:00:00. > :00:11.Good evening. time for the news where you are.
:00:12. > :00:14.The BBC has learned that a third of rivers and streams in Oxfordshire
:00:15. > :00:17.are falling below the acceptable European standard on water quality.
:00:18. > :00:21.The number described as "poor" has risen over the past five years.
:00:22. > :00:25.That's led to some experts expressing concern for wildlife,
:00:26. > :00:29.with some species of fish already facing
:00:30. > :00:33.As Stuart Tinworth reports, unless significant improvement can
:00:34. > :00:39.Assessing the eco`system after a major pesticide leak.
:00:40. > :00:43.Last July, millions of aquatic insects on the River
:00:44. > :00:48.Kennet were killed, leaving fish with a very limited supply of food.
:00:49. > :00:50.While incidents such as this may be rare,
:00:51. > :00:53.new research suggests the rivers in our region aren't in great shape.
:00:54. > :00:58.Experts say farm pesticides, sewage leaks and flooding are all
:00:59. > :01:07.We have species in Oxford that have almost
:01:08. > :01:12.disappeared from Oxfordshire because of a decline in water quality.
:01:13. > :01:16.You always find in these cases it is the most sensitive indicator species
:01:17. > :01:20.which disappear first, and that is happening in parts of Oxfordshire.
:01:21. > :01:23.Here in Farringdon, a man`made channel ` just one scheme
:01:24. > :01:34.But a recent survey found more than 200 fish here.
:01:35. > :01:39.The more fish, the more likely the water quality is to be good.
:01:40. > :01:44.But experts say to improve things further it will take a lot of money.
:01:45. > :01:46.The government will need to take a view as to
:01:47. > :01:50.whether that is affordable, but it will be a challenge, without a
:01:51. > :01:53.doubt, because some of the things, like physically restoring damaged
:01:54. > :02:00.If our rivers aren?t up to scratch by 2027, the country could
:02:01. > :02:11.Ultimately it'll be the taxpayer left paying the price.
:02:12. > :02:14.The firm responsible for the huge rubbish tip fire that's
:02:15. > :02:17.been burning in Swindon for almost a month has been given until tomorrow
:02:18. > :02:24.That deadline has been set by the Environment Agency,
:02:25. > :02:27.using its enforcement powers, to make the operator of the Averies
:02:28. > :02:32.Thousands of tonnes of rubbish need to be moved, in order for
:02:33. > :02:35.firefighters to reach the seat of the blaze, and put the flames out.
:02:36. > :02:37.The cost of the operation has been estimated
:02:38. > :02:42.It's only now that we have come to the conclusion that we see that they
:02:43. > :02:47.don't appear to have any intention to move the waste to be able to give
:02:48. > :02:52.the Fire Brigade access to the site that we believe action has to be
:02:53. > :03:00.Cyclists using bridleways in South Oxfordshire are urged to be
:03:01. > :03:03.vigilant after what police believe was a deliberate attempt to cause
:03:04. > :03:08.It's after taut lengths of string were tied across two
:03:09. > :03:13.The reported incidents were in Whitchurch and Goring.
:03:14. > :03:19.Campaigners in Oxford trying to save a leisure
:03:20. > :03:22.centre say they will pray for divine intervention to stop it closing.
:03:23. > :03:25.Four years ago plans to shut the Temple Cowley swimming pool
:03:26. > :03:28.were announced, but some don't want to see it replaced by a new one
:03:29. > :03:34.The prayers will be said on Sunday morning at
:03:35. > :03:45.around half a dozen churches before a fundraising swim at the pool.
:03:46. > :03:52.We can say that? Certainly! Pray that we can keep this swimming pool
:03:53. > :03:54.for the people, if nothing else works, let's try pray.
:03:55. > :03:56.It's a big weekend for Oxfordshire pilot Nigel Lamb.
:03:57. > :04:02.The veteran stunt flyer is set to take on his closest rivals in
:04:03. > :04:05.the Red Bull Air Race taking place over Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
:04:06. > :04:07.Over 50,000 people are set to watch the competition.
:04:08. > :04:09.It's being held in the UK for the first time since 2010.
:04:10. > :04:11.Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Henley this weekend
:04:12. > :04:16.The event, which is now in its sixth year, celebrates eighties music.
:04:17. > :04:19.Some of the big names performing are Sister Sledge,
:04:20. > :04:25.Despite all the music and amenities on site, many local
:04:26. > :04:27.businesses say the festival brings big financial benefits.
:04:28. > :04:38.After hours of waiting, the gates are finally open,
:04:39. > :04:41.and with many choosing to camp out on site, there's a big rush to get
:04:42. > :04:48.This weekend, 40,000 will be partying to ?80s music here
:04:49. > :05:00.The Rewind festival is one of Henley's largest annual events.
:05:01. > :05:06.Tickets sold at six weeks ago, and it's clear people want to make the
:05:07. > :05:07.most of the weekend. Some people even started queuing from seven
:05:08. > :05:08.o'clock this morning. It's big business for those behind
:05:09. > :05:21.the scenes on site, including the We have a crew of around 1000 people
:05:22. > :05:28.working on it. There are traders and caterers, security, us that ran up
:05:29. > :05:28.and down to the town. It is around 1000 people over the weekend.
:05:29. > :05:31.But the benefits of this festival go further afield.
:05:32. > :05:34.Many of those with businesses in the centre of Henley say they
:05:35. > :05:45.In the last couple of years there has been a lot of more glamorous
:05:46. > :05:48.camping, people have been saying Crawley Green Road staying for a
:05:49. > :05:56.four days, staying on more expensive accommodation, and the coming to
:05:57. > :05:57.town to do their shopping. Having last year this weekend was the best
:05:58. > :05:59.weekend of the year for us. It's fair to say though that most
:06:00. > :06:15.people come to Rewind for the music. When you do your own digs you play
:06:16. > :06:18.new stuff and a selection right through to the present day.
:06:19. > :06:24.Something like this, you just pick the ones that are most well`known.
:06:25. > :06:28.Last time when we came here we were blown away because it was so much
:06:29. > :06:34.fun. We just really enjoyed it last time
:06:35. > :06:38.and always intended to come back. Is my 40th birthday ever come here
:06:39. > :06:40.to celebrate. My brother came last year and said
:06:41. > :06:41.how much fun it was. All the main acts are set to perform
:06:42. > :06:44.from tomorrow through to Sunday We're back
:06:45. > :06:50.in BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning, but for now, goodnight, and with
:06:51. > :07:07.the weather here's Alexis Green. Possible mist patches in a few
:07:08. > :07:15.places, temperatures dipping down to 12 Celsius. Much of tomorrow will
:07:16. > :07:21.stay dry apart from the odd isolated shower. In the sunshine tomorrow
:07:22. > :07:27.afternoon high`temperature as of 21 Celsius, 19 across`the`board. More
:07:28. > :07:32.cloud in the afternoon then we see in the morning. The rest of the
:07:33. > :07:34.weekend is a weekend of two halves. Sunshine and showers
:07:35. > :07:37.look at the summary, as you can see - it is largely dry, but definitely
:07:38. > :07:44.fresher. Good evening. This weekend's
:07:45. > :07:48.forecast may be far from a summer classic, with a strengthening
:07:49. > :07:53.breeze. At least it is not a washout. For many, there'll be
:07:54. > :07:59.decent and dry spells to get out and enjoy. Most are dry. We have a few
:08:00. > :08:03.heavy showers, drifting south-eastwards. A few showers into
:08:04. > :08:07.the north-west of the UK. For the vast majority it is a dry night,
:08:08. > :08:13.with lengthy clear spells. More cloud later. Temperatures 11-13
:08:14. > :08:19.Celsius. In the suburbs and the countryside down to single digits. A
:08:20. > :08:23.cool start to Saturday morning. Cloud from the north-west of
:08:24. > :08:27.Scotland, with outbreaks of rain, will work southwards. Into the
:08:28. > :08:30.afternoon it will be across southern Scotland and the far north of
:08:31. > :08:35.England. You can expect more cloud over the rest of England and Wales.
:08:36. > :08:41.All in all, a decent day. Few showers for many of you. In the
:08:42. > :08:45.sunshine it should feel warm. 18-23 Celsius is possible. Some of the
:08:46. > :08:47.best conditions on the south coast. Thicker cloud into north-west
:08:48. > :08:49.England later