have already been given crosses but others,

in countries across the world, We have people in Tanzania, in

India, we have boys in Pakistan Turkey, Greece. From the Second

World War, we have the whold of North Africa. And going as far away

as Singapore and New Zealand. Spreading the message to chhldren is

a crucial part of the project There is a tremendous educational

and awareness value for every age group, not just those who lost their

parents or grandparents. The project will cost

around ?20,000 and has recehved It's hoped that all the crosses

will be laid within four ye`rs. Nearly ?2000 has been

donated to the Earth Trust hn South Oxfordshire by people who

turned up to watch the demolition of the Didcot cooling towers ` but it

hasn't covered the charity's costs. The towers came down at

around 5am on Sunday. The Trust estimates up to 3,000

people gathered at Wittenham Clumps to watch

the demolition. Visitors were asked to donate

five pounds to use the car park The Earth Trust says the cost

of hosting the event Now ` before we go `

let me show you this ` a rather unusual sight has appeared on

the side of a house in Aylesbury. And

so far no one knows WHAT it is.This giant six foot web appeared out

of nowhere this week. Pest control have been calldd but

so far haven't been able to help. It is thought that

the webbing could have been the work Still to come

on this evening's South Tod`y: Tony Husband is soaking up the

atmosphere of a busy Cowes Week Join me for a round`up of all of the

action at Cowes Week. A large traffic survey is bding

conducted around Stonehenge, to measure the impact changds to

visitor facilities are having A year ago the main road past

the ancient monument was closed Some people

on Salisbury Plain say the displaced traffic has created rat`runs for

drivers avoiding jams on thd A3 3. In one village a fake speed camera

has been put up to slow cars down, Our Transport Correspondent,

Paul Clifton reports. For one week, 32 cameras and

monitoring every vehicle on every road around Stonehenge, where they

come, where they go and how long they take. Since English Heritage

closed the road around the `ncient monument and grassed over, 400

vehicles each day have had to find a different route. Some choosd the

congested A303. Others divert to this London Road. They avoid the

worst of the traffic jams. The drive past MR's house. She says the number

of cars and the speed of thd traffic has gone up sharply. I think it is

because of the Saxon cars tdlling people to take this quicker route.

`` MR's house. It is quite ` scary road. I was almost hurt mysdlf. A

few yards away there is a f`ke speed camera. Villagers love it bdcause

they think it has slowed down cars. That camera is having quite an

effect. The council says it is illegal and that Christopher must

remove it this week or face prosecution. The council do not live

up to expectation. How well the waste public money on taking me to

court when they cannot repahr the roads? The A303 is overcapacity The

solution appears to be diffhcult. These cameras while prove the scale

of the traffic through thesd villages and show the impact of the

new visitor centre. They will not offer any solution.

Sailors taking part in Cowes Week must have been delighted with

Tony Husband has all the sport from the Isle of Wight, Tonx.

Often we shall do the water and the boats but I thought we would should

you what happens after the ceiling. Thousands of sailors are here. They

are soaking up the atmosphere. `` ceiling. This morning for one moment

the corporate side of one of our sporting events came to a h`lt for

one symbolic moment. The st`rt of Cowes Week. One minute of shlence

representing 100 years after the great War. This Royal Navy patrol

vessel came past. Thousands were employed in the Navy so it hs

important to mark their contribution and the people that die as `

consequence of this conflict. Royalty also took to the se`s. The

Princess Royal was present `longside her charity. It is trying to offer

every pupil in year sex on this island a chance to get some

activities in the water. We hope to improve their motivation and

confidence. `` your sex. I do not know a lot about boats but

that is what I am trying to learn about. People are very friendly

Selling is the focus. Everyone is having a very good time. I would

imagine in the evening when the band is playing it as the place to be.

So, everyone is enjoying thd atmosphere around Cowes Week.

Now it may feel like the World Cup has only just finished,

but the new Football League season gets underway this weekend.

Ahead of that we're taking ` look at how our teams may fare in the coming

season ` tonight Jo Kent kicks off our series of football previews

Last season will be hard to top for Bournemouth. All expectations were

exceeded last year finishing in 10th position. While the pressurd beyond

pushing for promotion? Therd is going to be expectation frol our

supporters. I have expectathons for our team and I believe we c`n have a

good season. With the likes of Norwich, Cardiff and fill in the

championship, the Cherries now they will have to work for every point.

The clubs that are relegated are very wealthy. The league will be

strong. We must perform better and improve. After last season's

success, they have had to fhght hard to keep the squad together. Their

top scorer has gone but othdr key players remain along with three new

signings. Junior Stanislas has joined from Burnley. He has been

joined by Dan Gosling. They have all got ability and class. It whll add

some peace to our attack. The fans have high hopes. The team is looking

good. I hope we will be fourth or fifth in the table. We are seeing

the best football ever. What will a success look like? I am looking for

improvement. If I can say that and we keep moving forward, I whll be

happy. And Eddie Howe will be

on the panel taking questions tonight in a Radio Solent f`ns forum

along with chairman Jeff Mostyn The hour long programme starts

at seven. And Brighton and Hove Albion

supporters get the chance to put questions direct to the new manager

Sami Hyypia in a fans forum on BBC Radio Sussex live from the

Amex Stadium also between 7 and 8. Tomorrow night we will have some

pictures of the famous storhes from Cowes Week. Many of you may have

been involved in December and ease `` ceremonies to commemoratd the

First World War. Local residents and troops from the

military bases attended this cathedral to remember the exact

moment when Britain went to war in August of 1914. Lights were turned

out and candles lit. Outsidd, the lights shone out in memory of all

those from the city who went to war but that not returned. In Portsmouth

motorcyclists gathered to p`y tribute. Across the city and turning

them off as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives. In

Southampton a gathering was held at the city's cenotaph. A monulent that

includes the names of 2000 600 people who died in the First World

War. In Sunburst there was ` service at a local park. Across the region

it was a night when people remembered. Another commemorations

but on a grand scale, that hs the reopening of one of the most

spectacular records. Sand Chapel near Newbury is home to the

paintings of artist Stanley Spencer. Here is the story.

If they call it the Sistine Chapel of England. The paintings tdll the

story of Stanley Spencer, mddic soldier, artist. These paintings

represent the experiences of Stanley in the First World War. He lanaged

to say the every day chores had a religious, spiritual feeling and

that was what got him through it. The battle for Serbia, the forgotten

war, the impact it had on hhm is laid bare across the wall of the

chapel. This is believed to be a picture of his bed where he suffered

from malaria. It includes hhs wife, children and brother who didd in the

First World War. Spencer was once asked if he was present in `ny of

these paintings, he said he was in every one of them. The chapdl backs

onto the newly restored gardens a centrepiece of a young soldher

called Loan Away. People can come out and take time to sit and reflect

on some of the imagery. The garden is a peaceful place. The ch`pel

remains one of only a few N`tional Trust properties dedicated to the

Great War. It does more justice than awards are often able to.

`` works. Some showers and sunny spells, a

mixture. Tonight we will sed some heavy and persistent rain moving in

from the South West. This wdather warning is valid from ten o'clock

tonight to eight o'clock tolorrow morning. That rain will edgd in

after a dry start to the night. There could be torrential btrsts

lasting for some time. Tempdratures falling down to around 16 Cdlsius.

It will feel warm tonight whth gusty winds. Tomorrow morning we could

have gusts up to 30 mph. Thd rain will clearly in the afternoon to

allow showers and amongst the sunny spells. Warm in the sunshind. Highs

of 23 to 24 Celsius. A fresh and dry start to thd day on

Thursday. High pressure will stay with us. Things turn and settled on

Friday during the day. Wet `nd windy on Friday. For Sunday we cotld have

the potential for Hurricane Further moving into waters.

On tomorrow night, we have been following experts restoring a

musical clock that may once have belonged to Marianne Quinnell. ``

Marianne Thanet. `` Mariannd Thanet. That was part of the German

Christmas Carol but six of the other tunes of the court have not been

identified. We will put the tunes on our Facebook site in the hope that

someone may recognise them. The first two tunes are there for you to

listen to. Go to the address. Goodbye.