12/09/2014 BBC Oxford News

but it'll be turning quite breezy. Thank you very much. That's it.

Sir Bradley Wiggins draws the crowds.

Britain's biggest cycle racd passes through Oxfordshire

for the first time, boosting business along the route.

How the Thame Show plans to boost support from the community

Signs of a Roman settlement on the site of

a new housing development, tncovered by the team who found the rdmains

We meet Ross and Jim opening the batting at 80 years apidce.

Britain's biggest cycle racd has come through the region tod`y,

with thousands of spectators turning out to watch.

Some of cycling's best`known names are taking part in the Tour

of Britain, including reignhng champion Sir Bradley Wiggins.

It's the first time in the sport's modern era that

Tens of thousands of pounds has been spent locally on staging thd race in

the hope it will bring signhficant economic benefits to the arda.

But the speed didn't stop thousands of people

across our region lining thd streets of Oxfordshire and Buckingh`mshire.

On first impressions, local businesses were benefiting too.

This morning, it has been m`dness. Having the Tour of Britain coming

three town is fantastic. I think from a business perspective, a bike

shop, it is going to be gre`t for trade.

Councils have contributed thousands of pounds to promote

And, with it, hoping to boost tourist attractions

The tour is a great way to put Buckinghamshire on the map `nd

showcase our beautiful county. The fact that it is coming throtgh on

Friday means the economic bdnefit will grow.

But a rolling roadblock has brought travel disruption to thousands

There's not many that gets to see the bike school past and it is a

lifetime opportunity. It was a good thing to come and

watch. My dad caught this when it was

thrown out the window. And aside from an economic boost,

some are hoping today's display of pedal power will inspire young

people too. We've had so many people who would

not normally be involved in cycling trying out the one`minute thme

trials. We have had some sttdents who wouldn't normally try ott

cycling and absolutely loving it. The tour winds up in London on

Sunday and many here will bd hoping Two men

from Banbury have been charged A 22`year`old man was stabbdd

in the stomach 20`year`old Atique Akhtar h`s

been charged with causing grievous And 21`year`old Umar Bashir

of Woodfield, Banbury, has been Both men appeared at Banburx

Magistrates' Court this morning Two homeless men have been jailed

for a total of six years 25`year`old Daniel Brice and

Patrick Allen, who's 40, were found guilty of attacking a man ndar the

town?s railway station last July. They punched and kicked him before

stealing money and his bank card. Farmers affected

by the construction of the High Speed 2 rail line between London and

Birmingham have been meeting today. They've been getting advice

from the NFU about how best to MPs are due to start hearing

petitions from people affected Around 1900 were submitted, at least

50 from farmers along the route I am a farmer and was out on my

tractor this morning. That hs my comfortable environment. I'l not

used to speaking in select committees. We are going to have to

do it. We are not looking forward to it but we are told we need to

present our case efficientlx and effectively.

It's had a rocky ride since the recession.

Huge losses meant it was cancelled altogether two years ago.

And last year, a shift from the regular date also

Now organisers of one of thd biggest agricultural shows in our rdgion

have been forced to make a plea to local schools, urging them to allow

children to attend during class time in order to support the event.

Drawing in the crowds had ndver been a problem for the Thamd Show.

But now preparations are well underway for a return to

After a campaign by organisdrs, a return of another tradition `

They should appreciate what is going on in our town and what the farmers

are doing. It is great for children to come to

the show and see what happens in the countryside. The children are the

future of the show and we mtst get young people interested.

Children will only allowed `` be allowed the day off school hf their

parents have bought tickets. I have children and I think they

should educate themselves even more by being out and about.

It depends what they do at the show. If they are just eating ice cream

probably not worth having the day of school.

I can see why it would be a benefit for them.

The Oxfordshire County and Thame Show will take place next Thursday.

It's hoped the support by local schools and a return to

the traditional September d`te will see lots of people coming along

Work is still being carried out on a new multimillion`pound hospital

in Oxfordshire that was due to open in August.

When it's finished, the hospital in Bicester will have 12 beds.

The county's Clinical Commissioning Group, which

is behind the ?5 million project, says an opening date won't be set

A Roman settlement and also Iron Age remains have been unearthed

at the site of a proposed housing development in Buckinghamshhre.

They won't be around for long, though.

Very little will be left to see once 48 houses have been built

in the development at Aston Clinton near Aylesbury.

Meanwhile, it's been confirled today that Oxfordshire has raised

sufficient funds to keep an Iron Age mirror in the county.

It was discovered in Didcot using a metal detdctor.

Uncovering the past and preparing for the futurd.

48 homes will soon be built here in Aston Clinton near Aylesbury

but, before the diggers could begin, the archaeologists moved in.

The course was unclear throtgh the county and it looks like an

unexpected course. These are

the archaeologists who discovered the remains of King Richard III

under a Leicester car park. Two skeletons were also found

in Buckinghamshire, not roy`l Today,

the site was open to the public It is amazing, out of this world.

They used flint for their houses and to eat.

I saw a bone. It was down there by those big things.

Although the findings date back to the Roman era, there have bden

findings from other eras as well. This port could date back to the

Iron Age. There are findings from that period and South Oxfordshire as

well. This Iron Age mirror was discovered

by metal detector near Didcot and was going to be exported

but the ?33,000 has been rahsed to The artefacts found here will

be displayed locally too. So even when houses are built here,

people can still learn what lies Milton Keynes is readying itself

for helping host matches Tickets have gone on sale, ` year to

the day of the Opening Cerelony Stadium MK will host three

international matches Firstly, I want to make surd that

everybody in Milton Keynes can get a ticket so I want to see reghster for

a ticket because the real ldgacy will be about young people `nd sport

in making sure they take up sport but it will also be about the

spotlight on Milton Keynes `nd sport in making sure they take up sport

but it will also be about the spotlight on Milton Keynes hn saying

Still to come in this evening's South Tod`y:

The thrills and spills of a French circus troop that's taken to

Anyone living with asthma whll know just how much

And although drugs can minilise symptoms, for

the most severely affected, there is often nothing that can help.

Which is why researchers at Portsmouth's Queen Alexandra

Hospital are excited by a new piece of technologx that

They're testing the equipment, in what's called the Laser Trial,

which if effective, could bd provided to patients on the NHS

First thing in the morning, I get up and I have to use my nebuliser with

this special mixture. Ashley Piper became

asthmatic 15 years ago. Hers is triggered

by common allergens and can result And her daily dosage

of drugs has its limits. It does help to control the asthma,

but it does not help with the violent attacks that I have

intermittently. What seems to be helping

though is this. At the moment I have this phece of

equipment in the room. It is quite big, as you can see. Perhaps you can

demonstrate for others. Absolutely, I lie down and when I speak it puts

out a fresh pair that I can breathe and during the night, allowhng my

lungs to get a rest so that hopefully they are better prepared

to cope with the next day. `` fresh air.

Researchers in Portsmouth, who treat thousands of patients, are testing

the Temperature`Controlled Laminar Airflow ` or TLA device ` to see

whether it can significantlx reduce symptoms and save them monex.

Once someone develops severd or allergic asthma, the options they

can use our dangerous in terms of side effects and they can bd

expensive on the NHS. We know that patients do not always have improved

conditions so we're looking at new ways to control asthma and we

believe that cleaner air can have huge effects.

The NHS has recognised this machine's potential:

To help treat this life`thrdatening and debilitating condition.

One that has a huge impact on Ashley and the half a million other people

in the UK who suffer from the most severe form of asthma.

Hugh James Lineham, BBC South Today, Portsmouth. `` James Ingham.

The researchers at the Queen Alexandra need to recruit 222 people

There's more information on their website ` lasertrial.co.uk.

People living in a rural community in West Bdrkshire

are fighting proposals to ldt more circus performers live therd.

There are currently four showman's caravans on land owned by

But the local council is suggesting another 24 plots could be provided

Home for the show men and women of this Satis. This year they `re

touring the country for ten months. During the winter when the shore is

not on the road, they need somewhere to park their caravans. A h`ndful

are loaded here. This is whdre the soccer 's headquarters are

established in Newbury. West Berkshire Council is obligated to

identify sites to meet the needs of gypsies, travellers and travelling

show people. It has established demand for an extra 14 picttres for

travellers and gypsies and `n extra 24 ports for travelling show people.

The ask me if there was a nded. There is a need. This accomlodation

would only be for Satis people, not travellers or gypsies. It would not

necessarily be all year round, because most decent Satis pdople

spent most of the year travdlling the country, performing. But whilst

some local people are happy at these new local neighbours, others believe

it could increase the popul`tion of this parish by as much as 12%. We

are in the country said, thhs is a rule dispersed Hamlet. Putthng

something like 20 extra famhlies on a farm field, that is going to have

a major impact. `` countryshde. People will find it really difficult

because they are a long way from the 70s. `` from the cities.

The smell of fresh varnish, the lapping of the sea

on fibreglass and a smatterhng of luxury motor yachts ` it must be

This year's was opened by The One Show's Matt Baker and

Things are looking up for the industry as the economy

There is nothing like a sunny day to really improve the boating

experience. This is a car whth box that converts into a dinghy with an

electric engine thrown in. @t the other end of the scale, this boat,

isn't it huge? It has starrdd in shows like Doctor Paul `` Dr Who.

On`board was Matt Baker and sailor Iain Percy. You can simply jump on,

have a good look around, it is great. There are lots of ropes, the

inside of engines, so many things, it is mind boggling. 120,000

visitors are expected. Therd are over 600 exhibitors this ye`r, all

hoping to sell. This is a ndw 5 foot yacht. It is an auction goer

that will cost ?1 million. Ht has been hard over the last few years.

We are a small volume builddr but we are starting to get our salds

increasing. We have been helping this industry. People have tsed our

boats. People now see the bdtter value and are buying new kit for

that to upgrade it. Amongst the highlights is this 30 metre high

bought sure fun ride. There is also a connection to the past th`t

attracts young enthusiasts. The show continues into the 21st of

September. `` bought sure. `` bought sure.

Ahead of their game against Newcastle tomorrow,

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has left the door open

for goalkeeper Artur Boruc to force his way back into his plans.

The Polish international was told over the summer that he shotld find

another club, but that hasn't happened.

Koeman has said if Boruc, "Has the right spirit", things might change.

He also revealed that new shgning Sadio Mane is still waiting

No, I am not frustrated bec`use we know that situation and OK..

It will be a pity when he is not arriving tomorrow,

Tomorrow's game also signals the end of former Saints pl`yer

Francis Benali's remarkable 1,000`mile charity run.

Fans are being called upon to line the streets of Southampton

He's expected at St Mary's between 2:30pm

and 3pm and will be presentdd to the crowd at half`time.

He's now visited all of the other 19 Premier League

grounds and so far has raisdd over ?80,000 for Cancer Research.

All of our other teams are `lso in action this weekend.

In the Championship, Bournelouth begin a run of seven games

Brighton travel to Brentford and Reading host second

In League One, MK Dons are away at Barnslex,

And both of our League Two teams are also away:

Oxford head South to Exeter, while Portsmouth make

In Cricket, Sussex have secured their strvival

in Division One of the County Championship for another se`son ..

They beat Lancashire by seven wickets at Hove.

Chris Jordan taking four wickets and then Ed Joyce and Craig Cachopa

As for Surrey, their hopes of Division Two

promotion are all but over, losing to Worcester by 27 rtns.

Hampshire need one point from their final two games to elhminate

Meanwhile, talking of Hampshire South African spin bowler Ilran

Tahir says he's back playing for the County because he owes them

The 35`year`old rejoins Hampshire for

The side are poised to return to the top flight and Tahir has flown in

The team has done really well this year. I think if I can be a part of

that, it will be great, the last time I went to that team, they were

relegated. The guys that all of the hard work to get us back up. This

year will be a bit of support from me. I will then try to make sure

that we can do well this ye`r. No pressure!

Now, in most sports, experience is seen

But today I've been to meet two lifelong friends that h`ve

With a combined age of 160, Ross Cooper and Jim Munro from Ryde

believe that they form the world's oldest opening batting partnership.

I have decided if I get a 50 today, I will play again next year. Yes, if

you get a 50! Ross Cooper and Jim Munro, side`by`side, after several

years of starting up togethdr. They will open up the batting and what

will be Ross's last game at their local club. I would like to

continue, but otherwise I whll become a burden for the teal. I have

had to have a new knee fittdd. Your coordination begins to go. But I am

doing all right. In recent xears both played for the 49ers, 08 for

those over 50. Cricket is stch a pleasant game. No one is gohng to

point the finger. If you do something good, even like a good

catch or stop, you get praise from the others. It is a team gale and a

lot of fun. The world 's oldest opening batting partnership, could

this be? I started playing ly first game when I was nine. Now I am ET,

that means I have been playhng cricket for 71 years. Both len say

it is not about the winning, but the friends you make along the way.

Perhaps that is the secret behind an incredible innings.

Fantastic. Ross is 80 years old today? That is correct, all of this

family will be there tonight at 5pm. An unusual arts event is taking

place tonight which brings together It's all part of the

Inside Out Dorset Festival. Yes, it's called ?Boo?` short

for Bamboo, which features heavily in the entertainment that also

includes a French circus troop. Alexis is there now, Alexis,

tell us more! That is correct, Sally. No, this

free event takes place this evening and tomorrow evening. One dozen

aerial acrobats will be performing some amazing scenes over thhs 1

metre high bamboo structure and there are some fantastic molents.

The theatrics keynote of thd structure, it is fantastic

material, bamboo, it is so strong and yet so solid for doing trapeze

moves on it. `` the theatrical performance. 360 degrees spdcs make

up this maze of bamboo and there are over 2000 ropes with cold and

boobies and they enable the men and women to play with gravity. We

performed initially and then we added the sound and the lighting.

There is no speaking, we ard breaking some new codes of trapeze.

We do not really your tarts, we have begged questions and we havd high

heels and things, a lot of dmotion. We do not have pointed toes. It

involves a lot of human emotions. It is very French in a cert`in way!

Melissa was speaking there `nd I bet the cast are wanting some good

weather over the next few d`ys. Let us take a look at the satellite

picture. We started today with 72 Fahrenheit.

As we head towards dawn we will have increasing cloud and with that mist

and fog, we will have the moral of 12 or 14 Celsius. At eight o'clock

tomorrow morning, temperatures around 13 Celsius. Those will rise

in the afternoon and the sun will make an appearance later. The cloud

will phone and break and tolorrow will be like today with decdnt

amounts of sunshine and highs of 20 or 21 Celsius. That is about average

or seasonal average for this year. Tomorrow evening, there will be

somewhat cloud than today. We can expect that to hold and the warmth

below. Temperatures tomorrow will not be as low as tonight. In the

country said, we are cocking about eight or 9 degrees. For the rest of

the week then, there will bd high pressure dominating our weather

system over the next few daxs. That means it will be settled. The high

pressure is moving towards Scandinavia. Highs of around 20

Celsius. On Tuesday at times cooler and that is because there is more

cloud. The best day for the sunshine and Saturday. Sunday is slightly

cooler with more cloud in the sky. There will be some bright spells.

The chance of drizzle on Sunday Monday and Tuesday, the increasing

chance of an odd shower. Back to you in the studio.

Thank you very much, Alexis. I am glad you are not having a go of

that! Just before we go,

two Lancaster bombers have finally graced the skies of Bournemouth `

a fortnight after mechanical failure saw one of them pull out

of the town's air show. Last month, the Canadian aircraft

broke down shortly before it was But today it arrived at Bournemouth

Airport, along with the last Both planes headed to Bourndmouth

after flying over the